Tag: London

  • Kir Royale in London

    The other night we popped into the Criterion Restaurant in Piccadilly Circus for a quick Kir Royal before dinner. We were headed to another classic venue, Le Caprice, but wanted to check out the Criterion, since we had heard so much about it.

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    The restaurant opened in 1873 and is classic art nouveau in architecture and style. The main dining room has appeared in literature (Sherlock Holmes) and film — most recently in Downtown Abbey as the location where Lady Edith Crawley meets up with her paramour, Michael Gregson.

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    We’re in the process of building out the new Savvy Navigator website, and these places will be profiled as Savvy Favorites. We loved the Criterion and Le Caprice, and If you’re a fan of these kinds of venues, send us a note and we’ll be happy to include your ideas on the new site!Feb 4(3)

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  • London Afternoon Tea

    Afternoon tea in England is one of life’s most civilized events. Savvy and spouse are here in London this weekend and we stopped in yesterday at the Hotel Corinthia for afternoon tea in the Lobby Lounge.

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    A perfect combination of sweet and savory, the menu includes handcrafted tea blends, pastries, scones, and of course, the classic tea sandwiches. By chance, we just happened upon the Corinthia’s afternoon tea a few years ago and it immediately became our favorite.jan 31(1)

    The only downside of this marvelous afternoon tea is that it spoiled our appetites for dinner last night, but more on that later.

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    Hope you had a wonderful weekend!

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  • Happy Boxing Day!

    The day after Christmas in Olde England and throughout the Commonwealth is known as Boxing Day.

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    Traditionally the day that affluent families bestowed holiday gifts on household staff, or a day spent in the country hunting, today it’s really a day of retail therapy. Long before there relatively-new concept of Black Friday, shoppers headed out on Boxing Day in search of post-Christmas bargains. For example, Savvy has always loved Boxing Day at Selfridges department store in London and found some real bargains there over the years.

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    Here’s wishing you and yours a wonderfully happy Boxing Day, no matter which city you find yourself in today.

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    Jeffrey Ward

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