Category | Eat & Drink

Perkin Reveller – London

Posted on 06 May 2013

Named after ‘The Cooks Tale” Chaucer, The Perkin Reveller is situated within the glorious shadow of the Tower of London, its certainly easy to understand why its such a hit, with views you would imagine only accessible to the most elite of people. The service at the perking was very attentive yet relaxed making you [...]

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Public Kitchen & Bar – Hollywood

Posted on 24 April 2013

In certain speculation, life is balanced in relation to the elements of yin and yang. The Hollywood Roosevelt, to me, can best be described as a balance between two contradicting factors: new and old, light and dark, and, at the new restaurant called Public Kitchen, sweet and salty. I spot the typical young, hip crowd [...]

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Joe’s Restaurant – Venice

Posted on 23 April 2013

Some of the best dining on Abbot Kinney can be found at Joe Miller’s mainstay Joe’s Restaurant. The restaurant offers fine dining with a neighborhood atmosphere that attracts locals and celebrities alike. The California-French cuisine combines fresh ingredients sourced from local farmers markets and the chef’s creativity for some truly memorable dishes. The dinner menu [...]

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Tom Aikens – Chelsea

Posted on 21 April 2013

Tom Aiken’s Michelin starred restaurant in Chelsea charms guests with its creatively delicate dishes that mix new and old traditions, presenting a thoughtful cuisine that simultaneously put an emphasis on style and ingredients. The décor and the mainly black and white, minimally decorated dining room allude to putting the biggest focus on the food. Diners [...]

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The Shed – Notting Hill

Posted on 19 March 2013

Notting Hill restaurant, The Shed is cozy and gracious with a bar and separate dining area packing in the locals for drinks and nibbles. The cooking is very good indeed, options under the “slow cooking” part of the menu include dishes such as the pigeon with bitter leaf salad, hazelnut and port dressing which are [...]

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The Mark Express at The Mark Hotel – Upper East Side

Posted on 13 March 2013

New Yorkers love convenience – they know what they want, and they want it now. The Mark Express kick starts your day with quick and delicious selections from The Mark Restaurant, chosen by acclaimed chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten. Located in the elegant, Jacques Grange designed Mark Bar at The Mark Hotel, this grab-and-go option is perfect [...]

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Bone Daddies – SOHO

Posted on 26 February 2013

Those seeking a varied selection of mouth watering Japanese Ramen options will have to make a pit stop at Bone Daddies. Located in the heart of Soho this hip restaurant seems to be styled after an upscale dive bar with communal dining tables, cool Japanese art wall paper and rock music blaring from the speakers.  [...]

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In Parma – London

Posted on 18 February 2013

In Parma is not your typical Italian restaurant. You won’t find spaghetti bolognese or carbonara or tiramisu on the menu. There are no red and white checkered tablecloths. Instead, this chic, narrow, stucco-walled space is home to nicely executed traditional Parma/Emilia Romagna fare.  In Parma coins this term as “PDO” (protected designation of origin). The [...]

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Maiyango Restaurant – Leicester

Posted on 11 February 2013

Set dead in the centre of Leicester’s vivacious town centre Maiyango offers a some what contrasting atmosphere to the vibrant streets outside. When you enter you are welcomed by a graceful and inviting bar and lounge area, dimly lit with candles and lanterns, cosy and intimate , the perfect setting for a date or meal [...]

Mews of Mayfair – London

Posted on 04 January 2013

Mews of Mayfair the bar, basement lounge, restaurant, private dinning and specialist wine boutique, located in one of Mayfair’s hidden cobbled lanes has reopened their new first floor British Brasserie showcasing traditional British dishes using the best produce in a very British setting. Following the full refurbishment, new chef and new menu. Mews of Mayfair’s [...]

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Stag’s Leap – Cabernet and Petite Sirah

Posted on 31 December 2012

Located at the very heart of the Stags Leap District, the original Stags’ Leap Winery (established in 1893) continues a proud winemaking heritage in the prestigious appellation that bears the winery name. An intimate valley within the greater Napa Valley, Stags’ Leap is a place of natural beauty, storied buildings, a lively history, and a [...]

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Brooklyn Winery – Williamsburg

Posted on 26 November 2012

Brooklyn Winery gives the traditional wine bar a DIY Williamsburg twist. The big draw is the Brooklyn Winery Wines, hand-crafted small batches made by the resident winemaker Conor McCormack. The bar offers ten or so tap, including “The Bruno” Chardonnay, made without yeast or sulfites, and the “Brooklyn Noir” Pinot Noir, with its cherry and [...]

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OXO Tower Restaurant – London

Posted on 24 November 2012

With stunning views of the Thames, and sweeping scenic eye candy as far as the eye can actually see, it is difficult to determine whether the food or the views at OXO Tower restaurant, takes center stage, as they are both unparalleled. One would easily be forgiven for drooling at the incredible sights as much [...]

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Feng Sushi – London

Posted on 24 November 2012

Feng Sushi is but a hop and a skip away from the epicentre of the uncontrollably buzzing borough of Camden, and therefore a extremely popular spot. Luckily, it’s pretty good. As the name hints, the restaurant offers a wide selection of Japanese style dishes from a huge assortment of only the most sorted of fish. [...]

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Jean Paul Gaultier + Grande Maison Champagne

Posted on 27 September 2012

A name synonymous with fashion and popular culture, Jean Paul Gaultier has joint forces with Grande Maison Champagne Piper-Heidsieck resulting in two new exclusive bottles: Black Cancan and French Cancan. Champagne Piper-Heidsieck was founded in 1785 by Florens-Louis Heidsieck. Since its creation, Piper-Heidsieck has always been associated with the greats and the goods from Marie [...]

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