The picturesque village of Bray set into the banks of the Thames is only around 30 miles from London, but it feels worlds away in terms of the gently-paced lifestyle, bucolic ambience, and friendly demeanor of the locals. Despite its diminutive size and unpretentious atmosphere, Bray is home to some …
To satisfy intense seafood cravings experienced by even the choosiest of seafood connoisseurs in Soho, head for the Wright Brothers’ Soho Oyster House in Kingly Court. Executive Chef Sasha Ziverts’ love for the bounty of the sea is apparent in his menu with a focus on the freshest and finest …
Fyodor Dostoyevsky said it well in his Notes From Underground: “I say let the world go to hell, but I should always have my tea.” Upper class or working class, high tea, low tea, cream tea, or strawberry tea—it’s a tradition encompassing two aspects of life we hold in the …
Right smack dab in the middle of the ever lively and bustling Central London sits The Courthouse. This is no place for practicing law rather The Courthouse is a five star luxury hotel located in the heart of vibrant Shoreditch, within mere walking distance from the finest shopping streets, tourist attractions, …
In a 2015 article written for The Guardian, Helen Russell defines the Danish art of hygge as: “the absence of anything annoying or emotionally overwhelming; taking pleasure from the presence of gentle, soothing things”. Along with fika, another cherished Scandinavian tradition of coffee lingered over with friends (and often accompanied by gooey …
Bloody Mary’s, Micheladas, picklebacks, (shots of pickle juice often requested to accompany shots of whiskey) PICKLE MARTINIS: Gordy’s Fine Brine is changing the game for you. The product: homemade spicy pickle juice neatly and handily packaged into tidy and attractive cans, a far cry from this bartender’s memories of late-night scavenger …
MASH stands for “Modern American Steak House”, and this restaurant brings the best of the classic US culinary institutions to Brewer St. in central London’s Soho neighborhood. MASH‘s main claim to fame is quality preparation of some of the finest cuts of meat in the world— Japanese Wagyu, Danish dry-aged beef, …
Our favorite thing about M Victoria Street , Martin Williams’ latest fine dining and nightlife venture an eight minute walk from London’s Victoria Station, is the sheer number of options the venue offers to wine, dine, taste, socialize, and just generally eat, drink, and be merry. From the high end …
New Belgium Sunshine Wheat Beer and Vinaigrette Salad Most people view a plain salad with some vinaigrette as simple, as far as flavor is concerned. The right IPA from New Belgium Brewing however brings a ray of sunshine to our most popular leafy dish. The tangy citrus and strong hops …
One of the most elegant buildings in the heart of London, The Shard, houses an equally elegant luxurious restaurant. Located on the Shard’s 32nd floors is Oblix. This classy eatery features floor to ceiling windows with a panoramic view of the London skyline. Star chef Rainer Becker takes the lead at …
Centrally located in the infamous Mayfair opposite the tranquil Green Park proudly stands the recently refurbished Athenaeum Hotel & Residences. Aside from the renovations, Athenaeum welcomes Michelin starred chefs The Galvin Brothers at the culinary hem to complete the final touches and push the hotel into a new era. Stay …
Deciding this restaurants name came with a bit of research and originality stemming from not only the word but also what they serve. Dinner is best known as a main meal eaten around midday or in the evening that can be formal or casual. Before affordable candles were made available …