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7 Common Mistakes Employers Make When Sponsoring Workers to the UK

Sponsoring workers to the UK can be a complex process, with many employers unintentionally making mistakes that could cost them time, money, or even their sponsor licence. Whether you're a small…

October 15, 2024

6 Key Factors That Can Delay Your UK Spouse Visa Application

Applying for a UK Spouse Visa can be complicated, and pitfalls along the way may lead to delays in approval. Key factors such as incomplete application forms, insufficient supporting documentation,…

October 14, 2024

Gordon Ramsay Brings Burgers to Harrods

A new burger joint from Gordan Ramsay, will be opening in Harrods - the idea focuses on ‘conventional’ burgers served alongside hand-cut crispy fries, ‘secret sauces’…

October 22, 2020

Creme Cookies: One of the World's Best Can Be Found in London

Desserts & Sweets | London UK Europe

UK

January 12, 2020

Creme Cookies: One of the World's Best Can Be Found in London

The Double Chocolate Cookie: A chocolate lover’s dream, made with dark chocolate cocoa and semi-sweet chips. This world-famous orgasmic cookie can make you scream indistinctly to the…

January 12, 2020 | Recommended | London

Hakkasan: Delicious Cantonese Cuisine and Happy Vibes in London

Asian & Chinese | London UK Europe

UK

December 22, 2019

Hakkasan: Delicious Cantonese Cuisine and Happy Vibes in London

It was eight already, walking on the street-facing Hakkasan... we tried our luck to book a table and it worked! It never works that fast... you can’t book a table at Hakkasan minutes before…

December 22, 2019 | Recommended | London

The Rosewood Hôtel London: Iconic and Luxurious at the Covent Gardens

“Good morning sir said the doorman helping me out of my cab; welcome to the Rosewood!”. Spending four nights in the capital, I chose the Rosewood. One of the city’s most iconic…

December 20, 2019 | Reviews | London

Red Farm: Trendy, Unconventional and Modern Chinese Restaurant in London! Excellent Food!

Asian & Chinese | London UK Europe

UK

December 19, 2019

Red Farm: Trendy, Unconventional and Modern Chinese Restaurant in London! Excellent Food!

Modern New York-style Chinese eatery has landed in London. Already on many top 100 lists of which the newest restaurants to open, beat Chinese and best dim sum, Red Farm is a must-try when in the…

December 19, 2019 | Restaurants | London

Breakfast at The Mirror Room: Upscale and Refined in London

Breakfast & Coffee | London UK Europe

UK

December 19, 2019

Breakfast at The Mirror Room: Upscale and Refined in London

Staying at The Rosewood, you can choose to have breakfast in one of the hotel’s two restaurants. The casual English style Holborn or the classy upscale -kind of fine- dining Mirror Room.…

December 19, 2019 | Hotels | London

Magical “Hyde Park Winter Wonderland”: One of Europe’s Biggest Spectacular Christmas Events

It is marvelous; it’s simply marvelous: it’s the biggest Christmas event and gathering I’ve ever seen and experienced. Positive vibes, amazing people, colors, and delicious food...…

December 19, 2019 | Travel & Tourism | London

Coca-Cola Enters the Spirits World with New Signature Mixers

The unique yet familiar flavor of Coca-Cola has cemented its status as one of the world's most beloved mixers. Now, with dark spirits making a comeback and the cocktail culture hotter than…

May 12, 2019

Kinder Ice Cream Finally Out and A New Flavour Added

Over a year ago, we reported that Kinder will be releasing a range of ice cream flavors. We mentioned three flavours of the Italian confecti

April 29, 2019

Godiva Releases its Biggest Chocolate Easter Egg to Date

Luxury Belgian chocolatier, Godiva, has today unveiled its most expensive and extravagant Easter egg to date, a decadent £10,000 egg made from 65kg of Godiva dark Belgian chocolate.

April 17, 2019

10 Favorite Spots: Where to Stay and Eat in London

London... An iconic city, majestic if I may say, where class and luxury await, the city of charm and history. I've been to London five times already searching for the best food destinations and…

August 27, 2017 | Popular | London

House of Spaghetti: Homey Italian Cuisine in London

Italian Food | London UK Europe

UK

March 25, 2017

House of Spaghetti: Homey Italian Cuisine in London

Walking and discovering the beauty of this marvelous city, I stopped by a restaurant called "House of Spaghetti". It looks like a restaurant for tourists but why not, let's not judge so quickly; I…

March 25, 2017 | Restaurants | London

Ham Yard; I Found my Home in London... An Outstanding Hotel!

Below is a review of the most beautiful hotel I've seen to date! Check out the photo collection and enjoy.

March 25, 2017 | Recommended | London

The Riding House Cafe London: Nice Decor... That's All!

International Cuisine | London UK Europe

UK

March 24, 2017

The Riding House Cafe London: Nice Decor... That's All!

I arrived to a restaurant walled in by frosted glass on all sides, blocking a view inside... it felt dull and empty but I decided to have a look inside... I halted in awe contemplating the details of…

March 24, 2017 | Restaurants | London

Jamie Oliver's Diner: Extremely Disappointing and Overpriced Food!

American | London UK Europe

UK

March 24, 2017

American

Jamie Oliver's Diner: Extremely Disappointing and Overpriced Food!

I was honestly not planning on trying another "Jamie Oliver's" and I didn't even know he had a diner as well. Passing along Piccadilly circus and after the disappointing experience at his Italian…

March 24, 2017 | Restaurants | London

Ritter Sport Goes Mythical

Chocolate

November 29, 2016

Chocolate

Ritter Sport Goes Mythical

Ritter Sport launched their limited-edition unicorn chocolate bar. Only 50 of these sparkly treats were made... but by all reports they're absolutely incredible. The flavor is "white chocolate with a…

November 29, 2016 | Spotted Stories

Quality Street New Flavor: Honeycomb Crunch

Chocolate

November 27, 2016

Chocolate

Quality Street New Flavor: Honeycomb Crunch

Quality Street has added a new flavour to it’s range – Honeycomb Crunch – a mix of praline and honeycomb pieces wrapped in a beehive shaped shell. The Honeycomb Crunch has…

November 27, 2016 | News

What a Cup of Tea Looks Like Around the World

News

November 19, 2016

News

What a Cup of Tea Looks Like Around the World

Let's make a cup of tea tonight and cosy up... it's getting cold out there... While tea has become synonymous with Britain's 5'ocklock tea, this hot drink is a popular drink right around the globe.…

November 19, 2016

Comptoir Libanais Stretches Out Across New Locations

News

September 10, 2016

News

Comptoir Libanais Stretches Out Across New Locations

Just read this exciting article in the Telegraph about a famous Lebanese restaurant in London. Comptoir is opening six new locations in London... Well they must be doing something right.

September 10, 2016

A New Kind of Apple: Meet the Red Prince

News

June 03, 2016

News

A New Kind of Apple: Meet the Red Prince

A new English apple variety that ‘matures in taste like a fine wine’ is set to transform the UK apple industry this year and the world maybe soon, after all Granny Smith apples…

June 03, 2016

Labneh To Become More Popular in the UK

News

April 30, 2015

News

Labneh To Become More Popular in the UK

Nomadic, an Irish company, is bringing its Labneh to the UK retail market. The company believes that people in the UK are ready to make Labneh a part of their daily lifestyle... The Lebanese style…

April 30, 2015

Around the World in 15 Taxis

Travel & Tourism

April 13, 2015

Travel & Tourism

Around the World in 15 Taxis

Cab, tup tup, jeepney or jitney; whatever you call them, when you’re lost, tired or just need to get somewhere fast, the taxi is a sight for sore eyes. Ever since motorised travel first came…

April 13, 2015

Salted Caramel Chocolate Enters Mainstream Market with New Galaxy

Chocolate

February 12, 2015

Chocolate

Salted Caramel Chocolate Enters Mainstream Market with New Galaxy

Salted caramel chocolate has just entered the mainstream market with the launch of Galaxy Salted Caramel expected out end of February. The yummy chocolate flavour will soon be enjoyed by…

February 12, 2015 | News

The Millennium Knightsbridge Hotel: Far from Good

Hotels | London UK Europe

UK

December 11, 2014

Hotels

The Millennium Knightsbridge Hotel: Far from Good

The Millennium, a hotel in Knightsbridge, has a busy reception... I was expecting to be amazed, but unfortunately disappointment was on the menu. I arrived at an unorganized place, lacking in know…

December 11, 2014 | London

USEK: 11th Festival of Traditional Cuisine - Monarchies of Europe

Events | Keserwan Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

May 21, 2014

Events

USEK: 11th Festival of Traditional Cuisine - Monarchies of Europe

The Holy Spirit University of Kaslik (USEK) organized its 11th Festival of Traditional Cuisine entitled “Mo

May 21, 2014 | Spotted Stories | Keserwan

The Breakfast Club: Probably the Best Pancakes in London

Reviews | London UK Europe

UK

May 03, 2014

Reviews

The Breakfast Club: Probably the Best Pancakes in London

Breakfast is the meal of the day I love the most...While in London, I wanted to try what is considered to be the best place for breakfast. A favorite among many is The Breakfast Club and after seeing…

May 03, 2014 | Restaurants | London

Cafe Rouge London: Red for 'Avoid'

Breakfast & Coffee | London UK Europe

UK

May 02, 2014

Breakfast & Coffee

Cafe Rouge London: Red for 'Avoid'

Cafe Rouge, located in the heart of Leicester Square, is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. One of the landmark cafes of the city, this French-style bistro and restaurant serves breakfast,…

May 02, 2014 | Restaurants | London

The Owl and Pussycat: Tasting Big Apple Hot Dogs

Reviews | London UK Europe

UK

April 29, 2014

Reviews

The Owl and Pussycat: Tasting Big Apple Hot Dogs

So, why were we at Big Apple Hotdogs? We'd heard about the famous kiosk which opens only on Fridays for lunch, so we went all over the city searching for it. From one tube station to another,…

April 29, 2014 | Restaurants | London

Breakfast at The Hoxton hotel, London

Breakfast & Coffee | London UK Europe

UK

April 29, 2014

Breakfast & Coffee

Breakfast at The Hoxton hotel, London

We arrived in London and were staying at the Hoxton Hotel, situated in a busy neighborhood of the capital. The first impression was strange yet good at the same time, as you have to pass through a…

April 29, 2014 | Restaurants | London

Five Guys Diner, London

Contributors

February 21, 2014

Contributors

Five Guys Diner, London

Was on a trip to London and decided my cousins and I to help you out on your burger quest so they took me to this shop called 5 guys it makes a corner on Covent Garden and leicester square crossing.…

February 21, 2014 | Contributors

Hot Sandwiches at Paul Bakery, Val D'Europe

French Food | Paris France Europe

France

December 11, 2013

French Food

Hot Sandwiches at Paul Bakery, Val D'Europe

The third day in Paris, was a visit to Val d'Europe, the big mall and its outlet village situated 40 minutes from Paris. It was already in the afternoon and lunch choices were limited. Kitchens i

December 11, 2013 | Restaurants | Paris

Covent Garden, Real Food Market, London

Street Food | London UK Europe

UK

August 27, 2013

Street Food

Covent Garden, Real Food Market, London

Here I am, in London. This is my second stop, after Moscow

August 27, 2013 | London

Restaurant Meets Design: DRI DRI Gelato, London

Ice Cream & Gelato

May 22, 2013

Ice Cream & Gelato

Restaurant Meets Design: DRI DRI Gelato, London

Customers will be transported to the Mediterranean in the heart of London’s bustling center enjoying their gelato DRI DRI.

May 22, 2013 | Spotted Stories

Black Cow: Vodka Made from Milk?

Spotted Stories

April 25, 2013

Spotted Stories

Black Cow: Vodka Made from Milk?

Black Cow is the world’s first pure milk vodka, made entirely from the milk of grass grazed cows and nothing else. Fresh whole milk makes an exceptionally smooth vodka with a unique creamy…

April 25, 2013

Pluck: Extract Your Egg Yolk Easily

Food Gadgets

January 23, 2013

Food Gadgets

Pluck: Extract Your Egg Yolk Easily

January 23, 2013 | Spotted Stories

The New Buddha Bar, London

Spotted Stories

November 06, 2012

Spotted Stories

The New Buddha Bar, London

While Buddha Bar, sadly closes its location in Beirut, the one in London one reopens early this month. After closing its doo

November 06, 2012

Unique Offerings From Marks & Spencer

News | London UK Europe

UK

October 14, 2012

News

Unique Offerings From Marks & Spencer

Coming back from my London food discovery week, I had the chance to enjoy many interesting places providing unique offerings. One of them is Marks & Spencer food.

October 14, 2012 | London

Offerings From Marks & Spencer

News

October 14, 2012

News

Offerings From Marks & Spencer

Coming back from my London food discovery week, I had the chance to enjoy many interesting places providing unique offerings. One of them is Marks & Spencer food.

October 14, 2012 | Travel & Tourism

London: A Food Lover Journey Around the City's Magical Wonders

Travel & Tourism | London UK Europe

UK

October 09, 2012

Travel & Tourism

London: A Food Lover Journey Around the City's Magical Wonders

London 2012: A Food Lover Journey Around the City's Magical Wonders

October 09, 2012 | London

Fortnum & Mason: Delicatessen at its Best in the Heart of London

Spotted Stories | London UK Europe

UK

October 09, 2012

Spotted Stories

Fortnum & Mason: Delicatessen at its Best in the Heart of London

Fortnum & Mason often shortened to just "Fortnum's", is a department store situated in

October 09, 2012 | London

A Culinary Journey Around Europe’s Greatest Cities: London 2012: Day2

Travel & Tourism

October 07, 2012

Travel & Tourism

A Culinary Journey Around Europe’s Greatest Cities: London 2012: Day2

My second day in the capital was about to get more interesting. Attending a class, learning new things and meeting new people were on the menu.

October 07, 2012

A Culinary Journey Around Europe’s Greatest Cities: London 2012: Day3

Travel & Tourism

October 07, 2012

Travel & Tourism

A Culinary Journey Around Europe’s Greatest Cities: London 2012: Day3

It's 07:30am on a fresh sunny Saturday morning on a calm and serene street, as my wife and I grabbed a cab to visit The Borough Market. After visiting the Real Food Market

October 07, 2012

Food Blogger Connect, London 2012: Day2

News | London UK Europe

UK

October 05, 2012

News

Food Blogger Connect, London 2012: Day2

Another day in London attending Food Blogger Connect 2012. The Interesting Program: Getting ‘Geeky’ with Lightroom,

October 05, 2012 | London

Food Blogger Connect, London 2012: Day1

News

October 05, 2012

News

Food Blogger Connect, London 2012: Day1

Food Blogger Connect (FBC), was founded in 2009, and is Europe’s first, biggest, & leading food blogger’s conference &

October 05, 2012

Harrods London: A Food Paradise

International Cuisine | London UK Europe

UK

October 03, 2012

International Cuisine

Harrods London: A Food Paradise

An extraordinary experience that really transports you into a world of dreams and amazement. Entering Harrods I was overwhelmed with joy and amazement. I had the same feeling a child gets as they…

October 03, 2012 | Recommended | London

The Borough Food Market London: Everything Food...

Street Food | London UK Europe

UK

September 29, 2012

Street Food

The Borough Food Market London: Everything Food...

After visiting the Real Food Market, it was time to check out the second address where locals visit on the week-ends to buy their fresh foods and

September 29, 2012 | London

Good Morning London! Breakfast at The Balcon, Sofitel St. James Hotel

Breakfast & Coffee | London UK Europe

UK

September 28, 2012

Breakfast & Coffee

Good Morning London! Breakfast at The Balcon, Sofitel St. James Hotel

Good Morning London! It was my second day in the capital and I wanted to start it with style. My wife and I tried The Balcon, the restaurant at the Sofitel St. James, located on the ground floor of…

September 28, 2012 | International Cuisine | London

7 Common Mistakes Employers Make When Sponsoring Workers to the UK

6 Key Factors That Can Delay Your UK Spouse Visa Application

Gordon Ramsay Brings Burgers to Harrods

Creme Cookies: One of the World's Best Can Be Found in London

Desserts & Sweets | London UK Europe

Hakkasan: Delicious Cantonese Cuisine and Happy Vibes in London

Asian & Chinese | London UK Europe

The Rosewood Hôtel London: Iconic and Luxurious at the Covent Gardens

Hotels | London UK Europe

Red Farm: Trendy, Unconventional and Modern Chinese Restaurant in London! Excellent Food!

Asian & Chinese | London UK Europe

Breakfast at The Mirror Room: Upscale and Refined in London

Breakfast & Coffee | London UK Europe

Magical “Hyde Park Winter Wonderland”: One of Europe’s Biggest Spectacular Christmas Events

Events | London UK Europe

Coca-Cola Enters the Spirits World with New Signature Mixers

Kinder Ice Cream Finally Out and A New Flavour Added

Godiva Releases its Biggest Chocolate Easter Egg to Date

10 Favorite Spots: Where to Stay and Eat in London

News | London UK Europe

House of Spaghetti: Homey Italian Cuisine in London

Italian Food | London UK Europe

Ham Yard; I Found my Home in London... An Outstanding Hotel!

Hotels | London UK Europe

The Riding House Cafe London: Nice Decor... That's All!

International Cuisine | London UK Europe

Jamie Oliver's Diner: Extremely Disappointing and Overpriced Food!

American | London UK Europe

Ritter Sport Goes Mythical

Quality Street New Flavor: Honeycomb Crunch

What a Cup of Tea Looks Like Around the World

Comptoir Libanais Stretches Out Across New Locations

A New Kind of Apple: Meet the Red Prince

Labneh To Become More Popular in the UK

Around the World in 15 Taxis

Salted Caramel Chocolate Enters Mainstream Market with New Galaxy

The Millennium Knightsbridge Hotel: Far from Good

Hotels | London UK Europe

USEK: 11th Festival of Traditional Cuisine - Monarchies of Europe

Events | Keserwan Lebanon Middle East

The Breakfast Club: Probably the Best Pancakes in London

Reviews | London UK Europe

Cafe Rouge London: Red for 'Avoid'

Breakfast & Coffee | London UK Europe

The Owl and Pussycat: Tasting Big Apple Hot Dogs

Reviews | London UK Europe

Breakfast at The Hoxton hotel, London

Breakfast & Coffee | London UK Europe

Five Guys Diner, London

Hot Sandwiches at Paul Bakery, Val D'Europe

French Food | Paris France Europe

Covent Garden, Real Food Market, London

Street Food | London UK Europe

Restaurant Meets Design: DRI DRI Gelato, London