Dabbous opened to a blaze of publicity and 5 star reviews a few months ago. However, Dabbous is not just a restaurant, it is also a phenomenal bar with drinks that deliver on everything that the restaurant does - subtle flavours meet the bold head … [Read more...]
Lola’s Tennis-Inspired Treats
Traditionally you're more likely to associate Wimbledon with the quintessentially English, 'Strawberries and Cream' and refreshing glass (or should that be pitcher?) of Pimms. But maybe not anymore since we set our sights on these particularly … [Read more...]
Pitfield London
It’s becoming increasingly hard to keep on top of all of the new openings in East London. It’s crazy and occasionally things slip through the net. Pitfield, is one of those slippery fish, but recently, finally, I had lunch there. It's a café, shop … [Read more...]
Global Lust: Magnetic Nails
by Chrissy Iley For a while I’ve been stuck in a phase of classic nails, either red or white. It’s been several months now. But then Filthy Gorgeous London sent me Fishnet Magnetic Nail Polish and I was jolted out of my addiction by the rather … [Read more...]
What is Align Somatics?
Who has a back or problem, or stiff neck and shoulders? Yes I thought so, me too, an ongoing ache, a dull pain and sometimes more constant when I've twisted the wrong way or exercised too hard. But most of us have neck and back pain because we sit at … [Read more...]
Limite d’une offre par transaction
Limite d'une offre par transaction. L'offre ne peut tre combine aucun autre coupon, offre ou rabais. Aucun ajustement de prix sur les achats prcdents. In those days, my dad didn have the wherewithal to get through it. That why communities become … [Read more...]
The Story of Freixenet Cava
Cava established itself in Spain in the 1920's, after several families from the Catalan region began looking at the method the French were using to make Champagne with a view to applying it to their own local grapes. With its perfect Mediterranean … [Read more...]
Shrimpy’s
Shrimpy’s restaurant is located in just about the coolest setting you could imagine. Set behind a huge facade, branded The Filling Station in Kings Cross, overlooking Regents Canal. But then again, given that its the sister restaurant to the infamous … [Read more...]
Spice Up Your Summer
I am a little obsessed with spices (to put it mildly) and I am all over anything that will encourage you guys to get in the kitchen and cook with them. This summer, although right now that names seems quite tenuous, why not try the new … [Read more...]
Taste London 2012
Taste London kicks off today in Regents Park. 40 of the city’s best restaurants will be there offering a small selection of specially created and signature dishes. This year Taste London will be home to some of my favourites including Bar Boulud, … [Read more...]
The Tippling Club
Walking inside the The Tippling Club you understand exactly what the term 'achingly hip' looks like. Everything about it is just cool, you want one in the city where you live and you vow to yourself, "this is the type of place I want to hang out in, … [Read more...]
Who is this New Redhead?
January Jones goes red and adds extensions, we wonder what this drastic step is for, what's her next movie? Here she is in Malibu, with her baby, nine month old Xander. January comments on how different she is to her Mad Men character Betty … [Read more...]
Mestizo
I always get nostalgic about real Mexican food and I find it very hard to seek out the good stuff. Not anymore. I know exactly where to go – Mestizo, in Hampstead. My first visit to Mestizo was on Mexico’s Mothers Day. The place was packed and … [Read more...]
Anna Wintour Doesn’t Do Shabby Chic
Anna Wintour was spotted this week overseeing a decor overhaul at Sarah Jessica Parker’s West Village townhouse in NY before President Obama’s visit. Wintour, who’s reportedly in the running for the US ambassadorship to Britain was photographed … [Read more...]
Dominic Cooper talks about Dating
Dominic Cooper thinks actors date their co-stars because of "dynamic chemistry". The 34-year-old actor - who previously dated fellow 'Mamma Mia!' star Amanda Seyfried and has been romantically linked to actresses Ruth Negga and Gemma Arterton - … [Read more...]
Interview: Jennifer Westfeldt
I met Jennifer Westfeldt in the Soho Hotel in a black fitted cocktail dress, she had just been on breakfast TV that morning and looked immaculate, dressed in her Kate Spade dress and nude patent Jimmy Choo shoes. The shoes were borrowed but the dress … [Read more...]
Our Weekend at Feather Down Farm
For those of you (us) who only consider leaving your comfy home to go on holiday somewhere more luxurious and relaxing than your own home you probably think camping trips are for fools, but I urge you to think again. But my first bit of advice is buy … [Read more...]
The Omorovicza Facial
by Chrissy Iley I was missing my Hungarian friend when I was in Liberty’s and that’s the only reason that I stopped by the Omorovicza counter where I was told about Budapest’s healing waters and the mineral delivery system used in these products. I … [Read more...]
MTV Movie Awards
Johnny Depp was presented with the MTV Generation Award at the MTV Movie Awards in Los Angeles last night (03.04.12). The 'Dark Shadows' actor was introduced by Aerosmith front man Steven Tyler and guitarist Joe Perry to received the award for his … [Read more...]
Handwritten Clothing
By Chrissy Iley Tanya Sarne’s clothes have literally come with me all over the world. My vast wardrobe is made up of 80% of Tanya’s clothes. It has been an addiction for a long time. Handwritten clothes are beautifully made and not a dry clean … [Read more...]
Interview: Naomi Watts & Rebekah Richardson
I met Naomi Watts for breakfast in Brentwood Los Angeles. It was a sparkling day. Her hair was a gleaming platinum and we were in a blonde wood breakfast eaterie. Her accent is Australian with traces of England where she spent her first fourteen … [Read more...]
Supper Club at Petersham Nurseries
The wonderful Australian chef Greg Malouf has joined Petersham Nurseries Cafe for the spring–summer season and dates have been announced for a series of supper clubs. Set within the candlelit main greenhouse, Greg and his team will be serving a … [Read more...]
Post-Restaurant Distress Syndrome
In the past two weeks I have had two outbursts of post-restaurant distress syndrome. The first was when I was in Iberica on Great Portland Street, London. At 8.45pm I was told my friend and I could not have another glass of wine or dessert, we must … [Read more...]
A Jubilee Punch from Courvoisier
Celebrate the Jubilee in style with a Courvoisier Punch made with delicious Courvoisier VS. Courvoisier Punch (makes one punch bowl) 250ml Courvoisier VS 750ml lemonade 20 dashes of Angostura aromatic bitters Method: Combine all … [Read more...]