Out of the many food outlets in Harrods, Chai Wu is smart addition. With the change in the demographics of its customers, catering to the designer-clad, black card wielding Asian clientele is well calculated. Arriving for lunch, we were met with their very friendly staff. Cocktails were offered as soon as we sat down, while…
Smart, light weight, roomy and it means you never have to pay Ryanair luggage fees again. Cabin Zero ticks all the boxes for your next luggage purchase. After years of travelling for work and leisure, what has changed a lot is carry on luggage. As airlines change their baggage allowances, I have to scramble to…
The Diana Exhibition at Kensington Palace is quite a moving and sad look back at beautiful Princess Diana. In it, you will see a collection of her most memorable outfits and the occasions where she wore them. It is like walking through a curated version of Diana’s wardrobe. Accompanying each outfit are descriptions of the concept…
Once in a while, we get to do something silly on this blog. This event was a Pizza Making Party at the new Pizza Express on Gloucester Road. So it seems that these parties are not just for kids. What a nice alternative to just a simple meal out. You don’t have to start from…
I’ve always wondered how the Tefal Actifry cooks chips. Just a few days ago, I had the chance to try it out. The Tefal Actify Express XL uses a special technology that enables it to cook food with the use of hot air a little bit oil, resulting in lower calories. They are calling it…
I have a soft spot for Kenwood. I learnt to bake with my mum’s very ancient Kenwood Chef which she has been using continuously for several decades. Unfortunately, it recently died. It has served her well, after making several thousand cakes with it. I think it has had good innings. She wants one of the…
There’s something timeless about spending a balmy spring evening in a well-trodden corner of London, tucking into simple, homemade food. Alex Foley has lived in the Chapel Market area for almost two decades; he’s steeped in the community and knows the locals. For that reason the addition of Mercer & Co’s Salt Beef Bar &…
When shopping in Harrods, it is essential to know where you are going, which entrance and escalator to take or you will end up wandering around getting sidetracked by all the beautiful displays. I used to know the layout and the departments of Harrods really well. Until they changed everything. Housed in the western end…
The Honest Italian is the first restaurant in Balham to have a wood fire oven, using only kiln fired hardwood from sustainable British woodland. Making the whole experience at this restaurant truly authentic with an updated modern context.