The renowned French sculptor provides the inspiration for the Rosewood London’s latest creative take on an afternoon tea What’s the background? We were impressed when we first tried out executive pastry chef Mark Perkins’ art-inspired afternoon tea last ...
Afternoon tea a la Cedric Grolet: Review of Tea Time at Restaurant Le Dalí, Paris
This Parisian take on a British tradition delivers in both style and substance, served up in grand surrounds at Le Meurice What’s the background? To say that I approached Tea Time at Le Meurice with a healthy dose of scepticism is an understatement. T ...
Chic sweets: Review of Belle Epoque Patisserie, Islington
Local favourite Belle Epoque Patisserie brings an authentic taste of France to North London What’s the background? More than most in the capital, Belle Epoque evokes the feel of a classic Parisian patisserie. Originally a favourite neighbourhood spot in ...
Neighbourhood favourite: Review of Pophams in Islington
This welcome arrival offers seasonal specials, superlative sourdough and some of the finest pastries in N1 What’s the background? This sourdough specialist opened at the end of last year, and ever since it’s likely that you’ve seen its picturesque ...
Contemporary classics: Japanese patisserie at WA Cafe
Make a detour for this chic independent Ealing boutique that bakes a delicious range of Japanese pastries and breads on site every day What’s the background? Asian cuisine has long been part of the fabric of London’s brilliantly diverse food scene, an ...
On the money: Review of Yauatcha Patisserie
Yauatcha Patisserie, the standalone shop from the renowned restaurant chain, brings contemporary and accomplished sweet treats to the heart of the City What’s the background? To my shame I’ve never actually eaten a proper meal at Yauatcha; part of the H ...
Rich pickings: Review of R Chocolate Belgravia
Beyond its environmentally conscious chocolate, head west to R Chocolate for classic patisserie and afternoon tea What’s the background? If I won the lottery, owning my own chocolate shop would surely be near the top of my to-do list. It was certainly a ...
Rise to the top: Review of Maison Kayser in London
If you’re craving a real baguette in the British capital, this London outpost of French favourite Maison Kayser should be your first port of call What’s the background? Eric Kayser is a household name in France, with almost 20 shops in Paris alone. Beyo ...
Down to an art: Review of the Art Afternoon Tea at the Rosewood London
The British culinary tradition gets a creative makeover with the Art Afternoon Tea at the Rosewood London, inspired by the capital’s finest galleries and exhibitions What’s the background? Executive pastry chef Mark Perkins has looked to the capital’s v ...
Cute cupcakes and layer cakes from a pastry pro: Review of Peggy Porschen Parlour
Head to the Instagram-worthy Peggy Porschen Parlour in Belgravia for aesthetically pleasing sweet treats that taste as good as they look What’s the background? Peggy Porschen is an award-winning cake designer, and counts amongst her client list Kate Mos ...