Dinner at Maca Kizi Bodrum Turkey

On one of the nights I was at hotspot Maca Kizi a group came for dinner from the seven decked Emir of Kuwait’s yacht. A couple of weeks before, Kate Moss with family and Naomi Campbell were spotted splashing around in the crystal clear blue waters. Whether it’s for party or chill, this is Turkey’s […]

Four to Eight – Beautiful Simple Italian Dining

It’s said that great Italian dishes are made with only four to eight ingredients and this is the starting point for this stylish, pared-down new Italian restaurant in Covent Garden. It’s definitely not Italian by numbers… On the site of Franco & Ginos Sandwich bar, entrepreneur Yury Tereshchenko has put his first stylish stamp on the […]

Gone Fishing at Pescatori London

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 […]

Game, Set & Strawberries on Spaghetti House June Menu

It’s Wimbledon soon (23 June – 6 July) where strawberries are traditional, but it’s also the best time of year to enjoy the pick of the crop, and the ones you’ll find on the Spaghetti House menu come from one of Norfolk’s best producers, Fairview Nurseries in the village of Enmeth. Here, Stuart the father, is helped […]

Copacabana Palace Opens Rio’s First Luxury Pan-Asian Restaurant by Chef Ken Hom

Copacabana Palace in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil opened the city’s first luxury pan-Asian restaurant this week, fronted by celebrity chef Ken Hom. Named MEE, the phonetic spelling of a female name meaning ‘beauty’ in Korean, the 92-seat restaurant is located by the iconic hotel’s swimming pool and joins Copacabana Palace’s two other acclaimed dining options, […]

New Restaurant Opening In Soho: la Polenteria

Polenta, the store cupboard staple most commonly associated with the peasant cuisine of Northern Italy, takes centre stage at La Polenteria, the new restaurant just opened in Soho’s Old Compton Street. La Polenteria aims to be a modern, different venue renown for rejuvenating polenta, by giving it a cosmopolitan and modern feel. It promotes and […]

Brooklyn Bowl at The O2 London

Brooklyn Bowl, the NYC nightlife destination hailed by Rolling Stone as “one of the most incredible places on earth,” is set to launch its first UK outpost on 16 Jan at The O2, Greenwich, London.   The 800-capacity concert venue, will feature 12 lanes of bowling – three of which are elevated in a private party area […]

Golden Goose Christmas Menu Aboard the Hispaniola

Christmas is coming and the goose is getting fat… If you fancy a fantastic festive dinner with all the trimmings you’ll find it aboard the very merry ship Hispaniola London. Moored nearby Embankment and recently refurbished and under a new General Manager, James Bueno, and new Head Chef Paulo Sousa, it is the place to, ahem, […]

Sanjeev Kapoor To Open Restaurant In Abu Dhabi

Indian celebrity masterchef, entrepreneur and social media phenomenon Sanjeev Kapoor is bringing his ‘Signature’ super fine dining restaurant concept to the United Arab Emirates’ capital. Speaking during a visit to the F1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, where he was hosted by Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority, the ‘Food Food’ TV channel pioneer […]

Mango Tree Masterclasses with chef Ian Pengelley

Guests will be treated to interactive cooking demonstrations, cocktails, and a three course meal consisting of fresh, authentic Thai dishes. Ian will also be talking to guests, answering questions and giving a unique insight into Thai cuisine and culture. Ian spent most of his childhood living in Hong Kong where he realised his passion for […]