Situated on the borders of Knightsbridge and Belgravia, in the heart of London and with panoramic views of Hyde Park, The Lanesborough has long been considered one of the world’s most luxurious hotels.
The hotel’s recently launched restaurant, Apsleys, a Heinz Beck Restaurant, was awarded its first Michelin star in February 2010.
The hotel is well known for its enviable location, elegant surroundings and exquisite cuisine. It is also home to London’s original cigar bar, The Garden Room.
On Friday 14th October, the Lanesborough holds a fantastic Luxury experience in London. The bar will host a luncheon pairing some of the finest cigars, wines and cognac from around the world with a specifically tailored gastronomic menu.
The luncheon will commence with a selection of canapés and a glass of Krug, followed by a sumptuous three course menu with wine and cigar pairings allowing you to savour a sensational spectrum of flavours designed to enhance each other and the experience.
Cigar connoisseur and The Lanesborough’s Director of Bars, Giuseppe Ruo, will be in attendance to guide guests through this unique occasion.
The Lanesborough will also be auctioning an incredible special edition cigar humidor created for the 165th year of Partagas, where the proceeds will be donated to charity.
This is a luxury experience in London which cannot be missed, just have a look at the menu -
The Luncheon is priced at £475 per person, including VAT & Service, and will take place between 12.30pm and 4.30pm on Friday 14th October 2011. Please note, the maximum capacity for this event is 22 guests. For further information or reservations please contact Hana Gilchrist .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or 020 7333 7023 or visit http://www.lanesborough.com.
Trinity House Paintings is an international art dealership specialising in Impressionist, Post-Impressionist, Modern British and 19th century works, based in New York, London and Gloucestershire.
Trinity House Paintings, will unveil Claude Monet’s ‘Waterloo Bridge’ at the private view of their New York gallery opening and inaugural exhibition. The ‘From Constable to Cézanne Inaugural Exhibition’ is to be held on October 19, 2011, 6:30-9:00 PM at 24 East 64th Street.
The New York Gallery opening with such a piece links back to their English counterparts in a suitably impressive way.
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Monet created ‘Waterloo Bridge’ in 1901 and is one of only 26 pastels of the River Thames to survive from this period and the only example currently available on the open market.
A nice back story to the piece is that Monet always wished to paint this landmark, but due to missing luggage, his paints, brushes and canvases never followed him to the Savoy hotel.
Instead, he had to resort to pastels. I think he got away with it OK…
To give you an idea of how exceptional this piece is, all other pastels of London by Monet are held in museum collections.
The exhibition will also feature a selection of important British paintings by John Constable, Sir Edwin Henry Landseer, Alfred Munnings and a work by George Stubbs once owned by the great American art collector, Paul Mellon.
Alongside the Monet, there will be other Impressionist and Post-impressionist artists such as Paul Cézanne, Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot and Eugène Boudin.
Now this is fairly unique, a ladies cigar night! Lussorian sent one of our writers, Rhiona, to investigate….
Its not often you receive an invite to a cigar lesson in these sobering smoking ban days, but then it’s not often you receive an invite to Ten Manchester street, a gorgeous Georgian townhouse hotel and one of Marylebone’s best kept secrets.
Run by a cigar enthusiast, it offers the boutique hotel experience complete with fine dining, cocktail master-classes and cigar lessons. On the 27th September they will be launching their first ‘Ladies Cigar Evening’ so I went down for a sneak preview, keen to crack the code on what’s only ever been available at a boys club.
Hosted by Hunters and Frankau, hotel guests can enjoy a hand-rolled Havana specifically developed with the ‘female cigar connoisseur’ in mind. In their cabinet of tobacco curiosities there are several to choose from including the favourites of Winston Churchill and Fidel Castro - so you know you’re in good company.
Upon selection you can sit out under the stars in their smartly furnished heated terrace with a cocktail of your choice (mine’s a bellini) and relax with friends before dinner. I loved it and now know what Bond was onto behind Money Penny’s back. If you want to move beyond bar snacks the restaurant offers a fusion of French and Spanish cuisine, you can follow in my footsteps and kick off your meal with the chef’s interpretation of traditional Gazpacho, served 3 ways and designed so that you can mix it to your preference.
Of course all the dishes on offer are beautifully presented and cooked to perfection (order the swordfish, it’s incredible) because attention to detail is Ten Manchester.
Take one of the 45 handsomely furnished suites for example: fresh flowers, bowls of fruit, early morning newspapers, ‘remote control drapes’, two flat screen TV’s (for him and her), walk in showers, aveda toiletries and the biggest, softest bed you’ll ever had the good fortune to sleep in. It’s a shame to have to ever leave really.
Those who fancy checking out the hotel might also want to attend one of the monthly cocktail making classes. I’ve been informed that each month will be themed by ingredient and brand, all will begin with a Champagne Reception accompanied by a delicious selection of canapés, include a brief overview of the history of cocktails and each participant will then be presented with a cocktail making certificate! You’ll walk away with a goodie bag and will be able to purchase a cocktail kits to continue mastering your skills at home.
For further information on the hotel, the cigar or cocktail classes and booking please visit tenmanchesterstreethotel.com or call 0207 3175 900.
The Battersea Dogs & Cats Home is organizing its prestigious annual fundraising event the Collars & Coats Gala Ball, in the presence of the Home’s President, HRH Prince Michael of Kent GCVO.
This spectacular night of glitz, glamour and high octane entertainment will, once again, be one of the biggest events in London’s calendar.
In line with the stature of the event, the Collars & Coats Gala Ball attracts an extremely distinguished and influential list of guests, spanning ultra-high net worth individuals, British Aristocrats, Royalty, FTSE 100 corporates, VIPs and socialites, public figures and A-List international celebrities from film, music, art, literature, popular culture and sports, making the event an excellent corporate hospitality and networking occasion.
It is also a vital chance to raise funds to help the home continue its work with stray, abandoned and neglected animals. Only this week, it was announced an increase in stray dogs in the UK.
Last year Catherine Tate, Amanda Holden, Alexandra Burke, HRH Prince Michael of Kent, Roger Daltrey CBE, Brian May, Roger Taylor, Patti Russo, Craig Revel Horwood, Jeremy Hackett, and Mark Foster were among the high profile guests.
You can show your support for this important charity. Limited tables are available.
Silver Package: £3500 for a table of 10 (individual tickets at £350), Gold Package: £5000 for a table of 10. (Individual tickets at £500) or Platinum Package: £10000 for a table of 10. (Individual tickets at £1000)
You can book through Sterling Media: Tel: 020 7801 0077. Email: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Whether you are a boating enthusiast, luxury enthusiast or both there is every chance you would have heard of Panerai. Perhaps best known for their collection of classic luxury watches originally designed for the Italian Navy back in 1890, Panerai is now a brand respected across every continent and high sea for quality and classic opulence. A Panerai watch is something most sailors aspire to and for good reason, they are beautifully crafted and often fetch tens of thousands of pounds.
But possibly what Panerai have become most famous for in recent times is its global classic yacht regattas. Each year, 500 of the world’s most beautifully preserved classic yachts take part in challenges in ten locations that have made yachting history. It is the only race circuit of its kind and attracts over 5,000 international sailors and classic boat owners who religiously take part in regattas around the world each year.
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