Food

Korean fever at Dock Kitchen

ByLife in Luxury February 4, 2014January 1, 2022

Who? Dock Kitchen

What? Dock Kitchen has revamped its menu with a new Korean-themed offering. The tasting menu is inspired by a recent trip to Korea by chef Stevie Parle and includes ingredients such as sea urchin, gochuchang, seaweed and of course, kimchee. Priced at £45 per person. A three course version of the menu is also available at £24.50.

When? Available now until 22^nd February

Where? Portobello Docks, 342-344 Ladbroke Grove, London W10 5BU

How? For more information, see www.dockkitchen.co.uk

Food

Yaneff At DSTRKT, molecular American fare

ByLife in Luxury June 11, 2013June 22, 2020

Who? Yaneff At DSTRKT What? Yaneff At DSTRKT is the place to go if you’re looking for molecular American fare. Head chef Georgi Yaneff previously worked at Bazaar Restaurant by José Andrés before arriving in London in 2011 to set up at DSTRKT. A mix of club and restaurant, the venue offers tasting and a la carte menus with well sourced organic ingredients. Here, the small plates offer big flavours. When? Open Monday to Saturday Where? DSTRKT, 9 Rupert Street, London W1D 6DG How? Visit www.dstrkt-london.com for more information

Culture | Long read

Life in Luxury’s guide to: Royal Academy of Arts Summer Exhibition

ByN.N.P. July 21, 2014July 26, 2014

The Royal Academy has held its Summer Exhibition since 1769. Owing to the open nature of the exhibitions, it’s generally regarded as a snapshot of art of the time as well as being a chance to see the avant-garde of the art world. Certainly, the exhibition has a substantial number of new and young artists displaying their work. In its seminal year, 136 different pieces were on show. These days, the number is closer to 1,000. The artworks submitted are reviewed by the Royal Academicians who whittle down the entries to the final exhibition. For example, this year, the Black and White room has been curated by English sculptor Cornelia…

Culture | Travel

Watch films in cinematic style

ByLife in Luxury December 10, 2012May 25, 2015

Who? Taj Suites & Residences London What? 51 Buckingham Gate, part of Taj Suites & Residences London, has recently unveiled their Cinema Suite. The two bedroom suite has been designed as a tribute to the history of film and takes inspiration from films across the globe. There’s an 85 inch plasma cinema screen, with 3D state-of-the-art home theatre system, and a fully immersive Steinway Lyngdorf cinema system preloaded with 300 international films, books and music. Rates start from £5,100 per night. When? Available now Where? 51 Buckingham Gate, London SW1E 6AF How? For more details and bookings please call 020 7769 7766 or email reservations@51-buckinghamgate.co.uk

Culture | Long read

Life in Luxury’s guide to: Dennis Hopper at the Royal Academy

ByN.N.P. June 23, 2014June 23, 2014

Soon to arrive at the Royal Academy is the installation entitled “The Lost Album”, an exhibition of over four hundred original photographs taken by the late Dennis Hopper. This is the first time such a large collection of Hopper’s work has been shown in the UK. All of the photographs were taken between 1961 and 1967 and were personally selected by Hopper for his first major exhibition at the Fort Worth Art Centre, Texas, in 1970. In addition to the photographs will be a selection of vintage prints which were discovered after Hopper’s death in 2010. Hopper first started experimenting with photography using a camera bought for him by his,…

Food | Travel

Aikens in Mauritius, masterclass with a Michelin chef

ByLife in Luxury February 26, 2013May 25, 2015

Who? Tom Aikens with Destinology What? Michelin-starred chef Tom Aikens has teamed up with luxury tour-operator Destinology to offer a special culinary tour to Mauritius. Guests will be based at the Royal Palm Hotel and will enjoy Aikens hosted masterclasses, three four-course dinners by Aikens and a demonstration on Mauritian cuisine with Michel de Matteis and Aikens. The package also includes seven nights accommodation with breakfast and flights. Prices from £3,499 per person. When? 20th to 28th March Where? Royal Palm Hotel, Royal Road, Grand Baie, Mauritius How? For more information and to book, visit www.destinology.co.uk Fly via KLM

Food

British food, Indian way

ByLife in Luxury November 6, 2012January 7, 2014

Who? Karam Sethi and Ravinder Bhogal What? Journalist, author and chef Ravinder Bhogal has teamed up head chef Karam Sethi of the recently Michelin-starred Trishna to create a feast of “forgotten British foods” cooked the Indian way. The five course menu will be priced at £47.50. When? 19th and 20th November Where? 15 -17 Blandford Street, London W1U 3DG www.trishnalondon.com How? For reservations call 0207 935 5624

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