Children rarely use words to express what they need at the table. Instead, they communicate through tiny decisions that parents often misinterpret as defiance, fussiness or frustration. In the third week of our four part series with nutritional therapist and author Clemmie Pellew Harvey, we explore the quiet, emotional language of little appetites and the beliefs shaping the way children learn to eat. This is the heart of Clemmie’s work. She understands that mealtimes are not

There are dessert spots that gain attention and then there are those that quietly build a following until the crowd speaks for them. Cocomelt belongs firmly in the latter category. Set in the heart of Marylebone, the boutique dessert bar has become a destination for anyone who enjoys indulgence done with intention. Now there is a new reason to visit as Cocomelt unveils a trio of cookies created especially to celebrate National Cookie Day on Thursday 4 December. Since the doo

London does Christmas well, but some places do it with unmistakable flair. This year, three of the cities most celebrated neighbourhood pubs are stepping confidently into the spotlight. The Cadogan Arms in Chelsea, The George in Fitzrovia and The Hound in Chiswick are ushering in the festive season with an irresistible combination of cold weather comfort, refined seasonal dining and the sort of atmosphere that turns a December evening into a memory. From the middle of Novembe

London never falls short when it comes to seasonal sparkle, but this year a small corner of Marylebone has quietly stolen the spotlight. How Matcha! has reimagined its storefront for the season, creating a warm and shimmering escape that feels like it has stepped out of a dream and into one of the city’s most charming streets. Copyright samsnaps.jpeg Rather than going grand or over the top, the team has crafted something far more inviting. The exterior is wrapped in a soft, t

Christmas releases in the whisky world often promise magic, but Paul John has delivered something that genuinely feels like a moment. The India based distillery, long celebrated for reshaping expectations of world whisky, has unveiled its Christmas Edition 2025. This is the eighth expression in the annual series and the oldest whisky the brand has ever released. Crafted on the sun drenched shores of Goa, the Christmas Edition 2025 is an unpeated eight year old single malt cre

There are collaborations that feel inevitable and others that feel inspired. This one manages to be both. Witchmark Distillery and Bath Rugby have unveiled their first joint release, a limited edition London Dry Gin that arrives with the confidence of a partnership rooted in shared pride and a sense of place. It is a bottle that celebrates craft and heritage while raising a glass to one of the most memorable seasons in the club’s history. At first glance the Bath Rugby x Witc

Food may be physical, but the way we eat is almost always emotional. In the second week of our four part series with nutritional therapist and author Clemmie Pellew Harvey, we explore the inner world that shapes our choices long before we open the fridge. From guilt to craving, comfort to control, this conversation uncovers the psychology many of us never realise is driving our relationship with food. Clemmie has a gift for peeling back the layers without judgement. She speak

Balthazar has never been shy of a little theatre, but this Christmas the Covent Garden favourite has stepped into full character. In partnership with GREY GOOSE, the brasserie has embraced the magnetism of Parisian cabaret, turning its dining room into a world of red velvet, gold details and quiet glamour that hints at late nights on the Left Bank. From ten November until two January, guests are invited to leave the ordinary outside and enter a room that feels made for celebr

Christmas in London always promises a touch of spectacle, but this year Sexy Fish decides to turn the city’s festive glow into a full scale electric surge. The Mayfair hotspot welcomes the season with Neon Fishmas, a high voltage celebration created in partnership with Don Julio, where festive glamour dives into an underwater fantasy. The restaurant becomes a current of colour and movement, filled with glowing coral, shimmering creatures and installations that feel alive with

London’s Square Mile has no shortage of restaurants that dazzle, yet every so often something arrives that feels genuinely fresh. This November marks the opening of The Greenhouses in The City, a private dining destination that brings a little magic to Long Lane. Hidden behind foliage and warm light, the venue quietly transforms the idea of gathering in the heart of London by offering guests their own beautifully styled greenhouse for intimate culinary celebrations. A setting

London in December carries its own kind of magic. Lights glisten above Regent Street, crowds press into shops with a mix of excitement and exhaustion, and somewhere between it all, Piccadilly’s most beloved Italian doughnut cafe quietly turns Christmas into an art form. Bombolone, the premium brioche bakery that has captured the city’s sweet tooth, now invites Londoners to discover its 2025 festive collection, a line up that feels like a love letter from Italy wrapped in suga

Food tells the truth about who we are long before we learn to put those truths into words. For qualified nutritional therapist and author Clemmie Pellew Harvey, that truth begins with the warmth of a childhood kitchen and the understanding that what we eat is never just about hunger. It is history, emotion, instinct and identity woven together. This is the first instalment in our interview series with Clemmie, a deeper look at the woman behind the work and the philosophies th

There is a particular kind of pleasure in a great cocktail. The clink of ice, the fragrance of citrus oils, the silky chill of a shaken mix poured with precision. It is an experience that often feels reserved for a skilled bartender behind a polished marble counter. Yet something new is happening. A quiet revolution that is bringing cocktail bar confidence into the home without compromise. At the centre of that shift is Tommy’s Fizz. Tommy’s Fizz is a brand with ambition and

There is something unmistakably soothing about stepping into The Idler during the festive season. This refined Victoria hideaway has always specialised in quiet elegance and generous hospitality, and this year its Christmas offering leans into both with confidence. The result is a December menu that feels warm and sophisticated in equal measure, a celebration of British produce shaped with Mediterranean poise. The three course Christmas menu, available for tables of up to six

Christmas has always been a season built on ritual. The familiar scents, the quiet anticipation, the first slice into something sweet and celebratory. This year Cutter and Squidge bring all of that back with confidence, polish and a touch of theatre. The modern gifting and lifestyle brand has unveiled its 2025 Christmas collection and it is available to pre order now. The line up is a generous mix of comfort and craft, a curated celebration of festive favourites reimagined th