First impressions are strong in this new hotel thanks to its privileged location in the 16e arrondissement, a bourgeois district in the south-west of Paris known for its wide boulevards, its green parks and its 19e Haussmannian buildings of the century. When you look down the street, the Eiffel Tower is straight ahead. Formerly an […]
It was noon when we walked through the patio doors of La Dame de Pic – and 4.30pm when we come out, half delirious with gastronomic bliss. We’re one of the last lunch room guests to leave, but our marathon of a multi-course meal – one staff member happily tells us – is not uncommon. […]
A great British bolt hole – with extra sparkle: the ‘handsome’ new Pig Hotel in the South Downs is surrounded by some of Britain’s best wine countries Jane Knight says most of the 30 rooms are in renovated outbuildings Best room ‘is probably the Chicken Shack’, with lights in old chicken feeders The hotel has […]
Ask anyone to name a classic old Dublin hotel, and it’s likely it won’t be long before The Westbury meets their lips – it’s no small feat considering that the hotel in the center -ville first opened in the early 1980s. art from the Doyle collection, with several hotels in Ireland, England and Washington DC, […]
When I stepped into the new Bedrock Origin, I didn’t expect to eat dry-aged fish. Isn’t seafood better when it’s fresh? Not always, said the experts. Having the catch of the week or last month might seem counterintuitive, but dry-aged fish can improve its flavor and texture. The age-old method removes moisture, including residual blood […]
W With the Covid, the flu and the worst cold ever, we face a triple threat this winter. And, for many, the general grim post-containment unease has been difficult to shake. While good daily habits are essential to help support our immune system, a weeklong intensive wellness reboot is just the cure that can kickstart […]
Through the misted-up window we can see other guests already seated and enjoy the hospitality of the Alexandria Drive restaurant specializing in traditional Sicilian and Sardinian dishes. Booking is essential, as the venue is compact to say the least – but much like the classic Fiat 500 pictured on the main wall – the design […]
Courtesy Prince de Galles, a Luxury Collection hotel The hottest selfie of past Paris Fashion Week wasn’t with Naomi Campbell after one of her various catwalk appearances, or before a feast at Caviar Kaspia, or even at one of French band Yelle’s concerts. at La Cigale. It was in front of an 185-year-old architectural marvel […]
I recently went to the Long Bar at Guildford’s Harbor Hotel and enjoyed the most wonderful meal of my life. After strolling past the restaurant formerly known as The pier Many times, I had always wanted to try their mouthwatering menu. So I was delighted when an invitation landed in my mailbox for their post-Covid […]
gEstablishing a pub properly is a difficult thing. Getting a pub and subsequent dining room is even more difficult. Trying to be a gastropub (thrill), is an almost impossible task. This involves balancing potential drinkers with serious diners and possibly disappointing both. Above all, a pub should be a destination for an impromptu, relaxed beer. […]