Food

Quattro Passi opens in London

ByLife in Luxury February 25, 2014February 4, 2017

Who? Antonio Mellino

What? Two Michelin-starred chef Antonio Mellino has recently opened his new restaurant, Quattro Passi, in London’s Mayfair. The new restaurant takes its name from the chef’s Calabrian restaurant on the Amalfi coast and will be focusing on Italian fine dining. A private member’s club will also be opening on the lower level of the restaurant.

When? Available now

Where? 34 Dover Street, London W1S 4NG

How? For more information, visit www.quattropassi.co.uk

Food | Travel

Cook with Pete Evans on Dolphin Island

ByLife in Luxury May 26, 2013November 7, 2014

Who? Dolphin Island What? Private island and luxury resort Dolphin Island is offering the opportunity for guests to enjoy a three day exclusive cookery experience with Australian celebrity chef Pete Evans. For a maximum of eight guests, the package will include five night stay on Dolphin Island, three-day cook school with Pete Evans, transfers from Nadi International Airport and meals. From NZ$9,900 per person. When? 22nd to 27th June Where? Transfers from Nadi International Airport, Fiji How? Visit www.dolphinislandfiji.com for more information

Design | Food

Anna Koska, a food illustrator

ByLife in Luxury January 5, 2013August 26, 2013

Who? Anna Koska What? Illustrator Anna Koska specialises in food illustrations and occasionally oil paintings. Her work has appeared in over 100 books and she’s regularly commissioned to create canvases for restaurants, interior designers and private collectors alike. Prices vary according to medium and size. When? Available now Where? Exclusively at www.annakoskaillustration.com How? Contact for more information Ten tips on painting food by Anna Koska

Food | The perfect ten

Ten facts about vanilla from Pure Vanilla:

ByQ X October 22, 2013January 17, 2022

Pure Vanilla provides an in-depth guide to vanilla including its species, origins, history and tasting notes. The author, Shauna Sever, is an American baking blogger and former investigative journalist and TV presenter. There are 85 recipes in the book, split into six chapters (breakfasts, cakes and pies, cookies and bars, candies and confections, custards and creams, drinks), across 160 pages. Here are a few facts about vanilla from the book: The Totonac Indians were credited as the first to discover vanilla. They then introduced their techniques for working with vanilla to their conquerors the Aztecs. Vanilla was produced exclusively in Mexico until 1836 when the secrets of its pollination was…

Drink | Food

Krug Kreperie heads to Koffmann’s

ByQ X December 10, 2013January 7, 2014

Who? Krug Kreperie What? Having spent a week in Covent Garden, the Krug Kreperie has now moved to Koffmann’s at The Berkeley Hotel. As a collaboration between Krug Champagne and Pierre Koffmann, guests will still be able to enjoy glasses of Krug Champagne matched with sweet and savoury crêpes specially created by Koffmann. Priced at £35. When? From now until end of January 2014 Where? The Berkeley, Wilton Place, Knightsbridge, London SW1X 7RL How? To book for Koffmanns, email koffmanns@the-berkeley.co.uk

New Collections on eBay

BySponsored April 11, 2014June 22, 2020

Who? eBay.co.uk What? eBay.co.uk have recently launched their new Collections feature where users can pick out some of their favourite eBay pieces to create a collage. Think Pinterest except you can buy everything you collect – all you need to do is click the “Add to collection” button on the item that you’re browsing. Life in Luxury have been one of the first to try out the feature in the UK and have loved playing around with some of the fashion pieces (but of course you can create a collection of anything you want). We’ll admit, it was a touch confusing to start with but once we got the hang of it, it got pretty addictive. The…

Food

Galvin at Windows, still one of the best views in London

ByLife in Luxury September 24, 2013September 22, 2013

Who? Galvin at Windows What? After seven years overlooking the capital in London’s plush Mayfair, Galvin at Windows still has one of the best views in the city. Showing no sign of tiredness as the Michelin-starred restaurant and bar had a £500K revamp that finished last year. But of course, it’s the food that you really visit the restaurant for. Seasonal, classic and always offering plenty of choice on the 28th floor. Just like the view. When? Open year round Where? 22 Park Lane, London, United Kingdom W1K 1BE How? For more information, see www.galvinatwindows.com

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