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Kasa and Kin is a new Filipino all-day eatery, in Soho. Lusso takes a look. My great Uncle Mattia was fond of taking me to Soho back when the place could actually claim to be a village. I would tag along as he pollenated the delis and coffee bars that brought him back to his…
The Other House is a new concept in hospitality. And it’s coming to London in 2022. When is a hotel not a hotel? When it’s a “residents’ club”. No, us neither, but we’ll try and explain. According to the official line, The Other House “disrupts” the traditional sectors of hotels, serviced apartments and private rentals…
At times, the mere hint of it brings a rush of emotion that could be measured somewhere on a scale between minor annoyance and sheer terror. Sometimes, it is a beacon of hope, a sign that I shall soon be whisked home, away from the clamouring hoards on the street. Other times, it simply marks…
The most famous grand hotel ever is probably The Savoy. The most famous chef ever is probably Auguste Escoffier. His most famous dish ever is probably the Peach Melba, created in The Savoy – as it so happens – where it was initially rolled out on a swan made out of ice. So, for The Savoy’s…
The onset of Winter chill thinly veils an excuse to seek out new whiskies, although in all honesty I’d have to be set on fire before considering turning down a wee dram. A crisp Winter morning and aboard the 90 year old Thames barge ‘Will’, I eye up the coal fire both warily and…
Luxury developments offer their residents all manner of lovely things to keep them within their secure exclusive walls. But most don’t offer an instant daily visit to the blissful bits of Marrakech. At the time of its construction in 1935, Dolphin Square’s 1,250 upmarket properties were billed as the ‘largest self-contained block of flats…
Last week saw the reopening of the eagerly anticipated private member’s club pop up at 19 Greek Street. La Maison Rémy Martin is back, slicker and sexier than ever. Exploring hidden talents of those involved, the opening party saw the delicious actress Gemma Chan pick up (and play) a violin for a captive audience, whilst…
Through the unassuming entrance and down the gilded stairway, the dark mezzanine bar at Quaglino’s is the perfect setting for its Prohibition-themed afternoon Tea. The black trays delicately balanced on a gold frame offer a selection on classic tea-time favourites hop over to here. Think mini sandwiches, scones, berry tarts and macaroons. All to be…
Cosy tavern, gin parlour and salon styled in the period when Phileas Fogg set off around the world, the new cocktail bar from Inception Group brings their famously eccentric touch to London’s Covent Garden. Sister venue to the award-winning Mr Fogg’s Residence in Mayfair, Mr Fogg’s Tavern is the latest quirky bar to come from Charlie Gilkes and…
In the immortal words of J.R.R Tolkien, deep roots are not reached by the frost, and the site of Chelsea’s very first Indian restaurant may well reap the benefits of its age-old heritage. Where Chutney Mary once stood, down the gilded stairway, through the richly encrusted décor with the signature central tree remaining sprawls…