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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. Its origins date back to 1876 when Tsar Alexander II commissioned Louis Roederer to make the finest champagne he could for his exclusive use – it was the birth of the first-ever prestige cuvée. To distinguish Cristal from any other champagne – and to avoid the possibility of anyone hiding anything that could kill the tsar – a special flat-bottomed, transparent lead-crystal bottle was created.

In 1974, Jean-Claude Rouzaud – then in charge of the vineyards and cellars – created the very first Cristal Rosé after identifying and harvesting the best plots of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay in the estate. This first vintage was also the result of a pioneering method – gentle infusion – inspired by the great Japanese tea masters, which would become the hallmark of this…

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Radio Rooftop Bar London

Spectacular Asian cuisine, fabulous cocktails and top skyline views of London

Following an extensive refurbishment, luxury hotel ME London has reopened Radio Rooftop, one of the most fabulous places I’ve visited this summer in London. Radio has it all: cool music, excellent Asian food and cocktails to die for. A lift from a side entrance to the hotel gives guests direct access to Radio. The building […]

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Harry’s Victoria

A taste of La Dolce Vita

Buzzy, vibrant and with a bit of a 1950s retro vibe, Harry’s Victoria has changed the restaurant landscape around the eponymous London station, bringing a much needed touch of classic Italian glam. At Harry’s Victoria you can choose to dine at its al fresco terrace, a private dining room for up to 15 people or, […]

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National Oyster Week

The finest oysters and Champagne pairings

Oysters are such a popular delicacy that they have earned their own official week. Starting on Monday 5th August for a week, National Oyster Week celebrates these delicious molluscs. Our editor-in-chief brings us here her selection of oysters and champagnes to pair with them. There are many different types of oysters. From Bluepoints – the general […]

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Best oysters in London

Indulge yourself during National Oyster Week

These days, we consider oysters a luxury food, but until the 19th century, they were mostly nourishment for the poor, who would eat them as a substitute for meat. With National Oyster Week round the corner, we asked our Editor-in-Chief – a self-confessed oyster lover – to find the best oysters in London. WILTONS Tucked in […]

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Piraña London

Top Nikkei cuisine in a club-like setting

The lovechild between a nightclub in Mykonos and a Manhattan SOHO restaurant, Piraña London brings the best of Nikkei cuisine – Peruvian Japanese fusion – to London in a club-like setting sure to set the tone for an unforgettable evening. As you cross the threshold of Piraña London, you enter a world of vanguardist design. A sleek […]

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Afternoon Tea Week

Our five favourite places to enjoy this quintessentially British tradition

This quaint, but non-negotiable element of British life is being marked from 12th to 18th of August with an official Afternoon Tea Week. Here are the five places selected by I-M Magazine to celebrate this blissful, undying ritual. THE LANESBOROUGH x NETFLIX’S BRIDGERTON-INSPIRED AFTERNOON TEA To coincide with the third series of Bridgerton, The Lanesborough in […]

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Brunch with Ridley Scott’s Mas des Infermières

The Laslett hotel brings to London the stars of the Luberon wine estate

Luxury Notting Hill townhouse hotel, The Laslett, is dialling up the star quality of its summer terrace with an alfresco brunch paired with Mas des Infermières wines, the award-winning wine estate in Northern Luberon, Provence, owned by Sir Ridley Scott GBE, known for his blockbuster masterpieces such as Gladiator, Blade Runner, House of Gucci, and the recent Napoleon. The […]

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Louie London

French cuisine with a New Orleans twist in the heart of Covent Garden

Located in a historic 19th-century townhouse, Louie has what could be described as an unassuming presence from the outside, only its emblematic alligator flag lifts the grey exterior. Inside, the restaurant is an elegant and luxurious space that, on the first two floors, feels more like Paris than London. The menu offers a carefully curated […]

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A Tour of the Gusbourne Estate

Award-winning sparkling English wines

One may be forgiven for not immediately thinking of Southeast England when it comes to award-winning sparkling wines. My recent tour of the Gusbourne Estate proved otherwise. Nestled in what can only be described as “the garden of England”, this vineyard delivers a formidable selection of wines to suit every palate. Its history dates back […]

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Cheers to Dad!

Special tipples for special dads

So many good moments are shared over drink that for Father’s Day this year, we thought we’d use our sources to find top-class original tipples that we believe would make a great present for any dad. Even more so if he decides to open them and invite you to a glass. CRISTAL BRUT VINTAGE 2015 […]

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Eating Out on Father’s Day

Surprise your dad with a gourmet experience in London

Choosing a present for our father can sometimes be tricky but you can’t get it wrong with a gourmet experience, whether it is just you and your dad or the whole family. Here are a few ideas that will surely please even the most sybarite fathers. LUNCH AT CHINESE CRICKET CLUB, HYATT REGENCY LONDON BLACKFRIARS […]