London buzzes, crackles to life every day as people swarm the city and add to the chilled-out energy that defines England’s capital. Crowning Hyde Park, the Royal Lancaster London sits as the hub, the hive if you will, of the chic scene between Soho and Shepherd’s Bush, just as it …
You don’t have to check-in to check out the reinvented Royal Lancaster London’s Hyde Lobby Bar. No matter the time of day, this cornerstone of the iconic hotel is waiting to serve up delicious sips and treats. The day starts at 7:30am on weekdays and 9am on weekends with hot …
Hello there, London calling you via the new, four-star Park Plaza Hotel in Waterloo. The biggest hotel to open in London in 2017, calls to you, families and businesses alike, with its promise of a well-appointed, comfortable, and memorable stay. Located in the center of town, the hotel is walking …
Two words: Novare Serbando. In Italian this translates to “innovate while persevering tradition.” It is the motto and the heart of the infamous Fratelli Branca Distillery. The company, famous for producing Italy’s and arguably the world’s favorite amaro Fernet-Branca, recently celebrated the release of a coffee table book with a …
Photo Credit: Napa Valley Grille Westwood Village is a Los Angeles neighborhood that includes the world-famous UCLA (University of California, Los Angeles), and cultural attractions such as the Hammer Museum, Geffen Playhouse and Fox Theater. It is also home to the Napa Valley Grille, an upscale restaurant that evokes the …
Food is about creating special moments and memories around the table. At least that’s what Chef Giulian Jones had in mind when he created Soul Hollywood. This new and innovate LA restaurant is serving Upscale southern fare, while sticking to its southern roots. Chef Giulian comes from a “Blues” household …
Growing up in West Yorkshire, Northern England, I had a choice of fish and chips, curry or Chinese take-out food. There were no pubs where we could eat AND drink with family and friends. Fast forward to today – we now have a wide choice of gastropubs. These stylishly decorated …
Photo credit: Skiss Named after Prince Roland Bonaparte’s herbarium, Shangri-La Hotel Paris’ Le Bar Botaniste is just as exceptional in more ways than one, and offers patrons the chance to travel back in time to the 19th century, in style. Bar Botaniste celebrates the spirit of Prince Roland’s claim to …
Photo credit: Skiss No other city in the world does luxury, elegance, and history quite like Paris. And when you stay at Paris’ historical Shangri-La Hotel, you will experience luxurious royal treatment in a place that used to be home to well…royalty. With 63 rooms and 37 suites, you’ll never …
Photo credit: Wendy Pramik The city of Louisville, KY is nothing if not famous for its bourbon, rich food culture, and warm hospitality. Often forgotten as a weekend getaway spot, Louisville offers all of the best food, drink, and art culture that any discerning weekender could hope for. Harvest Restaurant Photo credit: …
Seven Dials is a shopping village located in Covent Garden in the West End of London. Over 50 restaurants, cafés, bars, clothing shops, theatres and hotels line the streets where seven roads converge. With so many options and so little time, we have listed our top five highlights so you …
This summer the established drinks agency, Sweet&Chilli, is set to launch a neighborhood bar in East London, and you’re invited. The bar, called Nine Lives, will feature original cocktails, an inviting atmosphere—and like most of the bar operations Sweet&Chilli represents—great music. Since 2002, founders Allan Gage, Emma Hutchinson and Tom …