Pressing Matters is a simple concept but with big impact. Ask musicians, managers and labels to donate vinyl and give them to contemporary artists to use as a blank canvas, auction the artwork and give all the money to Music Support – a grassroots charity to support those in the music industry affected by mental […]
FOOD REVIEW: Alan Yau’s Park Chinois
December 28, 2015 by 1 Comment
You can smell the money, walking in here – both the fit out and the wealth of the diners. For a fact we were sat next to a billionaire, whose dining companion’s glittering high heels would have been visible from space. If you are smart – and we were – you can get away with […]
REVIEW: Sexy Fish London
September 22, 2015 by Leave a Comment
The newest venture from the Caprice restaurant group, Sexy Fish, on the south-east corner of Berkeley Square in the heart of Mayfair, opens on 19th October. What started out as a fishy pop-up from sister restaurant 34, nearby, called Gone Fishing, was exactly that, a fishing exercise. So now we know what’s behind the bright neon facade. The […]
Gone Fishing at Pescatori London
July 23, 2014 by 1 Comment
Of course there are plenty more in the sea but when you get this quality of fish you don’t want to throw it back. A Mayfair staple for many years, going into Pescatori is like stepping into a Tuscan villa. White floor tiles, wrought iron chandeliers, harlequin chequered chairs and baronial fireplaces give it the air of grand […]
New Social Dining Network nibblr Launches in UK
October 31, 2012 by 1 Comment
Nibblr members can now book for social network dinners at exclusive restaurants with people of similar interests in London. You can even check out who’s coming to the dinner by viewing their profile online beforehand. Aimed at foodies, networkers, socialites and travelling guests, nibblr is currently building its network in London with hundreds of users and 15 […]
NE-YO Paints The Town Red With Malibu
October 3, 2012 by 1 Comment
Last night, three-time Grammy Award winning singer and songwriter, NE-YO, unveiled Malibu Red at a gig in Mayfair hangout, Salon Club at Embassy. As the Creative Director behind Malibu Red, NE-YO has been working closely with Malibu to create an experience that blends together the smooth taste of Malibu with the spark of tequila. Ne-Yo says, “With […]
The Luxury Network International – By Invitation Only
September 13, 2012 by 1 Comment
So we were out again at another ‘opening’ and this one was rather interesting. Hosted by the Luxury Network International at Rossano Ferretti’s Hair Spa in George Street, Mayfair, we passed from floor to floor tasting, smelling and touching luxury. With a glass of 24-carat gold leaf-flecked Luxor Brut champagne in hand (£195 at Harvey Nichols) and with […]
Banca – Mayfair NatWest Gets a Deposit of Italian Fine Dining
July 9, 2012 by 3 Comments
UPDATE: This restaurant has closed and reopened as Roka. Mayfair is set to bid benvenuto to Banca, the latest fine dining venue from Arjun and Peter Waney (co-founders of Zuma and Roka) and entrepreneur Giuliano Lotto (Aurelia and Il Baretto). Banca’s menu celebrates Northern Italian dishes using fresh, local and seasonal ingredients, expertly cooked by […]
