Tag Archives: London
London Daily Photo: High Street
London Daily Photo: Coming and Going
TripAdvisor App | Neighborhoods Project | Me
From my list of the Best Beaches Around Hawaii to my Holiday and New Year’s guides to London (with a bunch more recs, lists and itineraries jam-packed between), I’ve been having a blast contributing to one of the world’s most useful online resources for travel. Among the coolest undertakings with which I’ve helped has been the Neighborhoods project for the TripAdvisor app. Continue reading
London Daily Photo: Merry Christmas
London Daily Photo: All is Calm, All is Bright
24 Reasons to Love London at Christmas (Time Out)
I was rather flattered to be asked to contribute to Time Out’s list of 24 Reasons to Love London at Christmas. My bit (roaming round Spitalfields and paying a visit to Dennis Severs’ House is 13th down on the list). … Continue reading
London Daily Photo: Mare Street
London Daily Photo: Untitled
London Daily Photo: Mentmore Terrace
Best Restaurants in London – 2014
Most of these ‘best of lists’ I’m doing have been compiled with some degree of difficulty often leaving me feeling guilty for excluding somewhere excellent that for whatever reason was nudged out by another place. However, making a concise and definite list of my favourite few London restaurants visited over this past year was an absolute breeze as five fantastic eateries clearly did stand out from the rest with respect to quality of food and overall dining experience. Continue reading
London Daily Photo: Winter Fruits
London Daily Photo: Rack
Upscale Japanese Served with Knightsbridge Panache at Nozomi
From my wisely suggested and promptly served Japanese Old Fashioned to my palate cleansing spread of homemade sorbets (ooh the pineapple!) – and all the tasty moments in between – there were so many highlights worth reporting from my luxuriant Saturday night out at Nozomi in Knightsbridge. Continue reading
Win a De Beauvoir Deli Basket from The De Beauvoir Deli Co
Teaming up with the dynamic De Beauvoir Deli, I’ve come up with a great excuse to pop round this ace little shop by offering my readers the chance to win a De Beauvoir Deli Basket valued at £30. The lucky winner will need to be able to pick up the prize in shop and will walk home with a delectable assortment of treats in a handy dandy 12” basket. Continue reading
London Daily Photo: Xmas Jumper
London Daily Photo: Whitechapel
London Daily Photo: Classy Fashion
Best Cheap Eats in London – 2014
Yes, it is still possible to enjoy a halfway decent meal in London for under a fiver. Here’s a list of a few of what I reckon are the best of the cheap eats in town. Continue reading
London Daily Photo: Train to Chingford
London Daily Photo: Ghosts
Good Stuff
Good Stuff and lots of it! Here’s the low down on some fine things to see, sip or savour – all of which I’ve recently come across and thought were worth sharing with you. Enjoy. Continue reading
London Daily Photo: Notting Hill Trove
Riverford at the Duke of Cambridge, Britain’s Only 100% Organic Pub
The Duke of Cambridge – Britain’s first and only certified organic pub – has teamed up with Riverford (aka the organic veg box folks from Devon) to “champion seasonal produce” and offer Londoners an ethical and healthier option for quality pub grub. I dropped by the Duke earlier this week for a low key Monday lunch – and very much enjoyed the experience. Continue reading
Go Greek Naturally and Independently at Isle of Olive, Broadway Market
Isle of Olive is a lovely little shop just off Broadway Market. Specialising in sourcing natural products from independent producers in Greece, its shelves represent a smartly curated selection of the best in Greek food, drink, health and beauty. Continue reading
Sunday Night Jazz at Beagle, E2
Much lauded Beagle restaurant and bar in the railway arches next to Hoxton Station has launched a December series of intimate jazz sessions featuring musicians from The Thames Delta who have played with such notables as Amy Winehouse, Sam Smith and Kelis. I had the pleasure of attending the premiere show this past Sunday. For a chilled out (and not so pricey) Sunday evening of live music and quality drink, keep Beagle in mind. Continue reading
London Daily Photo: Fulham Road
Spending Too Much on London Public Transport? Save with CommuterClub!
More than two million Londoners pay too much for their commutes. Sure, annual travelcards might offer descent discounts, yet they can cost thousands of pounds upfront, and are thus still beyond the reach of many people. But check it out! I’ve discovered an affordable way to tap into annual travelcard savings with minimal commitment and minus the pain of paying for it all at once. Keep reading to find out about the substantial savings offered by CommuterClub and the special discount promo code exclusively available to my readers. Continue reading
Theo Randall’s Pasta and Wine Menu (Great British Chefs)
Theo Randall at the Intercontinental is THE place to head to for an upscale dinner focused on basic quality ingredients with a no-fuss approach to bringing out the best in Italian cuisine. Continue reading










