Covent Garden’s Beloved Italian Bakery Welcomes Acclaimed Chef Claudio Tripodi for a Decadent Italian Residency, starting 8th May 2025 Capilungo – a one-of-a-kind Pugliano café and bakery in the heart of Covent Garden – is partnering with acclaimed Italian chef, Claudio Tripodi, to transform Capilungo’s downstairs restaurant and transport diners into the heart of Southern Italy. Opening from 8th May 2025 every Thursday, Friday and Saturday, the residency will run throughout summer, bringing dishes which emulate and celebrate the rich culinary heritage of Italy to the table. Claudio Tripodi hails from Novara, Italy. Starting his culinary journey at the prestigious VCO Formazione, he arrived in…
Author: Lucy Contrino
A new study has revealed Instagram’s most influential tennis players, with Novak Djokovic taking the top spot. Tennis statistics website Tennis Stats analyzed internal data to find the 50 highest ranking male and female tennis players. Each player’s Instagram handle was obtained and run through Inzpire’s Instagram pricing calculator to determine how much players would be paid for a single sponsored post. The players with the highest earning potential per post determined the final ranking. Novak Djokovic ranks top, with a potential earning of $71,800 per sponsored Instagram post. The Serbian tennis star boasts an impressive 15.6 million followers on…
Intense rays of light Alta Badia (South Tyrolean Dolomites-Italy) – As you can see in this year’s logo, crossed by intense rays of sunlight, it evokes the wish for light to symbolically guide the 38th Maratona dles Dolomites – Enel. Lüm – Light: a simple word, yet rich with meaning. It’s an invitation to find inner illumination, to seek one’s path, to discover clarity and hope even after darkness. The logo, solid yet carved by light, expresses exactly that: transformation, change, the power of renewal. The final “M” refers not only to the Maratona, but also to the silhouette of the Sassongher…
On Thursday 12th June, Isle of Harris Distillery and Hinba Coffee are joining forces for a one-night-only Hebridean Tasting Evening in Glasgow, celebrating the exceptional flavours of the Outer Hebrides. This special event champions the unique tastes of Scotland’s islands with a thoughtfully crafted four-course tasting menu, featuring dishes such as kelp-cured salmon and wild garlic lamb with whisky jus. Each course is paired with Isle of Harris Gin, The Hearach single malt whisky, and a specially created Hebridean Espresso Martini made with Hinba’s small-batch coffee and The Hearach. The evening will be hosted by Megan Geddes from the distillery and Hinba founder Fergus…
Can a simple smile turn an ordinary hotel stay into something remarkable? Well, two thirds of Brits think so, with great service rated as one of the top drivers of a good hotel experience (69%), alongside good food (67%), a good shower (55%), and soft towels (34%).” It turns out the science also agrees. A study conducted by researchers at Goldsmiths, University of London, and Hampton by Hilton finally proves that a smile is so much more than a gesture. Guests who received friendly and reliable service rated their stay 22% better overall. The research which used biometric technology, guest…
A seasonal reinterpretation of British afternoon tea, inspired by the botanical beauty and heritage of Sloane Street’s Cadogan Gardens. Jumeirah Carlton Tower is delighted to announce a new chapter of its signature ‘A Tribute to Nature’ afternoon tea, presented in collaboration with the historic Cadogan Gardens at the heart of the recently transformed Sloane Street. Launching on Monday 9 June, the refreshed offering celebrates seasonality, sustainability, and the botanical elegance of one of London’s most renowned private garden squares. Drawing inspiration from the storied past and the beauty of Cadogan Gardens, sitting halfway between Sloane Square and Knightsbridge, the reimagined menu pays tribute…
Chestertons Polo in the Park celebrated the start of the social season with a glitzy launch event at Bluebird Chelsea, ahead of the 14th edition of the three-day tournament, this year taking place from 06 to 08 June. An impressive guest list of movers and shakers including celebrities, influencers, media were in attendance to celebrate the launch of this year’s event. The guest list included the likes of former England cricket captain Michael Vaughan, football legend Thiago Alcântara, Love Island alumni Teddy Soares, and Made in Chelsea stars Yasmine Zweegers and Alice Yaxley, to name but a few. Several leading…
The award-winning producer and chef worked with Gozney to design a limited-edition collection that highlights the fun and unexpected possibilities of cooking outdoors Gozney, the pioneering pizza oven brand, today introduces the Matty Matheson Signature Tread, a limited-edition oven designed in collaboration with Matheson, following a 10-year-long relationship with the brand. The entrepreneur, chef, restaurateur, best-selling author, Emmy award-winning executive producer, actor, and television personality debuts his limited-edition Gozney oven, bringing high-temp cooking in places you never considered in a fun and unserious manner. It will be available for purchase starting 18th June online at www.gozney.com and at select retailers globally. The Matty Matheson Signature Tread…
As World Digestive Health Day approaches on May 29th, we wanted to share some recipes from Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) that highlight the importance of fibre in a balanced diet. While QMS often focusses on the benefits of protein in red meat, we believe pairing it with fibre-rich foods is key to promoting overall digestive health and well-being. This year, Scotland launched its first-ever Scottish Eatwell Guide, celebrating our rich natural larder and emphasising the need for a balanced diet. The guide features Scotch Beef, Scotch Lamb, and Specially Selected Pork, showcasing how locally sourced meats can be part of a healthy…
To keep us drinking the black stuff in the heat. Made with half a pint of Guinness and set to split opinions & tastebuds (not just the G) London’s milkshake game is about to be shaken (and stirred) with the launch of the world’s first official Guinness milkshake, dropping in the capital this June. Landing at Black Tap Soho and Westfield Stratford on Sunday 9th June, this shake comes supercharged with a half pint of Guinness. Yes, really – there’s an actual half pint of the black stuff blended right into a load of soft serve ice cream. Prefer to keep it booze-free? There’s…