Today we’re heading into the City of London to Sushisamba. The City or Financial District is a unique part of my home town with myriad skyscrapers reaching upwards adding a distinctly futuristic feel to the historic city. Which also means great views from on high. Sushisamba is on the 38th and 39th floors of the […]
I’ve been going out more and more in London. Watching my beloved city slowly coming back to life makes me happy. And I’m loving the new alfresco restaurant lifestyle that’s unfolded. In Soho the streets that radiate out from Old Compton Street have all been closed to traffic and bars and restaurants have filled them […]
And now for something completely different…a sake bar in the heart of Covent Garden. Moto had only been open just over a week when we visited and was a truly different and enjoyable experience. Owner Erica is passionate about sake and her knowledge is quite astounding. Not a subject I know a lot about so […]
When summer hits London in all its glory, it’s time to enjoy alfresco drinking and dining opportunities, which means I’m on the hunt for terraces and courtyards across town. And have I got a terrace for you today. We’re in the City of London on the 38th floor of the Heron Tower. A glass lift […]
So today I’m eating out in genteel St James. This wonderful, quintessentially English area of London is defined by its four corners: Trafalgar Square, Piccadilly Circus, Green Park and Buckingham Palace. Iconic London. In the 17th century St James was home to the British aristocracy and it’s where all the gentlemen’s clubs popped up in […]
So Benihana is 50 years old and we went along to their swish Chelsea establishment to celebrate. Things have seriously boomed since Benihana founder Hirokai “Rocky” Aoki opened his first restaurant in NYC in 1964. Then he had four tables, now there are 120 global locations. Rocky’s ethos was to create a fun eating experience, and […]