Le Gouter Pierre Hermé at The Balcon, London
Every London luxury hotel has its own take on the quintessentially British afternoon tea, however, Pierre Hermé brings a much-loved French tradition to The Balcon at Sofitel St James with a very...
View ArticlePera Palace Hotel Jumeirah, Istanbul
Pera Palace Hotel Jumeirah, Turkey’s oldest European hotel, is steeped in history and full of old world character and charm. Opened in 1895, the Pera Palace was a glamorous destination for the...
View ArticleDining in Istanbul
A highlight of a trip to Istanbul is the fantastic food. The streets are filled with the mouthwatering aromas of delicious ocakbasi chargrilled meat, honey-drench fresh baklava and freshly-pressed...
View ArticleMatisse Afternoon Tea at Le Méridien Piccadilly, London
In celebration of the must-see new exhibition Henri-Matisse: The Cut-Outs at Tate Modern, Le Méridien Piccadilly offers its own colourful Matisse Afternoon Tea in the stylish Terrace Grill & Bar....
View Article‘Le Tea en Rose’ at Sofitel London St James
In celebration of the 2014 RHS Chelsea Flower Show, the Rose Lounge at Sofitel London St James has created ‘Le Tea en Rose’, a new floral afternoon tea for the month of May. The Rose Lounge is one of...
View ArticleWedgwood Taste of History Afternoon Tea
Last week, Soho was in bloom as Wedgwood hosted a fabulous tea party with peonies aplenty. An expert on tea-ware since 1759, the iconic British brand celebrated its heritage with a Taste of History Tea...
View ArticleRoyal Ascot Afternoon Tea at Bond & Brook
Bond & Brook is one of my favourite places in London for a meeting or a calming pre or post shopping cup of tea. Part of the Rhubarb group, the second floor restaurant and cafe at Fenwick of Bond...
View ArticlePierre Hermé Paris Fetish Infiniment Chocolat
Pierre Hermé is renowned for his game-changing marriage of flavours, however at the heart of his mastery is pure, unadulterated chocolate. The new Fetish Infiniment Chocolat limited edition collection...
View ArticlePierre Hermé Paris Fetish Infiniment Vanille
Pierre Hermé’s creativity never fails to amaze me, but his innovation goes far beyond presenting unexpected new flavour combinations. Even classic tastes are elevated to divine new levels. Last week,...
View ArticleAfternoon Tea at Profiterole Chérie, Paris
On my recent trip to Paris, I caught up with my friend Coralie for an afternoon of shopping and a bite to eat in the Marais. Steven headed over to the Palais de Tokyo to check out the latest...
View ArticleMoon Cakes at Yauatcha, London
August may be the time when you just want to cool down with refreshing iced desserts, but there’s one cake that you should definitely indulge in at this time of year. The Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival...
View ArticleFestive Afternoon Tea at The Langham London
Afternoon tea is always a treat, but it feels even more magical during the festive season, amid twinkling lights and dazzling Christmas trees. It’s also a time when you can really savour it over a few...
View ArticleAfternoon Tea at Le Restaurant de PAUL
French bakery PAUL is my ‘go to’ lunch spot when I’m craving a taste of Paris, whether it’s a classic Croque Monsieur, Éclair or one of their perfect little Canelés. Le Restaurant de PAUL in Covent...
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