Posted by Ruth Miller on Wed 5th March 2008 at 06:00 AM, Filed in Luxury Events
If you’re passing through London and want to do something charitable - check out this dinner hosted by 4 michelin starred chefs.
“On 8 March 2008, a blend of the UK’s top chefs, restaurateurs and sommeliers will team up at leading London restaurant, 1 Lombard Street in a bid to turn wine into water for thousands of malnourished children and families around the world.
A brigade of Michelin starred chefs including Raymond Blanc (Le Manoir aux Quat’ Saisons), Shane Osborn (Pied á Terre), John Campbell (The Vineyard) and Herbert Berger (1 Lombard Street) will join forces with renowned sommeliers and wine experts to produce a unique four-course dinner followed by an exclusive fine wine auction in aid of humanitarian charity Action Against Hunger.”
Contact Action Against Hunger.
If you fancy indulging this Christmas, then you may want to pay a visit to Europe’s longest Champagne Bar at St Pancras.
By all accounts, London’s newly refurbished St Pancras Station is simply stunning. What better way to enjoy it than by sipping at Champagne’s that retail for up to £2,500 ($5,000) a bottle.
Searcy and St Pancras who operate the bar in partnership say:
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The Rex Bar has got to be the most exclusive club to hire. It’s in London’s Soho and it certainly has everything you could ever possibly dream for:
The lounge bar itself is 1930’s style with art nouveau influences. Plush velvets, crystal chandeliers, comfortable Sofas and leather armchairs create a decadent atmosphere while lots of candles, warm colours and Mirrors give the venue a special magical glow.
Not only do they have a 3am licence but we are just about the only private members’ club to have its own dance floor. Our unpretentious DJs and bar staff serve up funky tunes and fabulous cocktails, in a club where you can choose to bust a move on the dance floor, chat amongst friends or discuss plot lines after a movie in decadent surroundings rather than feeling inescapably trapped in a monosyllabic meat market.
Due to its exclusive nature The Rex infamous club nights have already been discovered by celebrities like Justin Timberlake, Emma Bunton, Rachel Stevens, Amanda Holden, All Saints….
So if you are thinking of celebrating a birthday party, engagement party, anniversary, going away party, celebrating the birth of your newborn, after party drinks, Christmas party or any other reason for debauchery then look no further. The Rex resembles all these things.
The Rex also plays host to London’s most luscious late nights featuring live music and top DJ’s.
I don’t know how much it is to hire - I’m afraid to ask!!!
If you’ve ever had he urge to own a mass murderer’s gold and diamond Rolex, well now’s your chance. Haitham Wihaib, an ex employee of Saddam is putting his ex-boss’ bling up for sale to the highest bidder. You can also get your hands on Saddam’s Dior Sunglasses and Cartier Pen which Saddam used it sign death warrants. You’ll also find his pimp walking sticks as well as cameras.
Mr Wihaib is looking to raise approximately £350,000 ($700,000 USD) which he’s pledging to build schools in Iraq with. If you believe that…
Check out Mr Wihaib’s website with all the stuff on, it’s fascinating!
Yep, you did read that right – you can actually bid for a real Concorde toilet seat at an auction happening in south-western France. Think about all those famous people that have sat on it before you cross it off your wish list!
In addion to the toilet seat you can pick up cockpit instruments, oxygen masks, baggage compartments doors, speed indicators, plate-and-silverware sets, a 1.2-ton landing gear, a Mach-monitoring speedometer and a windshield.
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