We recently paid visit to Bierrex which opened at the end of 2014. As part of the De Giorgi family empire, the hop and smoke venue is inhabiting the old Popolo premises on Pilgrim Street which is a handy walk away from the shops. It is in pleasant company along with the sister bars such as Dat Bar and it’s next door neighbours Alvinos and Paradiso. View Post
Last night, Mr T and I went along to the official launch of The Botanist but just before Christmas I paid a visit to The Botanist for a girly lunch and it was a sheer delight.
Taking up residence in the old Monument Mall food court, the space has been transformed in to a botanical garden (get it?) of wonder and amazement. As you enter the bar you are greeted by a huge tree filling the existing glass atrium, ringed by the well stocked bar. Dining is placed towards the front of the building with views out over Greys Monument and the surrounding shopping streets.
‘HERE I AM’
Fenwick of Bond Street launches ‘Here I Am’, a year–long campaign inspired by Jim Fenwick’s first words as he arrived on Bond Street in 1891
Here I Am, by Andrei Robu
Fenwick of Bond Street, which has retained its prominence on Bond Street for the fashion cognoscenti since opening in 1891, announces the launch of ‘Here I Am’, a year-long campaign inspired by the words JJ Fenwick (known as Jim) said after first arriving on Bond Street in 1891 to open his ground-breaking new concept (combining the selling of different goods in clearly defined departments under one roof), today known as a department store.
Here I Am’ heralds Jim Fenwick, one of England’s greatest retail pioneers as its muse. The campaign will celebrate Fenwick’s unique story by taking customers through a journey of unexpected collaborations that will be infused through Fenwick of Bond Street’s products, events, services and windows.
2015 marks the advent of a new era, and a new moment for Fenwick of Bond Street, as the retailer embarks on the next phase of its journey to become famous as London’s House of Style.
Paying homage to Jim Fenwick’s concept of collaborating with cool new artists of the day, Fenwick has invited artist Andrei Robu to illustrate the words ‘Here I Am’ through a series of art installations which will go live in the retailer’s iconic Bond Street windows in January 2015.
Also launching in January is Fenwick’s limited edition ‘Here I Am’ beauty bag. The exclusive cosmetics bag features 24 of the most sought after beauty products from brands including Eve Lom, Suqqu, Laura Mercier, Clarins and Chantecaille to help start the New Year with a beautiful glow. The beauty bag is worth £250, and will be offered complimentary whilst stocks last to customers who spend £200 in Fenwick of Bond Street’s beauty hall.
It’s that time of year. Once again Newcastle Restaurant Week is upon us!
Whether you want to try somewhere new or get a bargain at your usual haunt, now is the time to do it!
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Last weekend, we visited our favourite little country village, Blanchland for an afternoon tea at the renowned White Monk tea room.
Situated in the rolling countryside not far from Derwent Reservoir, Blanchland is a picture perfect village which is popular with walkers, bikers and people just passing through on a day out. Previously situated in what could be called a scout hut, the White Monk tea room now reside in an impressive central village location ensuring you pass it whichever way you hail from.