by Chrissy Iley No one should come to LA without visiting Geoffrey’s in Malibu. The setting is as near to perfection as possible. The views of the ocean as it ripples under sunlight, dramatic skies, fantastical palms – and a cocktail. Any kind of … [Read more...]
Win Rodda’s x Paul A Young Christmas Truffles
This year, for the festive season, innovative chocolatier, Paul A Young, has teamed up with makers of Cornish clotted cream since 1890, Rodda's, to create a limited edition Cornish clotted cream caramel truffle. Indulging his inner creative … [Read more...]
Billington’s Christmas Pudding Marshmallows
Christmas is a time for treats. Which is why we'll be indulging in these innovative, delicious and dangerously morish Christmas Pudding Marshmallow's courtesy of a collaboration between Billington's and Bea's of Bloomsbury. As light and fluffy as … [Read more...]
The Ivy Hamper
by John Gregory Smith What could be better than taking The Ivy restaurant home with you over Christmas? Well this year you can with the exclusive Ivy Hamper. Including classics such as chocolate truffles, a bottle of Gaston Chiquet Champagne … [Read more...]
Taste Of Christmas 2012
Taste of Christmas is the UK’s biggest Christmas food festival. Some of the world’s finest and award-winning chefs will be teaching and inspiring visitors with festive tips and tantalising Christmas dishes to re-create at home. A … [Read more...]
Laurel Hardware
by Chrissy Iley When I first moved to West Hollywood there were certain stores on Santa Monica Boulevard that were straight out of the 1950s. They were homespun, cute. When I was renovating, one of the stores I visited most was Laurel Hardware. It … [Read more...]
Gnaw Christmas Chocolate
Although never short on a treat or two over the holiday season, the handcrafted chocolate company Gnaw, have just brought out two new festive chocolate bars that aren't to be missed. The Speckled Pud Bar is rather like a chocolate-y version of … [Read more...]
New York Bakery Co Spiced Apple Bagels
If you'd like to get into the spooky spirit, without the saccharine sweetness (after all who wants to be sweet on fright night!?) we've found the perfect alternative with The New York Bakery Co's limited edition range of spiced apple bagels. Filled … [Read more...]
Lara Stone and Jourdan Dunn Are Model Foodies
When it comes to models and their food the usual conversation is that they don't appear to eat enough of it. But there are a couple of supers who are doing their utmost to challenge that view. First up is Dutch beauty, and the current (and … [Read more...]
Breast Cancer Awareness Foodie Buys
Show your support for Breast Cancer Awareness this October by adding one of these Pink Products to your weekly shop. Bottlegreen Bottlepink Sparkling, £3.15 Bottlegreendrinks.com/ Breast Cancer Care Cookie Cutters, £8 Breastcancercare.org/ Green and … [Read more...]
Duck and Waffle
The Duck and Waffle has several great things going for it. One, it has the best lift I have ever been in. It actually makes your ears pop as London dissolves beneath you. And two, it boasts the finest views of London. Quite a claim, I know, but the … [Read more...]
The Slider Bar
Yes, it’s the one we have all bee waiting for - Lucky Chip has taken up residency at The Player in Soho to bring us The Slider Bar. At the Slider Bar you will get slider-sized versions of Ben’s Lucky Chip burgers, which are some of the best in … [Read more...]
Eat Street at V Festival’s Louder Lounge
If you're heading to the Virgin Media Louder Lounge at this year’s V Festival you are in for a real treat. The Louder Lounge has pulled out all the stops and aptly themed this year around the perfect British Fete. Not only will guests be able … [Read more...]
You Are Not Always What You Eat
Contrary to popular belief, you are NOT always what you eat! Scientific findings have clearly shown that eating fat doesn't actually make you fat, so put down those low-fat labelled foods (the tend to be pumped full of sugar to replace the fat … [Read more...]
The Fat Dog, Los Angeles
by Chrissy Iley. I love The Fat Dog, LA. It calls itself a gastro pub, but it’s so much more than that. I love dogs, I love cocktails, I love delicious amazingly well-priced food. What’s not to love about The Fat Dog? Today on the patio I … [Read more...]
Gelupo Launches at Selfridges
Sunshine is a rarity right now, so I suggest you head to Selfridges and try some of the new frozen desserts by the delicious Soho based Gelupo. The “Gelupo Coppa” selection includes Italian classics, Tiramisu and Zuppa Inglese alongside all-time … [Read more...]