Newly opened in West Smithfield, the meat comes from their organic farm in Scotland and the fish from Loch Fyne. but the cooking is French 2 Smithfield is a buzzy place these days, bars and restaurants springing up all over, now the meat market is closing completely. On a sunny summers’ evening the crowds spill…
Cruise Ship Review: Norwegian Viva
We explore Norwegian Viva, the extravagant new addition to Norwegian Cruise Line as she heads off on her maiden voyage. 12 Norwegian Viva, the extravagant new addition to Norwegian Cruise Line, is a striking riot of colour on the outside and stylishly subtle on the inside with an outrageous fun park on the top including…
Hotel Review: Karma Sanctum Soho, London
Dubbed as a “rock n’ roll venue, if Karma Sanctum Soho hotel was a person, it would indeed be a rock chick or a cool dud. 2 Tucked away in Warwick Street in London’s famous Soho region is the Karma Sanctum Hotel. The building has been created out of two Georgeon townhouses and turned into…
Restaurant Review: Chai Wu, Harrods, London
Chai Wu, is tucked away on the 5th floor of the iconic Harrods store serving pan-Asian cuisine. 4 Shopping in Harrods is enough to create an appetite for anyone worth their shopping salt. All those brands (3,000 at the last count), over 4 floors take time. You can spot the hardiest with their shopping bags…
Restaurant Review: Three Crowns, Stoke Newington, London
The Three Crowns is an excellent gastro pub in the heart of Stokie Newington, with music. 1 The Three Crowns, at the end of Church Street, on the corner with the High Street, has been a fixture of Stoke Newington for as long as I can remember. It’s been through various incarnations including a Latin…
Hotel Review – Lefay Resort & Spa, Lake Garda, Italy
With dramatic lake views but set high above the crowded shore, Lefay Resort & Spa is the best place to stay in Lake Garda. 3 In summertime the Italian Lakes are without doubt one of Europe’s most popular destinations as tourists leave the cities behind in favour of the cooler mountain air and the chance…
Restaurant Review: City Social, London EC2
You will find the Michelin starred City Social restaurant on the 24th floor of a skycraper where great views and the finest dining go hand in hand. 1 Jason Atherton and Restaurant Associates are on a high, on so many levels. This year City Social Celebrates 10 years of a Michelin Star and chef Paul Walsh,…
Restaurant Review: Jeru, Mayfair, London
Jeru restaurant in London’s Mayfair offers a new twist on Middle Eastern cuisine. 3 I was brought up in a house where aromas of middle eastern cuisine would waft out from the kitchen almost daily. Food would encapsulate the exotic, sometimes spicy, sometimes sweet but always a flavoursome experience. I remember wishing my mother would…
Cruise Ship Review: Swan Hellenic Diana
Swan Hellenic launches the elegant SH Diana, third and biggest expedition ship of the reborn company. 12 A historic name in cruise, Swan Hellenic, sailed into the future last week with the naming of SH Diana, the third and biggest ship of the reborn company. Swan Hellenic was founded in 1950 and is gearing up…
Resort Review: Veysonnaz, Switzerland
If you are seeking an active alpine adventure, especially one which will appeal to children, Veysonnaz has everything you need. 5 The small, family-friendly mountain resort of Veysonnaz overlooks the Rhone Valley in Switzerland’s Valais region. It is in the heart of the 4 Valleys, the largest ski area entirely within Switzerland, with access to…