When it’s nice out (which was for exactly 3 days in London), the first thing I do is google “best places to eat outside.” And more often than not, google fails me. I can never find new gems but rather always the same top 10 list of overpriced, average brunch places. That is, until I […]
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Brunch Brunch Brunch
In my personal thesaurus, brunch is basically synonymous to happiness. By far my favorite weekend activity, each week I look forward to a lazy meal complete with rosé and people watching with my boyfriend, friends, or both. First, I should clarify that my brunches are much more like ‘linners’ – they take place between the […]
Member’s Club Feature: Albert’s
Member’s clubs are one of those mysterious gems of London. With a history of heritage and aristocracy, it’s no surprise that the city is a fan of exclusivity. Before arriving to London, my impression of member’s clubs was a hide-out for Britain’s royalty (think: Prince William), decked out in velvet lounge chairs, absurdly over-priced drinks […]
Date Night Pick: The Ivy Soho Brasserie
Brasseries seem to have the perfect date night vibe with their dim lit burgundy interiors and endless hanging wine glasses. The newly refurbished and buzzing The Ivy Soho Brasserie is no different: a perfect blend of French brasserie, art deco and modern/pop art gallery with velvet couches and Andy Warhol-esque wallpaper, you’ll likely need a reservation well in […]
Chiltern Firehouse x London
Chiltern Firehouse is actually a hotel in Marylebone but houses one of the neighborhoods best restaurant/bars, attracting an ultra posh crowd (celeb spotting central). Granted the chef is Michelin-starred, the food is actually really good and if you want to avoid the ‘scene’ I’d recommend dropping by for brunch on the weekend (open from 11-3pm). […]
The Duck & Rice x London
I love when people ask me “what’s your favorite Chinese restaurant in {fill in foreign city}.” My answer is almost always a consistent “I don’t eat Chinese food outside of China…” The reason for this is because truthfully, the food I eat at home is nothing like Chinese food abroad. That’s right, we don’t eat […]