National awareness days are there to build awareness and celebrate traditions … but for national Afternoon Tea Week on 12th to 18th August 2019, we are not sure any ‘building’ is needed. Afternoon Teas are now so loved that many lunch services have been replaced with afternoon tea sittings. The Luxury Restaurant Guide is certainly celebrating…
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They say good things come in small packages and, when it comes to the quintessential luxury picnic hamper, fully stocked with summery spread, bone china and crystal glassware, never a truer word was said. Luxury hotels are increasingly doing picnics for non-resident, so if you fancy a five star hamper, packed and ready-to-go, in glorious…
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The Luxury Restaurant Guide goes on the hunt for eggstra- special edible Easter ideas available at the very best destinations around the country. Club benefits not applicable on Easter Sunday unless where noted. Chewton Glen, Christchurch Rd, New Milton, Hampshire BH25 6QS Stuck with what to do with the children or teenagers during school holidays?…
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Gifting lifestyle packages is the way forward for the time-poor and material-rich. The Luxury Restaurant Guide presents a cornucopia of food-related lifestyle gifts packed to the brim with mouth-watering choices and imaginative gourmet lifestyle experiences. Five of the Best Hampers Create your own gift hamper of curiosities and artisan classics from the most fêted of…
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We answer the call of three wise men seeking a festive feast for their pre-Christmas get-together with restaurants bearing gifts of great dining offers, tipples and treats. The Luxury Restaurant Guide publishes some of the best festive dining offers available pre-Christmas. These destination restaurants have unveiled their festive set and a la carte menu options…
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As Masterpiece London opens today (28 June – 04 July 2018) – the unmissable art fair showcasing the finest works of art, design, furniture and jewellery – the Luxury Restaurant Guide celebrates the UK’s finest chefs creating their own works of culinary art. We asked 20 top UK chefs to submit one showstopping dish each…
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You would expect it to follow that where there are enclaves of wealthy households that a decent diner would be on the doorstep. With the great migration from London to the greener pastures and better lifestyle, does country living offer all its cracked up to be for our pampered and worldly taste buds, or will you…
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Funny, adventurous, traditional, glamorous – what’s your Mum like…perhaps all four? No doubt, she is treasured, so from indulgent to unusual, we source some Mother’s Day ideas to help you plan a very pleasant surprise: Afternoon Tea by the Coast Chewton Glen Hotel & Spa – New Forest, Hampshire, England, BH25 6QS T: 01425 282212…
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Q: What makes a great gift? A: Something special that’s life-affirming, creates memories, gives pleasure, and shows you care. Luxury dining gift presents are a perfect experience to purchase for all adults – mums, dads, sons, daughters, grandparents, friends and work colleagues. Whether its a lunch, afternoon tea, dinner, gourmet stay, cookery class, kitchen gardening…
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Festive frivolities have started with Christmas fare making its first joyous appearance on special seasonal menus now. From the tastiest smoked salmon, your classic roast turkey with sage and onion stuffing, Christmas pudding with brandy butter and moreish mince pies…it’s perfect to celebrate with family, friends and work pals that you may not be spending…
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Take the road-well-travelled as we publish the favourite destinations voted by readers of Condé Nast Traveller in the publications’ 20th annual travel awards unveiled on 04th September 2017. Many selection factors are chosen with dining a key ingredient. The top UK Holiday Hotel this year is the newly revamped Cliveden House in Berkshire, which came…
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With access to the best luxury restaurants in the country now a privilege shared by many, a truly special occasion may need the next level up in fine dining to truly impress. Private dining is definitely on the rise, with gourmets seeking their own intimate ‘restaurant within a restaurant’ when the celebration demands it. Here…
Read MoreThe lead up to Christmas Eve is almost as good as the holiday itself and is a perfect time to socialise with friends and work colleagues. It’s also the time when restaurants produce some delicious festive menus which are a fraction of the cost of dining out on Christmas Day. Here we publish a selection of December menus at…
Read MoreIt’s set to be a wonderful weekend weather wise so make the most of our beautiful countryside, exquisite properties and delicious dining! Here for you is our pick of four outstanding Hotels with fabulous terraces for you to relax and enjoy incredible views while indulging in sumptuous fayre this weekend. Let Them Eat Cake…
Read MoreMothers Day this year falls right at the very end of the month on March 30th so spring should (in theory) be properly sprung by then! Let your mum know how much you love her by treating her to an extra special delicious lunch in one of these stunning restaurants. 1. The Restaurant, Coworth Park,…
Read MoreMost of us – certainly regular readers of this blog – appreciate fine dining in luxurious settings. It’s true however that the pursuit of this activity is a costly one – or is it? We at Design Restaurants are passionately committed to finding and recommending to you the best places to dine but we don’t…
Read More1. Spam No really! We have been hearing this week about how Asia is celebrating the annual lunar thanksgiving holiday this week. In South Korea, where it’s known as Chuseok, the holiday is celebrated by visiting family, paying respects to ancestors… and the giving and receiving of packaged cans of Spam! Introduced by the US…
Read More1. Afternoon Meadow Tea at Coworth Park, Ascot It would appear that summer may have slunk away… but not it seems at the fabulous Coworth Park in Ascot who are still serving their delectable ‘Afternoon Meadow Tea’! We can also vouch that the exquisite flower meadow in front of Coworth is still in full bloom.…
Read MoreYou may find this a tenuous connection to dining but nevertheless here at DR we feel it our responsibility to explore the ultimate in casual dining with a fine dollop of working up the old appetite. With this mission in mind Ms S and Mrs P enthusiastically volunteered (while under the influence?) for a polo…
Read MoreIt’s set to be a wonderful weekend weather wise so make the most of our beautiful countryside, exquisite properties and delicious dining! Here for you is our pick of four outstanding Hotels with fabulous terraces for you to relax and enjoy incredible views while indulging in sumptuous fayre this weekend. Let Them Eat Cake…
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