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Afternoon Tea At The Twelve Apostles – Cape Town, South Africa

Rebecca Brett swaps afternoon tea in London for the sunny backdrop of the Twelve Apostles mountain range and the Atlantic Ocean in Cape Town… Afternoon tea in London is a quintessential treat that takes one away from the stresses and … Continue reading

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La Maison Champs Élysées by Maison Martin Margiela

The prestigious ‘Golden Triangle’ in Paris is lined with opulent palace hotels, but La Maison Champs Élysées, designed by Maison Martin Margiela, proposes an alternative vision of luxury. Surreal, irreverent and poetic, La Maison Champs Élysées is a wonderland full … Continue reading

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Pierre Hermé Paris Launches Macaron Day In London

Pierre Hermé brings Macaron Day to London for the first time, following the likes of Paris, New York, Toronto, Budapest and many other macaron-loving cities. Initiated by Pierre Hermé Paris seven years ago, Macaron Day celebrates the pleasure of a macaron … Continue reading

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Hotel Beauchamps, Paris

Hotel Beauchamps is a rare find in Paris’ chic 8th arrondissement, characterised by an array of sparkling five star palace hotels.  It combines elegant interiors, warm service and an enviable address with reasonable prices. Hotel Beauchamps is tucked away on … Continue reading

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NADÈGE Patisserie – West Queen West, Toronto

There was one place that was top of my ‘Toronto to do list’ –  NADÈGE Patisserie in on Queen Street West.  Luckily, I came across NADÈGE, a glistening white beacon of decadence, as I was walking back towards the centre … Continue reading

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An Indulgent Visit To Pierre Hermé Paris, Belgravia

Heralded by Vogue as the ‘Picasso of pastry’, Pierre Hermé is known for creating exquisite pâtisserie, leading the way with innovative flavours and experimental pairings. Carrying forward the family trade of Alsatian bakery and pastry-making, albeit with a more libertine approach, Pierre Hermé … Continue reading

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Guest Post: Café Pouchkine Pop Up Pâtisserie at Le Printemps

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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Pierre Hermé opens first London store

Revolutionary Chef Pâtissier Pierre Hermé has already made waves on this side of the channel with his ‘adult macarons‘ at the Pierre Hermé boutique pâtisserie in Selfridges Food Hall and is now opening his first London store in the heart of Belgravia. … Continue reading

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Marni and Brigitte go super sweet

Desserts and cakes are my major downfall and I would happily munch on a plate of steamed vegetables so I could finish with a small but perfectly formed piece of sugary goodness.  Well, ’tis the season to be jolly and … Continue reading

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