My Bucket List: restaurants to try out in London

What's the curbappeal?
- Ducksoup's website says the design is inspired by the neighbourhood restaurants of France. I think it's likely to be hipster cool - bare lightbulbs, wooden floors etc
- Cuisine: they say its seasonal cooking inspired by the chefs European travels

Yet to visit - will report back

With love
Ms. Curbappeal x

Ps. See photo of exterior from my iPhone

London Restaurant review: lovely pre-theatre option

Venue: Quo Vadis, Soho, London

What's the curbappeal?
- old school vibe : charming and very British interior
- permanently buzzy environment : this is a stalwart on the London pre-theatre restaurant scene
- the food : I went for the pre-theatre set menu. Crab soup starter (nice and piquant, tasty); lamb onglet (tender, lovely herb 'crust', full of flavour) with a side order of fluffy chips; hazelnut cake with red wine pear (quite simply - YUM). Followed by a double espresso to wake me up before heading to soho theatre next door ;)

Recommended.

With Love,
Ms. Curbappeal x

Ps. Here's some photos from my iPhone...

New London restaurant opening in April

Venue: Iberica La Terraza, Canary Wharf, London

What's the curbappeal?

- I just spotted glamorous spanish restaurant Iberica in Canary Wharf building a lovely terrace.

- Designed by Contemporain - the end result looks gorgeous (see bottom of page): http://www.ibericalondon.co.uk/

Opening this month - I hope the good weather continues so I can try it!

Here's some action shots from my iPhone!

With love,
Ms Curbappeal x

Cafe review: Sweet Things, Primrose Hill, London

What's the Curbappeal?:
- clean & calm interior
- floor to ceiling windows overlooking the beautiful Primrose Hill high street
- delicious mouth watering smell of cakes
- cute built-in table decorations of cupcake toppings....think chocolate sprinkles & seasonal Easter chicks.

Boutique hotel review : Dar Nanka, Marrakech, Morocco

What's the Curbappeal?
- A tastefully decorated contemporary mansion: very residential feel. Far far removed from usual hotel atmosphere
- Incredibly welcoming staff: can't do enough for you
- Hip young vibe: uplifting Moroccan and global chill music
- Manicured grounds: Full of birdsong
- The spa: words fail me... absolutely gorgeous high-end interior

With love,
Ms. Curbappeal x

Airport Cafe - Benugo, Luton Airport

What's the curbappeal?
- hipster style cafe
- lovely coffees, smoothies and salads

Here's some photos from my iPhone

With love,
Ms. Curbappeal x

My top luxury hotels in Marrakech (based on desktop research)

Marrakech is literally chock-full of luxury hotels. Finding the perfect one is hard work!

I’ve just completed a comprehensive desktop review of all luxury hotels in the city and used the following ‘must have’ features to refine my search:

- tasteful luxury: opulent, traditional or contemporary design

- delightful bars and restaurants: with elegant interiors

- large heavenly grounds: full of whimsy; a delight to the soul

As a result, these look like my perfect hotels in the city:

- Amanjena

- Dar Nanka

- Tigmiza Suites & Pavillons

- Palais Namaskar

- Mosaic Palais Aziza & Spa

I’m looking forward to checking them all out next week on my trip to Marrakech. I’ll report back fellow Curbappealers…

With love,

Ms. Curbappeal x