Tag: Restaurants

IN 2001 HAKKASAN in Hanway Place single-handedly transformed the public perception of Chinese food in London and how to make a fantastic Negroni cocktail (pictured above). Far away from the hustle of Chinatown. Where I dine at Hakkasan Mayfair is as sleek and stylish as their restaurant in Haway Place, with a menu with some…

THE GREAT THING about living in central London is that the choices for fine dining are bountiful, and the cuisine and service can be absolutely out of this world. If that is your thing, you'll love Bibendum in South Kensington, London's Michelin-starred dining experience where I recently celebrated my birthday. I recall the…

THE LAST TIME I was at The Dorchester, I won a Small Businessman of the Year Award. At the time, not thinking I would win, I arrived on my Buell motorcycle and paired my leather motorcycle trousers with the top half of a tuxedo. Later that night, I had to ride home gingerly and slightly…

TO BE CLEAR, this isn't necessarily a formal review of The Hide restaurant because the highlight of my evening was a customer who reminded me of Lord Snooty. I was sitting by the window overlooking Green Park, a fantastic view with floor to ceiling clear windows. On the flip side, people on the buses viewed…

IT IS EASY to see why The Wolseley in Piccadilly (next door to the Ritz hotel) can be considered a British institution. The stunningly elegant facade of The Wolseley was designed by the English architect William Curtis Green. The Venetian and Florentine inspired detailing, great marble pillars, and archways tell you everything you need…