Category: Lifestyle
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Review – Oui Madame is proving European dining can still surprise
Located just off Highbury & Islington Station in North London, newcomer Oui Madame (open since September) puts a modern spin on traditional European staples. There’s nothing fussy about it: the space is small, warm, and softly lit – stylish but relaxed, with a welcoming, unpretentious atmosphere. Open in the evenings only, it transforms Sawyer &…
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Inside Scoop: BrewDog and Mackie’s just made Scotland’s sweetest stout
Leave it to two Aberdeenshire neighbours to turn a tub of ice cream into a pint. BrewDog and Mackie’s of Scotland have teamed up for Two Scoops, a 7% honeycomb ice cream stout that blurs the line between indulgence and invention – a beer that drinks like dessert, with a distinctly Scottish twist. Inspired by…
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Review – A lesson in comfort: The Great Scotland Yard Hotel’s new all-day dining menu at The Parlour
London’s love affair with polished minimalism has gone too far, and all we’re left with is soulless stone counters, concrete floors and fifty shades of beige. Which is why The Parlour at Great Scotland Yard truly does stand out. Not only is this place the epitome of maximalism (mixed with style and comfort), it now…
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Shots fired: Clays’ flagship playground is now open in Soho
If you’re a fan of competitive socialising – from darts and ping-pong to shuffleboard and crazy golf – Soho’s newest opening might be right up your street. Clays, the brand that turned clay pigeon shooting into an indoor, tech-driven game, landed in the West End on the 24th of September with its biggest site yet.…
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Hidden gems: 7 unique jewellery brands that will have you look effortlessly chic
It may well be an annoying cliché, but we’ve never met a woman who doesn’t love jewellery. The challenge is finding pieces that still feel like yours. Whether it’s the high street or the big-name luxury houses, so much of what’s out there ends up looking the same. And jewellery, of all things, should never…
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Curtain up on Cicoria: Angela Hartnett’s new Covent Garden restaurant
Angela Hartnett is back with her first new London restaurant in over a decade. On 26 September she opens Cicoria, a 300-cover dining room, bar and terrace on the fifth floor of the Royal Opera House. Best known for her Michelin-starred Murano in Mayfair and the more casual Café Murano group, Hartnett hasn’t added to…
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Sunshine on a plate: Solaya is the new 25th-floor restaurant to light up Shoreditch
If you’ve passed Old Street in recent years, you may have noticed the new glass tower rising above Hoxton and wondered what it was for. The answer came last year when art’otel London Hoxton opened its doors. Now, its top floor is finally stepping into the spotlight as well. From this Friday, 12 September, the…
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New Asian fusion restaurant CÉ LA VI officially invites you to live the high life in West London
London has no shortage of rooftops, but only a rare few can truly take your breath away not just with the city views but with the luxurious ambiance once you step inside. This Friday, West London gets its turn. CÉ LA VI – the world-renowned restaurant that’s crowned skylines from Singapore to Tokyo – is…
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Every Sherpa purchase funds school days – and you can now shop their new collection
September mornings have a rhythm any parent knows by heart. The juggling of breakfast bowls and book bags, the scramble to get your child out the door, and that moment of pride (and maybe relief) as they head off to start a new school year. For most families, this is just day-to-day life – noisy,…
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Review – Lucky Londoners: You can now enjoy The Pot Luck Club’s bold flavours at The Waldorf Hilton
Few things are as heart-warming as a potluck dinner. Though usually, it’s a gathering of friends and family and a flurry of home cooking. The Pot Luck Club takes that same spirit of sharing and transforms it into a high-end dining experience – one that’s every bit as convivial, but with flawless execution. If you…
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