Gourmet

Gourmet, Toys

Time & Terroir

Luxury Watch and Wine Pairings for Collectors

Luxury watch and wine pairings are not simply about taste. For collectors, both worlds reward patience, precision, provenance and craft. In haute horlogerie and fine wine, value is often found in what cannot be rushed: a hand-finished movement, a carefully aged vintage, a rare clone of a grape, or a house style refined over generations. These four pairings bring together watch maisons and wine producers united by heritage, innovation and the quiet thrill of connoisseurship.

Patek Philippe x Bodegas Roda Tinto Reserva 2020

Founded in Geneva in 1839, Patek Philippe remains one of the most prestigious names in watchmaking, admired for grand complications, mechanical precision and an elegance that rarely needs to announce itself. So what does it have in common with a modern winery from Rioja? The answer lies in research. Bodegas Roda has built its reputation through meticulous work on tempranillo, a grape often treated with far less forensic attention. Most wineries rely on a handful of clones to bring variety to the vineyard and aromatic complexity to the wine. Roda has identified 552 different clones of tempranillo, selecting 20...

Gourmet

Al Fresco Dining at Claro London

Eastern Mediterranean Cooking Finds its Summer Rhythm in St James’s

Al fresco dining is one of the little pleasures of summer. As the days get longer and the temperatures rise, London’s terraces, courtyards and rooftops bloom, drawing the city outdoors for long lunches, early suppers and those golden-hour dinners that make even a working week feel like a holiday. In St James’s, a short walk […]

Gourmet

Raise the Bar

A Father’s Day Edit with Spirit

Father’s Day calls for something with a little more thought than the usual last-minute bottle. Whether he leans towards a finely made gin, a serious Italian red, a crisp white for summer lunches or Champagne with real occasion value, this edit brings together drinks with personality, provenance and refinement. PIO CESARE Barolo 2021 & Barolo […]

Gourmet

Fashion Becomes Tea at The Kensington

Couture, Cakes and a Touch of Surrealism

Created to coincide with the V&A’s Schiaparelli: Fashion Becomes Art, Fashion Becomes Tea takes one of London’s most civilised rituals and gives it a surrealist wink. The hotel is only minutes from the museum, which makes the experience feel like a delicious postscript to the exhibition itself. The V&A’s show is the first UK exhibition […]

Gourmet

Orion by Alex Webb

MasterChef Flair Arrives in Wimbledon

Tucked along the Ridgway in Wimbledon Village, MasterChef winner Alex Webb has opened Orion. As you walk in, the room is immediately calming – cool tones, clean lines and tables laid with quiet precision. We were instantly greeted by the lovely host and manager, Alice. We were swiftly brought a glass of Champagne and tuna […]

Gourmet

El Cortijo Santa María 1962

Outstanding Andalusian Produce with a Touch of French Glamour

Part of the SO/Sotogrande Spa & Golf Resort at the western end of Costa del Sol, El Cortijo Santa María pays homage to the eponymous traditional rural farmhouse, which many aristocrats and wealthy landowners once had – and some still do – in Andalusia. The name is not arbitrary. The restaurant occupies an original cortijo that […]

Gourmet

Coq d’Argent

French Classics Above the City Skyline

Perched above No.1 Poultry, Coq d’Argent has long held one of the most enviable positions in the City, with sweeping views over the Bank of England and the surrounding skyline. It operates year-round as a destination in its own right, thanks to its heated terraces, manicured rooftop garden and lively bar, all anchored by a […]

Gourmet

Swift Borough Bar

Cocktails with Precision, Charm and a Little Market Buzz

Borough in London has always been known as a hub for multicultural and diverse dining, From the world food pop up stalls in Borough market to the fine bars and restaurants along Borough High Road, many of us have experienced a taste of their flair. This week, I was invited to Swift, an acclaimed, two-story cocktail […]

Gourmet

Nora Canary Wharf

A Modern Chic Turkish Experience

Something interesting is happening in Canary Wharf’s West Lane District. With its pedestrianised streets, pocket parks and independent shops, the area has the feeling of a newly imagined urban quarter, part New York, part nod to the district’s industrial past. Canary Wharf’s dining scene is expanding too, and slightly tucked away among all this development […]

Gourmet

Cé La Vi London

Asian Flavours Above the City Skyline

Cé La Vi arrived at the top of Paddington Square a few months ago with all the advantages money can buy: Renzo Piano architecture, a handsome double-height perch on the 17th and 18th floors and a sweep across London that makes even the most jaded local stop mid-sentence. The brand has an impeccable history. Cé […]

Gourmet, Travel

Grenada’s Gastronomic Renaissance

The Spice Isle Emerges as an Epicurean Destination

Perched between emerald hillsides and the turquoise sweep of Grand Anse Bay, Grenada was once known primarily for its prolific production of nutmeg, cinnamon, cloves and cocoa. Today, it is cultivating a new gastronomic identity rooted in sustainable agriculture, farm-to-table innovation and a reverence for heritage and cultural fusion. Indigenous, African, British and French influences […]

Gourmet

Gourmet Treats for Mum

A Few Delicious Reasons to Plan a Proper Day Out

Sharing food is a multi-sensory, neurochemical, and social experience that goes far beyond simple nourishment. Scientifically, it acts as a “social glue” that builds trust, reduces stress, and creates emotional bonds through the release of hormones like oxytocin. In this edit, we invite you to feel closer to your mum with a series of gourmet […]