Entertaining

The Connaught Bar shakes up home cocktail making with first book by Phaidon

'The Connaught Bar: Recipes and Iconic Creations' by Phaidon allows anyone to elevate their cocktail making at home, for every occasion

By Tianna Williams Published 10 April 24

Claridge’s new restaurant is a beacon for art deco elegance and fine dining

Claridge’s new restaurant, designed by Bryan O’Sullivan, is a redefined London brasserie richly layered in decadent style and cuisine

By Melina Keays Published 8 April 24

The making of The Dalmore Luminary No.2 - 2024 Edition

By Simon Mills Published 5 April 24

Oslo: Made in Heaven is a decadent new Milan cake shop

Oslo: Made in Heaven is a new Milan cake shop founded by Lebanese sisters Yasmine and Julie Audi, serving customisable angel cake and sesame cotton candy

By Tianna Williams Published 4 April 24

Alternative Easter eggs: chocolate-free but cracking gifts and indulgences

The humble egg, Easter's favourite ingredient, celebrated in five alternative forms, from a picnic cutlery canteen to a fabulous foamy dessert

By Caragh McKay Published 28 March 24

Sweet Easter treats to tweet about

Five Easter treats, from chocolate chicks and rabbits to almond cake, that are delectable enough to gift all year round

By Caragh McKay Published 28 March 24

Midleton Very Rare celebrates four decades of Irish whiskey making with its exclusive Ruby Edition

Midleton Very Rare celebrates its 40th anniversary with a limited Ruby Edition whiskey bursting with rich notes of blackcurrant, raspberry and plum

By Melina Keays Published 23 March 24

The Dalmore Luminary Series 2024 Edition is a collaboration with Zaha Hadid Architects

The Dalmore spotlights the pursuit of excellence in whisky making and architectural design in the second release of its philanthropic-led series, which includes a one-of-a-kind expression, Luminary No.2 - 2024 Edition

By Simon Mills Published 22 March 24

Restaurant crockery to elevate your home tablescape

This restaurant crockery from four of our favourite London eateries is available to buy, for a tempting tabletop at home

By Tianna Williams Published 19 March 24

Chin, chin! Asprey’s new Peninsula London boutique raises the bar

Asprey barware designs from the house’s joyful, jazz-era back catalogue are available at its new boutique in The Peninsula, London

By Caragh McKay Published 18 March 24

The Macallan Horizon with Bentley Motors is a decadent whisky with a luxurious twist

The Macallan and Bentley Motors release ‘The Macallan Horizon’, a single malt whisky with a 180-degree twisted presentation

By Tianna Williams Published 17 March 24

The joy of AIX Rosé, sunshine in a glass

AIX Rosé, made in the sun-drenched hills of Côteaux d'Aix-en-Provence, is a dry, pale pink and aromatic, everyday luxury

By Simon Mills Published 15 March 24

Champagne Telmont’s ‘193,000 shades of green’ bottles are a quest for sustainability

Champagne Telmont launches ‘193,000 shades of green’, a collection of uniquely coloured bottles using otherwise unwanted glass

By Tianna Williams Published 15 March 24

Cate Blanchett lands creative director role at Toku Saké

Actor and producer Cate Blanchett joins Hokkaido-based Toku Saké as creative director, and tells us, ‘I've been obsessed with creating a sake for a very long time’

By Millie Milliken Published 13 March 24

Step inside London’s first Scottish deli, dishing up wee plates and hearty scran

Auld Hag-The Shoap is London’s first Scottish deli. Discover fridges and countertops brimming with produce celebrating the best of Scotland’s culinary heritage

By Tianna Williams Published 10 March 24

Mortlach and Suchi Reddy’s whisky coasters double as incense holders

‘Rare’ whisky coasters by Mortlach and architect and designer Suchi Reddy double as incense holders to create a fragrant drinking experience

By Tianna Williams Published 6 March 24

NoMad London introduces afternoon tea with a New York twist

NoMad London serves up an afternoon tea menu spanning from elegant finger sandwiches to elevated New York street food classics

By Tianna Williams Published 21 February 24

Romantic drinks to woo your loved one on Valentine’s Day 2024, at home or away

Romantic drinks to cosy up with on Valentine’s Day 2024 and beyond, from cocktails to make at home to the best on the menu at UK escapes, courtesy of our drinks expert Neil Ridley

By Neil Ridley Published 12 February 24

For Valentine’s Day 2024, forget roses and try five new ways to share the love

On Valentine’s Day 2024, all you need is love, but a whole lot of fun can be just as meaningful

By Caragh McKay Published 9 February 24

Mothaiba pandan vodka infuses your martini with Asian botanicals

Mothaiba is a new pandan vodka – made with pandan leaves from Vietnam – for the perfect martini to toast good fortune in the Year of the Wood Dragon

By Tianna Williams Published 9 February 24

How Debauve et Gallais and Marie Antoinette sparked a chocolate revolution

Paris chocolatier Debauve et Gallais is built on a sweet legacy, involving a chocolate coin designed to cure Marie Antoinette of her distaste for medicine

By James Gurney Published 8 February 24

Celebrate the Year of the Wood Dragon in five tasty treats

Welcoming the Year of the Wood Dragon with tiny dragon-claw bao buns and a cognac rich with Lunar blends, our entertaining director is in a celebratory mood

By Melina Keays Published 8 February 24

First look inside St John at Fortnum & Mason, bringing nose-to-tail to Piccadilly

St John at Fortnum & Mason opens for three weeks, securing your nose-to-tail fix while the restaurant’s Smithfield home is refitted

By Robert Johnston Published 7 February 24

Lunar New Year: five joyful paper accessories to help you celebrate

Shop these paper accessories to celebrate Lunar New Year, from good-luck charms to an artist-edition lunar calendar, as we welcome the Year of the Wood Dragon

By Caragh McKay Published 7 February 24