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Sybarite Reviews: Vardo

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From the Partridges-curated Fine Food market every Saturday to the contemporary Saatchi Gallery, the fabulous Duke of York Square has been a Chelsea restaurant favourite for years.

Backed by the team at expert coffee roasters and all-day-dining purveyors, Caravan, VARDO is a new nomadic concept that recently opened its doors on the square this autumn. The word “vardo” refers to the traditional horse-drawn wagon used by the British Romani to traverse from place to place, gathering spices and learning about different flavours wherever they went. 

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Review of The perfect skin oil for this autumn

There is nothing more pleasing than fresh, healthy skin looking back at you from the mirror in the morning;

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Penshurst Place and Gardens

Penshurst Place & Gardens is a beautiful historic estate in England’s Weald of Kent, near Tunbridge Wells, and is a wonderful place for a day out, with or without children.

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Celebrating 150 years of Moët & Chandon 

This year Moët & Chandon is celebrating the 150th anniversary of Moët Impérial, it’s an anniversary that offers an ideal opportunity for Moët & Chandon to celebrate its most iconic champagne. 

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Review of Restaurant Review: Robata

Robata refers to the Japanese cooking method where food is cooked over a charcoal grill.

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Review of Julie’s Restaurant in Holland Park Announces 50th Anniversary Grand Reopening

There are only a handful of restaurants in the capital that can proudly say they have been open for half a century and have had the pleasure of hosting legends such as Sir Paul McCartney, Kate Moss, and Princess Diana.

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Wiltons Oyster Masterclass

To celebrate the upcoming 2019/2020 oyster season, The Sybarite was invited to attend an Oyster Masterclass at the legendary London restaurant, Wiltons.

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Dr Hauschka - 100% natural and organic skincare

We're all increasingly aware of the importance of using natural and organic products on our skin, and one of my favourite brands for this is Dr Hauschka.

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Give your locks a shiny new lease of life

We’d all love our hair to look luscious, volumised and full of life.

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Frugi Organic Clothing - it’s the way forward!

For those parents out there looking for a luxury brand of kid’s clothing that is also kind to the environment and your little one’s skin, then look no further that ‘Frugi’.

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Yann Couvreur Comes To Claridge's

Despite the many talented pastry chefs that call Paris home, the queues at Yann Couvreur’s Goncourt district patisserie are a testament to the young man’s ability to create delicious, one-of-a-kind pastries. Couvreur’s passion for baking began as early as high school, and he has since worked in legendary kitchens in Paris and St. Barths. 

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Planning the Perfect Party

Having attended my fair share of glamorous parties in my television career, when it came to planning my own event, I wanted to make sure I really added the wow factor and a big sprinkle of magic.

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Celebrating Summer With a Crayfish Party at Ekte Nordic Kitchen

Skål! The Scandinavian word for “cheers” was something I heard throughout my evening spent at Nordic restaurant Ekte. Conveniently located within the Bloomberg Arcade in the City, Ekte means “genuine” in Norwegian, and this is exactly the ethos that Danish-born restaurateur Soren Jessen wanted to celebrate.

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