I deem this weekend an appropriate occasion to delve into the “E Pluribus Unum” of wines in my constitution, Cabernet. This robust red is my crème de la crème because of its distinct, tannin-rich, oaky flavor. The oakiest “Cabs” nearly splinter my esophagus and invariably, indelibly imprint my palate’s memory. …
It’s time to make your infamous mixed drink concoction. You went to the store, bought all your ingredients, and now it’s time to mix them. Before pouring the copious amounts of sugary fizzy brightly colored liquid, you take a quick peak at the ingredients list. Many lines long of …
Eating a meal at The Hinds Head, a Michelin-starred pub in the pretty village of Bray just outside Maidenhead in Berkshire, is being treated to a taste of traditional British pub food elevated to the ranks of true gourmet fare—along with the experience of being surrounded by 500 years of …
When is the last time you got lost in your work? Not because of the stress or the amount, but because of your excitement and eagerness to work on it. Time and reality fade away as your immerse your mind in something that you actually want to do – instead …
One of my college roommates was obsessed with astrology. As the year passed, I became more interested in my horoscope and sign, to the point that I now judge people who are my opposite sign on that alone. It’s not ideal, but it passes the time. For those of you …
The brains, the common sense, and the boss – those are the people behind the unique taste of Holy Grass Vodka by Dunnet Bay Distillers. The brains, Martin, and the common sense, Claire, are the visionaries behind this sweet treat. George, their one-eyed dog, is the boss of the operation, …
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 …
A stone’s throw from Buckingham Palace and Hyde Park on St James lies the lovely boutique hotel The Stafford. Built in the 17th century as a private residence and once the London home of Lord and Lady Lyttleton, the beautiful and ornate buildings (Main House, Mews Suites, and Carriage House) …
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 …
Are you involved in the creative industries and/or consider yourself to be a creative individual? Have you ever wanted to join a club full of resources and like-minded people to spark and encourage your ideas? Well, if you’re lucky enough, you’ll find an open door at The Hospital Club. …
An exceptional vermouth is dependent upon diverse and aromatic botanicals, and the journey to create Dutch artisanal vermouth Willem’s Wermoed began in one of the oldest and most prolific botanical gardens on the planet, Hortus Botanicus in Amsterdam, planted in 1638. Wermoed means ‘wormwood’, an important ingredient in vermouth that contributes …