On my recent trip to Stockholm I visited the Rival hotel bistro, co-owned by a member of Abba. As always lets get into the details: The dining room is informal but nice, lots of red cloth and a modern feel to the place. The menu is quite extensive, lots of Swedish and nordic dishes to choose from. Some dark rye bread to start the meal, … Continue reading Rival hotel bistro Stockholm

I recently visited the Craft London restaurant, by the o2 arena in North Greenwich for dinner. As always lets get into the details: We are presented with these rather cool blue menus, I like the gold lettering and the blue design. The layout is very nice, there is a lot of glass, wood tables and cloth booths with a slate floor. The ceiling continues outside … Continue reading Craft restaurant – London

I often dine at Hix Mayfair restaurant at the Browns Hotel in London, here is a review of one of my visits for dinner: We are having a set menu for dinner, this includes 3 courses. The dining room is elegant, white table clothes, well dressed staff, a formal setting with a informal atmosphere. I start with a glass of cold champagne, the best way … Continue reading Hix Mayfair restaurant, Browns Hotel, London

Mango tree is a Thai restaurant in London that I have been visiting for 14 years, you know a place is good if you have been going there since 2003! As always lets get into the details: We are having the 5 course tasting menu, the first time I have tried this would you believe, I usually have pad Thai with chicken and prawns 🙂 … Continue reading Mango tree – Thai restaurant – London

I have been visiting Harry Gordon’s bar in Selfridges London for a number of years and I thought it would be great to do a quick review, as always lets get into the details: The bar is in the basement of Selfridges London by the wine section, once seated at the light wood tables you are presented with purple and gold drinks menu 🙂 They … Continue reading Harry Gordon’s bar – Selfridges London

I recently visited Stockholm’s Green Rabbit bakery by chef Mathias Dahlgren, Green Rabbit is located in central Stockholm, I went on a Saturday afternoon and picked up a few goodies. I firstly had a excellent coffee and to follow I purchased a few treats, as always lets get into the details: The bakery is located centrally and is in a very nice neighbourhood about 15 minutes walk … Continue reading Green Rabbit bakery – Mathias Dahlgren – Stockholm

Matbaren restaurant at the Grand Hotel in Stockholm is a relaxed Michelin starred dining experience by chef Mathias Dahlgren. As always lets get into the details, my first stop however was the Lydmar hotel bar for a pre-dinner drink. The bar at the 5 star Lydmar hotel is in its main restaurant, it has a relaxed and casual atmosphere. The space is open, we sit by … Continue reading Matbaren restaurant – Mathias Dahlgren – Grand Hotel – Stockholm

I recently visited Reims and the champagne region of France for a weekend of champagne, sight seeing and fine dining. As always lets get into the details: We were staying at Hotel De La Paid in the centre of Reims, the location is excellent you are right in the middle of the city centre. The building looks amazing  at night. My room was on the … Continue reading Visit to Reims – Champagne

I recently visited the Cinnamon Club in London, a Indian Michelin starred restaurant in the Old Westminster Library in Westminster. As always lets get into the details: We start with a visit to the Library bar with its grand bookcases, cute bar in the corner and extensive cocktail list. This is a very formal space but we felt relaxed as we ordered our drinks. A … Continue reading Cinnamon Club restaurant – London

I recently visited the Lanesborough hotel in London, I visited the Library cocktail bar and the Michelin starred Celeste restaurant for dinner. As always lets get into the details: The Library bar menu bound in leather, a good start. A very formal bar but with very relaxed and welcoming staff. Lots of wood gives a classic feel in the bar. Our drinks came with an … Continue reading The Lanesborough London – Library bar & Celeste restaurant