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Secret London – Unusual Bars & Restaurants

Secret London, or to give it its full title ‘Secret London – Unusual Bars & Restaurants’, is a delightfully lively guide to places in London offering food and drink – most of them in highly unusual and quirky venues. Over 140 venues listed We are ashamed to say that having lived in London for many […]

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Europe

And so to Dubrovnik – the Pearl of the Adriatic

It doesn’t matter how many times you visit the Pearl of the Adriatic – the ancient walled city of Dubrovnik is always a delight. And so it was for Anna Hyman, and for new visitor Rob Philpott. It proved to be a memorable finale to their two centre Croatian visit. It had been with real […]

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Korčula – a jewel of the Adriatic

Korčula island, and the enchanting walled city of Korčula, lie just off the Croatian/Dalmation coast. It proved to be a wonderful short break destination for Anna Hyman and Rob Philpott especially as it formed part of a two-centre visit with another ancient walled city – Dubrovnik. Seen from above, Dubrovnik shimmers at night Every time […]

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Estela

There is no getting away from it: New York is a wonderful town – always a pleasure to pay it a visit. And now we are even more determined to make a return. We are desperate to eat at Estela. Estela, a restaurant… Estela is the name of the bistro-style restaurant– one flight up overlooking […]

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The Extraordinary Italian Taste

The Italians take food and cooking very seriously; hardly surprisingly Italian cuisine is renowned world-wide. What could be more welcoming and comforting than a perfectly cooked risotto with its layers of subtle flavours, or a simple bowl of pasta with a rich tomato sauce; an oozing Mozzarella; slices of succulent Parma Ham; or tangy salami […]

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Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London

Great to see that Knightsbridge’s magnificent hotel the Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park is now fully back in operation following the fire earlier this year. Bar Boulud The renowned Bar Boulud burgers are back, with new Executive Chef, John Barber, at the helm of this excellent and stylish bistro. Enjoy one of Daniel Boulud’s signature burgers, […]