dines at Galvin at Windows....

Just a quickie today :0) And be warned - the word fabulous is going to appear rather a lot!

Last night I had dinner at Galvin's on Park Lane. We'd been at the Serpentine Party, and for once I was actually ravenous when we arrived at the restaurant.

Depending on your sensibilities, Galvin either has a fabulous location, way up in the Hilton and with breathtaking views over London, or perhaps has dizzying effects on your stomach as you peer over the edge. The restaurant itself is very nicely laid out, and with a multi-tier effect, you don't feel the space so much. I assume it was laid out in this way to afford everyone a decent view out of the window...

dines at Corrigan's Mayfair...

Choosing a restaurant in our house always begins in the most random way: Richard Corrigan has been on the telly quite a lot lately, what with Great British Menu and Saturday Kitchen, and the Hubby wondered why we'd never been to his restaurant.  He was adamant that he'd never seen Corrigan's Mayfair on Upper Grosvenor Street, or heard anyone mention it.

dines at the Savoy Grill...

In the autumn we were all terribly excited at the prospect of returning to the Savoy... The last time I'd been, some time before it had closed, it had been empty, deflated and the decor was definitely faded. It was however genuine and true to itself, especially when combined with the utterly luscious interiors of the theatre. I was disappointed that they'd sold off the entire contents of the hotel, but one had to assume that they were going to create an entirely new experience for the 21st century.

dines at J Sheekey's, again, and again, and again!

Last week we went, yet again, to J Sheekey's.  It's one of my absolute favourites - the staff are always polite, prompt, if sometimes a little brisk - but I like that....  It's part of the atmosphere, and means they're doing their job.

There are a couple of ways into the restaurant - I prefer going through the customary greeting by the doorman, into the tiny lobby - but you could go in through the oyster bar if you wish.  There's a teeny tiny bar which serves all manner of things in old fashioned martini glasses, and every available space is covered in photos of bygone stars...

dines at The Ivy...

Last night the Hubby took the 9yo and I to The Ivy, before we went off to see Chicago the musical.  The 9yo has wanted to see it for some time, and the Hubby thought the treat would be complete if she ate somewhere lovely first - she is a bit of a foodie already, and The Ivy was arguable the closest good restaurant.  It's also part of the Caprice Holdings which owns, amongst others, J Sheekey's and Scotts - two of my all time favourites!

dines at Lucknam Park...

I spent a few days at Lucknam last week, to recharge the old batteries before the 8 week onslaught of 4 young children on their summer break. I had been to Lucknam several times before - well over a decade ago and before we had children - when the idea of a spa hotel still held charm, not challenge...