The Terrace Jumeirah Lowndes Belgravia
Spread the loveEven after living in London for so many years, I still delight in discovering new hidden parts. Dining at The Terrace at the Jumeirah Lowndes Hotel led me to discover this hidden courtyard in the Halkin Arcade in Knightsbridge. Accessed through a couple of side alleys, you emerge into a quiet flower strewn…
Cheese Afternoon Tea at Georgian House Hotel
The first Cheese Afternoon Tea in London at the Georgian House Hotel, Pimlico. A menu designed to showcase the best artisanal cheese, English Wines and Ciders. Lovely cheese scones with generous slices of Sussex Charmer cheese. Instead of cakes you have a unique plate of cheese themed sweets and pastries.
Tea with Tigers at Paradise Wildlife Park
Spread the loveIt’s not every day that you get to have Afternoon Tea with Tigers. That is what I did recently. The Tiger Tea at Paradise Wildlife Park is a quite a unique experience. Their newly added cafe has a large glass wall which looks out onto a platform where these glorious big cats lounge. You can…
Jam Tree Rum Festival
Spread the loveWhat can be more fun on a sunny weekend in London? An alfresco lunch in a sunny terrace, free flowing Rum Cocktails and BBQ. The holiday atmosphere is amplified by the sounds of a Caribbean Steel band. The Jam Tree Pub is hosting a Rum Festival for the month of July. If Rum…
Afternoon Tea Barbecoa Picadilly
Spread the lovePicadilly is not short of places for fab afternoon teas but this newish addition is one of the better alternatives. If you want a bit more than a cup of tea and a couple of cream scones, you should consider Jamie Oliver’s Barbecoa. It is usually a Steak and BBQ restaurant but in the…
Macon+Name of Village Wine Pairing Dinner at Carousel
Spread the loveSebastien Lacharme lives up to his name, exuding French charm. He is a 3rd generation winemaker. He was one of many French winemakers from the Macon region to attending this rather fab wine dinner in London recently. His grandparents started their family winery, Domain Lacharme in Chevegny-les-Chevieres in the Maconnais wine region in…
A Surprise Gourmet Burger With Table Service somewhere unexpected
Spread the loveThis local restaurant is usually my summer respite from the heat as they all have great air conditioning and free wifi. At these times, I’ll have a fish fillet sandwich and one of their new fancy coffees (which are quite good, even for you coffee snobs). Sometimes, you just don’t see what’s right…
