74 Duke restaurant in London is a gleaming new Parisian-style brasserie in Mayfair. It feels like walking onto a movie set of chic French dining. From its honey‑leather banquettes and ivory paintwork to impeccably uniformed staff, the space radiates elegance and intention. But beyond the veneer lies a restaurant trying to harmonise style with substance—sometimes succeeding, sometimes only flirting with depth. The interior feels curated down to the last detail: glossed tables, classic brasserie mirrors, […]

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Kudu restaurant in London is one of the most intriguing and quietly luxurious dining destinations. Born from the partnership of South African chef Patrick Williams and Amy Corbin (daughter of restaurateur royalty Chris Corbin), Kudu opened in 2018 and has since helped redefine what a food-lovers’ hotspot is. Rooted in South African culinary tradition, but refined through a contemporary London lens, the restaurant is part of the wider Kudu Collective, which also includes Kudu Grill, […]

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Cubanista bar in London is one of the more intriguing cocktail dens in the city. It is a Cuban-inspired speakeasy tucked behind a red telephone box in South Kensington, serving as the covert lounge of Paloma Club. It’s the kind of bar that doesn’t shout its presence; you have to call to get in. Step through the phone booth, and you enter “Casa Isla,” a nostalgic, moody retreat filled with tropical rhythms, vintage flair, and expertly made […]

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