by lareine | Mar 13, 2025 | Journeys
I visited Niko Romito’s previous restaurant in 2024 and at that time it was in a high building with fantastic views of the Duomo. That unfortunately closed and now it has a new home at The Bulgari Hotel in Milan, featuring a bar with a buzzing and lively atmosphere....
by lareine | Sep 22, 2025 | Journeys
There is a selection of restaurants at the Mandarin Oriental in Hong Kong, and one of them transports you back to the UK at The Chinnery. The menu is built around British classics, where you’ll find sausage and mash, fisherman’s pie, and their signature Indian...
by lareine | Sep 21, 2025 | Journeys
This can be a good addition to a hotel, if it is done well. A grill or steakhouse is somewhere people often return to for a simple piece of meat cooked to their preference, with sides, sauces and something sweet to finish. Be it a Saturday, Sunday or even Monday,...
by lareine | Sep 16, 2025 | Journeys
Immediately upon walking in, there is a sense of friendliness in this low‑key and warming bistro. I met a young chap who knew an awful lot about Yorkshire in the UK, and we connected instantly. This made me happy and feel right at home, confident that the staff here...
by lareine | Oct 31, 2024 | Journeys
The Nami Café at MO Como Lake is the most casual place to eat in all the property. The weather for a Brit is still warm here in October, I am dining by the lake with a crisp chill in the air but enough for me to brave it. The view is glorious with the sun shining and...
by lareine | Oct 30, 2024 | Journeys
MO Como Lake has several restaurants and the second we visited was L’ARIA. They decided to merge Italian and Japanese influences together here, but was this necessary? Italian cuisine is perfect all on its own, don’t disrupt the peace. I love Japanese cuisine and...
