For dinner we headed to TÎNG at Shangri-La Hotel at The Shard, London. If you could dine out on views alone then this is a restaurant that would make you very satisfied indeed as quite simply, the views are epic. But then this is to be expected when you are 35 floors up in the centre of London, one of the of the most iconic cities in the world. Our plant based meal in the clouds began with ‘Balsamic Glazed Peach Heritage Tomato’ which was sweet, sour with just a little crunch; the juicy glazed peach was packed with summery peachiness and aligned very well with the fresh micro herbs, heirloom tomatoes and caramelised dukka. It was a light, fresh and flavoursome start to our meal. … [Read more...] about Vegan delights in Paris and London
Vegan afternoon tea london
Hotel Review: Kimpton Fitzroy In London
The Palm Court is simply gorgeous and I can’t imagine it’s possible to enter without smiling and falling a little in love. I wanted to describe it as an orangery but this isn’t technically correct, rather it has a large vaulted glass ceiling, but somehow orangery seems to conjure a more appropriately romantic vibe. Every inch is packed with plants, there’s so much light, large sofas and lots of beautiful things. Afternoon tea is the classic meal to take here but we found it just as inviting at night when it’s quieter but no less beautiful. … [Read more...] about Hotel Review: Kimpton Fitzroy In London
Vegan Junk Food and Recent Vegan Eats
Purezza (London) This is a fully vegan pizzeria in Camden, London. We got the pizzas on a lovely sourdough base. The first picture was a calzone filled with seitan and the second was a pizza with artichoke and beetroot (I love anything with artichoke!). For pud we got an oreo pizza, absolutely delicious even if we only needed a slither each as it was so indulgent. … [Read more...] about Vegan Junk Food and Recent Vegan Eats
A New York Inspired Brunch at Laurent at Hotel Cafe Royal
afternoon tea at the gorgeous Oscar Wilde lounge earlier in the year. But it was last year in July (when our Oscar was just a twinkle in the eye) that I first tried the restaurant Laurent. Back then the restaurant was brand new – but I already knew I was fan of the food of Executive Chef Laurent Tourondel having tried his cuisine in Miami a few years ago. … [Read more...] about A New York Inspired Brunch at Laurent at Hotel Cafe Royal
37 things to do in India
Tanjore is the ancient capital of the Chola dynasty and the stone Brihadishwara temple complex is an outstanding example of ancient Chola architecture. The sheer size and magnificence of the temple and the impressive bas-relief figures make for the perfect place to shelter from the sun while watching busy Hindu temple life unfold. … [Read more...] about 37 things to do in India