Movies

Film review: The Lion King at the IMAX cinema

Yesterday we went to see The Lion KingCGI remake by Jon Favreau and it was just brilliant. It brought back great memories from the Disney’s 1994 animated musical. The film was exactly what I was looking forward to, if not more. Moviegoers should see The Lion Kingin IMAX to enjoy the full richness of the film’s sound and imagery.Jon Favreau directed the film with the intent of…
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Attractions

Lunching and partying at the Ivy Restaurants in London

I always knew about the Ivy living in Central London and I often walkedby this glamorous restaurant but for no reason whatsoever I had never beeninside for a meal. That is, until recently, when I was invited to twoseparate business lunch events which swept my away. Read why in my review. The Ivy restaurant was first born in 1917 as a cafe’ and with the…
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Feeding the Family

A meal with a view and ... the Ninja Foodi Multi-Cooker

Last month Monica and Iwere invited to a very special event celebrating the UK arrival of theNinja Foodi Multi-Cooker with a presentation and a lovely meal at the Chop House overlooking St Paul Cathedral, in Central London. We were greeted by an amazing pink cocktail accompanied by a rose petal, as the event happenedduring the Valentine celebrations. The short…
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Great Indoors

Bread Making Masterclass at Paul Bakery in Covent Garden

Paul Bakery and patisserie is a family run business which started in Franceand now has shops all around the world.I was invited to a bread making masterclass with a Valentine theme whichreally appealed to me for a few reasons. Firstly, I always wanted to attend abread making course but I never got the chance. Secondly, when I was offeredthe opportunity to attend a…
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Great Indoors

Afternoon Tea at The Delaunay

Situated amidst the London West End theatres is The Delaunay, a stunning all daycafé and restaurant which can be found just off the Aldwych. One of thereasons to visit The Delaunay is their afternoon tea which is served sevendays a week between 3 and 6pm. Once you enter the main building, there is a very nice receptionist thatwelcomes you and leads you to your table.
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Great Indoors

Shuffleboard & brunch? I'm in! Review of London Shuffle Club in Shoreditch

Last weekend I was invited to the London Shuffle Club in Shoreditch for what I can describe as an amazing time and event. Upon arrival I was greeted by two lovely staff members who led me inside the venue to sit at a table to enjoy two full hours of blissful pizza brunch & Prosecco. During this time I also had a chance to learn about and have a go at shuffleboard, a game of which I knew…
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Attractions

Space Shifters exhibition review: Art like you have never seen before

The Hayward Gallery’s new exhibition Space Shifters is open from todayuntil the 6th January 2019 and is an absolute MUST visit. The artwork represents works by 20 international and well-recognised artists such as Anish Kapoor, Yayoi Kusuma, Fred Eversley and Richard Wilson, who have brought to life the rooms in the gallery by using art to change or dislocate the visitor’s sense of…
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Tested & Recommended

It's all about the tea, but not as you know it!

I wasrecentlyinvited to try a newrangeof teas called We Are Tea. This new ethical tea has beencreatedby Spence & Suze and presented at a special event in Central London. Read what is special aboutthis ethical tea range in my blog and why I think it’s delicious at the same time! This is how all the ethical cycle works: With We Are…
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Movies

Film review: A Bigger Splash

A Bigger Splash is released on the 12th February 2016. It is directed by Luca Guadagnino, and stars Dakota Johnson, Ralph Fiennes, Matthias Schoenaerts and Tilda Swinton. It is the updated remake of La Piscine, a psychosexual drama by Jacques Deray from 1969, starring legends Alain Delon, Romy Schneider, Jane Birkin and Maurice Ronet. In many ways it does not live up to the original film despite…
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Great Indoors

Disney Into The Woods themed Afternoon Tea at Sketch London

Disney fans should mark this week on their calendar! Not only Disney is eleasing Into The Woods DVD and Blu Ray, but you will also manage to taste for three weeks only, what can only be described as one of the best and only afternoon teas inspired by Into the Woods at fabulous Sketch London. Be fast to book a table.  Sketch London restaurant is centrally located at 9 Conduit Street (walking…
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