Broadcaster Sir David Attenborough has been named as the recipient of the inaugural ‘Richmonds Medal’ for his outstanding contributions to preserving the River Thames corridor within the London Borough of Richmond-upon-Thames. The new award, which will be presented at a gala evening event at Hampton Court Palace on 31 March 2014, has been created by preservation organisations in Richmond, Virginia (Scenic Virginia) and Richmond-upon-Thames (Father […]

The National Portrait Gallery has released a photograph of its patron, HRH The Duchess of Cambridge, being shown the Van Dyck Self-portrait it is campaigning with the Art Fund to save for the nation. The Duchess was given a private view of the portrait, on display at the Gallery, with director Sandy Nairne, during The Portrait Gala earlier […]

Haute Living loves The Grain Store – the veg-centric restaurant that opened in June 2013 in Granary Square (a former Victorian warehouse north of KIng’s Cross tube station that is fast becoming the place to head for gastronomic delights). The man behind the menu is Bruno Loubet. The Bordeaux born chef proved his credentials in […]

Something’s been stirring in St James. Long a favourite with the London art world, in recent months the area’s elegant streets have been positively humming with new restaurant buzz. The latest addition to this growing food destination? Avenue – which opens its doors today. Boasting stunning interiors designed by Russell Sage and an innovative contemporary-American menu from Head […]

Paul Hurley, creator of Dum Dum Doughnuts – which are freshly baked (not fried), handmade and contain only 6g of fat compared to the 17g found in their American counterparts – is hoping so. The health conscious artisan pastry chef, 32, spoke to Haute Living ahead of the launch of London’s first Dum Dum Donutterie […]

Haute Living loves Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre, which this summer, will celebrate its 81st season. While we can’t guarantee it won’t rain (this is England) the setting – a steeply raked auditorium with a 1,240 seating capacity slap bang in the middle of one of the capital’s prettiest parks – is simply magical.   […]

Mad about meat? Here’s the low-down on the five finest cuts in the capital. Carnivores will be in seventh heaven. Vegetarians? Not so much…    

There’s another reason to love Andaz Liverpool Street: the five star boutique hotel in the heart of the city has unveiled a new installation, created by cutting-edge designer duo, Harvey & John, that invites guests to experience the sensation of diving into a glass of Veuve Clicquot Champagne.   Guests are greeted in the hotel’s lobby […]

Haute Living catches up with the woman who has helped make wool, cool