The Olympics are just round the corner so why not jump into the Olympic spirit with London Olympic 2012 Luxury merchandise.
The London 2012 range features a whole host of luxury items from stainless steel cards and Wedgwood china, to cushions and Links of London cufflinks. To purchase London 2012 merchandise, simply visit london2012.com/shop.
Jan Constantine Cushions
These beautiful hand embroidered items are the perfect way to mark the London 2012 Olympics. The striking, contemporary designs make wonderful Olympic memorabilia and fabulous, iconic heirlooms for the future.
Jan Constantine London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Collection £30 - £120
Links of London Cufflinks
The men’s Olympic jewellery range has been created by Links of London especially for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games and includes sterling silver cufflinks with a variety of sporting themes.
Paralympics GB logo cufflinks £110
These round sterling silver 2012 Paralympics GB Logo Cufflinks stamped with a lion’s head are a subtle, but stylish way to show your support.
Limited edition London 2012 set of stainless steel cards
Limited edition London 2012 set of stainless steel cards £2000
Commemorate London 2012 in style with this stunning and uniquely presented deck of stainless steel playing cards. Every card is precision etched to the highest standard and features a distinctive mesh pattern that defines the style of the playing cards front and back. The face of each card is etched with a sporting pictogram while the picture cards feature London landmarks in the characteristic style of London 2012.
These exquisitely detailed cards demand attention; each deck is dramatically presented in a metal ‘shard’ machined from solid aircraft alloy. The geometry of the shard itself is a work of art as it separates dramatically to reveal the cards inside. Mesh playing cards are produced to order in a strictly limited edition of just 250 and each deck features an authenticity card bearing a unique issue number.
Colantotte, manufacturer of award winning magnetic and negative ion technology, are giving away 6 Ironman bracelets – the Neo Legend magnetic wristband. Do you want to WIN Tony Stark’s magnetic wristband? Well, here is your chance!
So what is so special about this Ironman bracelet? Colantotte’s MagTitan Neo Legend bracelet combines a polished pure titanium core with an embellished, sleek, carbon fibre design, to deliver a stylised element of comfort and functionality. This striking bracelet epitomises the essence of fashion and craftsmanship which makes it the ideal accessory for casual, business, and superhero attire alike.
The MagTitan Neo Legend is approved as a medical device by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare and features a unique Alternating North-South Polarity Orientation (ANSPO™) technology to create a larger magnetic field flow.
To Enter
Entry is simple, go to www.facebook.com/ILoveTrionZ, click on the competition app, then submit your details and you’ll be rewarded with an exclusive 15% OFF all Colantotte & Trion:Z products AND have your name added to a prize draw to win one of 6 stunning Neo Legend wristbands, the same worn by Tony Stark (AKA Iron Man) in the new Avengers movie. Click here to see a clip from the film: http://colantotte.eu/news/2/marvels-the-avengers-the-headcount-clip-featuring-colantotte-neo-legend
Now, this is good!!! Calling all James Bond fans – Live the dream!
Diplomat Cruises offers exclusive River Thames charters on the Sunseeker Superhawk featured in ‘The World Is Not Enough’
The ultimate charter experience on the River Thames uses the boat ‘Shaken Not Stirred’, the actual Sunseeker Superhawk featured in the Bond film.
An iconic piece of film history and a suitably suave nod to the British boat manufacturing industry, this luxury Sunseeker is the ultimate charter on the River Thames and she comes complete with genuine story boards, never before seen stunt footage and a surround sound music and TV system.
‘Shaken Not Stirred’ was driven by ‘Cigar Girl’ in the famous opening sequence of the acclaimed Bond film ‘The World is not Enough’.
Accommodating up to eight passengers, Shaken Not Stirred is the perfect gift experience, or unique venue for sophisticated celebrations. Exuding both substance and style, the 37ft Sunseeker comes skippered with an experienced captain, plus a dedicated host(ess) who is on hand to ensure smooth sailing – and to top up the bubbly when necessary.
From sunset cruises to the iconic Thames Barrier, to idyllic voyages to Richmond and beyond – all River Thames routes are tailored to individual client’s requirements. What’s more, whether gigging at the O2, dining at Pont De La Tour, or watching Polo in the Park at Hurlingham, guests can arrive at their riverside venue in style with Diplomat Cruises VIP River to Venue service, complete with complimentary champagne and soft drinks.
Diplomat Cruises is committed to delivering exceptional guest experiences. From booking to boarding guests can feel confident their every need has been catered for leaving them to simply relax and enjoy one of the world’s most exciting and enchanting cities from a totally unique perspective.
Shaken Not Stirred is available for charter from £400 per hour inclusive of a captain and host. For more information, visit diplomatcruises.co.uk.
So much more than just a ‘steakhouse’, JW Steakhouse within luxury hotel Grosvenor House, sets the standard for steaks in London. We have written about the BEST steaks in London before, but now we want to focus on JW Steakhouses other qualities.
The bourbon bar has a huge cocktail list and even has its own Jack Daniels Single Barrel whisky. The bar just got better though, with the re-introduction of Champagne Thursdays.
Truly, a luxury champagne night in London!
The Bourbon Bar will launch a new calendar of Champagne soirées, allowing discerning guests the opportunity to discover different vintages of the hotel’s new pouring brand Pommery, at a reduced price, every Thursday evening between 3rd May and 21st June.
Each week will see Pommery Brut as the constant Champagne, as well as featured vintages of the week which will include Pommery Cuvee Louise 1999 and Pommery Grand Cru Magnum 1992.
The Champagnes featured are:
May 3rd Pommery Grand Cru 2004 - £38
May 10th Pommery Grand Cru 2002 - £42
May 17th Pommery Grand Cru 2000 - £45
May 24th Pommery Cuvee Louise 1999 - £78
May 31st Pommery Grand Cru Magnum 1999 - £82
June 7th Pommery Grand Cru Magnum 1998 - £85
June 14th Pommery Grand Cru Magnum 1992 - £89
June 21st Pommery Cuvee Louise Jeroboam 1990 - £365
Pommery Brut will be available every Thursday from 3rd May to 21st June at a very reasonable £25.
The Bourbon Bar at JW Steakhouse has already attracted a loyal following, favouring its sleek design, light and airy feel, terrace overlooking Hyde Park, and of course its innovative cocktails mixed by the experienced bar team. After sharing a bottle of Champagne together with the company of good friends, JW Steakhouse will be delighted to serve up the best American steaks this side of the pond.
The Cuckoo Club is a swanky, secretive and hard to find spot, just off Regent Street. It is an exclusive club that also serves up some top notch food. Our visit to the Cuckoo Club was a truly enjoyable one, with fantastic music, drinks and service.
The only way of noticing the place is to spot a tiny plaque on the wall and a massive pair of bouncers to boot. This really gave the Cuckoo club a feeling of exclusivity and mystery – an intriguing start to the evening.
Having undergone an extensive redesign by Biba founder and iconic designer Barbara Hulanicki, the club’s look oozes a glamorous rock and roll feel, which is both dark and seductive. We also really enjoyed the great selection of music whilst we ate – brilliant! It is the perfect spot for a hot date, a bite to eat before going clubbing, and on the night we visited, it seemed to be a great spot for a lavish birthday parties. To accompany the beautiful look of the place, we were greeted by the most beautiful staff I have ever known, and that goes for both men and women. To be honest, we were in danger of developing an inferiority complex!
The Drinks
The vast choice of beverages on offer is more than large enough to cater for anyones needs and desires. We found the cocktails particularly to our taste and the pick of the bunch, in our opinion, was the no education, a refreshing blend of citrus flavours– best part of £15. The wine list was also extensive and catered for all price ranges, it also boasted bottles of champagne reaching tens of thousands of pounds. This is certainly a haven for the sophisticated drinker; however, we weren’t completely convinced by the food.
The Food
The starters were fabulous and, in our opinion, were the highlights of the food menu. In particular, I would recommend the scallops, with a refreshing apple salad, due to its depth of flavour and for the simple fact I wanted more! Another great starter is the oriental duck salad, finished with pomegranate seeds. The portion was hearty, but the flavours were light and rich.
The mains section of the menu is made up of a selection of dishes which are designed for sharing, and this certainly made for a fun and interactive dining experience. The look of each dish was beautiful and the presentation was, on the whole, excellent.
I tried the trio of mini Wagyu burger (£25), we found them a tad dry and a little underwhelming, but, it must be said, they did pack a lot of flavour. Maybe, from such a fabulous cut of meat, I was expecting something spectacular, but they just fell short and I was left a little disappointed.
In contrast to the burgers, the fillet of beef, simply named “Beef”, was beautifully tender, wonderfully cooked, perfect to share and a really love cut (£25). Presented on a rather fashionable piece of slate, the dish was a little picture of perfection, and it tasted so too. Also, I should add, the inventiveness and flavour behind the sides were lacking slightly; the chips seemed nothing more than basic French fries and the wilted spinach was slightly over seasoned.
In short, for me, the food was a mixed bag. However, we only sampled a very small part of the menu and I am sure there are many other excellent dishes to sample.
I would certainly recommend The Cuckoo Club to anyone looking for a sophisticated drinking spot with a great atmosphere and wonderful cocktails, and I would also recommend certain things on the food menu, as some of them were of very high quality.
For more information click here: http://thecuckooclub.com/
