Melina Keays
Melina Keays is the entertaining director of Wallpaper*. She has been part of the brand since the magazine’s launch in 1996, and is responsible for entertaining content across the print and digital platforms, and for Wallpaper’s creative agency Bespoke. A native Londoner, Melina takes inspiration from the whole spectrum of art and design – including film, literature, and fashion. Her work for the brand involves curating content, writing, and creative direction – conceiving luxury interior landscapes with a focus on food, drinks, and entertaining in all its forms
Latest articles by Melina Keays
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Caviar House restaurant opens at Threadneedles hotel in the City of London
Caviar House & Prunier unveils a new restaurant at Threadneedles, where everything from the Balik salmon to the cheesecake is enhanced with the prized ingredient
By Melina Keays Published
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Midleton Very Rare fuse the very best of Irish and French craftsmanship
The newly revealed Midleton Very Rare Forêt de Tronçais is a visionary collaboration between Midelton Distillery and Taransaud Tonnellerie
By Melina Keays Published
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Fazenda brings a taste of the Pampas to London
Fazenda’s first London restaurant opens its doors, offering premium South American cuisine in an evocative setting
By Melina Keays Published
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Aga whisky by Kandoblanc celebrates a fusion of ideas and cultures
Aga whisky, a new creation by Dhavall Gandhi, is launched under the banner of a new enterprise, Kandoblanc
By Melina Keays Published
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Join Dom Pérignon for a one-of-a-kind evening prepared by British chef Clare Smyth
‘A Journey of Creation’ is a one-night-only experience from Dom Pérignon and renowned chef Clare Smyth in London’s Notting Hill
By Melina Keays Published
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The Balvenie unveils its 'Stories' collection in homage to the craftsmen behind their exceptional whiskies
The latest whisky launch in The Balvenie Stories collection is an homage to the craftsmen behind the 131-year-old brand
By Melina Keays Published
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Stay at a luxury treehouse at Loire Valley Lodges in the heart of a French forest
Loire Valley Lodges is a one-of-a-kind retreat in private French woodland that celebrates the physical and mental health benefits of being surrounded by nature
By Melina Keays Published
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Everything you need for the perfect picnic
Good food, a comfortable blanket and ambient lighting – we show you how to picnic like a pro
By Melina Keays Published
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A new experience from Bentley Motors offers the most luxurious road trip ever
Bentley Motors ‘Extraordinary Journeys’ is new travel series that allows you explore a spectacular landscape in the world's finest car
By Melina Keays Published
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London restaurant 20 Berkeley recalls a country manor in Mayfair
20 Berkeley celebrates British produce in a setting inspired by a private home
By Melina Keays Published
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Ardray whisky reinterprets Scottish traditions with a Japanese approach
Ardray whisky is the result of an exciting and groundbreaking collaboration between Scottish and Japanese whisky makers that presents new perspectives on a long-lasting tradition
By Melina Keays Published
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Alain Ducasse expands his ‘haute chocolat’ universe
French chef Alain Ducasse has created a chocolate empire. We explore how he’s done it and what’s to come
By Melina Keays Published
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Martini Case by No.3 London Dry Gin and Globe-Trotter is a cocktail lover’s travel companion
Pack this travel case by No.3 London Dry Gin and Globe-Trotter, and watch our film to unlock the secrets of the perfect gin martini, anywhere
By Melina Keays Published
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This cooling piña colada recipe makes the perfect summer drink
Celebrate the summer with this easy piña colada recipe – a classic with a cherry on top
By Anne Soward Published
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Midleton Very Rare unveils Chapter Four whiskey in its Silent Distillery Collection
Midleton Very Rare Silent Distillery Collection Chapter Four is one of the oldest and rarest expressions in Irish whiskey
By Melina Keays Published
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Steinway & Sons sets the tempo for innovative piano design
Steinway & Sons’ innovative piano design spans from a Luca Nichetto collaboration showcased at Milan Design Week 2023 to a masterpiece of self-playing engineering
By Melina Keays Published
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Taste the complex flavours of Terre, the Michelin-star restaurant in the Irish countryside
Following the announcement of its Michelin star, we visit Terre in County Cork to see what it has to offer
By Melina Keays Published
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Indulge in the food of Ancient Greece at a new London dining experience
The Labyrinth menu at Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park offers food inspired by the delicacies of Ancient Greece
By Melina Keays Published
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The Fairmont Royal Palm is a tranquil oasis in the heart of Marrakech
The Fairmont Royal Palm hotel showcases the sensory delights of Marrakech
By Melina Keays Published
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Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester: absolute attention to detail
Chef Alain Ducasse helps usher in a new era for the historic London hotel
By Melina Keays Published
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Filipino rum gets a luxurious new look thanks to Don Papa
Filipino rum might just be the next big drinks trend thanks to luxury rum maker Don Papa
By Melina Keays Published
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Humo, a new Mayfair restaurant, revolutionises wood-fired cooking
Mayfair restaurant Humo experiments with different types of wood to create unique and delicious flavours
By Melina Keays Published
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Celebrate Lunar New Year with these festive recipes
This Lunar New Year, celebrate the Year of the Rabbit with a feast from the Wallpaper* entertaining archives
By Melina Keays Published
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Softly, softly: time for non-alcoholic happy hour
Break for hangover-free happy hour with our edit of non-alcoholic drinks and deliciously sober cocktails
By Melina Keays Published