2 Inhale Rosewood London’s new art-inspired afternoon tea Rosewood London is launching an art afternoon tea inspired by world- renowned Spanish painter, sculptor and printmaker, Pablo Picasso. Rosewood London’s Executive Pastry Chef, Mark Perkins, has taken inspiration from Picasso’s most notable works and curated beautiful pastries that draw on the artist’s greatest influences. Picasso’s art spanned various artistic periods, changing his style as he experimented with different theories, techniques, and ideas. Perkins has selected elements of Cubism and Surrealism to cleverly inform the collection of pastries. The art afternoon tea also takes inspiration from The Royal Academy’s newest exhibition ‘Picasso and Paper,’ debuting at the end of January – with confections inspired by the different pieces, including Oh Those Guitars, The Dream and Head of a Woman and more. When: weekdays from 2:30 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. & Saturday & Sunday, 12:00 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.

Wallet: £65 per person, £75 per person including a glass of Ruinart Brut. Other options include £80 per person with a glass of Ruinart rosé or £110 per person for a glass of unique vintage Dom Pérignon 2008 with the Art Afternoon Tea.

Where: 252 High Holborn, Holborn, London WC1V 7EN

How: Click here to find out more and make a booking. 3 Sip on The Academy London’s literary cocktail collection Prepare to ‘Woolfe’ down these delicious tipples. YTL Hotels’ elegant Gower Street property, The Academy, has launched a tasty new selection of Literary Cocktails for book lovers and locals alike to enjoy at the hotel’s Alchemy Bar. Inspired by the hotel’s Bloomsbury location, in London’s cultural and intellectual heart, the new tipples pay homage to famous authors, artists, and creative visionaries from the past and present. Created especially using the finest ingredients and hand selected garnish by the hotel’s talented Alchemist, the new Literary Cocktail Collection features everything from fiery sips to refreshing thirst-quenchers. There’s a number of signatures to try, but we recommend ordering The Lighthouse (£18.95). Not only beautiful (it’s served with a rather neon twist) it’s ideal for gin fans. Named after Virginia Woolf’s novel, To the Lighthouse, enjoy a mix of sparkling lemonade and Tanqueray gin for a gorgeous spring sip. 4 Partake in a Peggy Porschen Afternoon Tea at The Lanesborough The Lanesborough Hotel is launching an exclusive new afternoon tea experience with world-famous bakery Peggy Porschen – and it’s a must-try for fans of anything pretty. Combining one of London’s most beautiful afternoon tea settings, under the naturally illuminated domed glass roof of Michelin-starred Céleste, with the fairy tale pink aesthetics of Peggy Porschen, guests can expect a spring-time immersion into a celebration of beautiful floral features, pastel-hues and exquisite tastes. Founder and life-long baker Peggy is returning to The Lanesborough, where she held her first prestigious pastry chef position in 1999 after graduating from Le Cordon Bleu’s ‘The Grand Diploma of Cuisine & Patisserie’. This time Peggy, alongside her skilled pastry chef team, is returning to design a beautifully unique afternoon tea experience in collaboration with The Lanesborugh’s Head Pastry Chef Kevin Miller. The tea will feature some of Peggy Porschen’s signature creations, classic afternoon tea essentials such as finger sandwiches, scones, clotted cream and jam, plus the bespoke afternoon tea blends of Peggy Porschen and The Lanesborough. Guests will also be invited to choose a slice of one Peggy Porschen’s signature layer cakes of the day from a specially designed trolley, to capture the picture-perfect moments created through the exclusive partnership. Where: Hyde Park Corner, London SW1X 7TA

How: to book, visit lanesborough.com/afternoontea or call +44 (0) 20 7259 5599

Wallet: priced from £53 per person, or £72 per person including a glass of Champagne. Early reservation is strongly recommended. 5 Dig into Dalloway Terrace’s new menu The arrival of spring means it’s time for Dalloway Terrace to sport a new outfit. Just in time for the sunshine that the new season brings, the renowned Bloomsbury restaurant has once again been transformed, this time into a whimsical overgrown greenhouse. The idyllic transformation will transport guests to the stunning surroundings of a quintessentially English garden complete with an abundance of cascading roses, sweet peas and tulips entwined around terracotta pots. Hotly anticipated and courtesy of master florist McQueens Flowers, the ‘Dalloway Spring Greenhouse’ will evoke the sights of Virginia Woolf’s tranquil garden at her 16th-century Sussex retreat , ‘Monk’s House’. The garden played a very important part in Woolf’s life and provided a source of both inspiration an d tranquillity. Virginia wrote most of her major novels in a wooden writing lodge tucked in the corner of the orchard in her garden. Alongside the enchanted floral display – Dalloway will be complete with an exclusive list of botanical cocktails (priced at £14 each) inspired by the flowers of an English country garden. Don’t forget the dishes – foodies can try Welsh Spring Lamb Cutlets, served with Charred Courgettes, Aubergines and Salsa Verde (£32), Primavera Tart of Peas, Asparagus, Broad Bean and Baby Leaf Salad (£10.50) and Heritage Beet Salad, Baby Watercress, Rocket, Dorstone Cheese, Orange with Toasted Hazelnuts (£12). Also available will be an Afternoon Tea, with the sweets taking inspiration from British favourites. Highlights of the tea (£40 per person) include Blueberry and Violet Cupcakes, an English Strawberry Tartlet and Raspberry and Pistachio Opera Cake. The savoury offering includes Spring Lamb and Mint Sliders, Marinated Cucumber on White Bread, Cheddar Cheese with Onion Chutney on Multigrain Bread and Smoked Halibut on Guinness Bread. Where:

How: 6 Brunch with Bubula Bubala, the debut restaurant from Marc Summers which opened earlier this year on Commercial Street, Spitalfields, is set to launch a new Middle Eastern feasting brunch, celebrating their fully-vegetarian, sharing ethos. Available every Sunday from 8th March from 11am-3pm, Bubala’s brunch will see Head Chef Helen Graham, previously of The Palomar, Barbary and Good Egg, celebrate Tel Aviv’s thriving brunch culture and take inspiration from the restaurants nestled in the bustling alleyways of Jaffa, Tel Aviv’s ancient Port. The dishes, all designed for sharing, will centre around the bold flavours, herbs and spices of the Middle East. The brunch menu will consist of small plates, larger plates and sweet plates with dishes including Latke hash with fried egg and Harissa, Smoked tomato shakshuka with challah

and Coconut Malabi with hibiscus syrup, hibiscus granita and sesame brittle. Bubala favourites including: Fried aubergine with zoug and date syrup, Halloumi with black seed honey and Labneh with za’atar will also be available. Accompanying the brunch menu will be freshly shaken brunch cocktails including: Bloody Marys and Bellinis alongside bottomless filter coffee and a range of herbal teas. When: Launching on Sunday 8th March, brunch will be available every Sunday from 11am-3pm.

Where: 65 Commercial Street, Spitalfields, London E1 6BD

How: Visit bubala.co.uk for more. 7 Get your Japanese fix with Sushi Shop x Gregory Marchand There are few things that good sushi can’t fix, especially when it comes to January gloom. Gregory Marchand (Michelin-starred Chef Patron of Frenchie Rue du Nil and Frenchie Covent Garden) has launched a collaborative menu with leading European sushi brand, Sushi Shop. Available at Sushi Shop sites worldwide, including London venues in Notting Hill, South Kensington, Marylebone, Hampstead and Richmond, the menu of five dishes is inspired by flavours that fans of Frenchie will be familiar with, as inspiration for these dishes has been taken from Greg’s own menu at Frenchie Rue du Nil and FTG. For example, flavours of FTG’s infamous Fried Chicken with jalapenos and spiced honey are mirrored in the Frenchie Roll (£8.90 for 8 pieces), an uramaki roll filled with crispy fried chicken, avocado, smoked paprika and sesame, topped with fondant of sweet piquillo pepper and spicy mayonnaise. Greg’s menu will take customers on a culinary tour of the globe – with dishes such as the Mediterranean Bowl (£16.50), a combination of grilled octopus, pickled cucumber, Kalamata olive puree, Greek yoghurt, green harissa, spring onion, sobacha and smoked salt, inspired by Greg’s octopus from Frenchie Rue du Nil. Another dish will be the Satay Sushi (£2.90 for 1 piece), an Indonesian-inspired take on a classic nigiri with prawn, peanut and coconut sauce, enhanced with the fresh flavours of lime zest and grated coconut. Where: Find out more via www.mysushishop.co.uk.

When: Available now.

8 Take on tastes of Terroir at K Bar

The K Bar at The Kensington hotel has launched its new cocktail menu – and it’s a feast for the senses. Taking inspiration from the world’s best-loved wine regions in Europe, each cocktail on the new menu – entitled ‘Terroir’ – is designed to showcase the characteristics of different wines.

Terroir refers to the complete set of environmental factors which create an unparalleled sense of character and place in wine from unique and different regions. Inspired by the concept of terroir, Bar Manager at The K Bar, Salvatore Maggio – formerly of St James Hotel and Club – and award-winning Master of Wine Anne McHale have created this innovative new menu.

Sip your way through a 15 strong menu, with each drink being uniquely blended to perfectly match the type of local produce that can be found in the native region.

The cocktails showcase a journey around the Old World wines of Europe. They are inspired by the characteristics and flavours imparted by a selection of the world’s most celebrated terroirs.

Each new cocktail has a page dedicated to the fundamental factors that impact the terroir which has influenced the drink. This outlines the characteristics of the region, the tasting notes and prominent flavours of the wines produced there, the main grape varieties, local produce and surrounding produce.

The menu includes options such as the 45th Parallel (Remy Martini VSOP, Evangelista Ratafia, Syrah Jus, Blackberry, Citrus – £16). Linked to the region of Bordeaux: A gravelly, humid maritime climate, positioned halfway between the Equator and North Pole on the ‘45th parallel’.

There’s also Vineyard to Vineyard (Villa Ascienti, Chardonnay Jus, Vanilla, Marmalade, Pear, Salty Celery – £17). Influenced by the region of Meursault: Jurassic Marl and limestone soil, tiny vineyard parcels, varying quality classifications, soils differ vastly from ‘Vineyard to Vineyard’, plus many more to enjoy.

When: Available now:

Where: 109-113 Queen’s Gate, South Kensington, London SW7 5JA

How: Click here to find out more and make a booking.

9 Treat yourself to breakfast at Tiffany’s

Diamonds are a girl’s best friends – and so are croissants. Calling all glamour-loving foodies – modern-day Holly Golightlys can enjoy their flat whites from Tiffany-blue cups, surrounded by Tiffany jewels, amazonite stone features and hand-painted Tiffany motifs at Harrods’ new cafe. At The Tiffany Blue Box Cafe, foodies can discover breakfast with a boutique edge – all-butter croissant comes with a choice of eggs Florentine, Cornish crab muffins, Faroe-Islands smoked salmon, as well as other mouth-watering options. This is The Tiffany Blue Box Cafe at Harrods, after all. Not a morning person? While away an afternoon with the Tiffany Tea, featuring dainty finger sandwiches (with a luxury twist), freshly baked scones and a beautiful selection of patisserie inspired by Tiffany & Co.’s heritage. Where: 87-135 Brompton Rd, Knightsbridge, London SW1X 7XL

How: Visit harrods.com to find out more and make a booking.

10 Move to the music with Alessandro Ristori & The Portofinos at Sumosan Twiga

If you love a little revelling, don’t miss out on this one-off evening. On Thursday the 5th of March, the world renowned, wildly camp and much- loved performers Alessandro Ristori & The Portofinos will take the stage at Sumosan Twiga, the glamorous restaurant, bar and club located in Knightsbridge.

From 8:30pm, guests of the esteemed restaurant and bar will party through an unmatched and immersive dinner and dance experience.

Devour your way through an extensive, unique menu from Sumosan Twiga including both the finest classic Italian dishes combined with exotic Japanese cuisine whilst Alessandro, a household name amongst the international jet set, weaves through the tables belting out a range of hits.

Personally celebrated as ‘The Italian Elvis’ and along with his band, known for infusing elements of the legends of 50s Rock n Roll including Elvis Presley, Nina Simone and Jonny Cash combined with Italian music; Ristori & The Portofinos will ensure an electric one-off rendezvous; sure to have guests on their feet from the get go!

Where: Sumosan Twiga, 165 Sloane Street, London, SW1X 9QB

When: Thursday 5th March, 8pm – late

How: To book please visit sumosantwigalondon.com or call 0203 096 0222. Please note, min spend of £120.

11 Chat all things chic with Sopie Conran at The Kensington hotel

Spend an afternoon talking all things chic and stylish with British designer and cook Sophie Conran, over an intimate lunch in the elegant setting of London’s finest townhouse hotel, The Kensington.

The one-off event will take place on Tuesday 10th March in the heart of the Royal Borough and offers design aficionados an exclusive opportunity to gain personal inspiration from the celebrated designer and cook, daughter of designer and restaurateur Sir Terence Conran and food writer Caroline Conran.

Sophie will reveal fascinating tales from her life and her varied career, sharing interior tips and style inspiration for hosting and entertaining guests at home, plus news on her latest designs.

The experience will also include a delicious three-course lunch – choose from the likes of Game ragu, pappardelle pasta, pecorino sardo, Grilled corn-fed chicken cumin braised sweet potato & kale and Seared organic salmon black lentils, Padron peppers as well as sweet treats such as Acai berry Scottish honey, roasted almonds and Golden pineapple passionfruit & pomegranate.

With the relaxing ambience of Town House’s stylish décor, hand-picked furnishings and open fireplaces, guests will feel like they are enjoying lunch with Sophie at her very own dining table and will leave feeling inspired, armed with design tips and stylish advice to take to their own home.

When: 10 March 2020, 12.30pm

Where: The Kensington, 109 – 113 Queen’s Gate, South Kensington, London SW7 5L

Wallet: £40 per person

How: Visit eventbrite.ieeventbrite.ie to make a booking.