by Chrissy Iley The Botanist at Sloane Square is a busy, pretty restaurant. It could be one of those ladies who lunch places but it is not, it is better than that. They clearly paid great attention to detail, to who their customer should be … [Read more...]
NOT STAYING IN: HAKKASAN
by Chrissy Iley I remember years ago stumbling across a basement restaurant tucked away in a tiny street in London. Hanway Place had nothing elegant about it until Hakkasan arrived. It was Chinese food that was distinctive, clean, modern and … [Read more...]
NEW YORK: THE ROYALTON HOTEL
by Chrissy Iley I used to stay in the Royalton Hotel, New York, when I first started staying there and fell in love with the city. Back then a Philippe Starck design was so exciting and new. It was the ultra cool place to stay. Dark, moody and … [Read more...]
Gin Is In
Gin is back in, and to cement the place of the much-loved tipple, Tanqueray are opening the Tanqueray Gin Palace. Reliving the original splendour of a roaring 19th Century gin palace, with a modern twist. Oh and actor Idris Elba will be opening … [Read more...]
Champagne + Fromage
Finally, a shop dedicated to two of my favourite things. Wish a warm welcome to Covent Garden’s newest opening Champagne + Fromage. Champagne + Fromage is an incredible cellar brimming with award winning champagnes and the best from independent … [Read more...]
Hawksmoor Spitalfields Bar
The mighty Hawksmoor opened their Spitalfields bar a few weeks ago, beneath the original restaurant on Commercial Street. It’s a seriously grown up rock and roll style diner, with moody blue interiors and immaculate food and drink to match. The … [Read more...]