Gran Melia Palacio de Los Duques, Madrid

Disclaimer: The below blog post is from a past visit and to highlight a particular hotel and provide inspiration and ideas for future travel. In the wake of the ongoing COVID- 19 virus situation, please apply caution, due diligence, common sense and follow government guidelines on keeping you and your family safe. Back in January…

The Restaurant at The Capital, Knightsbridge

N.B. My review of The Restaurant at The Capital has been written in partnership with Luxuriate Magazine. Our meal was complimentary and all photos and opinions are mine. The Capital is a boutique five star hotel, located minutes from the luxury departmental stores of Harrods and Harvey Nichols in Knightsbridge. In spite of its proximity to…

Sunday Beef Club – Rotunda, London

A modern and upscale British Restaurant near Kings Cross, Rotunda focuses on fresh and seasonal produce. Meat is definitely at the forefront of their menu; lovingly sourced from their farm in Northumberland, it is dry-aged, hung and prepared right here at the restaurant. The 60 -70 seater bar and restaurant offers unparalleled views to the…

Celebrating our Wedding Anniversary at The Pig Hotel

We recently celebrated our fourth wedding anniversary with a trip to The Pig Hotel’s latest opening at Bridge Place. After a train and short taxi ride later, we found ourselves on the grounds of the hotel, which is located just outside Canterbury, in the historic village of Bridge. The magnificent building is listed and was…

London Restaurant Reviews : The Grill at The Dorchester, Mayfair

I love my bestie M, especially her fondness for luxury hotels and restaurants. Thanks to her enthusiasm for fine dining, we have now dined at The Lanesborough, Flemings and now The Dorchester. May this tradition long continue. First impressions of The Grill were pretty impressive, right from the entrance lobby where an extravagant bouquet of blooms…

London Restaurant Reviews : Fera at Claridge’s, Mayfair

Last weekend, as I sat in my living room, writing this blog, on a gloriously sunny Saturday, the rest of the world around me was getting super excited for the Royal Wedding. Yet, somehow I couldn’t help but feel that the food that we enjoyed at Fera was nothing short of gastronomic royalty. Through the…

My insights on Focus/17

September is a busy time, not just for fashion but for designers as well. In the interior design world, we have Focus, 100% Design, Design Junction and London Design Fair all vying for our attention within the space of one week. Focus/17 is one of the foremost interior design events that takes place at the…