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Love on a plate

Swoon-worthy restaurants for St Valentine’s

Valentine’s Day is an occasion for romance, red roses – and refined dining. One of the best ways of sealing a relationship is by sharing the pleasure of exquisite food. As a couple, few things beat the delight of enjoying a gourmet experience together. Our expert team of Epicureans have selected five of the best Valentine’s Day restaurant options from across the globe.

NIJŪ, LONDON

Lovers of Japanese food have a Valentine’s Day treat awaiting them at the prestigious Mayfair restaurant, NIJŪ. At both lunch and dinner on Friday, 14th and Saturday, 15th February, the chef is serving a special Valentine’s Day menu which pairs sublime dishes with delectable wines.

At NIJŪ London, guests will experience authentic Japanese homecooked food elevated to fine dining.

The highlight promises to be the main course. Guests can tuck into the Japanese A4 Wagyu sirloin, with an optional winter truffle supplement, combined with De Toren Edition Z 2018, a soft red from Stellenbosch, South Africa. Alternatively, they can try the roasted turbot with shiso salsa verde, tender-stem broccoli, and goma dressing, accompanied by a beautiful red from the Rhône Valley, Crozes-Hermitage Blanc…

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NIJŪ Mayfair

The Art of Japanese Home-Cooked Cuisine

Recently opened and helmed by a powerhouse trio – Culinary Director and third-generation sushi master Chef Endo Kazutoshi, Executive Chef Chris Golding, and Head Sushi Chef David Bury – NIJŪ Mayfair has reimaged and reinterpreted traditional, authentic home-cooked Japanese food into a curated menu of “Katei Ryōri” style dishes to offer guests a luxury gourmet experience […]

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French Festive bubbles

Champagnes for Christmas and treats to pair them with

Champagne adds a touch of elegance to the Christmas festivities. Its crisp, refreshing bubbles pair beautifully with a variety of canapés and tapas and its effervescence cleans the palate between bites. As someone who enjoys maximum reward with minimum effort, I have prepared for you, our dear readers, a selection of champagnes and morsels to […]

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Four-Course Afternoon Curiosity

An original afternoon tea at Dukes Hotel, London

The Four-Course Afternoon Curiosity at Dukes London introduces an innovative twist to this quintessentially British tradition in collaboration with Louis Roederer champagne and luxury tea brand, JP’s Originals, served at the hotel’s heritage-style Drawing Room. Since it opened its doors in 1908 in the heart of St James’s, Dukes has been a favourite for royalty, […]

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Caviar Kaspia London

Pure indulgence in the heart of Mayfair

The legendary Caviar Kaspia starts a new chapter in London as a restaurant, bar and private rooms open to all, still located in the same elegant townhouse tucked away in the heart of Mayfair. Founded in 1927, the Paris-based caviar institution became a magnet from the beginning for actors, artists, singers, designers, intellectuals and politicians, […]

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Delamain L’Edition Rare du Bicentenaire

Two Centuries in the Making

To celebrate its 200-year anniversary, the family firm of Delamain Cognac, founded in 1824, is introducing two exceptional new blends: L’Edition Rare du Bicentenaire launched as a limited edition, and L’Oiseau Rare which will be a permanent addition to the range. L’Edition Rare du Bicentenary is undoubtedly one of the most exceptional blends the Maison […]

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Festive Afternoon Tea

Indulge yourself this Christmas at the Great Scotland Yard Hotel

This season, the Great Scotland Yard Hotel is offering an elevated Festive Afternoon Tea, in partnership with B Corp premium chocolate brand, Valrhona Chocolate. The popular tradition of Afternoon Tea dates back to the early 19th century, when the Duchess of Bedford started to serve tea and a few nibbles to her guest in the […]

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40 Dean Street

An Italian gem in the heart of London’s Soho

40 Dean Street is, without a doubt, one of the best Italian restaurants in London. There are no checked mantle tops here, olive trees, or any of the other cliches you’ll normally find in an Italian establishment. The ambience is welcoming and lively, the decoration, eclectic, warm and full of colour, a reflection of its […]

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A Christmas Wine Cellar to Delight

Our selection of white and red wines to surprise and impress

Whether you have a proper cellar or just a modest rack in your kitchen, having a good selection of high-quality wines at home at Christmas helps you elevate festive family meals or enhance the enjoyment of entertaining friends during the holidays. However, the last thing you’ll probably want to do is any extra cooking. With […]

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Christmas Spirits… of the Happy Kind

Must-haves in your bar cart this season

Family reunions, gatherings with friends… Christmas is a time to celebrate with others and having your bar stocked with a few well chosen high-quality drinks does make a difference. At I-M Inquisitive Minds we have picked five premium spirits that are a little bit unusual and will most certainly enhance your celebrations with every sip. […]

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The Oystermen Seafood Bar & Kitchen

Top seafood from the British Isles in the heart of Covent Garden

The Oystermen is the restaurant in Covent Garden to enjoy the best seafood culinary experience in London in an easy and relaxed environment. Simply decorated with lots of wood, white paint and checkboard tablecloths covered with paper, the place reminds me of my favourite seafood joints in the coast of Norfolk and Cornwall, down to […]

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Half a century of the finest pink bubbles

Cristal Rosé turns 50

For the 50th anniversary of Cristal Rosé, Julia Pasarón travelled to the Louis Roederer estate in Champagne to discover the story behind this unique wine and meet the people who have put their hearts and souls into creating this expression of the finest winemaking. Cristal is undoubtedly one of the best wines in the world. […]