• DINING | COYA Mayfair

    DINING | COYA Mayfair

    The pillars of Peruvian cooking often blend elements of spice, sharp flavours and flamboyant orientation; three elements that Coya takes under its wing with their approach to food. Under the stewardship of Executive chef Sanjay Dwivedi the variation is rewarding for those with a varied palette. Before taking on the post at Coya, Dwivedi’s Indian…

  • THE LEGACY OF DON JULIO

    THE LEGACY OF DON JULIO

    “Don Julio means the best tequila in Mexico.” These are the words spoken to me by Enrique de Colsa – one of Don Julio’s seasoned ambassadors and pre-eminent master distiller. It’s peculiar to speak in absolutes when discussing food, drink, music or any other of life’s unquantifiable pleasures we call ‘art’. It is, however, a…

  • Behind the Cocktail | Dennis Zoppi x Oblix

    Behind the Cocktail | Dennis Zoppi x Oblix

    It was weekday eve following a weekend of terror related incidents in London, and security was notably high and tensions were… palpable. As it happened I was en route to an apt venue to relieve the tension, Oblix Bar at the top of the Shard, as the finalists of the Diageo World Class Bartender of…

  • Midleton Very Rare

    Midleton Very Rare

    Whiskey has the ability to open up conversation like no other drink. I’m not just talking about effects pertaining to its alcohol content which ranges from the robust to the stupendous. No, I’m referring to the complexities of the drink itself, which are as disparate as they are similar igniting debate and discussion; the heart…

  • Culinary | Fodder pop-up

    Culinary | Fodder pop-up

    It’s Saturday morning, and chef Michael Thompson is knee-deep in foliage. He’s pointing to a lush, green patch of wild garlic. The smell is glorious. He’s out sourcing inspiration for his menu for ‘fodder’, a supperclub he’s putting on with Borough Wines for three nights this June. Michael has an impressive CV – the kitchens…

  • Talisker + Oliver Sweeney

    Talisker + Oliver Sweeney

    For whisky enthusiasts worldwide this coming Saturday (20th May 2017) marks the arrival of World Whisky Day, where whisky lovers from around the world combine to celebrate the intriguingly diverse age-old drink. One way of celebrating would be to invest in an item with true synergetic value, an item that has ‘whisky’ and ‘heritage’ written over it,…

  • Heineken® 0.0

    Heineken® 0.0

    Today’s society dictates we be cautious about what our bodies ingest. Although the gastronomy market has seen a shift towards the healthier lifestyle, it is harder for alcoholic beverage companies to follow suit, given the  calorie count and bad sugars that naturally go into making these drinks. Beer in particular has long had the worst reputation.…

  • TIMEPIECE | The Whisky Watch

    TIMEPIECE | The Whisky Watch

    This weekend during The Singapore Yacht Show, Louis Moinet and Wealth Solutions presented in the partnership with B28 Whisky Fund a limited edition of wristwatches with a drop of the oldest whisky in the world – Old Vatted Glenlivet 1862. The creation of the Whisky Watch was possible thanks to the cooperation between Wealth Solutions and…

  • Dewar’s Legacy

    Dewar’s Legacy

    Dewar’s is a brand steeped in pride, innovation and acclaim. They are the consummate creators of Scotch whisky and their blends run rich with the highland magic of the Pitilie Burn. In 1884 an industrious young man named John Dewar took it upon himself to walk from Aberfeldy to Perthshire (a 30 mile trip) to…

  • NOBU Hotel Shoreditch

    NOBU Hotel Shoreditch

    Opening in June 2017, located in the heart of London’s artistic quarter, Nobu Hotel Shoreditch is the first European hotel from the internationally renowned Nobu Hotels brand. The hotel’s 143 guest rooms and 7 suites offer a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of one of the city’s most culturally significant districts, as well…

  • Jameson Caskmates x London Beer Week

    Jameson Caskmates x London Beer Week

    London Beer Week is something I’ve heard of, but not something I’ve given more than a passing thought to. Why you ask? Because to be honest with you, I don’t really like beer. Actually I suppose, that’s not completely accurate, it’s not that I don’t like beer, it’s just that I don’t drink it. It’s…

  • The Oldest Whisky in the World

    The Oldest Whisky in the World

    When Old Vatted Glenlivet 1862 was distilled among Scottish hills, the world was just in the middle of the age of steam, undergoing changes driven by the Industrial Revolution. Factories fully equipped with machinery transformed the faces of individual countries, large steamships crossed the Atlantic Ocean and the railway finally connected remote metropolises. A bottle…

  • Inside the Method and Madness of Midleton Distillery

    Inside the Method and Madness of Midleton Distillery

    The world of Whisky – or whiskey as they say in Ireland – is a very exciting place currently with many leading brands and age old distilleries looking to transform the very meaning of the word into something that’s more reflective of the current climate. It seems no distillery is safe from this need to…

  • Jude Law + Lexus present “ON THE ROAD”

    Jude Law + Lexus present “ON THE ROAD”

    Hollywood actor Jude Law teamed up with Lexus Europe to create a live streamed improvised performance, staged across London’s theatre land and from the driving seat of the new Lexus RX. The stage and screen legend embarked upon a unique journey in which he took to the streets of Soho relying on the real time…