Independent Reviews

Check out our latest reviews:

• Shikumen 'feels worlds away from the hustle and bustle' of Shepherd's Bush to Nicole Trilivas, and despite service hiccups the food and drink are 'on-point'
• Former 1930s haunt of artists and literati, Manetta's Bar is an opulent drinking den for upscale bar food and 'spectacular' cocktails
• Lucy Lord's short but sweet collection of Easter treats runs the gamut from floral masterclass and alcoholic Easter egg to elegant three-course lunch
• Erin Hunter is 'obsessed' by Philip Kingsley's Trichotherapy Regime after its effect on the hair she had been trying to grow for years
• A Michelin-starred chef, playful Gallic interiors and serious cocktail credentials are just a few secrets up the sleeve of London’s new Henrietta Hotel, discovers Joanna Reeves

West London Girl

The Right-On Couple

Jeremy cycles seven miles to work and frets about the mortgage on their Canonbury fixer-upper.

Ursula loves health food shops and anything ‘chemical free’, wilfully unaware that a chemical is, quite literally, any substance. A long-suffering doctor once tried to explain that chemicals do not, actually, have a morality. He gently told her that even pure mountain water, just like the Voss she was clutching, is a chemical. But Ursula … Read more →

Interviews

Enjoy our latest interviews:

• Laure Patry, group head sommelier of Jason Atherton's The Social Company, on falling in love with wine, taking guests on a tasting journey, getting hold of in-demand vintages, and Loire Valley chenin blanc
• Milliner and designer Ashley Pearce on fairytale fantasy, commissions for Strictly Come Dancing and the power of puppy-dog eyes
• CEO and founder of groundbreaking rental platform Homie, Alex Eid talks about receiving $4 million in investment, moving house in three days, & finding an area that feels like home