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!

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

86 MoutonRothschild

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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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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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.

Spanish Tapas, a little history and where to find the best...

The tapas ritual includes a vast amount of culinary history and culture
by Vanessa Viara luxos.com

Tapas

Tapas is a 100% Spanish tradition and now that the alcoholic beverages served in taverns and their modern counterparts have evolved into contemporary drinks culture, the tapa itself has blossomed into a vast and varied world of culinary originality. The tapa offers the perfect occasion to socialize before dinner, particularly as Spain is famous for getting to the dining table only late in the evening.


For the best tapas suggestions for Marbella, Madrid and Barcelona keep reading....

The best croissants in Paris, we reveal all the secrets!

A gilded dress, a puff pastry with a crispy exterior and a melting middle: Luxos reveals the secret of the croissant...
by Céline Turroques luxos.com

Pierre Hermé Croissant

In gourmet-renowned countries, the morning ritual of a coffee and croissant has become an institution but it was Queen Marie-Antoinette who introduced the croissant to the French court upon her arrival in Versailles in 1770. It's home of course is in Paris, but where do you go for the best croissant in town?
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Italian Truffles, what are they and where can you find them?

by Giulia Dotti  www.luxos.com

What is a truffle in culinary culture? Composer Gioacchino Rossini dubbed it the 'Mozart of mushrooms,' Lord Byron kept it on his desk to awaken creativity. For many centuries the truffle inspired both interest and fear until it was properly introduced into modern day gastronomy thanks to Giacomo Morra, a hotelier and restaurateur from the town of Alba in the Piedmont region, famous for the white truffle.

Black Truffle

Defined as “an exquisite mystery in the field of gastronomy,” you must train your palate and nose to appreciate and distinguish the truffle's superior taste and intricate scents. Take our word for it and treat yourself to one of Italy's finest culinary delights with a great inhaling whiff of its unmistakable aroma. 

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