There is no better value in London than The Devonshire’s set menu. For 29 GBP, you’re satiated with a prawn cocktail, steak with duck fat chips, complemented by a side of Bearnaise, and finally, the best sticky toffee pudding that’s served with ice cream, cream, or custard to your liking. Not for the number one…
Category: London
A Memorable Stay at the New BoTree Hotel in Mayfair
Where do I begin with the beautiful BoTree Hotel in London? New to the Hilton collection, we used points to test drive this jewel of a property in the Mayfair neighborhood of London. The day started with a glass of champagne in the light and airy lounge and exchanged a brief chat with the front…
Make Devonshire’s Sticky Toffee Pudding at Home
If you can’t get to The Devonshire in Soho, bring it to yours, precisely what we did on New Year’s Eve. After scouring the internet for Devonshire recipes or dupes, without much luck, I managed to find their sticky toffee pudding recipe, an absolute treasure! Ina, I love you, but this ensures that I’ll never…
A Delicious Birthday Bash at Heard Burger
Celebrating a the start to another trip around the sun, brought a warm, easy day in London, strolling around Christmas markets, and just taking in the festive time of year. We landed at Heard Burger in Borough for a quick bite before crossing back across the river. After reading about a reasonably priced burger by…
The Hero- Maide Vale, More Flub than “Top Pub”
The chosen “top pub” for this weekend’s trip as we continue our way through the list was The Hero in Maide Vale. I’m not sure if it’s because there’s not a ton happening in this neighborhood, or if it’s because the pub food is indeed ‘that great,’ but on a late Sunday afternoon, this place…
Mason & Fifth Westbourne Park
Top London pub recon had me scouting a new neighborhood in the proximity of The Hero, more on that later, in Maide Vale. The neighborhood was fairly quiet, meandering along a London canal. The hotel felt like a real diamond in the rough, not too far from Paddington and therefore Heathrow. Better yet, it featured…
Discover St. Michael’s Manor in St. Alban’s: A Hidden Gem in the UK
On our return home, the Gentleman decided to introduce me to a new town and I am so glad he did as St. Alban’s might be one of my favorite UK town’s I’ve had the pleasure of meeting. A stunning cathedral, darling inn, the oldest pub (one of four) in the UK, and a bustling…
Hilton London Review: An Acceptable Trainline Hotel
Perfectly situated between Euston and St. Pancras, made the Hilton just the man for the job of homebase for London, but a jump off point for trains. There’s not too much to say other than the hotel was just fine. Not great, not awful, just the soul-less lodging you might expect from a north London…
Bancone: A Solo Diners’ Paradise in London
On a recent solo jaunt, I tailored my lady’s day out around a stop for Bancone. On my list for years, Bancone appears to be professional pasta connoisseurs but within a reasonable budget – something we all need these days! Solo diners are popped at one of the many bars and I was glad to…
Review of The Fox & Pheasant Gastropub in Chelsea
Number 98 on the world’s best gastropub’s list is The Fox & Pheasant in Chelsea. Staying not so far away, we landed a Thursday night reservation and were greeted with a walk through a charming neighborhood to said neighborhood enjoying drinks in the street on a lovely summer night. Based on this, we thought the…
Avoid This Hotel: Mornington Kensington
This hotel, part of the Best Western group, brings thoughts of an essential rebrand, “Worst Western.” I hate to complain, particulars for a very short last minute city break where cheap and cheerful was the theme, but honestly this hotel was horrendous. I called to inquire prior to booking about a safe and was assured…