Episode 9

Christmas Newsletter

December 22, 2023

Christmas Newsletter

Christmas Greetings, Fellow Foodies,

If you are like me, you are running around trying to fit in last-minute shopping, work, and, most importantly, some festive time in the kitchen.

So, with that in mind, this will be a short & sweet newsletter.

I have been on frequent visits to Mayfair this month, and it is so Christmassy; if you get a chance to go to Mayfair over the holidays, here are a few of my highlights that might be worth taking a look at:

Annabels Christmas display on the facade (on Berkley Square)

The Louis Vuitton Christmas Tree at Claridges

Christmas pudding decorations in Fortnum & Mason (this is so good)

Hedonism Wines Christmas Market feature

20,000 silk roses that light up Grosvenor Square

The Christmas mini outside Koyn restaurant  Grosvenor Street

Plans for next year

A lot more of the same but bigger &  better. I have a few interviews in the pipeline of high-profile chefs that have been on your TV screens a lot recently, I can’t name names until we actually sit down and chat. Needless to say, I’m very excited and wish I could tell you more, but you will be the first to know.

I've been lucky to eat at some fantastic restaurants this year. I hope you have enjoyed the reviews and many highlights, including sketch, Veeraswamy, Tendril, Ginza St James and my recent visit to the Guinea Grill (read here), to name a few. We want to bring you more of the same in 2024, featuring reviews on various cuisines and restaurants to suit all tastes and budgets.

Based on feedback mainly from our overseas readers, we are launching a new section bringing an in-depth look at the best hotels in the area. I contacted a few of the best hotels in the area, and they are all keen to get involved, so let's see where we go with this feature.

If you have any hotels you would like featured, let me know.

Sustainability is a big topic in any industry, and the hospitality industry is no different, so we are looking to champion businesses or people who are making a difference in looking after our environment as well as great food and drinks.

Recipes, much to my surprise, are a very popular feature on the website; I apologise for not adding more and will aim to rectify this in 2024

Finally, regarding drinks, we continue with our popular wine of the month feature but also want to showcase more bars and the people within the drinks industry. At an event recently, I met a drinks advisor and creator; she will bring us some great tips on creating our own cocktails.

 That’s about it, apart from wishing you and yours the happiest Christmas and a very healthy New Year.

I have been genuinely bowled over by the support from people within the industry and, most importantly, you, the reader.  

Thanks for making the website so special

Here’s to a wonderful Christmas and a foodie New Year

Speak soon in 2024

Martin