The martini may be the most economical cocktail in terms of ingredients, but delivering it properly is a different matter entirely. It is a classic case of hospitality maths: the fewer the elements in the glass, the more the surrounding space has to do the heavy lifting. We share our experience visiting four top spots in London that have perfected the art of the serve: The Park, Duke’s, The Connaught, and The Hero of Maida Vale.
Read MoreWe do a deep dive on unlacquered brass. This living finish is having a moment, but it comes with a price tag to match! We investigate why it’s so popular with designers right now, and look at a new company called ABI Interiors, who are bringing their product designs from Australia to the UK. They recently opened a new showroom in Clerkenwell, and their “tumble aged brass” finish is flying off the shelves.
Read MoreBehind a curved glass counter on a quiet Bayswater corner, someone is calmly exchanging euros for pounds. A few steps away, a barista pours a flat white while a customer flips through a Kinfolk. At first glance it feels like an oddly charming scene in an arty movie (and that’s exactly the point!)
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