Every chef I’ve ever seen interviewed claimed that one of the top bars in London is Bar Termini for Negronis. I was super surprised they weren’t hand crafted but were poured from a premixed bottle- flashback to my Bacardi days. The drinks were nice but I don’t think worth the price of admission. It was…
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Review of the Riu Westminster
Checking into the Riu Westminster was a bit confusing. With a couple back-to-back reservations, the team seemed more than confused with the request to remain in the same room. Day two took additional phone calls on top of several emails and in person at check-in. Note to self, only stay here if your travel is…
Schiaparelli at the V&A
The V&A absolutely slays fashion exhibits and the Schiaparelli one was no different. A veritable display of art meets fashion, I couldn’t help but read every word and snap pic after pic. While some of the creations are more than haute couture, veering more toward art installation on the human form canvas, others are classic…
London Solo Dining at Bancone in SoHo
After a very long work week, I relished a night to myself in the heart of London for some light window browsing and bite at one of my favorite solo spots, Bancone in SoHo. (There are several others). Seated at the back bar, with an excellent view of people watching on the busy street, the…
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…
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…
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…
Updated Travel Guides for Your Next Adventure
Between a medical leave from work, wedding planning, and now this unplanned sabbatical, I’ve had a lot of time to move around. My travel guides will show the way! A friend recently told me she didn’t realize that my guides stayed updated- they do! I’ve updated them all with the latest and greatest as well…