Luxe Glamour at the Grande Bretagne Hotel Athens

Breakfast on the roof terrace of the Grande Bretagne Hotel is dominated by this view of the Acropolis, the ancient monument that dominates the skyline of Athens. [caption id="attachment_2279" align="aligncenter" width="480"] Gran Bretagne, Athens -View of the Acroplois[/caption] Athens is such a charming city, a mix of modern buildings among the ancient monuments like the Acropolis that defines this city. The new metro stations are like mini museums where you can see excavated ruins in

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Extreme Fish Filleting at Hyper Japan

There is fish filleting and then there is Extreme Fish Filleting. This is what you do when cutting up a massive tuna for sashimi. I was invited by the lovely people at So Restaurant to witness this at the recent HyperJapan event. [caption id="attachment_2227" align="aligncenter" width="480"] Okonomiyaki Stall, Peko Peko with Teriyaki burgers and the Samurai Wines from Germany[/caption] My last visit to HyperJapan was a bit of a culture shock as I am not into Cosplay, Anime or Manga. This

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The Fabulous Baker Brothers at Harrods

Real bread is a great trend that is catching on in a big way now. TV programmes like The Fabulous Baker Brothers and the Great British Bakeoff have really fuelled the interest in real baking in this country. Tom and Henry Herbert have done their bit in promoting this trend. When their show aired, the twittersphere erupted. Mostly with admiration of new found fans. [caption id="attachment_2210" align="aligncenter" width="480"] Tom and Henry Herbert[/caption] Today, they launched their

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Thai Oyster Festival at Suda Thai

Oysters, some love them, some won't even get near them and some have never tried them. I love oysters, especially those large platters that the serve in Parisian brasseries with your choice of different species, shapes and sizes. Oysters with Thai flavouring are a whole different way of enjoying fresh oysters. Instead of the usual lemon, tabasco or shallot vinaigrette, instead you add a few slices of lemongrass, some crispy shallots and a thai vinaigrette. It is delicious and complements

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Tsurusushi at Friday Night Socials

In a corner of Trafalgar Square, The National Cafe sits hidden beneath the National Gallery and you would probably not notice it unless you were looking for it. The cafe itself is housed in an enormous room with very high ceilings. When full, the acoustics bounce around the wall, creating a raucos din. Peyton-Byrne operate this outlet together with the more casual cafe next door. On this evening, the first of many Friday Night Socials, Tsurusushi was the guest "chef". They offered a

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