Denbies Wine Estate, Award Winning English Wine is one of England’s great wine success stories. Sitting on the same strata of soil as the Champagne region its hardly surprising that its had so much success. Denbies Wine Estate, London Road, Dorking, Surrey RH5 6AA www.denbies.co.uk Denbies Wine The International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC) is proudly sponsored by Denbies Wine Estate and last month I was lucky enough to have been invited out to Denbies Wine Estate just a few minutes’ drive from Dorking train station, which is under an hour away from London in the Surrey countryside. I went…
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Classy afternoon tea dates, intimate cocktails & wines, opulent fine dining and civilised relaxing Sunday lunches.
Afternoon Tea served at Fortnum & Mason’s Diamond Jubilee Tea Salon has been an institution for centuries, brewing and importing tea since 1707. The Tradition of Afternoon Tea There are few things that evoke the etiquette, class and civility than afternoon tea and so experiencing one of the flagships of English society that is Fortnum & Mason where you can experience centuries of knowledge which is exactly why they hold the Royal Crest and why international visitors along with home grown regulars mix to enjoy this most elegant and gentle of pastimes all with the confines of Fortnum & Mason…
Kanishka, luxury Mayfair Indian Restaurant Atul Kochhar’s Kanishka: Deluxe Indian – Mayfair Restaurant. Do not mistake Mayfair’s Kanishka for just another Indian restaurant – yes, it serves Indian food but not as we have ever known it. The restaurant specialises in recipes from the relatively unknown Seven Sister region of North East India. The region borders Burma, China and Tibet and has over 300 ethnic communities whose kitchens produce an eclectic range of mainly meat-based dishes informed, among others, by Thai, Chinese, Nepalese, and Bengali cuisine. Anchored by Atul Kochhar, a multi-award-winning Michelin starred chef who previously worked at London’s…
Charles Heidsieck, The Gentleman’s Choice of Champagne is inextricably linked with celebration, style and a refined and debonair way of living, joy and happiness and often giving credence to a job well done. In the summer months in England, you can hop from society event to society event as part of the social season. One such event, which celebrates the great and good of the automobile world is The Concours of Elegance at the magnificent Hampton Court in Southwest London. So, it makes a lot of sense for what might be called a high-class boutique champagne brand such as Charles…
Vori Greek Restaurant in London’s Holland Park. Not safe for your waistline but you will definitely be smiling. Greek cuisine, with its roots stretching back over 4,000 years, is a vibrant tapestry woven from the threads of history, culture, and geography. Influenced by ancient civilisations like the Minoans, Mycenaeans, and Byzantines, Greek food has evolved into a rich culinary tradition characterised by simplicity, freshness, and robust flavours. Staples such as olive oil, grains, wine, and honey, along with the abundant seafood of the Mediterranean, have shaped the diet of the region for millennia. This enduring culinary heritage, celebrated for its…
Balvenie’s Luxury Scottish Whisky for the man who has everything. We recently had the pleasure of attending the London tasting of the second chapter of The Balvenie’s super premium and limited whisky collection. At the historic Stafford Hotel in St. James. St. James is a part of London steeped in historic food and beverage suppliers, many of them with Royal Warrants so the fantastically atmospheric wine cellars of the Stafford Hotel seemed a highly suitable location. As one of the first people in the world to try this latest edition of the collection I sat along a long table, feeling somewhat…
Portugal’s refined & luxurious Symington’s Port, Douro Valley is a perfect destination to mix a touch of style, culture and beautiful scenery. www.symington.com Autumn in the British Isles is often the finest time of year for many of us, with the evenings fast drawing in and the changing colour of the leaves. It is also hectic. Work is back in full swing, children are in school and at university. Others have been creating in their workshops or labouring elsewhere, yet more holding the fort at work whilst others rested, some slavishly preparing for the autumn conference season which rejuvenates itself…
Sam’s Riverside – A Romantic meal for two by Hammersmith Bridge The River Thames is the lifeblood that runs through London and along the way are some key landmarks, one of which is Hammersmith Bridge, one of the focal points for the famous Oxford & Cambridge Boat Race. On the Hammersmith side, south of the bridge and on one side of the famous Riverside Studios is Sam’s Riverside. Bright, welcoming and open the aesthetics of the restaurant match perfectly the experience. In a…