Category Archives: Afternoon tea

Lovestruck On Leighton Meester & Vera Wang

Posted on June 10, 2011 by cheriecity

Yesterday, I was invited to a very special afternoon tea with Leighton Meester and Vera Wang at the Corinthia Hotel London to celebrate the launch of her new fragrance, Vera Wang Lovestruck. We took tea in the elegant, beautifully scented … Continue reading →

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Gotham Chic at Malmaison Newcastle

Posted on May 24, 2011 by cheriecity

Growing up in Newcastle, I often wandered along the Quayside and daydreamed about how the other half lived, quaffing Champagne in seductive, gothic bedrooms at Malmaison. Londoners may scoff at the idea of a Malmaison being held in such impossibly … Continue reading →

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Zandra Rhodes Fashion Afternoon Tea at The Mandeville Hotel

Posted on April 16, 2011 by cheriecity

Zandra Rhodes is one of my all-time fashion heroes and meeting her at a Fashion & Textiles Museum private view just a few months into living in London was a dream fulfilled. One of the most treasured guardians of English … Continue reading →

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Guest Post: Café Pouchkine Pop Up Pâtisserie at Le Printemps

Posted on March 6, 2011 by cheriecity

Moscow grand cafe culture meets with Parisian haute pâtisserie at Printemps’ pop up Fashion Cafe Pouchkine. Coralie Aude Grassin enjoys a very stylish afternoon tea… Paris combines two passions: fashion and gourmet food. So much that pastry chefs have designed … Continue reading →

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Afternoon Tea at Cafe Luc

Posted on January 27, 2011 by cheriecity

On a dreary winter’s day in London, there’s nothing better than reconnecting with your inner Marie-Antoinette and escaping the chill over a warming pot of tea and decadent tiers of afternoon treats. Marylebone Belgian brasserie Cafe Luc takes the quintessential … Continue reading →

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A Very Foodie 2010…

Posted on January 3, 2011 by cheriecity

2010 has been a thoroughly foodie year for Chérie City and over the past year, I’ve unearthed some incredible discoveries – in fact, I’ve never eaten so well! A mixture of new openings and long-time institutions, here are the top … Continue reading →

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Cafe Luc £1 January Sale

Posted on December 15, 2010 by cheriecity

Cafe Luc, Marylebone’s Belgian neighbourhood restaurant, is hosting another insanely popular £1 sale in January, to extend the festive cheer a little bit longer. For just £1, you can choose from their indulgent set menu, created by head chef David … Continue reading →

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Winter Tea at The Goring

Posted on November 21, 2010 by cheriecity

This week I was invited to join The Goring’s centenary celebrations and sample their brand new Winter Tea. Tucked away in prestigious Belgravia, The Goring is London’s oldest privately owned hotel, now run by Jeremy Goring, the fourth Goring at … Continue reading →

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Day of the Dead De-Light at The Met Bar

Posted on October 26, 2010 by cheriecity

Last night, I finished off a hard day of work at the Metropolitan Hotel on Park Lane for a special bloggers preview of the Met Bar’s new Day of the Dead De-Light afternoon tea. The first to introduce a reduced … Continue reading →

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Claire Clark pop-up patisserie at Harvey Nichols

Posted on August 30, 2010 by cheriecity

With the summer drawing to a close, afternoon tea sounds more appealing than ever. Wardrobes are no longer centred around ‘poolside’ and have been restocked with cosy camel coats and forgiving high-waisted trousers, so it’s time to bring on the … Continue reading →