For those who look forward to the annual Brown’s Hotel and HIX Mayfair’s annual Burns Night menu marking the age-old Scottish celebration in the capital (this year on Wednesday 25th January), won't be disappointed with what Director of Food Mark Hix and newly appointed Restaurant Manager, Markus Savage have in store. Though to be honest I doubt HIX Mayfair ever disappointments on any menu - their burger with lobster topping is a dream that brings a us back on regular basis... but enough about that we're here to talk about the feast of traditional Burns Night dishes that have been given a brand...
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Who said British summers always had to be miserable? Gin Mare certainly don't - and to prove it they are about to launch their NEW Mediterranean inspired rooftop pop-up in the heart of Kinghtsbridge. For just two evenings only, from 6:30pm the exclusive rooftop terrace at Searcys 30 Pavillion Road will offer the perfect city escape and a place to enjoy a range of drinks inspired by the unique savoury botanicals of Gin Mare. What's more Mark Hix has devoted a bespoke menu of light bites inspired by the laid back cooking style of the Med. On arrival, guests will be greeted with an aromatic...
Read more →Have you ever wanted to experience an out of body ‘gong bath’? Listen to Ruby Wax discuss mindfulness and self-help? Float in green lakes (hoping not to get bitten by a pike)? Or learn the art of Malaysian laksa making?
Read more →“The only way to get rid of temptation is to yield to it... I can resist everything but temptation” -Oscar Wilde Oscar Wilde didn’t manage to enjoy the delights of the ABSOLUT Elyx Single Estate Feast at Hix restaurant, but if he did the quote above would have been very apt. With over five, yes five, sumptuous courses, all served up with Absolut’s smooth new Single Estate expertly mixed and screwed into tasty cocktails to suit each dish, our taste buds at It’s Rude To Stare were spoiled rotten with pleasure… So if that hasn’t convinced the naysayers (not that there are any?!), here...
Read more →As the first rays of sun start kissing our cheeks, we know that time of the year has arrived again - festival season! Ok, we a might a good few months short of the actual events, but the time to make plans, get a crew together and shop for new tents and wellies is most certainly here. As our favourite summer festival Wilderness announces its line-up, we get more and more excited about the summer en route (but shhhhs, we don't want to jinx it!). The third season of Wilderness's arts and escapades knitted amidst the landscapes of Cornbury Park will take place between Thursday 8th and Sunday 1...
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