Design | Food

Refurbished The Georgian now open

ByLife in Luxury July 29, 2014July 28, 2014

Who? Harrods

What? The historic restaurant at Harrods, The Georgian, has recently reopened following a refurbishment, completed in collaboration with bespoke interior designer Christopher Guy Harrison. The designer produced over 500 items for the refurbishment, which takes its inspiration from the 1920s and 30s. To coincide with the reopening, The Georgian has also revamped its Afternoon Tea menu, including a classic Champagne Afternoon Tea featuring Harrods Rosé Champagne.

When? Open now

Where? 87–135 Brompton Road, Knightsbridge, London, SW1X 7XL

How? For more information, see www.harrods.com

Culture | Drink | Food

Immerse yourself in film with Edible Cinema

ByQ X November 21, 2013January 7, 2014

Who? Edible Cinema and Bombay Sapphire What? This Christmas, Edible Cinema will return to London with its immersive cinema experience in special screenings of American comedy “Trading Places”. The special screenings, held in collaboration with Bombay Sapphire gin, will allow guests to enjoy various edible delights whilst watching the film, all matched with Bombay Sapphire cocktails. Tickets from £32. When? 14th, 15th, 21st and 22nd December Where? Aubin Cinema and Electric Cinema How? For more information, see www.ediblecinema.co.uk

Food | Travel

Gourmet voyage with Absolute Belize

ByLife in Luxury January 31, 2014July 5, 2014

Who? Absolute Belize What? Absolute Belize have just created a new gourmet Caribbean package which begins on a luxury 50ft catamaran. Guests will sail around the Caribbean islands over the 11 day journey and have the opportunity to learn about chocolate making, collect conches for making ceviche and spearfish lobsters with the guide, followed by a lobster masterclass with the private chef. When? Departure dates by arrangement Where? Itinerary dependent How? For more information, see www.absolutebelize.com Fly via KLM

Buddha Bar, photo c/o Paul Winch-Furness

Food

Stylish pan-Asian at Buddha Bar

ByLife in Luxury January 1, 2013August 26, 2013

Who? Buddha-Bar What? Visit the recently revamped Buddha-Bar in Knightsbridge for stylish pan-Asian fare. Buddha-Bar is a new gem for decadent dining, combining good food, music and an extensive drinks list. Look out for the Buddha-Bar chicken salad, crunchy sushi and smoked duck and foie gras gyoza. When? Open now Where? 145 Knightsbridge, London, SW1X 7PA www.buddhabarlondon.com How? For reservations call 0203 6675 222

Beauty | Fashion | Food

Welcome the Year of the Horse at Yauatcha

ByLife in Luxury January 21, 2014January 20, 2014

Who? Yauatcha and Harvey Nichols What? Yauatcha and Harvey Nichols have teamed up to celebrate the Year of the Horse with a giant installation of horses at the restaurant where guests can enjoy a special Chinese New Year menu. The installation is created from thousands of red envelopes and guests at Yauatcha will also receive red envelopes containing fashion and beauty treats at Harvey Nichols or drinks and dining offers at Yauatcha. When? Available now until 10th February Where? 15-17 Broadwick Street, London W1F 0DL How? For more information, see www.yauatcha.com

Food

Summer reading: The Whole Fromage by Kathe Lison

ByLife in Luxury August 26, 2014March 5, 2017

Who? Kathe Lison What? Consider yourself a cheese fanatic? So does Kathe Lison. Well, French cheese in particular. In The Whole Fromage, Lison sets out to learn all about these stinky dairy products from different parts of France. This is a book about how they’re made, where they’re made and all the traditions that go into it. When? Available now Where? Available online and in store How? Buy now from Amazon

Egg Variation [Photo:Chris Hoover/ Modernist Cuisine, LLC]

Food | The perfect ten

Ten facts about Modernist Cuisine at Home:

ByQ X November 26, 2012January 17, 2022

Modernist Cuisine at Home is written by Nathan Myhrvold and Maxime Bilet, along with over 20 other contributors including chefs, machinists, photographers and editors. There are a total of 210,000 words making up Modernist Cuisine at Home. The cover is of a de-constructed grilled cheese sandwich. Its recipe doesn’t actually exist in the book though the different components are covered in the section on grilled cheese sandwiches. The weighty (9.9lbs) book’s foreword is by Martha Stewart… and Thomas Keller. At the beginning of the book, there is a two-page user guide. It teaches you, amongst other things like scaling recipes, how to use the book. There are two parts. Part…

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