Can there really be a better ways to spend lunch time than enjoying good food in the opulent environs of a luxury hotel with a good friend? Today Lauren and I were meeting at Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane to sample the delicious Italian food on the menu at Amaranto, the hotel’s main restaurant.British Summertime Afternoon tea, it was the hottest day of the year…sadly the weather wasn’t quite what it was before and the pouring rain meant drinks in the Veuve Cliquot Secret Garden weren’t quite on the cards. Hotel restaurants can be a little uninspiring but for me Amaranto breaks the mould, Lauren and I absolutely loved the food served at the Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane. It’s certainly a place that I can see myself returning to again and again. PIN FOR LATER: Amaranto at Four Seasons Hotel at Park Lane 020 7499 0888 Our lunch was complimentary. Related … [Read more...] about A Feast of Italian Food at Amaranto at Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane
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Italian Indulgence at Theo Randall at The Intercontinental Park Lane
March 8, 2016 There’s something so exciting about a restaurant re-launch; a London institution that’s had a total redecoration and a brand new menu. There’s something amazing about the shiny, new venue in an iconic hotel and famous restaurant that’s too much to resist for me, so when Angie asked if I’d like to try the newly re-opened Theo Randall at The Intercontinental Hotel there was only really one answer! As I was a little early (I mean some things really are never going to change) I had a chance to appreciate the bright and airy decor before Angie arrived. I loved the clean look and the bright, friendly atmosphere. It already felt like a great venue for a ladies dinner. As we chatted away and perused the menu, our waitress brought over some classic Italian rosemary and salt foccacia as well as delicious bruschetta. Angie had promised me that the last time she had visited that the bread really was excellent – and it certainly … [Read more...] about Italian Indulgence at Theo Randall at The Intercontinental Park Lane
A little slice of Italian glamour in Knightsbridge: Harry’s Dolce Vita
Italy is easily my favourite European country and Mr S and I try and visit a least once a year. I can’t get enough of delicious Italian food which is why I’m so excited that there’s now a little slice of Italy in Knightsbridge.Harry’s Dolce Vita is the latest opening for Caprice Restaurants, a group that encompasses some of London’s best long-standing restaurants. Think classics such as Scott’s, The Ivy, J Sheekey and 34 Mayfair – London stalwarts that have stood the test of time for good reason. Excellent food, service, decor and location – and Harry’s Dolce Vita is no exception I didn’t try one for myself but I saw the pizza on other tables and they really looked amazing. The dough is actually proved for 72 hours which enhances the flavour and texture of the crust. As soon as I walked into Harry’s Dolce Vita, I announced I would be coming back soon and the excellent food served to guarantee that. I really … [Read more...] about A little slice of Italian glamour in Knightsbridge: Harry’s Dolce Vita
An Italian Romance
Italy is such a beautiful country, full of stunning lakes and picturesque mountains. It's one of those countries that captures your heart and your soul. Once visited, it is a country ever forgotten. My first trip to Italy was to Venice years ago. It was the first trip I took abroad with my husband. We had only been together a few months. Venice is a busy place in the day, full of hustle and bustle, however at night it is different. After a busy day sightseeing we went back to our hotel, which was situated on a canal not far from St Mark's Square. Credit ventdusud Shutterstock As we finished getting ready to go out for dinner, we went to the little balcony outside. It started raining heavily but we were sheltered in our little cove. All the locals and tourists ran inside, leaving the streets empty. Venice in the rain is so lovely, and as we looked out we felt we were the only couple in the world. We fell in love there and then. A few years … [Read more...] about An Italian Romance
Berlucchi sparkling wines with an italian touch
“In vino veritas!”, it’s a common sense which dates a few centuries back, as once you drink you immediately notice such a warm feeling that some of your most comfortable fears simply disappear as a little white cloud goes into the wind, and they suddenly become smiles and songs, at least from a cork till the bottom of a glass. We could give our better thoughts to a bottle, as if we were giving a message, in that bottle, to the sea of life. My good old friend Dean Martin agrees, as love is when the world seems to shine like you’ve had too much wine. So, be sure, does Bacchus, one of my favorite philosophers. And he sits in all companions’ tables, he lies down or simply lies in a bed of roses and happy notes, while music isn’t really going in his right way, but jumping, freely, in the countryside. Alcohol can make people less boring, happy and friendly, while surely gives food a much better taste. It has so many fantastic qualities, that … [Read more...] about Berlucchi sparkling wines with an italian touch