Bar review: Laganini, Palmizana, Croatia. 11th August 2012.

NB.This bar is reached by boat from Hvar

It's Curbappeal:
- back to nature chic (seating on sandbags, beautiful crafted natural wooden chairs & spot the seating in the trees!)
- relaxed setting by waters edge

Crowd: hipster & monied

Food & drink rating: we only tried the cocktails, they were delicious (esp the mojitios)

The bill: not bad

Recommended: most definitely, we could easily spend hours relaxing here


... Some photos straight from our iPhones...

Restaurant review (part 1): Princi, Wardour Street, Soho, London - Saturday 22nd September 2012

We'd heard such great things about Rocco Princi's über-chic Italian bakery that we were super excited to try it out, maybe that was our downfall...

..Ok we only popped in for take out, but asking 4 different staff to order and being directed to a non-existent "take out chef" was enough. After shuffling around the restaurant for an uncomfortable 10 minutes we simply left.

But, once the bitter taste of poor service has left, I'll be back; albeit I'll take a seat in the restaurant next time. This sandstone marble beauty with its gorgeous-looking pastries is just too hard to ignore...

...To be continued...

Some photos straight from our iPhones..

Restaurant review: Busaba Eathai, Wardour Street, Soho, London - Saturday 22nd September 2012

It's Curbappeal:
-Dark and sultry interior (mahogany woods twinned with amber lighting)
-Bubbly atmosphere (great for dining with friends)
-Good selection of Thai cuisine, fresh ingredients and very reasonable prices

- for some, the shared tables might be a downside but we enjoyed it

Some photos from our iPhones ...

Cafe review: Fernandez and Wells, Lexington Street, Soho, London - Saturday 22nd September 2012

What's the Curbappeal?

- Big and beautiful picture windows to watch the world go by (you won't be disappointed, Soho draws an eclectic crowd)

- Light and airy despite being long and narrow (the picture windows help)

- An oasis of calm (no music & hushed tones of staff and fellow customers)

- Beautifully soft and buttery croissants

- Delicate but strong flat white (one of the best I've tasted); normally I need to take sugar for the bitter after-taste but not here :)

With Love,
Ms. Curbappeal x

P.S. here's some photos straight from my iPhone...

polite notice: all photos copyright Curbappeal 2012

Restaurant review: The Arts Club, Mayfair, London. Lunch on Tues 18Sept 2012.

It's Curbappeal:
- classic glam decor
- feeling of old school glamour
- located inside one of London's most exclusive & 'in right now' private members clubs

Crowd: varied; hedge fund managers, celebrities ..basically v monied

Cuisine: modern European with good seafood offering ('oyster bar')

Food rating: good...my Seabass was cooked to perfection & sides v tasty

The bill: pricey but good food...although service was little patchy

Recommended: yep...if you can get in ...unfortunately you need to know a member...


... Some photos straight from our iPhones...

Venue Review: National Trust Anglesey Abbey - 15 Sep '12

It's Curbappeal:
- gorgeous formal and informal gardens
- lovely cafe, with sunny terrace in the gardens

Some photo's from our iPhones...

Spa review: Luxury Pedicure at ESPA, Corinthia Hotel, London. Mon 10th Sept 2012.

It's Curbappeal:
- Ultra spacious nail studio set in a huge hushed luxurious spa
- Plush but relaxing decor, think funky chandelier style lights, mirrored art deco cabinets, comfy textured leather cream & pale greys chairs

Treatment: Luxury Pedicure. Included use of an electric file (so much more effective than manual filing), divine leg massage & paraffin wax booties to make your feet feel extra soft. Lush.

The bill: ouch for a pedicure (£85) but treatment lasted >1hr & my feet felt fully pampered & soft. Whole experience thoroughly relaxing from start to finish

Recommended?: definitely - great option if you feel like treating yourself to a decent pedicure (which many places in London struggle to offer in my view) in this luxurious spa set in one of Londons top 5* hotels