Author Archives: Alexandra Carrillo

Recipe – Boeuf Lyonnaise by Raymond Blanc at Brasserie Blanc

Celebrity chef Raymond Blanc continues his dining expansion, providing even more customers with affordable French food.

Noroor Somany Steppe | Blue Elephant Restaurant

Noroor Somany Steppe is the award-winning founder of the Blue Elephant group and has been instrumental in establishing the brand within 13 branches across Europe, the Middle East and Asia.

Interview – Conor Harrington

Conor Harrington has had a rapid trajectory towards success, with his style of painting juxtaposing the classical and the modern. This common theme runs throughout the artist’s work and philosophy, from the subject matter to the materials he uses.

Recipe – Hay-baked leg of mutton with parsley and caper sauce by Marcus Verberne at Roast

Borough Market’s Roast Restaurant has a new head chef, Marcus Verbene. In keeping with the season, he shares his latest recipe with a twist. Instead of using lamb he uses mutton.

Interview – Arkady Novikov

Located in the heart of Mayfair, Novikov London combines a superlative culinary offering divided into two distinct dining areas; an Asian and an Italian Restaurant.

Recipe – Good for you Cocktails | The Botanist

If you survived January without breaking your New Year’s resolutions, the beginning of a freezing February should not be a reason to do it. Visit The Botanist on Sloane Square.

Recipe – Slow Braised Short Rib & Bone Marrow | 34

Located just off Grosvenor Square in the heart of Mayfair. 34 is a haven for meat lovers everywhere and it prides itself on sourcing high quality meat and seasonal game, as well as lighter dishes, fish and shellfish.

Recipe – Warm Spiced Bread, & Smoked Clotted Cream | Roganic

This week, the AA announced seven new winners of three AA rosettes across Britain. London was honoured with two winning restaurants: Hakkasan and the recently opened Roganic.

Interview – Victoria Brynner

Victoria Brynner, daughter of iconic Hollywood actor, Yul Brynner, is the founder and president of Stardust Visions and Stardust Celebrities, and a renowned photographer.

Interview – Constantin Bjerke | Crane.tv CEO

Constantin Bjerke is the founder and CEO of Crane.tv, the first video only online magazine for contemporary culture.

Interview – Jamie Barber | Cabana

Jamie Barber can tell us a thing or two about running a restaurant; he has done it all and is still here to tell the tale.

Recipe: Theo Randall’s Ricotta Cheese Cake – The Intercontinental Park Lane

Theo Randall at The InterContinental Park Lane is celebrating its 5th birthday!