By splendourguide | October 28, 2011 at 4:19 pm | No comments
Tucked away in Lancashire Court near Bond Street, Mews of Mayfair offers all of the perks of fine dining with none of the pomp. Whatever the occasion, the four floors of these two converted mews houses offer infinite possibilities. Unwind in the ground floor bar after work or...
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By splendourguide | October 28, 2011 at 4:07 pm | No comments
Peter Gordon, an inimitable force in pioneering fusion cuisine, recently opened a small and cluttered Asian-fusion-tapas style restaurant in Covent Garden called Kopapa. My date decided to take me there last week and it was certainly an interesting experience.
From the moment...
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By splendourguide | October 28, 2011 at 4:02 pm | No comments
Even familiarity does not seem to dull Nobu Berkeley St’s ability to impress. Looking like a cross between a wacky willow-pattern teacup & a flying saucer, this audaciously trendy, peach & sage beauty is one of London’s sexiest rooms with starry cocktails to match....
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By splendourguide | October 28, 2011 at 3:54 pm | No comments
The Parlour at Sketch is a stylish venue offering a range of menus within chic surroundings. Choose from breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and an all-day menu of comfort food including macaroni cheese and club sandwiches. The Parlour at Sketch also features a patisserie counter...
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By splendourguide | October 26, 2011 at 3:31 pm | No comments
This Battersea tapas bar also has a branch in Fulham, but the original remains the better. Okay, so it can be cramped and service rushed, but this isn’t your average tapas bar: there’s a strong Catalan influence on the remarkably contemporary creations. Favourite dishes...
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By splendourguide | October 26, 2011 at 1:59 pm | No comments
Founded in 1967 by Albert and Michel Roux, Le Gavroche quickly became a benchmark for fine dining à la française in London’s ever so exclusive Mayfair. To perpetuate the family tradition, Michel Roux Jr. took over in the kitchen in 1991. A new look, a fresh take, a new burst...
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