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    Sukura at Sake No Hana

    Who? Sake No Hana What? To celebrate spring and the cherry blossom season, Japanese restaurant Sake No Hana has turned its bar into a pop-up cherry blossom garden entitled Sukura at Sake No Hana. Guests can enjoy cherry-themed cocktails and teas, surrounded by cherry blossoms, as well as sukura inspired bento boxes and desserts. At lunch on the 26th of April, guests can also take part in Kagami Biraki where sake barrels and broken with a wooden mallet and sake is served in the traditional way. When? Available now until 19th May Where? 23 St. James’s Street, London SW1A 1HA How? For more information and to book, visit sakenohana.com

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    Anna Koska, a food illustrator

    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

  • Learn to make vermouth at Mele e Pere

    Who? Mele e Pere What? Italian trattoria Mele e Pere are now offering regular vermouth evenings where guests can sample a variety of vermouth and vermouth cocktails as well as learn to make the fortified drink. Guests will get to explore the ingredients in a classic vermouth as well as try their hand at making some of their own. Masterclasses are £15 and includes nibbles at the bar. When? Monthly Where? 46 Brewer St, Soho, London W1F 9TF How? Visit www.meleepere.co.uk for more information

  • Design pick: Spectrum multi-coloured wall clock from Habitat

    Who? Habitat What? Designed by Jon Almond exclusively for Habitat, this Spectrum multi-coloured wall clock is inspired by the Cuisenaire rods used to teach children how to count in units. But we think it reminds us of a conch. Or perhaps abstract art. Or maybe the number six. Either way, we like how it’s open to interpretation. Priced at £40. When? Available now Where? Available online from Habitat How? Buy now from Habitat

  • The Rib Room cigar and spirit pairing

    Who? The Rib Room Bar & Restaurant What? The Rib Room has recently launched a cigar and spirit pairing menu. A selection of fine spirits have been chosen by the Head Sommelier Louis Gordon to match cigars from the restaurant’s humidor. Pairings include Cohiba Maduro Genios with Zacapa 23 Year Old rum and Padron 1964 Anniversary Series Torpedo with Johnnie Walker Double Black. Prices vary and are separate for cigar and spirit. When? Available now Where? Jumeirah Carlton Tower, Cadogan Place, London SW1X 9PY www.theribroom.co.uk How? See website for more information: www.theribroom.co.uk

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    Rupert Sanderson S/S 2013

    Who? Rupert Sanderson What? British designer Rupert Sanderson has recently unveiled his latest collection of shoes, entitled “Spring has Sprung”. Every shoe in the new collection is named after a daffodil, the Spring/Summer 2013 collection’s inspiration. To celebrate, the designer also commissioned a heel created from over 100 types of daffodils supplied by R.A. Scamp for the launch party, held with champagne partners Piper-Heidsieck. When? Available now Where? Rupert Sanderson boutiques and online How? See www.rupertsanderson.com for more information Ten photos from Rupert Sanderson S/S 2013