I would like to start with the decor of the restaurant. It is almost like going back through time and arriving into the 1920s with its really bold and stylish features of art deco. I definitely think I would have liked this decade so where is that time machine?! We started the lunch off with a couple of glasses of Prosecco, and why not? We then proceeded to order Ham Hock & Foie Gras Terrine and Hand Dived Scottish Scallops with Artichoke Puree, Crispy Kale for starters. The Ham Hock was so meaty and really took on the aroma of…
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Commonwealth champion, Nick Matthew, will be returning to the Commonwealth Games stage for the last time as he headlines Team England’s squash team for the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games. With less than seven weeks to go until the Commonwealth Games begin on 4 April, Team England have selected nine squash players who will compete for ‘Team and Country’ in Australia. At the last Commonwealth Games in Glasgow 2014, Team England topped the medal table in squash with a total of nine medals with two gold, five silver and three bronze. At the 2018 Games, they will again be headlined…
Research published by Loco2, the only search and booking engine for train tickets in the UK and Europe, has shocked frequent flyers by revealing that they are allocated less space than that given by law to cattle on their way to slaughter. Out of the 544 frequent flyers who took part in the space study, 100 percent said they were shocked to realise that they pay to travel in a space smaller than that given to cattle, by law. A majority (60 %) said they would consider other, more spacious transport modes, such as trains, before booking their next flight.…
Chelsea Physic Garden is delighted to announce it will host an exclusive ‘Secret Gardeners Supper Talk’ with legendary fashion designer Bruce Oldfield on Wednesday 18th April 2018. Bruce Oldfield – who has famously dressed some of the worlds most glamorous women with his iconic designs – will reveal the important role gardening, plants and flowers have played in his life, along with the inspiration and satisfaction he draws from his garden. In conversation with well-known horticulturalist James Alexander-Sinclair, Bruce will talk about the synergy between his work as a designer and as a gardener, and how nature provides endless inspiration…
With Dry January a distant (and bad!) memory, it’s time to celebrate the return to boozy dinners and cocktail nights in February. Michal Golecki, Head Mixologist at Studio Bar at K West Hotel & Spa advises on his top four cocktails that look impressive but are quick and easy to shake up with ingredients you already have in your fridge at home. Vodka: Raspberry Caipiroska Michal says: “The Caipiroska cocktail is a Russian twist on the well-known Brazilian cocktail caipirinha”. Ingredients: 50ml Vodka; 4 lime wedges; 2 tablespoon Sugar; crushed ice, 3 raspberries Method: Muddle all of the ingredients together,…
Win a Stay at Royal Lancaster London at 1967’s Prices This year Royal Lancaster London on the boundary of Hyde Park is celebrating its 50th Anniversary and the unveiling of its £80 million redesigns. Having opened as one of the most stylish places to stay in September 1967, the new design exudes mid-century glamour and an understated elegance synonymous with London. In celebration of its Golden Anniversary, Royal Lancaster London is offering you the chance to win an overnight stay for two people in a Classic guestroom for just £8.50 – the small sum it would have cost for a…
kev Munday creates positive, vibrant artwork inspired by people watching and every day. exaggerating and celebrating the ordinary, Kev aims for his art to appeal to all ages and make the viewer think and smile at the same time. his work takes inspiration from artforms as diverse as kawaii graphics and Huichol yarn paintings. using bold lines and block colours, the vibrancy of Munday’s style creates an enthralling visual experience. his iconic crowd paintings depict a sea of unique individuals which pays tribute to the beauty found in diversity. each individual portrait is equally valued, taken altogether, the effect is…
Guests Can Train Like an Astronaut Preparing for a Trip to Mars CAPE CANAVERAL – KENNEDY SPACE CENTER – The race to Mars has already begun, and with the opening of the new Astronaut Training Experience® (ATX) at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex this February, guests will be the first to “touch down” on the Red Planet. The all-new Astronaut Training Experience uses immersive simulation technology to train participants to live and work in the harshest environment of Mars and teach them what it’s like to travel on the Red Planet, using real NASA science to address engineering challenges. Astronaut…
Creativity and the feel-good factor reigned at Pure London with a celebration of global fashion while the key takeaways included sustainability, experimentation, personalisation, collaboration and newness. During the three day event at London Olympia, the UK’s leading fashion trade show and most unmissable event for buying and inspiration, visitors shared their excitement at the refreshing mix of big brand names alongside emerging and exclusive designers echoing the comments from industry leaders throughout the seminar programme. During her keynote address on Sunday, Cosmopolitan Editor-in-Chief Farrah Storr commented that “during tough times we have to dig deep, lean into the discomfort, and…
New study reveals the plight of UK’s informal carers 15% of UK adults currently consider themselves to be informal carers – equating to 7.85 million people On average, an informal carer spends 13 hours a week taking on duties such as cooking, cleaning and caring for someone close to them 53% of informal carers say the role has had a significant impact on their emotional state 30% of carers have fallen out with friends and family because of tensions around their responsibilities Two fifths (39%) say the financial burden of being an informal carer has prevented them from leading the…