High above the super-yachts and boardwalk bright lights, sits Marina Social, a trendy and relaxed restaurant in the heart of the Dubai marina. Located within the Intercontinental Hotel, Marina Social is a favourite for expats of all ages. Entering the restaurant it’s not hard to see why. Achieving that perfect balance of quality and comfort, […]
Well chaps, I’m not going to lie to you, this one’s a little different. I’m always up for broadening my horizons; you know the old leap of faith where you choose the ‘louder’ pocket square or indulge in a rollneck for the first time but this post is actually nothing to do with either. In fact, it’s […]
Long Arm Pub & Brewery 20-26 Worship Street EC2A 2DX London We’re all for as short a distance as possible from farm to plate, but how about your drinks? The Long Arm Pub & Brewery has managed to shorten that process right from tank to glass – no preservatives, no pasteurisation, no chemicals no kegs. […]
St James London welcomes three emerging contemporary brands this Autumn in the form of pop-ups. MR PORTER, Norweigian Rain with Y & Son’s and Grenson all have created some unique experiences enhancing the brands reputations. MR PORTER This month MR PORTER, the award winning online destination has created a Kingsman shop to celebrate the release […]
We recently had the privilege of being one of the very first through the doors of exciting new Caribbean food take-out BAYGO – and on reflection, accepting the invitation is one of the best foody decisions we’ve made! Fresh from the official launch, BAYGO has come to the City with a proposition to deliver a […]
Ever wanted to try authentic Greek foods and wines curated by experts? The Greek larder is your answer, Theodore Kyriakou who set-up The Real Greek and Livebait continues his winning formula with another great idea. Its Greek food for Grecian connoisseurs, combining meticulously sourced ingredients with London’s only Greek Trattoria (traditional Greek restaurant). The food […]
Venchi, 18, Henrietta St, London WC2E 8RB A couple of weeks ago Adam and I were invited to sample the chocolate and gelato on offer at Venchi, Covent Garden. I’m sure you’ll understand it was a struggle to pluck up the motivation to eat lots of handmade luxury chocolate! In a somewhat amateur move, we […]
The Rubens at the Palace is a family run institution that has left avid travellers in awe ever since its beginnings in 1912. Overlooking the Royal Mews of Buckingham Palace, the hotel is one of marvel – from the rich tapestries and décor to the quality of service and hospitality. We were welcomed into the […]
Are you married to your motorbike? Resound with your ride? Succumb to your scrambler? On Sunday September 24th, one of the largest vintage bike rides in the world will be taking place across over 600 cities in 95 countries worldwide, and in the name of Movember we’re inviting you to take part. More than 70,000 […]
If like me, you’ve over indulged a few too many times over this summer, you may just appreciate a healthy kick-start to a better you. We all know that eating right can pave the way for a focused, happy and confident life, so it’s no wonder that the Hemsley sisters have built a huge following […]
You’ve landed the Best Man gig and now the pressure’s on. Not to deliver a flawless speech, that can wait, because right now your priority is serving up a stag weekend those fortunate enough to attend will talk about for years to come. It’s at this point that an introduction to the chaps at www.lastnightoffreedom.co.uk is worth […]
1 Norris Street, SW1Y 4RJ Monday to Saturday 12pm until 10.30pm, Sunday 12 until 9pm. www.anzulondon.co.uk Anzu brings Teishoku concept in a Japanese Brasseie setting to central London. Opened in mid-October St James St, this is not your ordinary Japanese restaurant. So what is Teishoku? It’s an authentic dish comprising of a main – such […]
As a resident Edinburger, I adore this time of year. We are teased with pockets of sunshine amidst the countless overcast days of July, yet we don’t mind. Why? Because August is almost upon us, which means only one thing, the Fringe Festival is coming. Now, don’t get me wrong, there’s a few local chaps about […]
Last Friday we spent a day with The Jockey Club Moet & Chandon July Festival at the July Course in Newmarket. The Friday was of course Gentleman’s Day and I represented The Dapper Chapper as one of the Style Judges for the Best Dressed Man. We had a lovely lunch with The Jockey Club along with Gethin Jones, Georgia Toffolo, Gary […]
