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Keratin treatment at John Frieda Aldford Street

The blurb

The John Frieda Aldford Street salon has no sign above the door, no overt branding, just quiet, consistent excellence in hairdressing. It doesn’t even have a website, but the vast salon is packed to the rafters with word-of-mouth … Read more →

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'The Devonshire crab and nectarine salad caught my eye'

Hatchetts Mayfair

Open Mon–Thu midday–11.30pm, Fri midday–midnight, Sat 5pm–midnight, Sun midday–6pm

The blurb

Flaunting history from 18th-century London to 20th-century boutique chic, the recently opened Hatchetts takes its name from the erstwhile Piccadilly hotspot nearby that was a byword for conviviality from … Read more →

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'ROKA is the place to bring the food snob who values substance over style'

ROKA Mayfair

Open Mon–Fri midday–11.30pm, Sat 12.30pm–11.30pm, Sun 12.30pm–10.30pm

The blurb

When it comes to Japanese, I have a selective palate and a healthy skepticism for nontraditional takes on my favourite cuisine. Though I appreciate attempts at fusion, I’m a bit of … Read more →

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'The relaxed, informal mood of I Robert is signalled by quirky elements of the interior design'

I Robert

Mon—Sat 11.30am—10pm

Billed as a ‘neighbourhood restaurant’ serving rustic, relaxed Mediterranean food, I Robert is another venture from experienced restaurateur Arkady Novikov (his eponymous larger offering is just a couple of streets away), and that experience shows. We were immediately … Read more →

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Jasper Garvida

You’re originally from the Philippines but grew up in Canada. Why did you make the decision to move to London?

While I was working in Canada, I picked up a copy of Vogue one day and came across an article … Read more →

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'My New York friend was making plans to return with her husband before we'd even walked out the door'

Avenue

Mon–Fri 12pm–3pm and 5.30pm–10pm, Sat 11am–3pm and 5.30pm–10.30pm, Sun 11am–4pm

The style:

Serving up New American cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner, Avenue captures the buzz of the New York dining scene while nodding to its St James’s roots with … Read more →

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'My hair is in the best condition that I can remember & I haven't had one piece of negative feedback'

Cut and blow dry at John Frieda Salon, Mayfair

The blurb:

Three decades ago, world famous haircare brand John Frieda opened its first salon on New Cavendish Street, which was shortly followed by a second on Aldford Street, in the heart of Mayfair. With no sign on the door … Read more →

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'The worst part of it was how it showed up our (lack of) willpower to resist the menu'

Novikov Italian

Mon—Sat midday—12.45am, Sun midday—11pm

The style:

Novikov has been a popular dining option since Arkady Novikov opened it, his first foray into the London restaurant scene, back in 2012. Its generous building is split into an Italian restaurant downstairs, an … Read more →

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Nuriss Mole Mapping with Dr Anita Sturnham

Nuriss Mole Mapping with Dr Anita Sturnham

NURISS offers the most advanced Automated Total Body Photography and Dermoscopy system to help screen for skin cancer and keep your skin safe.

FotoFinder Bodystudio ATBM is a comprehensive mole mapping service that … Read more →

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Lip Fillers with Dr Michele Engel at WaterhouseYoung

The Blurb:

I was recommended Dr Mica on the advice of a savvy beauty PR. Incidentally the PR in question represents a rival dermatologist, but told me, friend-to-friend, that Dr Mica does the best lips in town.

Dr Mica practices … Read more →

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