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Where to Stay The Thames-side Fairmont Savoy is a storied landmark (it’s where Monet came to paint and Escoffier once cooked), with a central location in the theatre district. The Firmdale Group’s boutique hotels are quiet, plush residences with faultless service. We’re especially fond of Number Sixteen in South Kensington. Haymarket Hotel, its seventh property, opened last month. Where to Eat Membership with Quintessentially, the elite international concierge service with offices in Asia, the Middle East and elsewhere, will give you access to private clubs like Home House. There’s a cocktail bar for every taste. Annabel’s is where all the cool kids (and their parents) go. Order a flute of champagne at the formal but lively Claridge’s Bar. Dukes Bar attracts raffish locals for its fabled martini. Quiet conversation with Londoners is on tap at the Fairmont Savoy’s American Bar. A few more exclusive hot spots make for a sparkling mix. Breakfast at the Wolseley, in a splendid former bank, includes poached eggs, black pudding and all the local papers – a good way to follow a late night. Then, let Sketch reinvent afternoon tea with French pastries. At the new restaurant Arbutus, chef Anthony Demetre prepares affordable, modern European food.Think warm cod brandade. French cuisine is alive and well in London. Galvin at Windows serves it with soaring city views. Robuchon fans should check out the much anticipated L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon. At Racine, chef Henry Harris showcases regional dishes like grilled rabbit with mustard sauce. What to Do Men, your sleek makeover starts with a two-hour tip to toe job – haircut, straight shave, manicure and pedicure – at Geo. F. Trumper. Complete the look with a bespoke suit from Richard Anderson. |
