I’m already plotting my return to Black Roe. I felt pretty deflated when I went, not because of the fodder, but because I didn’t leave room for dessert. It was only when I saw the enormous sundae glide by that I realised my dining error. Simply described as a ‘Shake and Bake’ on the menu the Black Roe pudding doesn’t give too much away. But from the 'oohs and ahhs' sounding from the diners over the way it is clearly pretty tasty. As are the savoury dishes at Black Roe - not to mention the interiors. The eatery, tucked away in a nook of Mayfair, oozes sexiness without parading it too much....
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Alfred Cointreau is currently the sixth generation scion of the Cointreau family, spearheading a much loved 150-year-old heritage brand which started all the way back in 1849. To celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Margarita cocktail, Cointreau invited us to meet Alfred in East London for a colourful margarita masterclass and an in person interview. Discover their classic margarita recipe and read our interview with Alfred Cointreau below... A margarita without cointreau is not worth it's salt - Margaret 'Margarita' Same (1948) INTERVIEW When and where did you try your first margari...
Read more →As British Summer time beckons and the sun descends over London tonight it is finally time escape the conventional B.S.T. and embrace the delectable ‘A.N.T.’ - also known as - 'Alternative Notion of Time'. Tonight in London’s Kings Cross the peculiar team of poets, alchemists and nonsense-mongers at Hendrick’s Gin have unveiled a spectacular contraption that flips the nation’s notion of time on its head. Bang on the forecourt of King’s Cross Station, the Time Inversion Instrument invites curious Londoners to break free from our usual time constraints and open their eyes to an Alternative Noti...
Read more →FEAST Bar & Kitchen, brought to you by the folk behind The Prince and Pergola, fuses the drool-inducing fare of its summertime predecessor and puts it all under one year-round roof. The former home of the BBC in White City has metamorphosed into a unique 5000sqft drinking and dining destination. An incredible den of deliciousness, FEAST Bar & Kitchen boasts big sharing tables and communal seating for 300 diners, as well as a rotating line-up of the capital’s most incredible independent eateries. The night we visited we feasted on delicious salads and grilled cheese sandwiches from M...
Read more →One of the world's most exclusive members' clubs Annabel's - founded in 1963 by Mark Birley - is set to re-launch in London any time soon, with the venue not moving very far... Two doors down in fact, from 44 Berkley Square in the ritzy Mayfair neighbourhood to number 46. It's Rude To Stare got a sneak peek as to what regulars can expect and I can promise, they're in for a real hoot with four floors of fun awaiting, topped off with a mescal bar boasting one of the largest collection of tequilas at close to 600 bottles. Think opulence and old London glory with four restaurants, seven bars, tw...
Read more →If you’re looking to enjoy a festive cocktail in luxurious surroundings, look no further than the stylish Long Bar at the Sanderson Hotel, which has been transformed into a winter wonderland. You’ll be wowed by their beautiful floral instillation hanging above the bar, the tall trees dotted around and a snow machine which creates magical scenes of snowy intervals every fifteen minutes.
Read more →Newly opened and hotly awaited, The Mandrake is an independent hotel tucked away in Fitzrovia. Owned by Beirut-born businessman Rami Fustok, the RIBA-award winning converted hotel is a five star sensory experience whose hedonistic properties seep from every nook and cranny; from the eclectic art curation and bamboo-clad garden terrace to the polished hotel suites and Michelin-star restaurant that lie within its walls. Waeska Bar at The Mandrake is located on the ground floor at the heart of the hotel, surrounded by an opulent collection of taxidermy, a luxury red velvet booth and miscellaneou...
Read more →Some places are just worth travelling for and indeed this is one of them. Whilst not all the way in West or East London, Dickies is far from the madding crowd. A curious and eloquent walk in Mayfair which will bring you to the doorsteps of Corrigan’s where the new Dickies bar has made it’s new home. Dickie’s Bar by Richard Corrigan is a collaborative project with Gregory Buda from The Dead Rabbit, a famous and must visit spot in New York, voted the World’s Best Bar (World’s 50 Best, 2016) and Richard Ryan, founder of Drinksology. Partnering two experts and innovators in this way can only lead...
Read more →Blade Hairclub located in the heart of Soho, is an innovative bar and hair concept that has started to transform the way we view salons. With its unique combination of highly-skilled hairdressing and expertly stocked bar, they've nailed the mix of hair salon expertise with a side of cocktail and Netflix to keep guests occupied as they ponder their new look.
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