Category Archives: Food

October 09

LONDON EATERIES – Enjoy a feast for your eyes and palette in a buzzing atmosphere at the renowned Beach Blanket Babylon

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BBB, as it’s affectionately known, was established in 1990 and occupies a prominent old Georgian mansion in the heart of Notting Hill. The bar at Beach Blanket Babylon is renowned for its cocktails; the venue is ideal for an alfresco lunch or intimate dinner. I remember the first time I stepped into this stunning establishment ten years ago, […]

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April 23

LIFESTYLE – Potato and Wild Garlic Flat Breads with Fried Eggs and Olive Oil

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MAKES 8 –          About 200g potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks 400g –          Strong white bread flour, plus extra for kneading –          1 large bunch of wild garlic leaves, finely chopped –          2 teaspoons instant dried yeast –          1 teaspoon fine salt   TO SERVE –          1 knob of butter –          4 chicken or duck eggs –          4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil wild […]

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November 21

ESCAPE LONDON-VISIT AMERICA : The Fairmont Grand by Name and Grand by Nature, Del Mar, California

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Grand by nature and grand by name! With the opulence of an historic European manor, the Fairmont Grand Del Mar hotel in San Diego, California, was an utmost pleasure to review. From the moment you walk through the front door,  to the time strolling through the beautiful 17th century English Levens Hall-style garden topiary and rose gardens (rather […]

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November 18

LONDON EATERIES – YO Kitchen!

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You may have heard of this restaurant before. Yo Kitchen is a new open kitchen from the famous Japanese food brand Yo Sushi who are known for their delicious, creative and out-of-this-world dishes, handing you the japensese culture single handedly on a plate. Once you visit Yo Kitchen in Westfield City, nothing that Yo Kitchen […]

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November 13

LONDON EATERIES – Sensational Sticky Mango

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  Sticky Mango. The name of this restaurant alone captures your attention. Your mind immediately goes into overdrive, trying to figure out exactly what sticky mango is and what it could possibly represent. A restaurant that is located between the two most beautiful places in London, Waterloo Station and Southbank, Sticky Mango more than definitely […]

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July 09

LONDON EVENTS – London is set to see 6 million picnics this summer 

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Greenwich Park is crowned London’s top picnic spot with a view Londoners are passionate about picnics according to new research by Zipcar UK* The research found that: Over four in five Londoners (85%) are planning at least one picnic this summer That adds up to an estimated 5.8 million** picnics in London this summer Over three […]

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May 02

LONDON EATERIES – Fabulous Fatt Pundit

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  Fatt Pundit is the new talked about restaurant which creatively mixes and serves food from two different cultures: the Chinese culture and the Indian culture. You will experience the best of both worlds in one single dish! Located on 77 Berwick Street, which is 7 minutes away from Oxford Circus station, we were able […]

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April 12

LONDON EATERIES – Old Compton Brasserie

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As soon as you enter Old Compton Brasserie, you are immediately seduced by its cultured interior design. Located 5 minutes away from Leicester Square Station, which can be accessed on the Piccadilly line, this restaurant is the perfect place for ANY occasion. Once you enter Old Compton Brasserie and the waiters lead you to your […]

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December 18

LONDON EATERIES – Meet Tom, Dick and Harry!

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  Tom, Dick & Harry’s is a spot to get away from the busy noise and lights of London but still has the vibe and energy the city contains. This lovely restaurant is located in Loughton just outside the city center. Their cocktails are all inspired by some of the world’s most famous people. These […]

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December 18

LONDON EVENTS – Empire Casino Mixology Masterclass

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  Need something fun to do in London while visiting or even for those of you who live here? I encourage you to go out of your way to try a Cocktail Masterclass. The National Casino Forum always provides a safe and enjoyable environment in all their casino branches including Empire Casino. Empire Casino is […]

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