'It will help banish your cellulite, firm your butt and tighten your tummy.' I wasn't sure what a Russian Body Sculpting Massage consisted of, but already I was liking the sound of it. My friendly masseuse from Lithuania, who trained at a beauty therapy school which aligns with Russian practices, continued filling me on the massage. She added, that it might be painful and feel uncomfortable when she roughly pummeled my skin to help break down the fat cells but I shouldn't be alarmed. Feeling a little apprehensive but calmed by the slick atmosphere of the recently-opened Monnáy studio in ...
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Descendant chocolate pancakes in bed for breakfast, a deep bubble bath and leafy views outside not to mention perfectly chilled martinis… had I died and gone to heaven? Fortunately, I was still in the land of the living I discovered after giving myself a pinch, and instead I was enjoying the confines of the dreamy Franklin London hotel. Tucked away on a quiet backstreet in Knightsbridge this is now high up on my list of top boutique hotels in the capital. This is a jewel box of a place, with slick interiors courtesy of Anouska Hempel and faultless service at the heart of the operation. T...
Read more →Looking for a little trouble? Look no further, somewhere along Sloane Avenue, uncle Barts’ gangsters are running a covert operation for all you misbehaving lot!
Read more →On Tuesday June 6, iconic Chelsea landmark, Bluebird Chelsea, will be hosting the Blossom City Gala Dinner in aid of Lady Garden Gynaecological Cancer Fund. The sophisticated event is part of D&Ds Blossom City campaign, and will be showcasing Bluebird in full bloom. Guests will be invited to join the evening commencing with a glittering Moët champagne & canapé reception before the three course wine paired dinner party and live auction hosted by Tamara Beckwith. A showstopping event from start to finish, with entertainment throughout. A live raffle and auction will take place with pri...
Read more →'I want something that will pick me up and f*ck me up,' Kate Moss asked famed cocktail maestro Dick Bradsell in the early eighties. And thus, the espresso martini was born, as the mixologist only had a coffee maker and some vodka to hand. We headed to the Bluebird in Chelsea to get a mixology masterclass from the restaurant's top bartending team. The espresso martini is one of the venue's most popular cocktails. The head bartender, Egzon Kastrati, revealed that the bar uses more coffee than the main restaurant for making the heady libations. In a month, they roughly rustle up 3,000 espres...
Read more →There are evenings in London where everything seems to fall perfectly into place and you realize why we pay sky-high rents and negotiate the network of the London underground every day to live in this gracious city. The evening we dined at the Imperial was one of these; it was the first day of 2016 where we felt summer was truly arriving and we were ready to welcome it with open arms.
Read more →'Brunch', in London, is a meal synonymous with over indulgence – bloody Mary's garnished with bacon, eggs oozing over fluffy white, carby loafs and sugary, sugary american cereals topped with ‘fluff’. It seems that this meal is getting away with murder… literally! Perfectly timed, Pont St’s executive chef Sophie Michell has teamed up with the veteran of organic cold press juices, Kara Rosen founder of Plenish Juice to create the ultimate detox brunch menu – which does just that. The six goodness packed Plenish Juices on offer have been paired with virtuous brunch options to suit each fla...
Read more →Tucked away in amongst the serine neighborhood of Belgravia, Pont Street is a restaurant for locals in the know...
Read more →The recently launched Joe’s Oriental Diner adds a much needed edge to the King’s Road. Aussie chef Scott Hallsworth brings his version of Pan Asian food to London, staying honest to the bare bone, gritty roots of recipes consumed in the ports of Asia. Joe's has taken permanent residency in what was once the original Kurobuta Chelsea pop-up, (Scott's award winning Kurobuta Chelsea is now also a permanent fixture on the Kings Road no.312). Joe’s evokes the dive bar subculture of the Orient, where all walks of life meet to enjoy music and good times.
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