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Knightsbridge
- Restaurant folk turn out to celebrate Pierre Koffmann's 50 years in the kitchen
Well there was quite a shindig last night at The Berkekey hotel in Knightsbridge for the launch of Perre Koffmann's new cookbook and to celebrate the amazing achievement of 50 years of professional cheffing. The party was held at his restaurant there, Koffmann's which closes at the end of the year.
All manner of restaurant folk turned up to celebrate the publication of Classic Koffmann: 50 years a chef. In the crowd, scoffing down frankly amazing
... - The Franklin Hotel reopens in Knightsbridge with Michelin-star chef Alfredo Russo restaurant
Over in Knightsbridge the multi-million pound renovation of The Franklin Hotel has come to an end with the hotel reopening today. The property was closed for a year while it was done up by new owners the Italian group Starhotels, who brought in Anouska Hempel to oversee the new-look.
The 35 room hotel overlooking Egerton Gardens now has a restaurant with a well known Italian chef in charge. Alfredo Russo is best known for his Turin restaurant Dolce Stil
... - Zelman Meats has opened at Harvey Nichols in Knightsbridge
We're big fans of Zelman meats, so it's very good news indeed that this week sees a second Zelman opening. This time, they've gone west, setting up shop on the Fifth Floor of Harvey Nichols (taking over the spot where Polpo used to be). It's billed as a residency, so we're not sure how long they'll be there, but you now have Zelman Meats AND Burger & Lobster next door to each other (they're both from the same
... - Cheeky overnight: we check into The Berkeley in Knightsbridge
We check into The Berkeley the day after its new entrance by Richard Rogers is unveiled - Hawksmoor Classics return to the table as they celebrate the 10th Anniversary
24/5/16 - updated as the menu is now in all Hawksmoor restaurants.
Blimey - has it really been 10 years since Hawksmoor launched? Since then, they've undoubtedly become one of the biggest names in London restaurants (and beyond). And with a launch in
... - Harvey Nichols has just opened a Wallpaper Bar and Kitchen in its Knightsbridge store
Could this be the most beautifully-designed restaurant to hit London this year? Harvey Nichols has just announced the opening of The Wallpaper* Bar + Kitchen residency in its Knightsbridge store.
It's part of Project 109 - a new concept space in their Menswear Department which will have a dedicated entrance on Sloane Street, along with a new entrance on the corner of Knightsbridge and Seville Street.
The design magazine has been involved in everything
... - The Berkeley launch a special royal Pret a Portea for the Queen's birthday
Every season, The Berkeley's Prêt-à-Portea celebrates the most fashionable labels in cake. But for Spring, they've gone in a different direction. To commemorate the Queen's 90th birthday they're launching ‘Prêt-à-Portea – The Royal Collection’.
The special royal afternoon tea runs for the week of the Queen's actual birthday. They've chosen to create cakes and patisserie in the formof HRH's (and her family's) most memorable hats. So the set includes the Coronation
... - Will Torrent is bringing his cakes to The Tea Room at Harrods
Got a sweet tooth? Then put this in your diary. Award-winning patisserie chef Will Torrent, who has worked with everyone from Heston to Jamie, is popping up at Harrods. It's all tied in with the publication of his new book, Afternoon Tea at Home. So you can try two of the cakes from his books in The Tea Room at Harrods. The Passionfruit and Chocolate “Jaffa Cake” and the Mango, Lime and Coconut Mille Feuille will be on the menu for £9.95 each.
Will Torrent's
... - Harrods to start selling takeway dishes from Michelin-starred LIMA
As if the residents of Knightsbridge didn't have a sufficiently large portion of good fortune, they can now enjoy deli food from LIMA when they next pop into Harrods for groceries. From the beginning of March, the food halls there will sell an exclusive collection of Peruvian goodies.
So if you happen to be in the area and fancy some salmon and seabream ceviche; potatoes huancaina, empanadas or various anticuchos, you'll be in luck.
The LIMA deli range launches
... - The Good Life Eatery is planning a third spot on Motcomb Street
Popular health food company The Good Life Eatery is expanding, opening its third place over in Knightsbridge on Motcomb Street next year. They'll be following their usual, successful menu of energy-boosting breakfasts and lunches, snacks, shakes, juices and desserts. And whether your diet is dairy/gluten-free, vegan, Paleo or you're just after something healthy they're promising to have a dish for you.
The new cafe will seat 35. Expect to find courgetti and
... - Test Driving Rivea at the Bulgari's chestnut menu
There are many reasons to love autumn: not least the bounty of seasonal produce on offer, from pumpkins to chestnuts. To celebrate - Rivea London, the Alain Ducasse restaurant in the swanky Bulgari Hotel, is putting on a special chestnut themed menu for the next month.
It might be a high-end place, but they've kept a sense of humour: every dinner begins with a game - a tray of brightly coloured dips and
... - Harrods is having a five day gourmet pizza pop-up
If you're into pizza, and we mean REALLY into pizza, then the pop-up hitting Harrods this month is going to have you drooling over your deep pan. Two Italian chefs pushing the boundaries of pizzas back in Italy are taking over The Pizzeria in store for five days. Pizza Gourmet will feature six pizzas by Veronese chef Simone Padoan and Neaopolitan chef Franco Pepe as part of a special promotion by Identità Golose.
Pepe, whose restaurant Pepe in Grani is just outside
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