16 Days to Savour
Miss Darcy
31/07/2025
Savouring the Day: 16 Days of Luxury, History & Hospitality (TM) with Kitchen Chat Something about the gentle rustle of comfy duvets in the morning,
Savouring the Day: 16 Days of Luxury, History & Hospitality (TM) with Kitchen Chat Something about the gentle rustle of comfy duvets in the morning,
Chef Tong’s Next Chapter: The Essence of Gouqi Gouqi (pronounced “goji”) is a contemporary Chinese fine‑dining restaurant in London’s St James’s/Trafalgar Square area, helmed by Chef
Move over, Chelsea bun. Step aside, hot cross bun. There’s a new bun in town — and trust me, it’s worth queuing for. Say hello
Pawprints & Pillow Mints: Our Dog-Friendly Hotel Tour 2025 “There is nothing like staying at home for real comfort,” Jane Austen once wrote — though I
Estelle Manor (formerly Eynsham Hall) is a refreshingly modern yet timeless reinvention of the country house retreat, where grand English heritage, contemporary design, and lively community
This May, The Connaught is honouring Goodwoof Festival 2025, the annual canine celebration from the famous Goodwood Estate. During this month the legendary Connaught Hound
It was so good we went twice! Din Tai Fung is a Taiwanese restaurant chain specialising in Chinese cuisine, particularly famous for its xiaolongbao. I
In keeping with its storied heritage, The Peninsula London hosted a collection of splendid festivities in honour of the Lunar New Year – the most
Dining with my dogs is a privilege, not a given. When I had Darcy I never liked leaving her at home. I had “separation anxiety”
Here are four fantastic dog-friendly restaurants that we’ve explored recently, each offering a unique culinary experience—from Italian seafood to Michelin-star British and French cuisine, and
With another Exeat weekend approaching, I found myself wondering what to do with my 14-year-old godson, Sasha. Then, a lightbulb moment struck! Why not check
Cambridge, a city set along the picturesque River Cam, is best known for its prestigious University of Cambridge and its wealth of historic sites and
We just had the most lovely weekend in the Cotswolds, a region renowned for its picturesque beauty and quintessential English charm. Each season in the
When we heard that Raffles Hotel was opening in London, it immediately brought back fond memories of enjoying a Singapore Sling at the original Raffles
As London’s summer social scene unfolds, two of the city’s oldest and most esteemed family-run businesses have come together to celebrate Lock & Co.’s royal
There’s an undeniable buzz in Chelsea, and it’s all centred around the newest hotspot – Josephine, a Lyonnaise bouchon. Since opening its doors just two
The Peninsula London was opened in September and we first went to their sumptuous Afternoon Tea in The Lobby to commemorate my ninth Gotcha Day
As soon as November arrived, even before all the leaves had fallen, the world began to light up with Christmas decorations. Amidst the merriment that
Christmas has arrived in Chelsea! And we wanted to be a part of all the happenings so we checked into the newly opened boutique hotel
For a pawsome culinary adventure: The Aubrey Experience! One of the highlights at The Aubrey, an outstanding interpretation of traditional izakaya dishes is their Pawbrey
As you may already be aware, besides writing our blog, Mum’s real job is doing interiors. So when she heard that RH (formerly Restoration Hardware),
نوش جان (Nooshe jân!) means ‘May it nourish your soul’. Right on our doorstep on King’s Road is a new restaurant, Diba which serves authentic
“And suddenly, you know it’s time to start something new and trust the magic of new beginnings”. After a cool and wet August, September started
Day 1. It was an early morning start. At Heathrow, there was a tentative moment at Air Portugal check-in desk. They questioned my carrier bag
Take it easy, don’t rush things. Half the year is gone, but hey, let’s carry on. July was another busy month full of experiences. So
Looking for fun summer activities in London? Here are a few places to check out when you’re out and about in our capital city. What
Last weekend, we had a change of scene … from our Victorian red brick mansion block to skyscrapers and city lights. We were excited to
Welcome to Battersea Power Station – London’s newest neighbourhood located on the site of a London icon. “Battersea Power Station is one of London’s most
We had Easter lunch with Rusty and Mr. Darcy’s mums at Los Mochis in Notting Hill. The humans can’t say enough good things about this
With friends visiting we had plenty of reasons to go out in the past two weeks. And we’re delighted to have dined at two very,
My father’s a miniature poodle called Ginger and my mother an English Cocker Spaniel called Beth. That’s what makes me a cockapoo.
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