going green
Are you passionate about plants, but a bit of a potting disaster? Petersham Nurseries will have you green-fingered in no time. Bringing the outside in” is what Amanda Brame, Head of Horticulture at Petersham Nurseries wants us all to do. She’s passionate about how surrounding ourselves with plan
the church for actors
IN Covent Garden explores the colourful history of St Paul’s Church, a place of solitude for parishioners and entertainers alike. First and foremost, St Paul’s is a church. It exists to nourish the spiritual needs of parishioners as well as members of the stage fraternity, who have held long and
you can stand under my umbrella
There is something to be said about the gentleman who carries an umbrella. There is also something to be said for the gentleman who doesn’t carry a brolly: he gets wet. IN Covent Garden explores the history of the beloved brolly with James Smith & Sons. Our word ‘umbrella’ is a lit
teeth tech
Dr. Flora Chigwedere of Covent Garden Dental Spa is modernising dentistry with digital smile design technology. IN Covent Garden joins client Johnny Ong on his first consultation. Tucked away on a quiet street behind the Shaftesbury Theatre, the Covent Garden Dental Spa is a peaceful haven in bustli
martini
IN Covent Garden searches for the best martinis Mr Bond himself would die for. Is there a cocktail more elegant and iconic than the martini? It is a drink to aspire to. A chilled, sleek beacon of true adulthood. Potent too, to be savoured and not knocked back. As Dorothy Parker’s famous bon mot wa
in covent garden bites
DIN TAI FUNG **** Din Tai Fung is the latest culinary addition to Henrietta Street and brings with it a serious pedigree. Made in Taiwan, there are now over 150 branches worldwide and this first London outpost is proving a Covent Garden hit. The restaurant itself is a sleek and chic wood and leather
k-town
Whether it’s bibimbap, bulgogi or fried chicken, here are our favourite Korean joints in Covent Garden. We continue our love story with the many delights of Korean food. Fermented cabbage is de rigeur these days and pickling jars are selling on the internet faster than you can say ‘K-pop a-loo-l
what 50 neal street means to me
Writer and broadcaster Bibi Lynch has a special connection with Neal Street. Her mother lived there, at number 50, above Frank’s café, from age 6 until she was 17 and married Daddy Lynch. Bibi tells us what made living on 50 Neal Street so special. Blimey. So many memories. Actual ‘I know this
location covent garden
Did you know that Covent Garden has starred in some of your favourite flicks? Here are just a few examples of Covent Garden’s esteemed history as a film location. SPECTRE 2015 When James Bond wasn’t dashing through the streets of Mexico or bounding down a slope in Austria, the most recent Bond p
make time for growth
If you currently feel you’ve not got a moment to spare, follow these three simple steps to help you de-clutter your life and make space for big, creative bursts of productivity. 1. CARRY OUT A TIME AUDIT To be able to manage your time better in the future, first you need a ruthlessly honest accoun