Who? One Leicester Street
What? One Leicester Street, the hotel on the former site of St John Hotel, has recently opened. The hotel features just 15 design focussed rooms. The food in the hotel restaurant continues to be looked after by Tom Harris, previously head chef at the Michelin-starred St John Hotel. Room rates from £150 per night.
When? Open now
Where? One Leicester Street, London WC2H 7BL
How? Visit www.oneleicesterstreet.com for more information
As part of Milan Expo this year, USA’s James Beard Foundation has brought the James Beard American Restaurant (JBAR) to the Seven Stars Galleria. Situated above Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, in the heart of Milan, the pop-up restaurant will showcase American food from the cuisine to the ingredients in a fine-dining setting. It works in parallel to the James Beard House in New York City. Recently the menu featured JBAR Executive Chef Paul Sanguinetti’s take on the food from Fort Myers and Sanibel, with ingredients flown in from the USA. The menu included ceviche of redfish with yam and tropical slow, raviolo of Florida shrimp in “sea water ” and…
Who? Hotel Pulitzer, Amsterdam What? Hotel Pulitzer in Amsterdam is celebrating the season’s blooms with the launch of its new Amsterdam Flower Trail package. The new package includes two night’s accommodation, a tulip welcome gift, floral turn down service, Lillet Rosé cocktails and tickets to the Amsterdam Tulip Museum. Guests will also have the option to booking an early morning guided tour of the Flora Holland Flower Auction. Priced at €250. When? Available now until 31st August Where? Prinsengracht 315-331 – Amsterdam, 1016 GZ, The Netherlands How? For more information, see www.pulitzeramsterdam.com Fly via British Airways
Who? City of Avignon What? The Luminessences d’Avignon is returning to the city once again for its annual installation celebrating the papal heritage of the region. The venue is the largest gothic palace in the Europe and was built in only twenty years under the reign of two Popes. As one of the two Papal seats, the palace was home to seven Popes and two schismatic Popes. For the duration of the installation, the historic Honour Courtyard at The Palace of the Popes will be transformed intothe canvas for a stunning sound and light show. When? 12th August until 11th October 2014 Where? Palaise des Papes, Place du Palais, 84000…
Who? ZSL London Zoo and Bordeaux Wines What? ZSL London Zoo’s adults only “Zoo Lates” are back. This is your chance to see zoo animals after dark and enjoy a host of evening entertainment. Bordeaux Wines are the exclusive wine sponsors for this year’s Zoo Lates, bringing with them a range of wines to enjoy in the Bordeaux Jardin du Vin. Tickets priced at £25. When? 6pm to 10pm, every Friday night in June and July Where? Regent’s Park Outer Circle, London NW1 4RY How? Visit www.zsl.org/zoolates for more information
Who? The Royal Scotsman What? The Royal Scotsman is partnering up with the Scotch Malt Whisky Society to run a Classic Whisky Journey. The four night train journey will include visits to well-know Scottish distilleries led by an expert from the society as well as plenty of whisky tastings. Prices start from £4,330 per person, all inclusive. When? 21st April Where? Waverley Station, 18 North Bridge, Edinburgh EH1 1BB How? For more information, see www.royalscotsman.com Fly via KLM
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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