Celebrity Life

It’s not every day you see a large red origami-style Perspex horse leaping across a restaurant window, but chance a stroll past Yauatcha Restaurant in London this week, and your luck may change. This spectacular one-off window display was designed by luxury fashion destination Harvey Nichols, to celebrate the Chinese New Year and the Year... View Article

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Last year, former Ledbury chef Isaac McHale opened one of London’s most eagerly anticipated restaurants, the Clove Club. Now, nine months on since the restaurant opened, head chef McHale says it has been a “fairytale”. “We wanted to do really delicious food with really high-quality product, the best we could get, presented in a simple,... View Article

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After four decades in the fashion industry, Tony Giallonardo – founder of luxury menswear specialist OTTO – has gained a reputation as “the Curatore” for his ability to source the finest handcrafted clothes and put together a personalized wardrobe for clients. Speaking about why he founded OTTO, Giallonardo says: “I was tired of wearing what... View Article

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With one of the most impressive dining spaces in London, Roux at the Landau has been doing a roaring trade ever since it opened its doors three years ago. Based at The Langham, one of London’s most famous grand hotels, its impressive circular dining room and stunning high ceilings offers a fine dining venue like... View Article

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Coq D’Argent offers a spectacular rooftop setting in the city of London. The head bartender shows Elite Traveler TV how to make his favorite cocktail of the year, Junelia. Made with a gin liqueur, fresh lychees, apple and pineapple juice, the cocktail is the “perfect drink after work or chilling with friends”, says Coq d’Argent’s... View Article

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Offering a spectacular rooftop setting in the city of London, Coq d’Argent’s enviable location makes it a first choice for drinks and food in the capital. The venue’s head bartender shows Elite Traveler TV how to make Coq d’Argent’s signature cocktail, G’Jam. Made with gin and apricot jam, the cocktail is “a drink everyone can... View Article

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Regional Director and General Manager of The Dorchester, Roland Fasel, and Chief Operating Officer and General Manager of The Palace Athenee, Francois Delahaye, elaborate on the impressively varied properties of The Dorchester Collection, which include Coworth Park, 45 Park Lane, The Beverly Hills Hotel and The Bel-Air.

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Elite Traveler had the chance to speak with Michael Hobson, about how the Mandarin Oriental extends its signature service and amenities through expanding its brand into residences.

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Elite Traveler talks with Senior Vice President of Marketing and Sales Barbara Pang about its second European location–Paris, being the first–Shangri-La Istanbul. New locations in London and China are slated for 2014 in addition to the Shangri-La’s current inventory which consists of 81 Hotels in 19 countries.

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The head bartender at Coq d’Argent, one of London’s top spots to eat, drink and sightsee, shows Elite Traveler TV how to make the most popular cocktail of the year, Plum Royale.

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One of the most varied destinations in the world, Mexico caters to vacationers like no other. From superb golfing to spectacular marinas and unique adventure opportunities, the only real limitation on the elite traveler is time. With more 5 Diamond Resorts than Canada, Hawaii, The Caribbean and the rest of Latin America combined, in Mexico... View Article

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Executive Chef at The Connaught, Hélène Darroze has come a long way since she started working for the legendary Alain Ducasse back in the early nineties. With restaurants in London, Paris and Moscow, multpiple Michelin stars and a recent admission into the French Legion of Honour, she says that – as a fourth generation chef – cooking... View Article

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