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This year’s Valentine’s tables move easily between relaxed romance, classic elegance and all-out celebration. Whether you want something cosy and conversational or a night that feels properly unforgettable, these are the reservations that get the mood just right. Cocotte For relaxed, no-pressure romance If set menus make you twitchy, Cocotte keeps Valentine’s refreshingly easy. Go à la carte, order rotisserie chicken with an array of sauces, pile on the sides and let the even

Valentine’s Day doesn’t need grand gestures; it needs intention. This is a celebration of modern love, expressed through objects that feel personal, enduring, and beautifully made. From fine jewellery designed to be worn forever to thoughtful pieces that romanticise the everyday, this Valentine’s edit is for those who believe the most meaningful gifts are chosen, not rushed, and treasured long after the day itself has passed. 💌 For the Sentimental Romantic Heaven Mayhem – Ph

For the past decade, plant-based eating has been dominated by imitation...burgers engineered to “bleed”, proteins designed in labs, and ingredient lists that read more like chemistry than cuisine. But as luxury travellers become more informed about nutrition, gut health and sustainability, that era is quietly losing its appeal. Now, Emirates is making a decisive pivot. Rather than doubling down on meat substitutes, the airline is stepping away from ultra-processed vegan alter

In Bordeaux, innovation is never loud. This is a city where taste is inherited, precision is expected, and restraint is a form of credibility. So when a spirit emerges from the region quietly dismantling the conventions of coffee liqueur, it does so without spectacle, and all the more convincingly for it. The spirit in question is Brunette Clear, the world’s first transparent coffee liqueur, created by Bordeaux Distilling Company. Clear in appearance yet unexpectedly layered

True to form, The Ivy has gone all-in for Christmas 2025, and the result is pure festive brilliance. This year, The Ivy Collection invites diners to step aboard The Ivy Midnight Express, a magical winter experience brought to life through immersive décor, twinkling seasonal installations, and a storybook-inspired menu illustrated by artist and scenographer Sophie Neil. From the moment you walk through the doors, the joyful mood takes over. The set festive menu is priced at £5

There are bars you go to for a drink, and then there are bars you go to for a moment. The Library Bar at The Ned is firmly the latter, a room that feels like a secret, usually reserved for members and those who know exactly which door to push. But for a limited time, in celebration of Old Fashioned Month, The Ned quietly opened its Library Bar to the public in collaboration with Woodford Reserve. And naturally, I went to see whether the experience lived up to the mystique. Sp