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
Who? Cuisson What? Bespoke dining company Cuisson is teaming up with Laurent-Perrier to bring their luxury Afternoon Tea experience to Burlington Arcade. Taking place in a former jewellery shop, the pop-up will feature pastries designed by Hideko Kawa, the former Head Pastry Chef at The Fat Duck in Bray. The menu includes coronation chicken terrine, smoked salmon cornet caviar, Laurent-Perrier Champagne trifle, Hideko’s signature sweet burger, amongst other delights, as well as two glasses of Laurent-Perrier Champagne. Priced at £65. When? Available now until 26th June Where? 66-67 Burlington Arcade, London W1J 0QJ How? Tickets are available online from Time Out
Who? Shauna Sever What? If you wanted to learn all there is to know about vanilla then Shauna Sever’s book Pure Vanilla is a must have. The book features recipes as well as essential techniques for working with vanilla. Priced at £15.99. When? Available now Where? Available in store and online How? Purchase at Amazon Ten facts about vanilla from Pure Vanilla
Who? eBay.co.uk What? eBay.co.uk have recently launched their new Collections feature where users can pick out some of their favourite eBay pieces to create a collage. Think Pinterest except you can buy everything you collect – all you need to do is click the “Add to collection” button on the item that you’re browsing. Life in Luxury have been one of the first to try out the feature in the UK and have loved playing around with some of the fashion pieces (but of course you can create a collection of anything you want). We’ll admit, it was a touch confusing to start with but once we got the hang of it, it got pretty addictive. The…
Who? The Matsuri What? A restaurant that’s been at the heart of London for more than two decades is a rare find but that’s just one of the accolades that that The Matsuri holds. The other is that this restaurant in St James was the official caterer for the Japanese athletes during the London 2012 Olympics, a testament, perhaps, of its authenticity. With two sets of sommeliers (one for wine and wine for sake) and a whole team of specialist chefs, here is where you’ll find some of the heartiest sushi, tempura and teppanyaki. When? Open year round Where? 15 Bury Street, London SW1Y 6AL How? For more information, see…
Who? Royal Doulton What? There’s something lovely about the fact that our spiritual home, London, is also the theme of this set of plates. Designed by Charlene Mullen for Royal Doulton, they capture many of the city’s best features like the London eye or the Gherkin. But, while they’re mostly in black and white, you might be surprised to find splashes of colour here and there. Priced at £35 for a set of four. When? Available to pre-order now Where? Available online from Royal Doulton How? Buy now from Royal Doulton
Who? Galvin at Windows What? After seven years overlooking the capital in London’s plush Mayfair, Galvin at Windows still has one of the best views in the city. Showing no sign of tiredness as the Michelin-starred restaurant and bar had a £500K revamp that finished last year. But of course, it’s the food that you really visit the restaurant for. Seasonal, classic and always offering plenty of choice on the 28th floor. Just like the view. When? Open year round Where? 22 Park Lane, London, United Kingdom W1K 1BE How? For more information, see www.galvinatwindows.com
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