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 […]
Photo Blog at The Wharf, Bo Phut, Koh Samui, Thailand.
With great memories from our first visit, Tree Tops Sky Dining & Bar, Anantara has to be our favourite restaurant in the world.
There are so many amazing restaurants in London and it’s always exciting to find a new place to frequent. There are trendy Rocket Restaurants scattered throughout the heart of the city. They have a great vibe and the Bishopsgate bar is buzzing in the middle of the week, with suited and booted city folk. The restaurant is funky and modern with retro space invaders finding their way onto the walls. The extensive menu is a mixture of Italian food served in an American, hearty style. The starter of Caprese salad is refreshing and served as large wedges of Buffalo Mozzarella, with flavoursome cherry tomatoes and a drizzle of balsamic & basil salsa served with artisan bread. The crispy fried calamari is served rather fittingly on a bed of rocket, peppers & spring onion with a tangy, sweet chilli & lemon dressing. The stone baked pizzas are a must have here and large enough to share. But with so many different options and when you taste them you will really not want to share. The dough is light and perfectly thin. The prosciutto & mushroom pizza is generously scattered with jalapeños, bocconcini & fresh basil. It really is rather delicious. Mac ‘n’ cheese is very much an American side dish but seems to be finding its way on more and more […]
This Bank Holiday we turned to “Insider London” by Rachel Felder for some inspiration to rediscover London. Whether you are a tourist or a true Londoner this new book shares some of London’s hidden gems. It’s a handpicked, “Curated Guide to the Most Stylish Shops, Restaurants, and Cultural Experiences.” It captures the most charming places, culled from decades of exploring and writing about the city, with beautiful photographs. London is one of the most vibrant cities in the world. While most people can easily name its major landmarks and tourist sites, London offers so much more. There are innumerable hidden boutiques, unique museums, and cultural venues, to top-notch cafés, pubs, and restaurants. Insider London has London’s best-kept secrets and diverse neighbourhoods, from style and shopping expert Rachel Felder. It’s as useful for a first-time visitor to the city as for someone on their 101st visit, filled with spots that only a truly savvy expert on the city would know. From Mayfair and Kensington to trendy Shoreditch, and up and coming Peckham, and Dalston, there is everything from well-established boutiques to the trendiest new restaurants. Also in the mix are top hotels, cultural institutions, markets and a wide range of shopping and […]
Photo Blog at The Wharf, Bo Phut, Koh Samui, Thailand.
It seems floral fever has landed in London this May, with the prestigious Chelsea Flower Show and Hyde Park’s Rose Gardens in full bloom. From now until 31 May 2017, Lancaster London chefs are switching bags of flour for flowers and butter for buttercups, as they present the ‘blooming marvellous’ Flower Afternoon Tea. The botanical creamy Lavender chocolate mousse cake, white chocolate macaroons topped with crystallised violets and the tangy Lime and elderflower trifle with edible flowers, are just some of the new delights on the menu. The Flower Afternoon Tea features traditional scones with classic toppings of strawberry jam, clotted cream, and a delectably nectar-sweet orange blossom jam. There are plenty of tasty, savoury treats too. The home-smoked salmon roses on rye bread and Coronation chicken served on sweet cranberry bread are amongst the impressive spread. There are warm tartlets of English asparagus, with exotic saffron and sun-blushed tomatoes and delicious Sunflower seeded choux buns bursting with British woodland flavours from wild mushroom, truffle oil and cream cheese. The floral afternoon tea at Lancaster London is the perfect Spring treat for any celebration. Be sure to check it out. Lancaster London, Lancaster Terrace, London W2 2TY
Living close to an airport definitely has its advantages, especially with so many beautiful European cities on our door step, waiting to be explored. With an unexpected free weekend in the diary, one late Friday night, we decided to go somewhere for the coming weekend. With a quick browse, we found some cheap flights to Stockholm. We checked the weather and with a quick glance at a map, booked the Radisson Blu Strand Hotel. Taxi arranged for 6am, all that was left was travel money. In a moment of haste we ordered some Euros to collect from the the airport, a destination guide downloaded and a few clothes thrown together we were all set. Feeling rather smug that the plan had come to fruition within half an hour of the whim, it suddenly dawned on us that Swedish currency was in fact Swiss Kironas. After correcting the minor blip, the alarm was set to wake up in merely six hours. As much as we love looking forward to holidays there’s something exciting about a last minute, spontaneous getaway. With twenty minutes to landing, an itinerary mapped out, and a few restaurants bookmarked it all seemed to just fall into place. Before we knew it we had arrived […]