What makes this tiny street a foodies’ paradise The best way to describe this tiny street off of the hustle and bustle of London’s Regent Street is quite simply as a foodies’ paradise. I must say from the outset that I love Heddon Street. It is a culinary oasis tucked away from the crowds of shoppers who march up and down Regent Street. If you are intrigued to find out more here is our Restaurant Guide to Heddon Street. The first time I visited Heddon Street, I was eating at the Heddon Street Kitchen. I could not believe I was transported simply by entering the street to a world that reminded ..read more

For the wines of the month for April, we are California dreaming and heading over the Pond. Another month flies by, for Wines of the Month April 2024 we are going over the pond to see the sunshine of California and the fantastic wines from Napa Valley and beyond. As always, your guide will be our wine expert, Sherry Rose Stolar, from Hedonism Wines in Mayfair (of course). So, over to you, Sherry Thanks, Martin As Martin mentioned this month, we take you across the pond and the vast American continent to the state of California in the lead-up to our May Hedonism Wine School Event, Californ ..read more

We go Burger Crazy and bring some of the best burgers to be found in town I get asked many questions about restaurants and food in Mayfair, but one of the most frequent questions is where I can find a good burger. I believe the question stems from the fact that you will not find any popular high-street burger outlets in Mayfair, but there are many restaurants. So it was about time we compiled a list of Best Burgers In Mayfair. After reading about Mayfair’s finest selections, I challenge you not to go straight out and satisfy your burger craving. What constitutes a good burger? it’s about the ..read more

Wine of the Month for March It’s time again for our popular wine of the month feature. This month, Hedonisim’s Sherry Rose Stellar has chosen to feature wines from the natural wine sector. If you’re new to natural winemaking, Sherry’s selections are a great introduction to wines produced ethically and naturally, as well as a great tipple. We can all drink to that. Over to you Sherry; Thanks, Martin Ahead of our April Hedonism Wine School event, “What are Natural Wines Anyway?” this month, we’ve selected a range of wines that fall into the category of “natural” winemaking. Natural wines can be ..read more

Introducing “The Mayfair Breakfast” at the Barley Mow As a foodie, it will come as no surprise that one of the best parts of staying in a Hotel is waking up with the expectation of a fantastic cooked breakfast. It’s a lovely start to the day, but sadly, a cooked breakfast is a rare treat for me. So imagine my excitement when I was invited to the launch of the new breakfast menu at the award-winning Barley Mow in Mayfair. The Barley Mow pub & restaurant opened in 2022, and it’s no exaggeration to say it has been a huge success. The Barley Mow has two distinctly separate areas with a busy p ..read more

Roasted butternut squash with creamy risotto -so yummy Everybody who is passionate about cooking has one dish they love cooking. For me, it’s risotto. I have cooked risotto for yearsand love cooking it; I find it so relaxing, and without tempting fate, it always comes out well. Today, I’ve chosen a roasted butternut squash Risotto recipe for you. It’s a big favourite in our household. I learned to cook risotto from Georgio Locatelli’s Made in Italy book. The book is a classic guide to Italian cooking, and this heavyweight book has over seventy pages on Risotto, going into great detail about t ..read more

A Cocktail menu to satisfy your ever-changing passions at Bar Antoine Bar Antoine is a bar with very much its own identity, yes it’s the bar for Chef Yannick Alleno Michelin-starred Pavyllon, and it is situated in the Four Seasons hotel, but this is no restaurant or hotel bar; this bar is designed to be a stand-alone bar with a story to tell. If you’re as curious as I was, don’t worry – everything will become clear in the next ten paragraphs or so. I’m here to try out the new Ikigai cocktail menu, created by the head of drinks, Michele Lombardi. I also look forward to exploring the extens ..read more

A Valentine’s celebration Turkish style at Rüya Mayfair An exciting night ahead and our first Valentine’s night out in a long while. Like many people, COVID got us out of the habit of going out on Valentine’s night. Tonight, we are going to Rüya Mayfair, an ideal venue for a celebration. I visited Rüya last year and was keen to return and enjoy their Valentine’s Day celebrations. Ruya is located on the corner of Upper Grosvenor Street, and from the outside, it is an impressive facade that seems to stretch forever. This is a large stylish restaurant. Once inside, you are in reception (if you vi ..read more

This Spanish-style cod recipe makes a lovely lunch or dinner dish. Cod fillet with tomato bean stew has its roots in the sunshine of Spain. It is a flavour-packed recipe that is also healthy. I first came across this recipe on the outskirts of Seville but I believe it has its roots from futher north Spain in Barcelona, Cataluyna. Their are plenty of variations available but this is my take of the Bacalao a la Llauna as it’s know in Spain. Cod fillets cooked well are quick and easy. The secret to me is to start with the freshest fish you can find; from there, it’s as simple as not overcooking ..read more

Fine dining in Mayfair with an African twist The name leaves little to the imagination, or does it? Yes, the meat & wine company serves a fine range of quality meat and fish, but the rather pleasant surprise is that this restaurant features and embraces African cuisine, adding a different twist to the menu. We are here to sample the lunch menu, which for £28 for two courses or £35 for three courses, provides excellent value when you consider that you are in the centre of Mayfair, a short walk from Berkeley Square and Shepherd Market. I am a huge advocate of fixed-priced lunch menus. They ..read more