Clamato: an unexpected journey in Paris
That time of year came round again: Paris Photo in November. My aim and my desire was to eat at Septime, No 15...
17 November, 2019 / 0 Comments
Fleur de Pavé in Paris: Sylvain Sendra
A new luxury mindset is emerging. Out goes the starchiness of traditional luxury and in comes 'liberation' luxury. It's all about being...
17 September, 2019 / 0 Comments
Paris in spring: Hotel Amastan & more
I spent one night and two days in Paris this spring. The one night was at Hotel Amastan, near Le Grand Palais, in...
21 May, 2019 / 0 Comments
All change: Bourse de Commerce to open in Paris 2020
When I visited the area south of the Bourse metro station, in Paris' 2nd and 1st arrondissements in November 2018, I was reminded...
26 November, 2018 / 0 Comments
Finding my tribe in Belleville, Paris
As humans we are tribal. Our ultimate fear is rejection. Often, we pull away from people before they reject us; it feels less...
25 November, 2018 / 2 Comments
Antibes: tender is the Côte d’Azur
Flash people; flash boats. That was my perception of Antibes on the Côte d'Azur. One-time resident F Scott Fitzgerald of Great Gatsby fame...
05 October, 2018 / 2 Comments
My life in Silicon Sentier: Paris’ 2nd district
I like to go to a place and live like a local. That's what I did when I was in town for the...
06 December, 2017 / 0 Comments
Paris: eating well across the Seine from Le Grand Palais
When Paris welcomes the Olympic Games in 2024, Le Grand Palais is likely to take centre stage. This Beaux Arts wonder of the...
29 November, 2017 / 0 Comments
In homage to Restaurant Les Itinéraires: on Paris’ Left Bank
Restaurant Les Itinéraires is renowned for its one Michelin star, a natural wine list among the best in Paris and for creating a...
21 November, 2017 / 2 Comments
At the heart of Pommard: Fanny Sabre & Lejeune
Pommard in Burgundy has everything I desire from a village: a bakery, a café, a natural wine bar serving good food, peace &...
22 August, 2017 / 0 Comments
Burgundy style: Chandon de Briailles & lunch in Gevrey-Chambertin
I'm a descendent of the Dukes of Burgundy according to my aunt, née Cynthia Power. True or not true, I'm happy with this...
14 August, 2017 / 0 Comments
Eating & drinking in Reims: capital of Champagne
French opening hours are a jungle to navigate. Visiting the Champagne capital of Reims, I'd recommend 3-Michelin starred L'Assiette Champenoise on a Monday,...
08 August, 2017 / 0 Comments
Dhondt and Julien: young, French & making waves
I was lost and insecure in my 20s, despite jetting around the world, from Hong Kong to Algeria, in my role as a...
24 July, 2017 / 0 Comments
Les Avisés: a wise place to eat in Champagne
My road trip with Clos Driver Wine Tours this summer was about taking photographs of inspirational champagne producers as well as eating at...
18 July, 2017 / 0 Comments
Champagne Emmanuel Brochet: when small is big
I popped in for a drink at the new Henrietta Hotel in Covent Garden this weekend to see to my delight on the...
12 July, 2017 / 4 Comments