Pancake Feasting at The Botanist
There are two reasons why I’m excited that it’s Pancake Tuesday tomorrow: 1. I love pancakes and 2. Because Pancake Day is essentially the eve of the first day of Lent, which means the countdown to Easter and thus springtime…
Snapshots From My Week
I started the week by checking out Jeremy Reed at Chelsea Theatre as part of their SACRED Season. On Wednesday, I listened to David Byrne of Talking Heads fame in conversation with Matthew Herbert aka Doctor Rockit/Radio Boy/Wishmountain amongst other…
Detox Breakfast at La Brasserie
So far this week I’ve indulged in a take away pizza, pralines and cream ice cream and even syrup pudding – the last two together! Admittedly I’ve also been to the gym three times already this week but that’s not…
Breakfast at Baker & Spice
The other weekend, I had breakfast at Baker & Spice. I’d cycled along the King’s Road and around Sloane Square very early on a Sunday morning and headed for the branch on Elizabeth Street. The streets were practically empty and…
My Pancake Feast at The Botanist
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…
Shrove Tuesday: The Chelsea Way
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…
Monday Supper at Carluccio’s
One reason why I love living in Chelsea? You can pop out for a low key supper instead of cooking at home (erm, not sure when I last did that) and it doesn’t have to be a big deal. This…
Brunch at Café Delice
Café Delice is one of my favourite places to go for brunch. Located on the Fulham Road, it’s a real local’s hang out. A great place to while away the hours with the weekend’s papers and a detoxing glass of…
Food for thought
Over the last week I’ve made it to three Christmas parties and my favourite was Bluebird’s Winter Palace party, which took place in a marquee on the Bluebird forecourt. The venue was a cocoon of whiteness and lights whilst the Belvedere vodka cocktails…