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08 Dec 2016

New Year’s Eve in Iceland

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New Year’s Eve need not be over rated, anti-climatic and overpriced. Having spent the last six years in different cities, from London, to Orlando, Las Vegas, New York and Abu Dhabi, we love finding a new destination to enjoy the celebrations of New Years Eve. To ring in 2016 we picked Iceland. Iceland has to be one of […]

28 Mar 2016

Fire & Ice -The Best of Iceland

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A trip to Iceland was booked slightly naively, solely to hunt for the Northern Lights. Then realisation dawned that if we didn’t see them it would be a pretty disastrous trip. Fortunately Iceland has so much more to offer, than just the Northern Lights, so much so, we almost forgot they were the sole purpose […]

31 Jan 2016

Exciting News: We are finalists in the UK Blog Awards

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ConciergeAngel has been short-listed as a finalist in the UK Blog Awards in the “Food & Drink Category.” We would like to thank all our avid readers for your support. We are so excited that our blog could be in with a chance of winning such a prestigious award. We will be keeping our fingers and […]

07 Dec 2015

Time’s Square Ball Drop, New Year’s Eve, New York

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Ringing in the New Year, 2015, in New York was amazing. The infamous Ball Drop has to be the place to be in Manhattan on New Year’s Eve. It can be slightly overwhelming trying to figure out the logistics of being in the heart of it all. One million people packed into Time’s Square last […]

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Donut Ice Cream Sandwich- Bird, Camden

Donut Ice Cream Sandwich- Bird, Camden

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The Bird Restaurant is a trendy Camden joint serving the donut dream. Following years of searching for the infamous cronut, we found this rather indulgent concoction – the donut ice cream sandwich. We often do dessert before a meal as why must you wait until you are a bit full and the end of the day to get to the best bit? Although most people have a, non scientifically proven, separate compartment for dessert, there’s something a bit cheeky about skipping the savouries and just jumping straight to the dessert. It goes against the rules but it can be the best way to savour the flavours. The donut ice cream sandwich is such a brilliant, sugary treat. The Donut Hatch supply the glazed donuts, that were topped with mini Eggs, in the spirit of Easter. The donuts filled with ice cream, topped with cream, chocolate and salted caramel sauce are scrumptious. It’s a mouthful of sweetness, and probably about a thousand calories, well worth wondering down to Camden for. Everyone else seem to be tucking into free-range fried chicken, that looked rather delicious too, so we will have to dig into that next time. Bird Restaurant, 21-22 Chalk Farm Road, London NW1 8AG

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Godiva Chocolate Cafe, Harrods

Godiva Chocolate Cafe, Harrods

Celebrations Food & Drink

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 pastry, the “1926” is the epitome of Godiva. It is as much a feast for the eyes as it is on the palate. An indulgent, floral, fragrant rose and raspberry dessert. A glistening dome topped elegantly with raspberry, and chocolate. The light rose-petal parfait and raspberry confit are delicately layered over moist raspberry financier cake and a crunchy feuilletine. The raspberry sauce seeps through the layers of this divine dessert. Available only for limited time in Godiva Chocolate Cafés in London, Istanbul, Shanghai, Beijing, Dubai and Abu Dhabi it’s obviously one not to be missed. Unsurprisingly, Godiva’s anniversary is marked by a limited edition box of chocolates. Belgian street artist Oli B has been commissioned to create a unique, modern, fun façade to the traditional chocolate. With the finest chocolates selected from each decade, the whole box is rather fabulous. The newest edition for 2016 […]

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Where to Eat in Copenhagen If You Can’t Get A Table at Noma

Where to Eat in Copenhagen If You Can’t Get A Table at Noma

Celebrations Food & Drink Honeymoons

Everyone knows that a trip to Denmark would not be complete without dining at the infamous Noma, voted number one best restaurant in the world for many years. Having waited years to visit Copenhagen with the hope of a reservation at Noma, we finally gave up waiting. Having periodically tried to book a table at Noma for years, it seems to be virtually impossible despite being on their waiting lists for what seems like a lifetime. We decided it was time to visit Copenhagen anyway, especially when we heard Rick Stein couldn’t get a table either. So instead we created an alternative foodie itinerary. The food in Copenhagen is excellent and actually not having to eat ants at the worlds best restaurant, didn’t seem so disappointing after all. We decided the way to go was to check out establishments run by restaurateur Claus Meyer, the co-founder of Noma. And what a genius idea that was, even if we do say so our selves. First stop- Meyer’s Bageri. From the moment you walk into the bakery, the aroma of fresh bread is just overwhelming, and heavenly. The Danish pastry is famed for a reason. The cinnamon rolls were perfectly formed, gently sweet and fragrant. The hint […]

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The Chocolate Gallery, Fairmont Bab Al Bahr, Abu Dhabi

23 February 2016

The Chocolate Gallery, Fairmont Bab Al Bahr, Abu Dhabi

Celebrations Food & Drink

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 decadent afternoon teas make this a great place to stop, overlooking the beach for indulgence. The Chocolate Gallery, Fairmont Bab Al Bahr, Abu Dhabi

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Recipe: Royal China’s Honey Roast Pork Puffs

Recipe: Royal China’s Honey Roast Pork Puffs

Celebrations Food & Drink

Dim sum is one of the most popular styles of Cantonese cuisine. The Royal China Group is renowned for its authentic dim sum. Royal China’s chefs have shared their secret recipe for Honey Roast Pork Puffs so that you can try to recreate this Chinese classic at home. Ingredients For the Marinade: 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped 2 tbsp ginger, peeled and finely grated 4 tbsp light soy sauce 2 tbsp yellow (soy bean) bean sauce 2 tbsp honey 1 pinch sea salt Freshly ground black pepper 260g pork tenderloin** For the puffs: 490g ready-made rolled puff pastry 1 egg, beaten Sesame seeds to sprinkle Method In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients for the marinade. Add the pork, cover with plastic wrap and leave in the fridge to marinate for as long as possible, preferably overnight. When ready to cook, preheat the oven to 180°C. Remove the pork from the marinade and reserve marinade. Place the pork in a roasting pan and roast for 40 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 63°C. While pork is roasting, bring reserved marinade to a boil in a small saucepan. Once the marinade has boiled you can take it off of the […]

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