The first time I visited a Jeffrey Zakarian restaurant was at the Lambs Club at The Chatwal last year which is in comparison a very formal experience. The National is a grand cafe in midtown which had an extremely buzzy atmosphere at lunchtime despite it being -12 degrees in January! I love bistros as they [...]
Author: Saira Rasheed
The NoMad Bar
I met with a fellow hospitality professional during this visit and he is obsessed with hotel bars and restaurants. Having been in the industry for a very long time, he named the top 3 favourite places in New York - one of which was the NoMad Hotel's Elephant Bar. New York has got me addicted [...]
Breakfast at The Baccarat
I visited The Baccarat for the first time when it opened in 2014. At that time I was only passing through and didn't get a chance to properly try it out. The Baccarat is one of the most palatial properties I have ever visited. Having breakfast here made me realise how understated the actual experience [...]
The Wythe & My Snowstorm Adventure in Williamsburg
My first visit to The Wythe Hotel in Williamsburg and Brooklyn!
The Roasting Party
Pavilion Road holds a special place in my heart. I used to work with a perfume brand many years ago here and back then the street was dead - literally dead. It is good to see a massive transformation of independent food retailers and a wonderful new coffee place called The Roasting Party. The Roasting [...]
Jean-Georges at The Connaught
Breakfast at The Connaught, Jean-Georges Restaurant in Mayfair
Alexandra Miller of Élan
As my blog grows in popularity in the hospitality and coffee space, I decided to start interviewing female founders in the luxury hospitality industry who I believe have launched amazing concepts in London and internationally. A place I have been addicted to for the past month, Élan is a wonderful new cafe concept open till [...]
Boki
Seven Dials has massively transformed over the years. I remember when we used to trot up to Covent Garden during our times at LSE and mostly hang out at the Primrose Bakery for a special treat. Now things have immensely changed. There are lots of options and more independent places popping up. I do hope [...]
District Coffee, Fulham
Everyone has been so delighted with Chelsea opening up her first Aussie coffee shop right next to Parsons Green station. Bright, fresh and welcoming - this little cafe will transform the cafe culture in the neighborhood. I find spending time here very relaxing and very much at home. The staff is extremely welcoming and chatty [...]
Le Bilboquet, 20 E 60th
My favourite aspect of dining on the Upper East Side is the element of people watching that comes with it. Some places like Georgette's are relaxed, great finds if you are acquainted with the right circles in the city and some places like Le Bilboquet are UES institutions and must be on your bucket list [...]