After much anticipation, the legendary cronut by Dominique Ansel Bakery has finally made it to London. So the queues started last Friday on Elizabeth Street in Belgravia. After being far too inpatient to queue in New York, and being second time lucky in Tokyo, with Dominique Ansel virtually on our doorstep we had to stop by. […]
The trendy Rufiplatz cafe, Baristro is a great place to unwind and recharge whilst in Lech. It’s a relaxing place to grab a coffee or a beer. Baristro is a refreshingly modern, minimalistic and stylish café. There are an assortment of lovely cakes and savoury treats. The indulgent hot chocolate topped with whipped cream, is perfect to snuggle up […]
So if you have never contemplated visiting Peckham, there is now the perfect excuse. Little Nan’s pop up will see you whisked to another world, tucked into the basement of The Golden Anchor Pub. Invited into the quirky den, it’s all quite funky and a bit kitsch. With teacups and teddies aplenty, and sparkly, multicoloured fairy lights […]
Tucked away in Chelsea, the five star, boutique “Draycott Hotel” has a sense of exclusivity from the moment you walk in. The gentle scent of beautiful, fresh Lillies fills the traditional drawing room. It’s elegant and sophisticated, with rather interesting artefacts in every corner. There’s a real sense of calm and tranquillity. One may feel […]
One can only anticipate extraordinary splendour when the most prestigious store in the world, Harrods, and the finest artisan chocolatier, Godiva, join alliance. The Godiva Chocolate Cafe, Harrods is a chocoholics dream come true. Is there anything better than an all chocolate cafe? Godiva celebrates 90 years of success, mastering fine chocolate. The new commemorative […]
Ma’Plucker is rather fittingly tucked away in Beak Street, Soho and serving Lizzie’s 90th Birthday Afternoon Tea. The décor is all a bit retro, with geometrics that will transport you back to the seventies. Their American style afternoon tea, served on a wooden platter, looks mouth-wateringly good. Resisting the temptation to start with the donuts, the bite size mini burgers of pulled […]
London is packed full of remarkable restaurants, so it can be rather overwhelming when one is asked to choose a favourite. That was until we discovered The Café at Hotel Café Royal. As the first dessert restaurant in London to be serving three courses of decadent dessert, it’s affirmed, this is our absolute favourite. Expectations […]
Set amongst 500 acres of woodland, Coombe Abbey is a fascinating, historic country hotel in Warwickshire. It’s the perfect setting for a fairytale wedding. From the moment you walk in you feel like you are in the 12th century. Meeting and conference rooms are tucked away along long, dimly candlelit corridors lined with statues. There’s an […]
As a self confessed chocolaholic staying at the Faimont Bab Al Bahr,The Chocolate Gallery was the first stop. Watching chocolatiers craft amazing fondants, cakes, ice cream and hot, molten melted chocolate. The chocolate shot really was sweet, creamy and decadent. It will leave you in a sugary coma but you can relax in the chic café. The […]
As cupcake connoisseurs, finding the perfect cupcake is life’s mission. February 5th marked World Nutella Day, when we found the “Nutella” cupcake at the Hummingbird Bakery. A light, airy chocolate cupcake topped with a smooth, sweet, chocolatey Nutella buttercream. It’s pure genius, blending buttercream and Nutella for the perfect cupcake topping. Topped with a handful […]