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The Great Christmas Feast Review
Stepping into The Great Christmas Feast felt like being whisked back to Victorian London. The setting was spellbinding—low-lit lamps casting a golden glow, shelves spilling with books, and a grand poster bed. Before entering, a small exhibition offers glimpses into Dickens’ life, including a first edition of A Christmas Carol…
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Cacao Bean Restaurant and Cafe Review
I’d been highly recommended Cacao Bean in Borehamwood so as soon as we were invited to visit I checked the menu online – and soon realised I was in for a treat. Cacao Bean Restaurant and Cafe has been open since 2021, with the ethos of sharing ‘coffee moments’ and…
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New Spanish Tapas restaurant, Lírica, to open at The Cumberland Hotel in January
Opening on 2 January 2026, The Cumberland Hotel will welcome Lírica, a Spanish Tapas restaurant where every dish celebrates rich culinary traditions and bold, fresh flavours. The name “Lírica,” meaning lyrical poetry, reflects the restaurant’s ethos: food and drink in harmony, shared in a space that is both warm and…
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Marugame Udon Brings Japan’s Iconic Christmas Traditions to the UK with a Limited-Edition JFC Feast and Strawberry Shortcake Udonuts
This December, Marugame Udon is celebrating Christmas the Japanese way by unveiling two limited-edition festive launches. This includes the eagerly awaited JFC, Japanese Fried Chicken Feast, Just For Christmas and a brand new edition to the Udonut range, the Strawberry Shortcake flavour, inspired by Japan’s traditional strawberry Christmas cake a sweet treat set to become this year’s…
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Christmas at Royal Lancaster London
ONIN stepped into the Royal Lancaster London’s dazzling Christmas celebrations, where festive magic filled every corner. Guests arriving at the grand lobby were greeted by a towering Christmas tree dressed in red and gold. Later arrivals stepped into a flurry of snow, courtesy of a snow machine showering them as…