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GLORIA: A cosy yet lively Italian restaurant in the heart of Shoreditch oozing with character and big burrata balls

Think abundant foliage, charismatic waiters with a twinkle in their eye and of course, winning tiramisu, and you’ve got Gloria in one. This seductively cosy Italian joint in the heart of Shoreditch, owned by the France-based Italian Big Mamma restaurant group...

MAIA: Cosy ambience, creamy burrata and sell-out tiramisu at this chic Italian in the heart of Knightsbridge

'We're out of tiramisu and the Maia Cup I'm afraid,' the waiter said apologetically. He added that it had been a busy day in the patisserie-cum-restaurant and those two sweets had flown off the counter shelves. This was unsurprising news to me after spending...

ZOBLER’S DELI & DINER: Ox cheek donuts, mac & cheese and martinis at this New York-inspired spot

'People can't get enough of them. One group of men came for lunch and they kept on ordering them one after another!' I was at The Ned - the wining and dining emporium which is a must-visit for residents and visitors alike to London for its stunning interiors ...

THE IVY MONTPELLIER BRASSERIE CHELTENHAM: A merry go round with a delicious vegan / vegetarian menu and stunning historic venue

Cheltenham in Gloucestershire is a town that draws visitors from far and wide with its constant stream of events, from literary festivals to the horse races. But if you're a resident or visitor to the town and haven't been, I encourage you to gallop along to ...

LASZLO & FOREIGN CINEMA: A winning bar and restaurant combo in San Francisco’s hipster Mission District

San Francisco's Latino Mission District has been described as being 'Brooklyn on steroids' with its bustling hipster scene. On a brief stop in the Golden City recently I was steered towards the hip neighbourhood to delve into its restaurant and bar scene. It...

BLOOM: Kensington gets some spark back with this polished party liar, with truffle mac, delicious margaritas and a dance floor

Sometimes I'm stuck for where to head in Kensington for a fun post-work drink other than one of the many great but not glitzy local pubs. But after stepping into Bloom on High Street Kensington, I feel like this dilemma has been solved. This bar, eatery and ...

THE SAVOY’S BEAUFORT BAR: Magic-inspired cocktails, with lobster tempura and melt-in-the-mouth miso cod part of the act

This fall, The Savoy’s Beaufort Bar revealed a new menu that delves into the fabled history, dark drama and timeless romance embedded in the mysterious world of magic. Having launched this October, Interpreted Magic is a three-part menu that explores secrets,...

ANCNOC WHISKY’S 125TH BIRTHDAY: A £6.3k barrel-shaped drinks cabinet and eye-catching origami accompany limited edition single malts

To mark 125 years of its distillery in style, anCnoc Single Malt Scotch Whisky has collaborated with two of today’s most exciting upcoming artists, Kate Colin and Joachim King, who use traditional methods to create refreshingly vibrant and modern pieces –...

SKETCH: A caviar man, champagne and copious amounts of cake make for the ultimate Christmas afternoon tea

All of a sudden a man appeared dressed in a powder pink suit and straw boater. He explained he was the caviar man and was going serve us some pearls of deliciousness alongside two strips of bread and a miniature cheesy egg. This wasn’t the standard icebreak...

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