What? The Christmas Greetings basket featuring strawberry preserve, Christmas spiced biscuits, Christmas pudding truffles, Christmas spice pillow candy, Royal Blend tea and a quarter-bottle of blanc de blancs Champagne. Priced at £55.
Who? Charles Heidsieck What? We know Christmas is pretty stressful so why not kick back in style with the new Charles Heidsieck Armchair Gift Set? As well as a bottle of the classic Charles Heidsieck Brut Réserve, there’s also a pair of bespoke design glasses to enjoy your bubbles in. What’s not to love? Priced at £75. When? Available now Where? Available at Fortnum & Mason How? Shop now at Fortnum & Mason
Who? Wine and Spirit Education Trust (WSET) What? The WSET is hosting London’s first “Gin Ramble”. The gin tour will be a fun and educational look at the history of gin in London and includes a tour of some of London’s boutique distilleries. The day includes tours of Sipsmiths, Thames Distillers Ltd, The London Distillery Company, lunch and cocktail masterclass. Priced at £95. When? 9am to 5pm, 1st of February Where? Tour starts at WSET, 39-45 Bermondsey Street, London SE1 3XF How? Book online at www.wsetschool.com/which-course/evening-tasting
Who? Sonny’s Kitchen What? Since Phil Howard of the two Michelin-starred The Square took over Sonny’s Kitchen, the team has been slowly breathing life back into this Barnes favourite. Gone are the plates of boring vegetables. Instead, you will find foie gras and chicken liver parfait, wild mushroom croustillant and roasted stone bass. But, there’s nothing stuffy about the place and it’s still a local mainstay. When? Open now Where? 94 Church Rd, Barnes, London SW13 0DQ How? For reservations call 0208 7480 393
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
Do you love whisky? Especially the most intensely rich and smoky of all whiskies? Well then we have just the thing for you. To celebrate the first birthday of Life in Luxury, we have teamed up with premium drinks retailer Alexander & James to give you the chance to win a bottle of Lagavulin 16 worth over £50. All you need to do to enter is one of the following: Life in Luxury birthday competition: You must be 18 or over and a UK resident to enter. The winner will be drawn at random after the competition closes on the 24th of November. Good luck!
Who? Ormer What? Shaun Rankin’s new restaurant on the Island of Jersey is at last open. Focusing on local produce, much of it foraged, Rankin has managed to create a stellar fusion menu. The wine list is still expanding and the tasting menu is in the process of being created but it’s sure to become a destination restaurant on the island. When? Open Monday to Saturday, year round Where? 7-11 Don Street, St Helier, Jersey JE2 4TQ How? Visit www.ormerjersey.com for more information
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