by Chrissy Iley There are very few things in life that matter to me more than a good cappuccino. That lift of caffeine with the comfort of froth is integral to my being. I have drunk so many I have become a connoisseur. I used to live above Bar … [Read more...]
Bubbledogs
First we went mad for burgers, now it seems it's the era of the hotdog and leading the revolution is husband-and-wife-team James Knappett and Sandia Chang who are have just this month opened Bubbledogs in Soho's Charlotte Street, serving up fizzy … [Read more...]
New London Hotels
London’s Olympic-size hotel boom has resulted in the opening of approximately 10,000 new rooms in the last 18 months. First came the W, and then the Renaissance and finally The Four Seasons. But as the Games are about to start, we have seen a boom … [Read more...]
Urban Decay Stay Out of China
Following discussions with PETA US and after receiving e-mails from thousands of its supporters Urban Decay has cancelled previously announced plans to begin marketing its products in China, where cruel and deadly animal tests are currently required … [Read more...]
Global Lust: Honey & Co
By Chrissy Iley It is very exciting when your life can suddenly change for the better and so unexpectedly. Who knew that the most wonderful food in the world would suddenly appear just around the corner from me. Honey & Co (Food from the … [Read more...]
H&M Sport Pop Up
Last night we went to the launch of the new H&M Pop Up for their sport collection in Covent Garden's St Martin's Courtyard. We loved all the bright colours and the cool design of the work out kit that you would be just as happy to wear outside of … [Read more...]
Global Rant: Honey Bee
by Chrissy Iley Last night I was in Soho House, LA. The garden restaurant has beautiful views and lovely trees. It’s a place where people want to be seen. On the whole classy, helpful staff with large personalities… We were on the lower … [Read more...]
Canyon Ranch Miami Beach
Canyon Ranch is somewhere I think we should all get to go to, I do strongly believe a visit here will add years to your life, put it on your Bucket List. I've already decided I have to take my Mum here, I want her to benefit from all the health … [Read more...]
The Newsroom
By Chrissy Iley It’s been a while since I stayed up through the night unable to not watch a next episode. Last night was The Newsroom night. It’s an amazing HBO/Sky Atlantic series that I hope will run forever. Complicated relationships, … [Read more...]
Lorraine Pascale Returns to BBC2
Lovely Lorraine Pascal returns with another cooking show this summer, this time she demonstrates how to cook amazing dishes completely from scratch - in less time than you might imagine. Lorraine has accessible solutions for all occasions: from … [Read more...]
Huckleberry’s Ice Cream
I am loving the new all American ice cream range from Huckleberry’s. The delicious range includes Huckleberry’s Blondie Caramel Craze - vanilla ice cream swirled with sea salted caramel ripple blondie brownies, praline pecans and … [Read more...]
Dabbous Bar
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...]