Gourmet

Cocktails are a girl’s best friend

Prompted by the current Cartier exhibition at the V&A, The K Bar at The Kensington has created a cocktail menu inspired by precious stones, “Hidden Gems”. Diamonds, rubies, emeralds and  amethysts are attracting both London residents and guests of the hotel to this award-winning jewel, a favourite among cocktail lovers since it first opened its doors almost a decade ago.

There are many reasons for the success of The K Bar. One could talk about the superb location, a stone throw from many of the London attractions and in the heart of the elegant Kensington & Chelsea borough; or about its fabulous selection of drinks and bites; but what really makes this bar so special is the quality of its people. Manager Adrian González, Head Bartender Jonatan Bou and the rest of the team have created such a professional yet friendly atmosphere that is easy to find yourself lingering far longer than planned. Whether you’re nestled into a plush armchair with a perfectly balanced cocktail or chatting away at the bar as the hours slip by, there’s a comforting sense of belonging…

A modest front, a superb cellar

Nestled in the heart of Covent Garden, Bedford Street Wines looks too inviting not to go in. Although it is very small, the space is cleverly used and the atmosphere effortlessly relaxed.  High stools, wine barrels doubling as tables, and a communal table that anchors the room, together with shelves stacked with wines from all […]

My kind of place to while the evening away

If you’re looking for a place with the ambience of a drawing room and the sophistication of a gentleman’s club to sip on a cocktail and while away the evening, look no further than Scarfes Bar. Evoking a convivial and sophisticated yet intimate atmosphere, and located a short distance from London’s Covent Garden, Scarfes Bar […]

by Jeremy Webb

A simple, yet ambitious philosophy is behind the making of Firetree chocolate: To produce the best superior premium chocolate in the world. On a visit to Firetree in Peterborough, I-M Intelligent Magazine got to see how pure chocolate is produced and more importantly, sample some. Although the Firetre factory is not like Willy Wonka’s it did […]

100% Mediterranean flavour

Portals Nous is quickly becoming the ‘it’ place in the beautiful island of Mallorca. Just 10km west of Palma, the hilly settlement of Portals Nous is very popular among discerning travellers and second home owners due to its beautiful beaches and the swanky marina of Puerto Portals. On the sea front at Portals Nous Cove, […]

by Lavinia Dickson-Robinson

A love story I was rather enchanted by Justin and Amanda Howard-Sneyd’s story.  Having just seen Van Gogh’s Starry Night, it struck a romantic note in me. Justin is a Master of Wine and lives and works in London. But ever since he spent 3 years working as a ‘cellar rat’ in the 90s, he […]

by Lavinia Dickson- Robinson

A new exciting young man on the restaurant scene “Eating fresh and with the seasons was a way of life for me; much of my childhood was focused around food and nature. I have fond memories of gathering ingredients to cook in my mum’s kitchen. Being surrounded by wonderful produce, and the joy I found […]

by Mark Minashi

Epicurean journeys Growing up in England in the 70s, we had just three televison channels. Often, programmes would be shown in black and white, and there was a test card that regularly filled the otherwise blank screen, as content was limited. It wasn’t until the early 80s that Channel 4 came along!  Today, there are […]

Epicurean Journeys

Like his food, Francesco Mazzei is colourful, passionate and full of life. Having been born and raised in Calabria means that he grew up surrounded by good food and even better ingredients. Although as a kid he had no interest in becoming a chef, at the age of 14 he met renowned Italian chef Angelo […]

There are few things better than a long lazy summer evening with friends, sharing food, wine and laughter, waiting for the heat to ease down. I don’t know about you, but every season, I like trying new wines, and in the last decade or so, we have seen an incredibly proliferation of wines that are […]

The best the Saanenland has to offer

The Gstaad Palace hotel is, without a doubt, one of the best hotels in the world. Every season, led by owner and General Manager Andrea Scherz, the Palace puts together a series of very special experiences to make sure their guests are never bored, among them, a diversity of culinary options to please the most […]

Who doesn’t love champagne? A chilled glass of something sparkling in your hand is profoundly uplifting, whether to enjoy with friends and family in celebration, or alone, as a treat at the end of a long day. Doubtless, there are champagne houses you turn to every time for your go-to bottle, but there is a […]

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