London fans of Petrossian will no longer have to visit a restaurant or order online to get their fix of Petrossian’s iconic caviar and other delicacies when the Parisian experts open their first London boutique, deli and restaurant this November, just in time for the run up to the festive season. This will be the…
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Restaurant Review – Hakkasan, Hanway Place, London W1
Among the bustling side streets of Central London on a typical rainy Thursday in autumnal London, lies a hidden gem with a glittering red sign emblazing the word ‘Hakkasan.’ A Michelin star restaurant created by Syra Khan and Alan Yau, founder of Wagamama and Yauatcha. As you enter the door and you’re greeted with the…
Read MoreAqua Kyoto – In The Heart of London’s West End, Contemporary Japanese Cuisine Of Tokyo’s Ginza District
Concept – Set in a dramatic space on the top floor of the former Dickins & Jones department store in the heart of London’s West End, Aqua Kyoto epitomises the contemporary Japanese cuisine of Tokyo’s Ginza district. Cuisine – Aqua Kyoto offers an experience that encompasses unique styles of sushi and sashimi together with a selection of…
Read MoreDave Broom, Gin, ‘A Cocktail’… The Gin-Fuelled Mayhem of London in the Eighteenth Century
My father, he drank whisky; my mother, she drank gin. This may sound like the start of a country and western song, but it was, kind of, the truth – the first bit anyway. My mother didn’t really drink; a small sherry before dinner perhaps. Once, however, she did confess to me that “the drink…
Read MoreA Gastronomic Landmark and Nightlife Hotspot in the Heart of Mayfair, NOBU Berkelely Street
A name that is synonymous with masterful techniques, confident Japanese flavours with a hint of Peruvian influence, and picture-perfect presentation, Nobu Berkeley ST is the place to see-and-be-seen in Mayfair NOBU’S NAMESAKE Nobu Berkeley Street is the second London venture from world renowned Japanese Chef Nobu Matsuhisa in conjunction with partners including Robert de Niro…
Read MoreThe Prince Akatoki. Japanese Restaurant TOKii and The Malt Lounge Bar, Marylebone, London
On the 17th of May, The Prince Akatoki London in Marylebone reopened the doors to its 5-star hotel, Japanese fusion restaurant TOKii and The Malt Lounge and Bar. With tranquility at the forefront, The Prince Akatoki London will offer a one-of-a-kind urban sanctuary for guests to relax, eat, drink and unwind with friends and family…
Read MoreWhisky Investment – Why Now and Why Whisky? By Elite Wine and Whisky
The global landscape of investments has changed dramatically in recent years, with the general public now having a greater ability to take trading in to their own hands and invest and trade in a range of commodities through online platforms and investment advisors. Technology has led the way in a virtual environment to allow people…
Read MoreReview: Novikov Restaurant & Bar, Mayfair, Including Biography of Founder Arkady Novikov
Novikov Restaurant & Bar was the first restaurant outside Russia for the Novikov Restaurant Group, the phenomenally successful company headed by Arkady Novikov, the restaurant guru who has changed the face of dining in Moscow. Located in the heart of Mayfair, Novikov Restaurant & Bar combines a superlative culinary offering with innovative contemporary interiors. The…
Read MoreExperimental Group and Italian Supper Club Launch New Restaurant ‘Da Henrietta’ in Covent Garden
In previous collaborations, the acclaimed Italian Supper Club have hosted pop-ups and residencies at a selection of Experimental Group venues. Brought together by their appetite to offer guests the very best food and drink in a relaxed yet vibrant environment, the two brands believe they are pioneering a new breed of cool hospitality. Following the…
Read MoreGalvin at The Athenaeum, Mayfair, London – Restaurant Review
Housed in the five star hotel, entering Galvin at The Athenaeum is a lavish affair, as we made our way past the comfortable lounge area to the restaurant itself. The restaurant is sleek and classy and hasn’t been over-designed, syncing with the decor of the hotel itself. We were seated at a table for two…
Read MoreInterview with José Pizarro – ‘The Godfather of Spanish Cooking’
You’ve been called the Godfather of Spanish cooking here in the UK, how do you feel about that title and how has the British’s attitude towards Spanish cuisine changed from when you first arrived in London, 20 years ago. That’s very flattering! When I arrived in London 20 years ago I couldn’t speak a word…
Read MoreFiona Dunlop – In Cáceres with José Pizarro
Sometimes even the best-made plans unspool alarmingly – but when they involve the gregarious chef, José Pizarro, that seems almost par for the course. Fiona Dunlop embarks on a voyage of Extremaduran discovery with the London-based chef. Hyperactive, he moves at lightning speed between his three London restaurants, his home city of Cáceres and finally…
Read MoreBing Luo, Chef Interview – Northern Chinese Restaurant in the Shard, London, Hutong
I-MAGAZINE speaks to the Head Chef at city of London restaurant Hutong. What attracted you to the hospitality industry and what were you doing beforehand? My whole career I have been a chef, it’s all that I have wanted to do. At 17 I went to culinary college in my home town, Chengdu – capital…
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