Category Archives: Bars

Craft Beer At Tørst – Greenpoint, Brooklyn

Tørst is one of the most talked-about bars in Brooklyn at the moment and it’s easy to see why – there’s nothing quite like it in New York.  It serves only artisan, often obscure and hard-to-find beers from around the … Continue reading

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Sweet Revenge – West Village, New York

New York is full of high end, glossy cupcake boutiques but Sweet Revenge on Carmine Street in the West Village offers something a little different.  As the name suggests, Sweet Revenge is purely for grown-ups and serves inventive cupcakes paired … Continue reading

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Heliot At The Hippodrome – London

Leicester Square is possibly the last place I’d come to find excellent food in London, however Heliot at The Hippodrome is quite an unexpected gem. Since opening in 1900, The Hippodrome has been a theatre, circus, music hall and nightclub. … Continue reading

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The Luggage Room – Mayfair, London

Mayfair’s Grosvenor Square returns to the elegance of the Roaring Twenties with the arrival of The Luggage Room.  On the corner of the square and part of 5 star hotel London Marriott Grosvenor Square, the luxurious speakeasy bar is perfect for a … Continue reading

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Joyeux Noël Market At Wanderlust, Paris

Whenever I visit Paris at Christmas, I’m always drawn to the traditional Christmas Markets, with cute Christmas toys, mulled wine, gingerbread and treats from Alsace,   stretching from the Rond-Point des Champs-Élysées to the Place de la Concorde. However, for … Continue reading

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Voodoo Ray’s Late Night Pizza – Dalston, London

At last…the famous New York pizza slice has finally come to London at brand new Dalston pizza joint, Voodoo Ray’s. Just a few doors down from its sister venue Dalston Superstore, Voodoo Ray’s serves 14 different gourmet slices (or whole … Continue reading

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The Cavendish Hotel – Jermyn Street, London

The Cavendish boasts one of the most interesting locations in London, on historic Jermyn Street, between Piccadilly and Mayfair.  The hotel is tucked neatly behind Fortnum & Mason and is within walking distance of the Royal Academy and heritage shopping destinations such … Continue reading

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Christmas Ski Lodge At The Montague On The Gardens Hotel

One of my favourite parts of a ski holiday is the evening glass of mulled wine under the heaters at an outdoor bar.  Before the ski season starts, get into the festive spirit in London at the Montague Ski Lodge, … Continue reading

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Staycation at Sanderson Hotel, London

Staycations are my one of my favourite indulgences and Sanderson is such a fabulous destination hotel that it’s easy to forget all about London and the outside world. Sanderson is a dreamy, surreal urban resort where innovative design is matched … Continue reading

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Cheeseburgers at La Maison Mère – South Pigalle, Paris

La Maison Mère, just a few steps from Hotel Amour on rue Navarin, satisfies the South Pigalle bobo craving for New York-style burgers and Franco-American dishes.  The dimly-lit, intimate restaurant has a retro feel with engraved glass, French school tables and … Continue reading

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