Simpson’s Tavern is certainly not a new restaurant; it’s an old style Victorian chophouse. It was founded in 1757 by Thomas Simpson on its current site in the City of London. So while I refer to it as a Victorian Chophouse, as that is very much what it is, Simpson’s really has its roots in…
Westminster’s Unusual Spots
In a city as old as London it’s hardly surprising that it’s covered in little quirks and items of interest. Westminster is ram packed with facts and features that you wont notice unless you’re looking for them. We’ve put together our list of the best to keep an eye out for as you go round…
The Art of Savile Row’s Bespoke Tailors
Beatles fans know of the street as the venue of the band’s last performance, drivers know it as a single lane that isn’t easy to park on, but for most, Savile Row is known for its tailors. Since the late eighteenth century, Savile Row tailors have made bespoke garments for men – many of whom…
The Margarita
By the standards of many of the classic cocktails the Margarita is a baby. The first known published recipe for it is found in the December 1953 Esquire magazine though the drink can find its roots earlier in other tequila drinks. Whether you go with Triple Sec or Cointreau is a personal taste. You can…
Sparrow
Having worked at St John’s, Bao and Pollen Street Social, husband and wife team Terry Blake and Yohini Nandakumar have opened Sparrow. Opened for about a year now, it has taken the traditionally good food starved Lewisham by storm and gained plaudits from diners across London. Open for dinner Tuesday to Saturday, and Saturdays and…
Van Gogh and Britain ★★★★
Every few years Tate Britain finds a way to link an , or group of Impressionist painters, to Britain as an excuse to hold an exhibition of Impressionist work. Why? Because, such is the popularity of the Impressionists, that it all but guarantees a sell out show and the sale of tons of merchandise, thus…