If you wanna eat hip in the French capital then pull up a seat ringside at a most ritzy club. This first floor restaurant looking down into the VIP club on rue de Rivoli in Paris. For trendy eaterie in Paris, check out our Gioia restaurant review,
Before the club crowd hits this hip joint, gaze down on the dance floor, which has seen passing a host of top names like Ibiza king David Guetta.
The VIP has moved across town from the Champs Elysées and has not missed a funky beat. And now added to that is a funky eatery!
After feasting your eyes on the mythic club below admire the setting. Across one wall are the serried ranks of bottles as decorations to get in the party mood for a little excess. Prior to taking a seat at table you can pull up at the cocktail bar, which is in the shape of an outsize grand piano. White, it has funky designs on the side. From here you can admire some real artworks on the wall, notably the creations of David de la Chapelle and no less a name than Bono.
This is A List Country! Recently proving this very point was the arrival of Johnny Depp to celebrate the French release of his latest film Rum Diary. With this in mind, we felt Lussorian had to get in on the act with a Gioia restaurant review, we were not disappointed.
With all this star power you might be forgiven for being too overawed to eat. But even the celebrities cannot over shadow an honest and high quality menu. The Italian menu here will light up your taste buds. Literally! The menu is brightly backlit when opened, allowing you to see clearly to order in the low light.
The antipasti we shared was a copious delight. The fine cuts of charcuterie were divine, Japanese style prawns and a platter of freshest tomatoes and mozzarella. Mains included clams in a tomato rich sauce, which coated the quality pasta. The escalope Milanese was nearly the width of the place setting. Wafer thin with a coating to bring the taste alive! And, being Italian, the pizza takes a starring role. And does not disappoint.
The 4 Stagioni was succulent and tasty. A rustic delight quite at home in this slick palace.
From the cocktails to the carte des vins was a pleasant migration - the fiesta tastes of Caipirinha and Mojito, to the floral fruitiness of Tuscan vineyards. Most acceptable!
This is a real restaurant in a real nightclub with real artworks on the walls but just as important real Italian cuisine in the plate: a pretty irresistible mix.
The wonderful St Pancras Renaissance hotel in London has always been a keen supporter of the art world, but recent developments sees this support go further.
Harry Handelsman (CEO of Manhattan Loft Corporation) and Thang Vo-Ta have launched St Pancras Editions, showcasing limited edition artworks including silkscreen prints, sculptures and photographs working closely with contemporary masters and the best emerging talent, which are available for sale and on show at St Pancras Renaissance Hotel.
The inaugural St Pancras Editions ‘Jean Harlow 2011’ was famous 60s pop artist Gerald Laing’s final ever work. In 1964 as commissioned by Robert Indiana, the original Hollywood starlet became the subject for Gerald Laing; it was here that the iconic ‘Jean Harlow’ artwork was born.
Exclusive to St Pancras Editions, this original silkscreen print allures beautifully to 60’s Hollywood glamour and sophistication.
No expense was spared in creating this luxurious artwork, the highest quality materials were used, including real Italian platinum leaf and silver-dollar foil.
Co-founders Harry Handelsman and Thang Vo-Ta have committed to choosing artworks which they believe will have an evergreen appeal, each with its own unique story.
Speaking of the ‘Jean Harlow 2011’, Thang Vo-Ta says; “It was a true honour to have had the opportunity to work with the 60s Pop Art pioneer Gerald Laing on creating this print, which we believe will have an evergreen appeal through its glamorous and sophisticated depiction of the legendary Hollywood icon Jean Harlow”.
The print is limited to only 200 and individually numbered. These editions will become lasting legacies for generations of art enthusiasts; celebrity collectors include Sadie Frost and Grace Woodward.
Grosvenor House is hosting a fantastic luxury wedding show in London on Sunday 29th January.
A visit to the Luxury Wedding Show in London is a must for all those planning their perfect wedding and is set to take place at one of the UK’s most prestigious wedding venues – Grosvenor House, A JW Marriott Hotel on London’s Park Lane – for one-day-only.
Whether you are looking for a traditional wedding, or are a Bride and Groom seeking a unique and contemporary affair, The Luxury Wedding Show at Grosvenor House has attracted the very best of the best exhibitors, delivering a one-off and glamorous experience, with an abundance of ideas to help you plan your perfect day.
The Luxury Wedding Show is your chance to meet leading experts from the worlds of fashion, floral design, photography and ‘live’ entertainment along with specialist caterers who will tantalise your taste buds, and the connoisseurs who specialise in sought after and desired accessories to ensure your wedding day is the ultimate dream day.
Emma Frewer, Wedding and Social Event Sales Manager at Grosvenor House said; “Grosvenor House, A JW Marriott Hotel is one of the finest luxury London hotels for a special occasion such as a wedding. We pride ourselves on a time-honoured tradition of providing exceptional style, service and facilities expected from a 5-star hotel with an approachable elegance that extends throughout richly appointed guest rooms, palatial suites and executive-level rooms to our lavish public spaces, providing a desired and sought after location for your wedding day”.
Unique among wedding reception venues in Central London, Grosvenor House can comfortably accommodate up to 2,000 guests and is licensed for both civil and partnership ceremonies. The hotel is also able to offer both Asian and Kosher catering, and the Luxury Wedding Show in London will feature renowned Asian caterers, Ragamama and Sapna who are both held in high regard for their culinary panache.
If you are planning a wedding, you should visit the Luxury Wedding Show in London at Grosvenor House on Sunday 29th January.
Doors open at 12 Noon until 4:00pm and the Bridal Fashion Shows take place at 1:00pm and 2:30pm. Tickets can be purchased on the door at £10.00 or you can register in advance at luxuryweddingshow.co.uk or telephone 0208 429 7520 and quote LWS Grosvenor 2012 to obtain complimentary tickets.
Posted by Peter Brady on Sun 22nd January 2012 at 06:29 PM, Filed in Hot Luxury News
If you have an eye for what’s around the corner then Future & Found could be for you. Full of sumptuous home adornments, it provides a vision for what’s to come and a love for what’s been before.
Future & Found founder Andrea bates says:
“Future & Found brings you a handpicked collection of beautiful things for your home. This is where you’ll find the brightest up-and-coming designers and see the next design classic, alongside reclaimed vintage pieces and fabulous objects we’ve discovered on our travels.”
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The founder of high end Jewellery brand Jada, Ceyda Gungor, has designed two beautiful Jada Jewellery pieces specifically for the Winnicott Foundation.
This exclusive charity jewellery signifies the love and protection that the Winnicott Foundation embraces. The charity jewellery range consists of two heart bracelets which are set in 14K white gold; one with a signature Jada evil eye and one with diamonds and evil eye.
The Winnicott Foundation is an independent registered charity founded 25 years ago by doctors and parents who wanted to contribute more to the care of premature and sick babies.
Ceyda Gungor is one of the many women who have been impacted by neonatal complications making the Winnicott Foundation something that is very close to her heart.
Jada will be donating fifteen per cent of each sale of this charity jewellery.
Pippa Jones of the Winnicott Foundation says;
“The sale of one white gold heart bracelet could buy specialist clothing for four premature babies or information books and leaflets for parents. Just one diamond bracelet could buy five handheld breast pumps or three gel pillows to reduce pressure on fragile heads.”
There has never been a better opportunity to give back to the community and with one of these beautiful Jada charity jewellery bracelets you can lovingly invest in the well-being of future generations to come.
