The Kooples
The Kooples has finally arrived onto the King’s Road and injected a sense of French urban chic onto the street. When one thinks about the local French community in and around Chelsea, most notably South Kensington, The Kooples’ signature black…
The Chelsea Arts Club
The other day I visited Piers Feetham Gallery to take a look at some paintings by Dan Pearce. I had met Dan before Christmas at The Chelsea Arts Club and it was a real delight to meet him inside this…
French Martini at PJ’s
So we’re in the first week of January and I haven’t had my first cocktail of the year yet. Well, I actually have but served up at home: a Horse’s Neck, but I’ll leave that for another post. This post will focus…
What’s new in 2011?
A few things I’m looking forward to on King’s Road in 2011: 1. Reopening of Picasso This King’s Road institution has been transformed from an Italian coffee shop into a cafe/bar/restaurant and it is looking decidedly swish through the glass doors. The feel of a…
NYE in Chelsea
UPDATE: If you’re looking for 2012 New Year’s Eve ideas, click here! Pub, Club or Grub? The Sporting Page – Open until 1am and no ridiculous entrance fee. Public – Tickets are £30 in advance or £50 on the door. More details. The Botanist…
Christmas Gig at Chelsea Farmers Market
Come join the Christmas party at Chelsea Farmers Market on Tuesday 21st December from 2pm until midnight and listen to Claire Nicolson plus some special guests! There will also be a collection for the London Air Ambulance. See you there!…
In From The Cold
It was the weekend before Christmas and as I woke up on Saturday morning, I was determined to hit the shops before the crowds arrived onto King’s Road. What I hadn’t bargained for was a snow storm occurring within the…
Art and a Winter Garden Party
Snow turned Chelsea into a veritable winter wonderland last week; perfectly timed for The Phene’s Winter Garden Party. Admittedly as I ran on the treadmill at The Chelsea Sport’s Centre and looked out of the window to see the harsh weather,…
Chili Martini at Sophie’s Steakhouse
The Chili Martini at Sophie’s Steakhouse is easily one of my favourite cocktails in Chelsea. It’s so good that at the end of the night when all the other foodies are paying their bill, I have to order just one more…