Food and Drink
Top Table: MIKO Mei Fair
Mayfair can make almost anything luxurious. The harder trick is knowing when to leave well enough alone. At MIKO Mei Fair, the luxury is in the cooking.
Samyukta Nair’s new Thai dining room takes dishes people already know and love and treats them with the seriousness usually reserved for tasting menus and very expensive French sauces. There is no urge to dismantle, reinterpret or intellectualise them. Instead, Head Chef Soonthorn Apaipat concentrates on the harder stuff: balance, texture, heat, acidity and ingredients good enough to withstand very little...
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Meet The Chef: Romy Gill of The Pem, Conrad London St. James
17th August 2026
This September, chef Romy Gill MBE returns to a permanent restaurant kitchen for the first time in six years as she takes over The Pem at Conrad London St. James. The former owner and head chef at Romy's Kitchen in Thornbury brings regional Indian cooking to the heart of Westminster, with a sophisticated sharing-led menu taking centre stage. Gill's cooking is heavily inspired by her travels through India and the people she's met along the way. Her dishes chiefly showcase the diverse flavours of Punjab, Bengal, Kerala, and Rajasthan.
What’s On Our Radar This Month: August 2026
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Ask anyone who lives in London, and they’ll surely tell you there is no shortage of exciting openings, launches and events taking place each month - the trouble is usually hearing about them. From hot, new restaurant openings to the latest beauty drops, consider The Sybarite your luxury barometer when it comes to noteworthy newcomers each and every month. Below, find our curated list of launches and openings to add to your calendar this August.
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The most memorable Napa Valley wine experiences are usually those that take place against carefully curated backdrops. Think candle-lit wine tasting inside ancient caves, a terrace view of rolling vineyards from inside a chateau, and spectacular sunsets across the valley. Many wineries are still family-owned, meaning experiences can often be tailored to couples’ needs without too much fuss. Tucked away in the Western Hills, Castello di Amorosa, Calistoga, feels decidedly medieval thanks to its Tuscan castle-style exteriors. Far Niente Oakville, meanwhile, boasts secluded gardens rarely seen elsewhere in wine country. If you’re in the midst of planning a honeymoon, anniversary trip, or romantic getaway, these wineries in Napa Valley are a great place to start.
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