In November 2011 The Notebook Magazine sent me to a health retreat in the Tyrol region of Austria, called Park Hotel Igls. It was a far cry from the late nights I’d spent in the Tiroler Hut on Westbourne Grove where after-pub hours Jaeger bombs were once a trend. No, instead I was in Tyrol for [...]
On Sunday I visited The Painted Heron on Cheyne Walk for brunch. Although I’d walked past this Indian restaurant so many times, this was my first visit. It is so easy to miss and unless you know how good it’s supposed to be, you may be forgiven for not bothering to try it out. Thank [...]
Yesterday, I attended a meeting at Granger & Co on Westbourne Grove, about exciting stuff I can’t wait for you to find out about. I’d been to the one in Sydney many moons ago and I couldn’t wait to try this place out. Having scoped the online reviews on the way there, I was admittedly [...]
Last night, I popped into The Kensington Hotel to round off the weekend at the Aubrey Doyle: the fantastic bar and restaurant which I’ve written about many times. The evening began with a glass of champagne on my Champagne For Life card: And as the bf and I wondered where we were going to go [...]
Yesterday’s brunch at Tom’s Kitchen was delish so of course, I feel the need to share. We booked our table first thing in the morning and maybe because it was the first weekend after New Year, we managed to snag a place upstairs. Normally, Tom’s is very busy for weekend brunch so it’s always a [...]
So last night I popped into Burger and Lobster. Well, it’s been officially open for less than a week and I practically rushed down there as soon as I could, in anticipation of next month’s detox (something I’ve never done in my life before). I’d seen pics from the launch and there has been a [...]
In anticipation of this year’s Oscars, I will be uploading a Grey Goose cocktail recipe every day until Sunday. Each cocktail is inspired by one of the films in the Best Picture category and today’s recipe gives a nod to The Artist: a film I truly adored. So as you prepare for your Oscars party, [...]
I have just taken time out of my day to have a yummy pancake and cocktail at The Botanist. True, my day was so busy that I missed lunch but I couldn’t resist the crêpe suzette because I was curious to try it with the All Fur Coat And No Ricard martini on the cocktail [...]
In November 2011 The Notebook Magazine sent me to a health retreat in the Tyrol region of Austria, called Park Hotel Igls. It was a far cry from the late nights I’d spent in the Tiroler Hut on Westbourne Grove where after-pub hours Jaeger bombs were once a trend. No, instead I was in Tyrol for [...]
Clearly I’m not going to announce to the blogosphere my intentions to drop the M-bomb (M for Marriage) on the bf, before actually getting down on bended knee. So why am I about to impart with £12 for a Leap Year event that involves preparing women for their marriage proposals? And why am I telling [...]
Just as I finally ease myself out of a guilt-ridden last six weeks of supposed detox – which I clearly attempted with more talking than walking – it’s already time to give up some other delectable pleasure in the name of Lent. Still, there’s always Shrove Tuesday or Pancake Day to theoretically allow us one [...]
Last night, the bf and I went to Racine Restaurant to clink away in the name of St. Valentine. Our table was booked for 9.15pm, which gave us time to go for a drink and avoid the rush hour. When we arrived, we made our way through the restaurant to the more private area at [...]
Last Saturday, I popped into the Chelsea Town Hall to have another wander around the vintage fashion fair Frock Me! My favourite stall belonged to Samaya Ling Vintage. When you walk into the main hall, it is normally located next to the doorway halfway up the room and on the right. These shoes [...]
Last Friday, I dropped by The Admiral Codrington to meet with its chef Fred Smith and to finally taste his popular burger. It was lunchtime and the pub was already filling up. For starters, I ordered the chilli squid. I had only meant to try a few as a taster but the flavours were so unexpectedly [...]
So this year the bf and I are going to venture out on Valentine’s Day, I think for the first time in four and a half years. Wow, seriously. We normally like to keep it low key but this year we’re thinking, let’s go for it. (Please shoot me if I’ve forgotten a Valentine’s date [...]
