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 Rebecca Dickson

After a quick glance at Ben Tish’s latest cookery book, Moorish, I’m smitten.  This incredible collection of recipes, inspired by traditional Spanish and Italian tapas have set my taste buds watering and my inner chef running towards the kitchen. Now I find myself dreaming of summer afternoons with friends, feasting on a long table in the garden, festooned […]

Being whisked away by private jet to the heart of Bordeaux, to visit two of the most highly prized châteaux in existence, is certainly a good way to spend the summer solstice weekend. I was in great spirits for this Melchior Club trip to which I had the privilege of being invited by one of […]

Is Côte Rotie the next region worth investing in? By Athila Roos, drinker, investor, personal wine hunter Head of Private Client Sales for Wine Source UK Having worked around or in wine for the past 13 years I have seen my fair share of shifts and changes in the industry and moreover, in the fine […]

By Charlie Young, Co-Founder of Vinoteca Summer wines are coming. And just what are we going to be faced with? Shelves packed full of rosés and super-fresh whites such as Loire Sauvignons, teeth-grindingly acidic Vinho Verdes and Rieslings that taste like lime juice? Even some light and flowing reds, maybe served from the fridge, with […]

Epicurean journeys: Of Ants & Gods. Mexico’s Exotic Culinary World by Hossein Amirsadeghi Mexico is a land of passions and paradoxes, the real deal in the Americas as far as culture, history, nation-building and political drama go, stretching back three thousand years. No other continental American country’s history can match the magical exuberance and cacophony […]

Wine is one of the oldest investment categories in Europe. British traders have been importing clarets from Bordeaux, Port wines and Sherry for centuries. The old family adage was that you would buy 3 cases of each wine you would like to collect, 2 cases to invest and 1 to drink, the appreciation over time […]

The Hand & Flowers Marlow The Culinary Ride Of Your Life! A lot has been said about Tom Kerridge and The Hand & Flowers, the only pub ever to earn 2 Michelin stars. Well, I am not surprised at all. The Hand & Flowers deserves every compliment it gets for its food. But what makes […]

Tozi Restaurant and Bar 8 Gillingham St, Pimlico, London SW1V 1HJ “Tozi” means “bunch of friends” in Venetian dialect. This is exactly the ambience that TOZI seeks and achieves. Venice born Daniele Pampagnin came up with the concept for TOZI back in 2013. His good friend Head Chef Maurilio Molteni joined him and has since […]

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