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Aromatherapy Associates
'Emphasis was on awakening the nervous and immune systems through working of pressure points'

Aromatherapy Associates

The Blurb:

Advocates of the innate powers of essential oils and their ability to enhance people’s physical and mental states, Aromatherapy Associates harness the strengths of organically sourced natural ingredients to create healing, luxurious treatments for the body and mind.… Read more →

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Nina Deckers

Nina Deckers

Tell us a little about your family’s background in luxury swimwear.

For over 30 years my family’s business has specialised in making high quality swim and resort-wear in our factory in Portugal. Every piece is hand finished by specially trained … Read more →

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Fifth Floor Bar Harvey Nichols London Fashion Week Cocktails

In the spirit of London Fashion Week February ‘14, Harvey Nichols Fifth Floor Bar has created eight wonderful cocktails inspired by the flavors of the world’s most stylish cities. The cocktails are named after famous shopping streets from around the … Read more →

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Eyebrow Shaping with Shavata Singh

The Blurb:

After an overzealous threader in the summer left my brows looking particularly forlorn, I resigned to grow them out, and many torturous months later, I was in need of an expert hand to tame them. Who better than … Read more →

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'The sommelier was especially good at pairing wines for my vegan dishes'

Ametsa with Arzak Instruction

Open for lunch Tue–Fri midday–midnight, Sat 12.30pm–2pm for tapas Mon midday–2pm and 5.30pm–9pm and for dinner daily 6.30pm–10pm

The Halkin by COMO hotel, nestled a few streets behind Hyde Park tube is where you’ll find Ametsa with Arzak Instruction restaurant. … Read more →

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'Alas, I would probably need a lie down in one of The Mandarin’s rooms if I’d had one at lunchtime…'

Bar Boulud

Open Mon–Fri and Sun midday–1am; Sat midday–midnight

The style & the crowd:

Michelin-starred chef Daniel Boulud’s London outpost, located in the basement of the grand Mandarin Oriental, has been around for three years (already!) but it’s as busy as ever … Read more →

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Signature OSKIA Glow Facial at the Bamford Haybarn Spa, The Berkeley

The Blurb:

Award winning British skincare brand OSKIA has partnered with the new Bamford Haybarn Spa at The Berkeley to offer a selection of facial treatments using their range of luxury, natural products. On offer is a menu of signature … Read more →

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'The food is plentiful, but the portions are well-sized and the whole menu is fresh and summery'

Tartufo

Open Tue–Sat midday–2pm for lunch, and 7pm–10pm

Tucked away on a tree-lined street, a stone’s throw away from the bustling Sloane Square, 11 Cadogan Gardens is notable only for the Union Jack which flies over its entrance. Just one in … Read more →

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'The cocktails were outstanding...'

Brompton Bar and Grill

Open Mon–Fri midday–3pm; Sat–Sun midday–3.30pm; Mon–Sat 6pm–10.30pm; Sun 6pm–10pm

The style:

I had few expectations of the Brompton Bar and Grill. However, I did expect meat and a well-heeled Chelsea set, and most of that I got. Set on the … Read more →

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The capital

The Capital Hotel

Served daily 2.30pm–5.30pm

Located a stone’s throw from Harrods, five-star, family-run The Capital Hotel has scooped plenty of awards, but the Tea Guild’s Award of Excellence for Top London Afternoon Tea 2012 grabbed our attention.

The new classic British tea … Read more →

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