MagellanStraitsRSSFeed- Dish of the Day – Londinium’s Grilled rib eye steak 21/03/2014For our first ever “Dish of the Day” we wanted to bring you a classic, so vegetarians look away now. Today we celebrate the humble steak, always a guaranteed crowd pleaser and this grilled rib eye, isn’t just any grilled rib eye, … Continue reading →magellanstraits
- Shaken not Stirred – Apple Sour Perlini Mocktail 19/03/2014For this episode of Shaken not Stirred we bring you a refreshing mocktail with slight sour notes all the way from Fairmont Baku, Flame Towers – the Apple Sour Perlini. The mixologists at Fairmont Baku use the Perlini shaker – which carbonates drinks … Continue reading →magellanstraits
- Arguably the best piano in the world … 17/03/2014Fazioli pianos have become rightly renowned for the calibre of their sound, their workmanship and their technology. They are rare indeed but Nur Lounge at Fairmont Baku, Flame Towers features one of their special models – the M Liminal, designed … Continue reading →magellanstraits
- Dish of the Day – Londinium’s Grilled rib eye steak 21/03/2014
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Dish of the Day – Londinium’s Grilled rib eye steak
For our first ever “Dish of the Day” we wanted to bring you a classic, so vegetarians look away now. Today we celebrate the humble steak, always a guaranteed crowd pleaser and this grilled rib eye, isn’t just any grilled rib eye, … Continue reading
Posted in Dish of the Day, Europe, Lifestyle & Gastronomy, London, London Bridge Hotel, UK
Tagged Bermondsey, Borough Market, Britain, Dish of the Day, History, Hotel, Londinium, London, London Bridge, london bridge hotel, Luxury, Paul O'Pray, Southwark Cathedral, St James's Park, The Shard London, Travel, UK
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Shaken not Stirred – Apple Sour Perlini Mocktail
For this episode of Shaken not Stirred we bring you a refreshing mocktail with slight sour notes all the way from Fairmont Baku, Flame Towers – the Apple Sour Perlini. The mixologists at Fairmont Baku use the Perlini shaker – which carbonates drinks … Continue reading
Arguably the best piano in the world …
Fazioli pianos have become rightly renowned for the calibre of their sound, their workmanship and their technology. They are rare indeed but Nur Lounge at Fairmont Baku, Flame Towers features one of their special models – the M Liminal, designed … Continue reading
Statues of Stature: Sherlock Holmes of Baker Street
Now this statue is instantly identifiable. It is of course, our hero, the fictional detective, Sherlock Holmes, standing puffing a pipe, outside of Baker Street Tube Station on the Marylebone Road. This bronze artwork was created by artist John Doubleday … Continue reading
A World in Miniature in Baku
In an inconspicuous space the size of an average sitting room lies one of the most intriguing collections I have even seen – Baku’s Museum of Miniature Books in Azerbaijan. Situated in the heart of the city’s ancient Inner City, an … Continue reading
New header: Staunton Country Park, Hampshire
Our new header is taken from a visit to Staunton Country Park, Hampshire, shot one sunny day last November. Staunton is an extraordinary place – a former estate, the Victorian house was demolished leaving this gorgeous landscape and the property’s … Continue reading
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Tagged Activities, Britain, Days out, Hampshire, Local history, Staunton Country Park, Travel, UK
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Date for the diary – Fishbourne Roman Palace
If you are looking for ways to spend the weekend away from the humdrum, then our “Dates for the Diary” series is for you. This week we take a look at Fishbourne Roman Palace, near Chichester. Dating back to late … Continue reading
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