I have been going to San Francisco a lot recently and have been very surprised by the outrageous rates of the hotels, there. It seems that there's always a conference in town, during which the rates are jacked up so much as to make Paris seem cheap by comparison. After my last hotel experience (at Le Meridien for $1,000/night), I decided to take action. There had to be a better ...
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Mesotherapy – Myth or Panacea?
Article Summary Mrs W tries out a mesotherapy for the face treatment and gives her thorough and honest review. [s2If !is_user_logged_in()] You must be logged into this site in order to read this article. If you haven't registered, then please click here. [/s2If] [s2If !current_user_can(access_s2member_level1)] This article contains Premium Content that ...
The Best Masseuse in London
Article Summary Mrs W has had countless massages in every conceivable style from all around the world. Nevertheless, she finds one of the world's best masseuses right in the heart of London and able to come directly to your door. This is a review of the masseuse with a description of their technique and special skills - including the treatment of pregnant women - and their ...
Hix Belgravia – Children Under 10 Eat for Free
I was at Hix Hotel in Belgravia a couple of weekends ago and was pleased to note that (during certain times) kids under 10 years old can eat for free. Here are the specific times: 4 - 6pm Monday to Friday 5 - 6pm on Saturdays 12 - 6pm on Sunday Here's a link to their kids menu. ...
Best Foot Reflexology in Singapore
If you want the best foot reflexology that money can buy in Singapore, then go to "Foot Court" at B01-03 Orchard Towers on Orchard Road. Not only does this shop give fantastic foot reflexology but it does it for a very decent price. I've been coming here off and on for 11 years and I've never had a bad massage. Despite the high quality of the staff, however, the manager is ...
Min Jiang – Kensington, London
Go for the Dim Sum. The rest of their menu is hit-or-miss, although they do have some hidden gems. Deep Fried Squid with chilli is not one of them. Pork Belly is interesting - not Canton style but flavourful and very rich (although I like the clay pot style with dark vinegar more, which I had at China Tang). This is a good place to take first-timers to London. It has ...
Ziani – Chelsea, London
This was once my best kept secret but it seems the cat was let out of the bag... Elbow room only at this joint but IMHO this is the best Italian restaurant in London with everything you expect: family atmosphere, funny and attentive waiters, eccentric owner, squashy seating, and fantastic food. A real neighbourhood joint. I've never had a bad evening ever since I started ...
Hunan – Chelsea, London
It's very hard to find Chinese cuisine in London that's non-Canto but here it is. And what a fabulous experience at that. This is home-cooked food. Managed by the second generation of the same Taiwanese ownership. This is a very family affair. You don't order from a menu. Instead, you will be served what the chef has prepared that day. And you will keep receiving dishes until ...
Bar Boulud – Knightsbridge, London
I really wanted to be impressed and amazed... but, alas, I wasn't. It has a great pedigree - established by French superstar chef Daniel Boulud, currently in residence in NYC with a rack of Michelin Stars. It has a great concept - charcuterie, terrines and Anglo-French comfort foods. But, somehow, it just doesn't come together. The place was certainly abuzz when I arrived. ...
Umu – Mayfair, London
I have dined here 4 times over the course of the past few years and have seen a noticeable improvement in service and the quality of the food. Hotate sushi is sublime and haunts my dreams. Kaiseki is inventive but exorbitant. Sake list is extensive and the sommelier is very knowledgeable. Toyobijin was a good recommendation for flavour and price. Decor is okay but not ...
