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Breakfast At The Delaunay

Posted on December 25, 2011 by cheriecity

I’ve been waiting for months for the arrival of The Delaunay on Aldwych, just south of Covent Garden, so I treated myself to an indulgent breakfast before saying goodbye to London for 2011. The Delaunay is the new all-day brasserie from … Continue reading →

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Courvoisier’s Punch Parlour at London Cocktail Week

Posted on October 7, 2010 by cheriecity

Courvoisier is bringing more than a bit of punch to London Cocktail Week with two stylish free events – the Punch Parlour and New Orleans Speakeasy. Fine cognac brand Courvoisier has enlisted innovative Oxford cocktail bar, Raoul’s to become residents … Continue reading →

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Grand Trunk Road cuisine at Moti Mahal

Posted on July 25, 2010 by cheriecity

During London Fashion Week, the daily jaunt past Moti Mahal proved torturous, as there was simply no time to give in to the heady aromas of fine spices and grilled tandoor meat. That’s before I even mention carbs… So you … Continue reading →

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Drama at Sophie’s Steakhouse

Posted on May 7, 2010 by cheriecity

Hearing about Sophie’s Steakhouse, I was expecting a romantic down town New York grill restaurant and the cool decor didn’t disappoint, with cool exposed brickwork, clusters of tiny low lamps and banquettes. Little did I know how eventful our late … Continue reading →

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Just call me ‘Cookie Girl’…

Posted on March 22, 2010 by cheriecity

Last week, I popped down to Benefit in Covent Garden to celebrate the launch of Eat Me! The Stupendous, Self-Raising World of Cupcakes & Bakes According to Cookie Girl. Xanthe Milton (a.k.a Cookie Girl) was on hand to give baking … Continue reading →

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Boutique Budget Hotel at the Bastille

Posted on November 6, 2009 by cheriecity

Christmas time in London is always magical, with ice skating at Somerset House, German markets in Hyde Park and Covent Garden’s piazza all lit up, but after what feels like a lifetime since the last summer beach holiday, I’m just … Continue reading →