Bon Appetit

Hello & welcome to #ThursdayFriday #GTime & today's theme which showcases 5 great London restaurants around the capital. Bon appetit! Automat, American Brasserie, Dover Street - A touch of NYC style in the heart of Mayfair. Bumpkin Notting Hill - Town house restaurant off Portabello Road. 4 floors of dining & entertainment. Bread Street Kitchen, St Paul's - Gordon Ramsey's stylish warehouse … Continue reading Bon Appetit

Al fresco Drinking

Evening & welcome to #ThursdayFriday! This weather is amazing & to celebrate today's #GTime features 5 great beer gardens around London. Pitcher and Piano, Richmond - Amazing views over the Thames where @Queen_UK's Jubilee boat is currently moored. The Phene, Chelsea - For sophisticated evening drinks in posh surroundings. Great spot for people watching. White Horse, … Continue reading Al fresco Drinking

Edina! Scotia’s darling seat!

Happy Monday! It’s good to get that first day of the week out of the way isn’t it?! Today I’m dedicating #MysteryMonday to #Edinburgh... I’m returning to the city where I grew up this weekend for my cousin’s wedding. For 5 years I had one of the best views of the world, looking out over … Continue reading Edina! Scotia’s darling seat!

BBQ Summer

Busy day! It started early this morning with a sore head after last night's cocktails, but I've had no time to feel sorry for myself... Dad's staying for some father-daughter bonding over DIY & the garden! He's put up a new shed & we've taken the old one to the skip... This has inspired today's #SundayHome which … Continue reading BBQ Summer

Love St Margarets

Hope you're enjoying your Saturday and the first day of a 3 day weekend! It's just a shame it's so drizzly and cold... Today's #SaturdayShopping is dedicated to shops in St Margarets for those interested in finding hidden gems off the beaten track... St Margarets is a beautiful little community situated a mile from Richmond-on-Thames. … Continue reading Love St Margarets

Cuisine Culture

Happy #ThursdayFriday! Today's 5-a-day features different national foods in London. Thanks to @rappinjap for the great recommendations. Yalla Yalla on Green’s Court, tucked away off Brewer Street, Soho - Highly acclaimed Lebanese resto. Song Que on Kingsland, nr Hoxton - @TimeOutLondon also rate it one of best Vietnamese in London & great value. Tayyabs, Fieldgate St, nr Aldgate … Continue reading Cuisine Culture

Recipe for Success

#GTime is back after a few days' break over the long Easter weekend. Had an amazing time in the beautiful Swiss alpine town of Verbier… But as much as the skiing was good & the après excellent, I am now looking forward to some healthy eating & my #GTime 5-a-day of course! I had a cheese (& booze) … Continue reading Recipe for Success

Best of Verbier

A few weeks ago Verbier was the #GTopSpot in my skiing feature. Fast forward & there's now only one more sleep until I hit the slopes! I'm proud to welcome http://www.brambleski.com as today's #ThursdayFriday guest columnist - recommending the best places to ski & party in Verbier… Best for on piste skiing (currently): Lac de Vaux. Check out Welove2ski's guide - Some fun off-piste sections. Best … Continue reading Best of Verbier

Celebrity Chef Cookbooks

I was inspired on the weekend by my brother & his love of #cooking. If only I had more time... but really it's just a lack of ideas. Today's #mysterymonday feature looks at 5 of best chef #cookbooks of the moment. Any one of these should inspire you in the kitchen. Heston Blumenthal At Home - Technical, innovative cooking made … Continue reading Celebrity Chef Cookbooks

Cocktail O’clock

Hello! It’s Thursday, the new Friday. What you up to this  #ThursdayFriday night? Out for drinks after work? Roll on cocktail o’clock! Today’s #Thursdayfriday features my choice of 5 fabulously glam places to enjoy a cocktail in and around London. Cheers to that! Experimental Cocktail Club - Chinatown - Time Out Bar Review - Venue for tonight’s cocktails! The Hospital Club, Covent Garden – … Continue reading Cocktail O’clock