Wednesday 10 August 2011

Stephen Webster Bijoux Afternoon Tea in London


by Adriana Monteverde luxos.com
The Langham hotel in London has announced a new and exciting collaboration between famed British Jewellery designer, Stephen Webster and their Executive Pastry Chef Cherish Finden to create a unique twist to the traditional afternoon tea in London. 
The Langham Afternoon Tea

Launching from September, the afternoon tea is priced at £49 per person and inspired by the designers latest collection which features diamonds and colourful stones, which will be reflected in the deliciously sweet patisseries and cakes on offer. Accompanied by the usual menu of tea, savouries and scones, the edible masterpieces will include a Guinness macaroon with blackcurrant jelly, a red peppercorn and dark chocolate shortbread, and a roasted green pistachio Chantilly with airy meringue sponge. Tel. +44 (0) 20 7965 0195 to book.

Claridge's Afternoon Tea

LUXOS has also found other signature afternoon teas for you in London including Parisian and catwalk inspired as well as award-winning. Our city guide will fill you in on all this and more!

Wednesday 3 August 2011

Wine collecting - top ten tips

New generation auction houses offer innovative services and a few tips on how to start your own wine collection
by Jade Ling luxos.com
Collecting wine is a genuine pleasure because you can savour what you collect. What also keeps it interesting is that every year rare labels are auctioned, as new harvests from vineyards promise great potential. This gives you the opportunity to continuously learn about different labels, years and meet collectors from around the world.
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Tuesday 2 August 2011

Massimiliano Mariola, Chef of Milan

Luxos interviews with the a master of genuine and linear flavour luxos.com
Massimiliano Mariola
In this interview, we speak to Massimiliano Mariola, chef in the Boscolo Group and a media personality on Gambero Rosso Channel. His cuisine is based on simple and linear flavours, in compliance with Italian traditions and taste.
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Monday 1 August 2011

London's hottest new restaurant openings...

LUXOS has uncovered three of the hottest new spots to wine and dine in London. This city is never short on variety, atmosphere and quality in its restaurants but our new favourites include Trishna Indian restaurant in Marleybone Village for and exceptional curry night, new project of the renowned duo, the Wright Brothers Soho Oyster House and Yauatcha a sleek and modern dim sum tea house also in Soho. 
Wright Brothers Soho Oyster House
For more suggestions on where to eat and drink as well as other unmissable experiences to be had in London, check out our online city guide.