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A Spanish Culinary Journey: Date Night at Reineta & Rayuela

Reineta

My recent date night at Reineta and its sister restaurant, Rayuela, was an experience that felt both refined and effortlessly inviting. My fiancée and I began our evening at Reineta, where the atmosphere was warm and relaxed, setting the perfect tone for an evening of vibrant Spanish flavours… Read more →

Akira Back at Mandarin Oriental, Mayfair

What They Say

Born in Korea and raised in Aspen, Colorado, Akira Back brings a sense of adventure and boundless creativity to his culinary creations in global destinations. Blending Japanese and Korean cuisine in mouthwateringly creative dishes, this is the first UK venture of the internationally… Read more →

The Silver Birch, Chiswick

The Blurb

Since I visited the venue late last year, the Silver Birch in Chiswick has gone from strength to strength, recently being awarded the enviable title of London Restaurant of the Year in the coveted AA Guide Hospitality Awards. Impressively, this was just one year after debuting in the same when… Read more →

A Festive Afternoon Tea at the Great Scotland Yard Hotel

The Blurb

I arrived at the Great Scotland Yard Hotel just before 2pm on Saturday, 30th November. The entrance was decorated with mini-Christmas trees nestled into bronze oblong plant pots. An extravagant Christmas wreath fixed above the doorway was a gentle reminder that the season to be jolly is in… Read more →

Julie’s

After a year or so dormant, Holland Park institution Julie’s has opened her doors once again. Under new ownership, the much-loved dining and drinking haunt has returned to her rightful position at the heart of west London’s culinary scene. Renowned for her celebrity clientele and bohemian charm,… Read more →

The Belmond British Pullman Festive Lunch experience: a round trip through the Kent countryside

What They Say

During the festive season, the vintage carriages of our Belmond’s train are aptly transformed, capturing the wonderful spirit of Christmas. Lounge in restored comfort and enjoy a succulent meal with all the trimmings as the beautiful winter countryside passes you by. Whether… Read more →