Of course, it would take a suave Italian to understand the suavest of drinks. Whether Gin or Vodka, Alessandro Palazzi of Dukes London shakes, stirs and shapes every Martini served at Ian Fleming’s favorite bar in London. James Bond – we all know what car he drives and his drink of choice. Even I use
Lush Life Podcast, Season 1
How to Make a Spy Happy with Benoit Provost, American Bar at the Stafford Hotel
What’s a Frenchman doing overseeing the most American Bar in London? Benoit Provost has been making Manhattans for 23 years at The Stafford Hotel. He reveals what’s kept him here all this time. On today’s program, I sit down with Benoit Provost, the Frenchman who heads up the most American of bars in London. Why
On my very first episode, I was lucky enough to grab the attention of Andy Mil of The Cocktail Trading Company, the extremely busy, award-winning London bartender on the cutting edge of creativity. Andy began his career as a chef working in some of the great London restaurants, though he found his calling when he
My annual list of the 10 best summer cocktails being served this summer in bars around London! Drink wisely and enjoy! If you are prefer non-alcoholic ones, then scroll to the end to see a few of my fave mocktails, recipes included. 1. I had to begin this very important list with a toast to
At this time of year, mixologists turn into alchemists, by waving their magic wands over the usual,voilà , a Christmas Cocktail is born. Their brief is “make it festive” and that’s what they do. It’s not just mulled, Glüh-ed or Glögg-ed anymore! As the 12 days of Christmas have already started, the festivities are in full force.
At this time of year, mixologists turn into alchemists, by waving their magic wands over the usual,voilà , a Christmas Cocktail is born. Their brief is “make it festive” and that’s what they do. It’s not just mulled, Glüh-ed or Glögg-ed anymore! As the 12 days of Christmas have already started, the festivities are in full force. I’ve
How could I live in London for over ten years and not know about the Stafford Hotel’s American Bar? Now that we have been introduced, I feel as if I have rediscovered a lost friend. Looking both ways before ducking through a narrow passageway from Green Park to discover its entrance, I felt a tiny bit