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Take a peek at this list of America’s ~13~ most haunted hotels and see which one is the best for your next ghost-hunting adventure!
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This Dover Street destination restaurant offers wow factor interiors and luscious flavours, for those willing to splurge. Continue reading
Even I couldn’t finish my dish and had to ask for a doggie bag. I was glad to have the leftovers the next day for breakfast too. The restaurant’s chicken and waffles (with smoked sweet gravy and maple syrup, £11) was about as tasty as it was big. Continue reading
Every fine detail plays a big part in enhancing your Singapore Airlines inflight dining experience. As this tiny yet tasty video shows, there’s no detail too small.
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Kemey and I had a fun time this Saturday catching a performance by “ex-Las Vegas showgirl” Miss Hope Springs (as portrayed by drag artist and pianist Ty Jeffries) at the Crazy Coqs bar inside the art deco wonder world of Zédel near Piccadilly Circus. Continue reading
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Bosman Family Vineyards is the leading producer of premium Fairtrade wines in South Africa. The eighth-generation family business is co-owned by the staff, and the farm is part of the largest land reform transaction in the South African wine industry. For years Bosman has been the supplier of Sainsbury’s Taste the Difference Fairtrade Chenin Blanc and Taste the Difference Fairtrade Cabernet Merlot. Now two new wines from Bosman are coming to the Sainsbury’s shelf: Taste the Difference Fairtrade Shiraz and Taste the Difference Fairtrade Vine Garden Rosé (comprised of 47 different varieties of grapes). Continue reading
From “a twist on a classic” to “something a little different,” The Potato Project’s menu ranges from just what you’d expect to see placed atop a potato to more inventive and even intriguing combinations. Continue reading
To be sure you get your hands on the most authentic Key lime pie, we’ve ensured that every eatery listed here is in the Sunshine State, with most of them actually in the Keys.
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If we’re talking autumn, it’s a great time for a long walk in a leafy park. My girlfriend and I took a leisurely stroll through Hyde Park a few days ago and it’s so beautiful this time of year. Simple things like watching squirrels burying nuts, encountering the feral parakeets near the north end of the Serpentine, and just hearing crunch of fallen leaves under our feet were all delightful ways to decompress and enjoy our time together.
As for a date in the wintertime, London is home to some the best bars in the world. Grab a drink, claim a cosy nook and have an actual conversation. A few of my favourite watering holes at the moment are The Beachcomber Bar in Notting Hill, The Pink Chihuahua at El Camion and Bar Termini, both in Soho, and the Shepherd Market Wine House in Mayfair.
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I paid a visit for the press preview of Fiji: Art & Life in the Pacific yesterday. I’d love to go back again for a browse – and I long now more than ever to make it to Fiji for what I imagine must be a visually stunning paradise, not just for its far flung island setting but for the material culture as well. Continue reading
Earlier this week, I found myself relaxing in the Langham’s Palm Court for a taste of the new menu. With the right company and the piano lulling, it’s one of Central London’s most elegant spots to lose track of time. Continue reading
Viva la small fry! Cheers to Eventbrite to keeping my work on your radar. Continue reading
There are almost as many versions of Alabama white sauce as there are folks who make it. You can add all sorts of ingredients to give your version its own twang. But I think most people would agree the basics are mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, salt and black pepper. My recipe is essentially just that – along with a touch of celery seed.
Traditionally used to dress chicken and with BBQ, the sauce goes well with plenty of dishes. I reckon it’s an especially ace condiment for a quality pork sausage. My palate was certainly pleased when I paired it with Tom Hixson’s slightly peppery gluten-free pork sausages, especially when I gave it the jalapeño kick. Continue reading
I’m sorry to just be posting about this now as there’s only one day left (Saturday the 15th). But if you can pop round there tomorrow, you’re certain to have fun. Continue reading
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We strive to live every day like it’s National Taco Day. So have a look at the best tacos across America and try not to drool.
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Juma Kitchen head chef and founder Philip Juma draws on his English-Irish-Iraqi background to create a range of flavoursome dishes that’s as much a homage to his heritage as it is a tasty attempt to draw in new fans to the oft overlooked and misunderstood cuisine of Iraqi. Continue reading
The exhibition focuses on the careers of five Victorian performers with a delightful collection of posters, handbills, advertisements, tickets, and other examples of rare ephemera alongside contemporary film and sound recordings of Victorian era performance. Continue reading
Friends with Chef Patron Emanuele Bartolini and his wife and co-restaurateur Anna Abney Bartolini (she’s a high school friend of mine from back home in Georgia), we were keen to drop by their restaurant La Balena for an evening of heavy duty catching up (it’d been years) and luscious dining. Continue reading
I had enjoyed Rosie’s food before but never the pleasure of the complete pop-up restaurant experience. I’m glad I finally got round to it. Continue reading
Please note, I owe the folks at The Beachcomber big time for opening up their bar for me to create this drink and especially to bartender Ashera Goonewardene for helping get the portions right. Thanks! Continue reading
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If you’re combing the web for unusual and inspiring wedding destinations, seek no further! Check out this list of the most amazing destinations where people actually get married.
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The Next Educational Revolution
We are just happy to be living through the preliminary stages of the next educational revolution, right? Even though some of us might not be aware of this, it is happening – and is doing so in the form of online degrees and certificates. Yes, they have been around for quite some time now. However, it is only in the past two-three years that the public perception of the quality of education acquired this way matches that of a traditional education. Continue reading
The invitation to shoot with the Lumix came during the end of August right before I took off for more than a month to travel in the States. Thus, I’m just now getting round to blogging about it (sorry). But the long pause certainly doesn’t mean my new camera was stowed away this whole time. I put that baby to good use – far more so than I reckoned I would have too. Continue reading
Picanha, also known as rump cap, is a cut from the top section of the hindquarter of the cow. Fairly firm meat compared to, say, a fillet or rib eye, picanha has a layer of fat covering for especially juicy results when grilled. The cut is particularly popular across South America, which is why I paired mine with classic Latin sauce for grilled meat, chimichurri. Continue reading
No, the skies had not opened up. Kemey and I had not been caught out in a sudden downpour. We were sitting pretty at the historic Tonga Room & Hurricane Bar in the basement of the fabulous Fairmount San Francisco. The rain was a fake – and regularly scheduled – tropical storm (via a jazzed up sprinkler system) over a fake lagoon (swimming pool) with a floating stage featuring a live band. And we had a waterside table for enjoying the live show over a few drinks and during our meal. Continue reading
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If you’re thinking about taking such a cross-border trip, make sure you’re aware of any limits on quantity of purchases or outright restrictions on buying certain things.
Some of the better-known border crossings for bargain hunters are …
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You may not realize it, but there are ways that you can have an affordable stay in London so that you can get the chance to see the city if you know what to look for. Continue reading
Tom Hixson of Smithfield is a third generation, family-run butchers sourcing beef, lamb, pork, poultry and deli products from across the globe for an impressive range of restaurants, Michelin star chefs and in-the-know carnivores hankering top quality meat. I’ve been a fan for a while and was super excited (and pleasantly surprised) when I received the invitation to be part of the Tom Hixson Masterchef Challenge. Continue reading
It was a good one too – inventive and convivial – and a tasty opportunity for me to get officially over my aversion for this herby German digestif. Continue reading
But just what is a quality breakfast? Check out this quartet of blogs for top brekkie ideas on where to go, what to eat and more a.m. inspiration.
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My cocktail – which I’ve called Isla de Encanta (after the killer song by The Pixies) – is kind of like a ti punch and a pina colada mash up with a few heavy handed dashes of absinthe poured in for good measure. In my humble opinion, it’s a well-balanced drink – not too sweet or pert but mouthwatering and very juicy. Continue reading
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I’ve teamed up with TePe once again for another competition. This time round we’re offering 10 readers the chance to win some EasyPick on-the-go kits. Each kit includes a selection of TePe EasyPicks in a handy travel case with compact mirror to keep you smiling when you’re on the road, in the air, or bounding across town. Continue reading
There is nothing worse than spending a night or several nights in the city where you are at a cramped, uncomfortable and unfriendly hotel. It makes your trip much less unenjoyable than you want it to be and it makes you feel like you are wasting your time and money. That is why it is important that when you are choosing a place to stay in London, whether it is for one night or for a week, that you take a look at the London luxury hotels that are available so you can be sure you have a good stay. Continue reading
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So let’s celebrate by taking a bite into the best cheeseburgers in the U.S.A.
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Sitting down at a table for a meal is so passé or at least nowhere near as trendy as sidling up to the bar for a casual bite however brief or prolonged.
Surely you’ve noticed this trend (especially if you dine out with any sort of regularity in London). But can you identify the different types of counter dining? Bookatable has come up with this fun infographic Continue reading
