Bocconcino Mayfair
Behind a relatively modest door in the heart of Mayfair lies a sanctuary of Italian luxury. As you step through the calligraphy-etched glass doors, the immediate visual impact is breathtaking. You are instantly greeted by massive, soaring two-storey ceilings and an expansive main walkway lined with a stunning floor-to-ceiling wine display behind elegant glass doors. […]
Literary Tea at Café Royal London
Why not enjoy one of London’s most splendid and indulgent teas in one of its most beautiful dining rooms, inspired by some of Britain’s greatest writers? The Literary Afternoon Tea at Hotel Café Royal offers exactly that. The experience, however, goes well beyond tea. Just a few steps from the bustle of Regent Street, Mayfair […]
Samna Marbella
In the heart of Nueva Andalucía, one of Marbella’s most elegant and tranquil neighbourhoods, Samna is a Mediterranean fusion restaurant quietly making waves on the Costa del Sol. The visionary behind it is internationally acclaimed chef Meir Adoni, who also hosts exclusive monthly Chef’s Table dinners. Day-to-day, Executive Chef Olha Kovernikova leads the kitchen, while […]
The Balvenie 1931 Collection
The Balvenie 1931 Collection arrives with almost a century of history. At its centre is an 88-Year-Old Single Malt, the oldest whisky The Balvenie has ever released. Distilled on 5 March 1931 and filled into European oak sherry butt cask #239 from Jerez, it remained in the Dufftown warehouses until Malt Master Kelsey McKechnie judged […]
Café Watt at Hotel Savoy 1918, Oslo
Nestled inside the meticulously renovated, recently reopened Neo-Baroque building that houses hotel Savoy 1918 is Café Watt. Reimagined with a nod to the property’s historic features, designed by architect R.E. Jacobsen, while introducing contemporary touches, Watt has quickly become a vibrant gathering place for hotel guests, travellers and Oslo residents alike. Historically, the venue was […]
The Complete French Cooking Course
At 696 pages and close to 30 centimetres tall, The Complete French Cooking Course is not a cookbook to balance beside the hob. It is a culinary monument, the kind of volume that demands a clear stretch of worktop, a sturdy shelf and ideally, several years of use. Produced by Ferrandi Paris, the professional school […]
Zuma Saint-Tropez
Zuma and Hôtel Byblos were always going to get on. Both are international names with nothing left to prove; both understand that luxury is much more enjoyable when it loosens its tie. Byblos has been part of Saint-Tropez mythology since 1967, born from founder Jean-Prosper Gay-Para’s admiration for the late Brigitte Bardot, the screen icon […]
Above The Eternal City
High above the heat and clamour of Rome, Terrazza Romana offers a welcome pocket of calm. Crowning Hotel d’Inghilterra, the beautifully designed rooftop bar feels pleasantly removed from the busy streets below, while remaining unmistakably part of the Eternal City. Recently reopened for the season, the terrace looks across Rome’s rooftops towards Villa Medici, San […]
A Night at Kamara Soho
Soho has no shortage of bars competing for attention, but Kamara distinguishes itself through an unusual combination of Mediterranean craft, low lighting and a soundtrack of 1990s hip-hop. Located on Poland Street, the bar sits in one of the busiest parts of central London. Given the constant footfall madnessoutside [review written during the 2026 FIFA […]
Cut Out at 45 Park Lane
The great British chippy is a symbol of British food, al fresco dining and the best of summer. No seaside holiday is complete without a fish supper. Now, 45 Park Lane has reimagined the classic takeaway as a rather more exquisite dining experience. Guests can eat at Cut Out, the hotel’s seasonal terrace pop-up, or […]
