A blog by journalist Hannah Brandler
On recommendation from one cool Spanish-speaking señorita and after months of half-hearted attempts at planning a group holiday, we finally decided on a trip to Spain’s east coast for a week of sunshine and sangrias. What we didn’t realise was that we struck gold. Valencia is by no means a tourist-overloaded city where English is…
Rosé lovers rejoiced at London’s inaugural Rosé Festival, taking place over three days in Hoxton. Behind this latest venture are friends Chris Crosby and Myles Donneky, experts in luxury spirits and brand development, spreading the word that rosé no longer solely caters to a female audience but is to be enjoyed by all. There’s no…
On a quiet corner in the 9th arrondissement lies modern French cuisine at its finest, just around the corner from the bustling Rue des Martyrs which happens to be my flatmate’s favourite road in Paris. Headed by the owners of Le Pantruche and named after the renowned French impressionist Gustave Caillebotte, this chic bistro pulls out all the…
As the name suggests, this coffee spot in the 10th arrondissement is decked out in blossoming bouquets and delicate daisies, brightening up your day before you’ve even sat down to enjoy their tremendous menu. While pot plants have become commonplace in brunch destinations, largely thanks to their aesthetically pleasing Instagram snaps, Peonies isn’t just another coffee…
Christmas being my favourite time of the year, I thought it would be the perfect occasion for some recipe testing. Our Christmas feast this year was the best it's ever been. Once again we had the usual turkey, ham, salmon en croute for my pesky mum and all the necessary trimmings. But Christmas Eve chez the…
The Paris brunch scene is far from disappointing, with most restaurants and cafés offering weekend menus all over the picturesque city. As you've already guessed, while I'm spending far too much money on food, I'm not willing to give up on this heavenly lazy sunday morning ritual...okay maybe it ends up being the afternoon. I'll be posting…
The iconic Hotel Café Royal has embarked on a new creative venture with fashion house Givenchy in its alluring Green Bar, a stone’s throw from the parade of haute couture on Bond Street. The bar lives up to its name, with booth-style seating set against the glistening emerald walls. If, like us, you want a…
Wow, it’s been a long time since I last posted on here but it’s been a truly busy year. The highlight of which was the news that I will be spending a year abroad in Paris, a city that I have dreamed of living in for a long time now. After the kerfuffle of setting…
Hidden away in Fitzrovia lies Percy and Founders, a sleek all-day dining spot in the former site of the Middlesex Hospital, which has experienced a reformation in recent years. More brasserie than public house, the smart restaurant echoes the style of the modern apartments that surround it while also making a feature of the original…
Chinese Cricket Club lies in the heart of Central London at the deluxe Crowne Plaza Hotel, named after the original Chinese National Cricket Team. The restaurant is holding dim sum masterclasses for fans of the dish and where better to learn than at this first class venue, holder of an AA Rosette. While executive head…
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