Monthly Archives: November 2015

November 18

ESCAPE LONDON – Short but very sweet

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The beautifully stylish cottages on the Combermere Abbey estate enjoy such peaceful and spectacular surroundings, that a short but sweet stay may be all that is required to restore and revive you. A quality two night ‘nano-break’ allows guests a window in their busy schedules, without the fuss required of a planning a longer break. […]

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November 13

LONDON BARS – The amazing House of Peroni is back, with an Italian Flair

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TAKE AN UNEXPECTED JOURNEY INTO THE ITALIAN HOME AT THE HOUSE OF PERONI RESIDENCY THIS NOVEMBER The House of Peroni has opened its doors in east London once again, bringing to the capital the most immersive and multi-sensory residency to date. Opening its doors from 29th October – 25th November at 152 Brick Lane (E1 […]

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November 13

ESCAPE LONDON – The Great Country House Weekend

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Located in one of England’s most picturesque and wild habitats, Crag Hall is an imposing sandstone Georgian country house, enjoying elevated views over the Peak District. This rural retreat is now available by exclusive appointment, accommodating up to 21 guests for weekend and short stays. Until recently, the house has been the private country retreat […]

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November 11

FOOD – Love it or hate it, now you can name it!

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We have ordered our very own ‘named’ marmite and now you can too! Marmite today unveils its new personalisation service, allowing lovers to get their name emblazoned across the nation’s favourite savoury spread. To launch the new offering, Marmite united the most comical names in Britain. Jo King, Terry Bull, Iona Wolff, Tim Burr, Holly Wood and Jim […]

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November 11

ART – Victoria Beckham’s and Bournemouth AFC’s own Dom Pattinson paintings to be revealed on November 12th at the Westover Gallery

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If you would like to see Victoria Beckham’s Dom Pattinson painting, nip down to Bournemouth to the Westover Gallery. Dom Pattinson is an artist to the stars, George Clooney bought one of his spectacular designs for Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, as a wedding present and the painting from Pattinson’s  ‘Hope’ collection was featured in […]

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November 10

LONDON EVENTS – La Maison Maille presents: Unlocking Flavour with Bruno Loubet

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From classic red wine to sweet Sauternes vinegar, learn how to enhance the flavours of your festive cooking with Grain Store’s pioneering founder and Maille’s Consultant Chef Bruno Loubet When: Monday 30th November 2015, 19.30-21.30 Where: La Maison Maille, 2 Piccadilly Arcade, London, SW1Y 6NH Price: £30 Held at La Maison Maille in London’s Piccadilly, this […]

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November 09

LONDON EATERIES – What’s on the menu?

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 ONE IN TEN NEW RESTAURANTS JUMPS ON THE SINGLE-ITEM TREND Variety may be the spice of life, but London’s new generation of restaurateurs appears to be taking a different view, with the trend for single-item restaurants gathering pace. From hotdog shops to cheese toastie cafes, restaurants focusing on one dish are taking the capital by […]

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November 09

LONDON EATERIES – Drake and Morgan, a welcome new funky bar and restaurant for Kings Cross

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Kings Cross used to be an area that you didn’t want to be at past 8, but over the years it has morphed in to a cool place and is on par with funky Shoreditch. The station train station looks stunning and is bustling any time of the day or night, hidden in a beautiful […]

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November 09

COMPETITIONS: Conjure up a truly magical British cocktail inspired by Heartsease Farm Pressés & Chase Spirits

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ENTER the competition here: http://www.heartsease-farm.co.uk These two neighbours, from either side of the Welsh/English border, have joined forces to offer the chance for an established or novice mixologist to see their creation take pride of place on the drinks menu at The Whip, the esteemed drinking establishment in Mayfair. What’s more, the winner will receive: […]

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mugu ramen November 06

LONDON EATERIES – MUGA, SERIOUSLY AUTHENTIC RAMEN

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If you’re a total Ramen addict like I am, the only advise that I can give you is get to this place – quickly- now! A pretty bold opening statement I know, but for an authentic Ramen experience where you will leave stuffed and satisfied on then this is the place for you!

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