Fischer’s Baslow Hall is a relaxing 100 year old Grade ll listed Manor House retreat. Extremely accessible from major cities such as Manchester, Sheffield, Derby and Stoke, you will find it set in the glorious countryside in the heart of the Peak District National Park. It would make either an …
Photo Credit: Colin Hampden-White On a warm summer’s night Soho is a splendid place to stroll. You don’t go to Soho for the smartest, but you do go for the trendiest. It’s awash with eateries, high and humble, and wine bars of similar range, alongside the sex shops that set out …
Photo Credit: Polly A Baldwin Rothay Manor is a relaxing regency style retreat that you can find set in the glorious countryside of the Lake District. It is extremely accessible for those heading both north and south on the M6, making it either an excellent overnight stop to break a longer …
The Zamora province in the Castille de Leon region of Spain has a long history of tenacity. Over 2000 years ago the people resisted the Roman Legions and the area was later host to many fierce battles between Moors and Christians as well as intense skirmishes during the Spanish Civil …
Contrary to popular opinion, it isn’t impossible to find good, cheap wine. In fact, ferreting out the best of affordable offerings from destinations like Bordeaux becomes a little easier every day as winemakers show that they are unafraid to show off their declassified wines to the international community instead of …
The Old Fashioned is a serious drink crafted from just a handful of ingredients, including whisky, bitters and sugar, but when prepared with Havana Club 7 the smooth flavours and tropical aromas of the rum shine through, providing a new and fresh Cuban twist on the classic serve. With Old …
This piece was written by Lynn Mueting. To describe the Kaelo (pronounced Kay-Lo) as an ice bucket is a quintessential British understatement. After an ice water soaked incident in an upscale restaurant, Kevin Jabou, Inventor & founder, decided the ice bucket was well overdue for innovation. He spent 8 years pioneering …
It is certainly not everyday that a three-Michelin star chef is partnered with beautiful artisanal champagne to create an elaborate tasting menu. Chef Arnaud Lallement and Champagne Armand de Brignac is being paired and served at the five star hotel, Relais & Châteaux hotel L’Assiette Champenoise. The modern restaurant in …
Image credit: Sir Henri Located atop Chelsea’s newest boutique hotel, Hotel Henri, awaits New York’s best kept secret – Sir Henri. After arriving through an unmarked door below Hotel Henri’s illuminated marquee, the rooftop speakeasy is your personal ticket to a night filled with memorable cocktails in a comfortable modernly-luxurious …
The Gin Act of 1751 was the start of the gin revolution for taste palates of sophisticated drinkers. Prior to 1751, gin was available to every man – poor and wealthy. The London government attached the libation as a disruption; a catalyst for crime and disorder. Following multiple regulations against …
Located in what New York Magazine once called “New York’s most fashionable neighborhood” lies The McKittrick Hotel. Like any great NYC establishment, The McKittrick Hotel stood long before anyone knew about it – or even before anyone could enter. Completed in 1939, The McKittrick Hotel was intended to be NYC’s finest …
Grapefruit Rosemary Cocktail Ingredients: – 2 oz. Salute American Vodka – ½ oz. rosemary simple syrup – 4 oz. grapefruit juice – Rosemary for garnish Method: In a glass filled with ice combine the vodka, rosemary simple syrup and grapefruit juice. Garnish with a sprig of rosemary. Cheers! Patriotic …