Lunch Inn the Park, St James Park, London

Jun 28, 16 Lunch Inn the Park, St James Park, London

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London’s parks might not have the best reputation for culinary delights but St. James’ Park is fortunate to have Inn the Park, a lakeside British contemporary cafe and restaurant situated in the heart of St James Park. I was invited to lunch there recently and was pleasantly surprised by the building and atmosphere in...

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Spelunking and winetasting in the Rhone Valley

Jun 14, 16 Spelunking and winetasting in the Rhone Valley

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I’ve done winetasting in many different and exotic locales, from the vineyards of Champagne during one of  the coldest winters ever (think minus 20 degrees Celsius and sitting in the snow on cardboard – believe it or not it was fun!) to dangling 100 metres up in the air whilst tasting-  but the most exhilariating to...

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Lunching with Chateau d’Esclans

Mar 04, 16 Lunching with Chateau d’Esclans

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I recently lunched with the good people of Chateau d’Esclans at the Ivy in Central London. Chateau d’Esclans is located in Provence and as the region is famed for its rosés it shouldn’t be a surprise that Chateau d’Esclans makes some rather excellent rosé wines. They are known for producing such great wines...

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Cocktails in the City, March 10th – March 12th

Mar 03, 16 Cocktails in the City, March 10th – March 12th

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Cocktails in the City is back!  I was invited to a sneak preview late last month to try out this year’s offerings. We gathered at The Hoxton in Shoreditch for an evening of libations and explanations. This year, Cocktails in the City is being held in Mayfair, spread out over 3 floors. 25 of the best bars in London are...

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Temptation at The Savoy Hotel, London

Mar 02, 16 Temptation at The Savoy Hotel, London

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The Savoy Hotel may be one of the oldest and most famous hotels in London (if not the world) but that doesn’t mean that they rest on their laurels.  I was invited to partake of a new menu recently introduced to the Thames Foyer. The Thames Foyer is dominated by a magnificent glass domed atrium which makes the room all the...

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Top 3 Vegas Spots for Wine Lovers

Nov 25, 15 Top 3 Vegas Spots for Wine Lovers

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The mega clubs and the musical festivals means Las Vegas is no longer a place limited to card sharks and high rollers. As casinos on the Strip continue to see declining gaming revenues as reported by the Review Journal, it’s clear that visitors are looking for a little more than just an exciting gambling experience in this urban...

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