Who? Emma Bridgewater
What? If you find that you’ve got more spice than you can handle with the upcoming festive season, try one of these spice caddies from Emma Bridgewater. The handy little tins will keep your spices safe and you can label and re-label as you see fit. The understated Black Toast Hatch design will easily blend into any kitchen, even the busiest. Priced at £15 for a set of four.
When? Available now
What? 52 aperture year in memories photo frame. Also available in other sizes. Priced at £180. Where? Available online from The White Company
Who? Monica Vinader What? If there was ever design that was destined to be customised, it would be these stacking rings from Monica Vinader. The rings come in varying widths and you can choose to stack as many or as few as you want. And because the design is fully customisable, the price also varies. The “Siren” pictured here for example, costs £450 and is made up of four rings. When? Available now Where? Available online from Monica Vinader How? Buy now from Monica Vinader
Who? The Yeatman What? Portuguese food is often known for its simplicity but at the Michelin-starred restaurant at The Yeatman Hotel this translates to something more gastronomic. For a restaurant in a city that’s entrenched in wine, port to be exactly, the menu is never very far from that connection. That’s perhaps why it’s the perfect place to learn about wines with a menu made to match. When? Open year round with set dates for wine dinners Where? The Yeatman Hotel, Rua do Choupelo, (Santa Marinha), Vila Nova de Gaia, Porto 4400-088, Portugal How? For more information, see www.the-yeatman-hotel.com Fly via TAP Portugal
Bo London is the first restaurant outside of Hong Kong for Alvin Leung, the chef/patron of the two Michelin starred Bo Innovation. The Mill Street site, based in the heart of Mayfair, reportedly costed Leung £1m to lease and fit. Wood reclaimed from renovations of the Bo London site has been fitted to one of the two semi-private dining rooms. The wood is protected behind glass made to the same shade as Leung’s glasses. Instead of an image of Alvin Leung, like outside Bo Innovation, Bo London has one of Leung’s hand holding his custom made knife. There are two kitchens. A classic Western-style one, including a pastry section, and…
Who? Wellington Lounge What? Get a taste for the festive season at Wellington Lounge where one of the three Afternoon Tea options currently on offer is themed around the classic carol “twelve days of Christmas”. Choux swans, chocolate drums and pear Champagne cocktails are just the sort of things found alongside traditional scones, sandwiches and pastries. Delightful, delectable, divine. When? Available now until 6th January 2014 Where? InterContinental London Park Lane, One Hamilton Place, Park Lane, London W1J 7QY How? For more information, see wellington-lounge.co.uk
Who? Gastrologik What? How many chefs in the world are willing to brave the larder every night without a menu? Not many. But that’s the sort of dining to be found at Gastrologik where chefs Jacob Holmstrom and Anton Bjuhr create tasting menus tabula rasa. Each day, each course and even each table could be served completely different dishes. Now that’s dining with a surprise. When? Open Tuesday to Saturday Where? Artillerigatan 14, 11451 Stockholm, Sweden How? For more information, see www.gastrologik.se Fly via British Airways
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