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The Sybarite picks out the most sumptuous places to eat in London, whilst surrounded by picture perfected decor.
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Featuring Beer goggles: Innis & Gunn virtual reality taste of beer
Scottish Brewer Innis & Gunn are unveiling the first ever virtual reality experience: Immersive & Gunn. Head to the Beer Kitchen in Edinburgh or the Brewhouse Highbury (due to open in a couple of weeks), order the brewer’s Original or Lager, and be transported to the Scottish countryside and the home of Innis & Gunn. With a VR headset and the push of a button, customers will find themselves gazing out at the cliff-tops and seascapes of Scotland as they drink, heightening their senses and in turn bringing a whole new dimension to after-work beers. The team at Innis & Gunn have worked with cognitive neuroscientist, Dr. Jacob Jolij, who explains how virtual reality impacts our taste perception: “Immersing the drinker in this virtual reality world created by Innis & Gunn, is a very powerful way of enhancing the taste experience. It will change the way your brain processes and interprets the signals coming from your taste buds, drawing on personal memories of sight and sound to create a unique experience of the beer for every drinker.”
Experience Bordeaux’s booming gourmet scene
The Unesco Heritage French city of Bordeaux maybe best known for its pedestrianised boulevards and restored neoclassical architecture, but it’s also a great destination for gourmands.Sybarites looking to sample Bordeaux’s exceptional dining scene would do well to check into Located in the heart of the city, opposite the majestic Bordeaux Opera House, this haute hotel boasts no fewer than five wine concierges - all of whom can provide guests with exclusive access to some of Bordeaux’s most prestigious vineyards, which are traditionally closed to the public. But it’s not all about oenophiles…. Cocktail lovers will be in seventh heaven too thanks to the hotel’s Night Beach Rooftop Bar. Boasting 360 degree postcard perfect views over the city rooftops, the bar offers an array of carefully curated signature cocktails (and appetisers) served with a side of music. Don’t miss the Harvey Wallbanger cocktail - although it arguably looks more like a delectable dessert than a drink. Made with the local (gluten free) French vodka, Pyla Vodka, (which is filtered through oceanic sand of Pyla dune of Arcachon Bay, 45 minutes away from Bordeaux), it’s summer in a glass.
Featuring Samantha Trinder, owner of The Bingham Hotel and...
She shares what it was like growing up in the hotel, taking the reign of the family business, her passion for health and well being, and plans for the future. Based in the leafy West London suburb of Richmond, The Bingham is tucked away behind a wooden door on the river Thames’ doorstep. With such beautiful surroundings, it’s not hard to walk past the secret garden entrance to the luxury boutique hotel and restaurant. Opening on to a quintessentially British David Austin rose garden that plays host to parties and weddings throughout the summer, the sophisticated Georgian townhouse stands tall.
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