Who? Opium, Chinatown
What? Head to Opium in Chinatown for decadent cocktails and dim sum in its hidden from view parlours. Styled in the fashion of old-time opium dens, Opium is the latest bar from industry giants Dre Masso and Eric Yu. The dim sum list is short but the cocktail menu more than makes up for it.
When? Open now
Where? 15-16 Gerrard St London W1D 6JA
How? Visit opiumchinatown.com for more information
Who? Aveqia What? Cookery school newcomer is all about connecting people through cooking where instead of cooking individually, it’s all about cooking as a team. The company’s origins are in Sweden where owner, chef and entrepreneur David Berggren had once cooked for the Queen of Sweden. As such, every dish you cook has a Scandinavian take on things. With four courses and plenty of wine, there’s lots to get you talking. When? Open now Where? 2 St. Bride Street London EC4A 4AD How? Visit www.aveqia.co.uk for more information Ten photos from Aveqia
Who? Waterford Crystal What? Make that celebratory glass of Champagne really stand out with these crystal flutes from Waterford Crystal. The Believe flutes, part of Waterford’s Wishes collection, are beautifully crafted with elegant shooting stars. Perfect for any occasion. Priced at £104.35 for a pair. When? Available now Where? Available online from Bloomingdales UK How? Buy now from Bloomingdales UK
Who? Higher Living What? If you’re bored of regular tea then why not try some of the organic blends from Higher Living. We recently discovered their snazzy pyramid mesh tea bags and love that the flavours rush to the palate straight away. They recently released three new flavours – fennel, chamomile and peppermint – too. When? Available now Where? Available online How? For more information, visit www.higherlivingherbs.com
Who? Maximillian Potter What? Fine wine enthusiasts will certainly be familiar with Domaine de la Romanée Conti, one of the best known Burgundy estates in the world. Maximillian Potter’s new book, Shadows in the Vineyard, focuses on the crime that took place in 2010 when DRC’s proprietor was threatened with the destruction of his vineyards. The book captures “the true story of a plot to poison the world’s greatest wine” and is perhaps one of the most anticipated wine books of the year. When? Available now Where? Available online and in store How? Buy now from Amazon
The House of Bollinger is very sophisticated indeed. With some of the most delicate and decadent sparkling wines from the Champagne region in their arsenal, there is little wonder. Affectionately known in the UK as ‘Bolly’, the Bollinger story begun over 400 years ago when one of the founding families of the Bollinger brand, the Hennequins, began dabbling in wine making on their land in Cramant. By the 18th Century, wine was being produced on this land by the Villermont family. It was not until 1829 that the champagne house, Renaudin Bollinger, was founded by the three fathers of the brand: Hennequin de Villermont, Paul Renaudin and German born Jacques…
Who? The Conran Shop What? The Conran Shop is launching “Love Shack”, a gift section organised according to six ancient Greek love types: Eros, Mania, Ludus, Storgic, Pragma and Agape, in its London stores. The Love Shack will feature 800 gift ideas, some of which are new launches, priced between £10 and £10,000. When? From beginning of February until 18th March Where? The Conran Shop has locations in Chelsea and Marylebone How? Shop in store
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