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...]
From The Light Into The Dark
By Chrissy Iley The history of me and tanning is a sorry one. For a start I can never sit in the sun. After an incident where I had to interview a band in California around a pool around midday I was treated for third degree burns my Celtic white … [Read more...]
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No matter how poorly the Astros were doing or how disappointing a Texans season came to an end, he was their biggest fan. From his order of jerseys worn from Saturday to Sunday, to his infamous tattered snapback hats, and his smile that never stops, … [Read more...]
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Market Café
If you are heading over to East London be sure to check out Market café, the new ‘kid on the block’ on Broadway Market. The immaculately styled Market Café is a wonderful bright dining room; with a really laid back vibe that suits the area … [Read more...]
A Hummingbird Jubilee
No Jubilee celebration would be complete without these seriously delicious Hummingbird Bakery Diamond Jubilee Cupcakes. The commemorative vanilla cupcakes come finished with smooth red, white and blue frosting, edible diamond jewels and a variety … [Read more...]
Will Young Stars in Cabaret
Will Young makes his musical theatre debut, he will star in Cabaret as Emcee. The production will play The Savoy Theatre in London’s West End from 3 October, following an exclusive four week tour. Speaking of his role Will said: "I am very … [Read more...]
Perfect Popcorn
Check out gourmet popcorn makers Joe & Seph’s new flavours – caramel with a pinch of ginger and caramel cream cheese and strawberry - we're imagining crunchy strawberry cheesecake. So wrong they're right!? Let us know. Both … [Read more...]