The great thing about London is after years of living in the city, there's always something new to explore. Last weekend I discovered a new hidden away hotel, which made for a pretty plush staycation. If you're looking for a slice of luxury, something discreet and refined, then the St James's Hotel and Club is the place to land. For my mum's birthday, I checked us into the 60-room former gentlemen's club after hearing about its new wellness package from Perfect 10, which complements stays with healthy breakfasts and in-room massages. Mum's not a fan of massages - I'm not sure why! - so we ...
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Aindrea Emelife is a 23-year-old art critic, independent curator, and presenter from London. She has always been compelled by the art world and has established her own unique voice within it. Starting at The Courtauld Institute of Art, where she completed a BA in History of Art, she has quickly gone on to become a ground-breaking new voice in an art world otherwise steeped in tradition. Having already presented art films for such prestigious institutions as The Royal Academy of Arts, The Hepworth Wakefield Museum, The Dairy Art Centre, The Courtauld Gallery, Waldemar Januszczak and ZCZ Produc...
Read more →The wonderful 'sakura' cherry blossom garden returns to the Sake no Hana bar to celebrate Spring. The bar at at this Japanese restaurant by the Hakkasan Group, has been transformed with intertwining cherry blossom branches, falling petals, a grass floor, and blossom entrances. At night, lights twinkle within the blossom to create an intimate yozakura atmosphere, yozakura literally meaning ‘night sakura’.
Read more →Avenue restaurant and bar in St James brings a little bit of Manhattan glamour to London with striking contemporary interiors transformed by Russell Sage who gives it the feel of a glamorous Manhattan loft space with eclectic modern art and design features including a stunning drinks centrepiece. The bar which is pretty much adjacent to the said centrepiece we're told once boosted the longest bar counter in London (though we believe this is no longer the case) is stunning and is run by some very talented and innovative bartenders.
Read more →Avenue is a recent addition to St. James's Street, serving up new American cuisine for lunch and dinner, and perfectly suited to entertain well-heeled gents, socialites and post-work pleasure seekers.
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