Luxury Lifestyle Magazine • 10th October 2019

44°N: The spirit that bridges luxury perfume and high-end gin

Gin innovation has been taken to new heights with the launch of perfume gin 44°N, a bold fusion of flavours that appeal to the senses of sight, smell, and taste, writes Codelia Mantsebo.

Oracle Time • 3rd May 2018

Restaurant Review: Bob Bob Ricard

The people I know who have been to Russia haven’t exactly been that enthusiastic about the food, but Bob Bob Ricard is at the height of decadent Russian-influenced cuisine in London. Admittedly, it’s not the thought of hot borscht that tempted me to pay a visit, it’s the ...

Spear's Magazine • 20th October 2017

Review: Tom Simmons Tower Bridge

MasterChef star Tom Simmons’ eponymous restaurant is anchored by a humble patriotic spirit, but don’t expect leek soup and Welsh cakes – there aren’t any gimmicks here, writes Codelia Mantsebo

Spear's Magazine • 2nd February 2017

Come to Val d’Isere for skiing... and the Duck and Waffle at 1,850m

Gone are the days when dining in your catered ski chalet meant half-baked Camembert or coq au vin served in strict rotation, writes Codelia Mantsebo. The Duck and Waffle has arrived in Val d'Isere

Fashion Forte UK • 18th March 2018

Review: Shaka Zulu, Camden

Horrendously overpriced with possibly the worst service in London, Shaka Zulu’s only appeal is its grand décor...

Spear's Magazine • 28th October 2016

Dinner at the Burj Al Arab: Nathan Outlaw at Al Mahara

The Al Mahara is typical of the vivid imagination behind the creation of Burj Al Arab Jumeirah; the extraordinary and unique experience dining within the vast aquarium sets the scene for the critically acclaimed seafood connoisseur, Nathan Outlaw, writes Codelia Mantsebo

Spear's Magazine • 10th August 2017

How to select the right wine glass for you

How do you make delicious wine taste even better? Invest in tailored glasses to savour your vino of choice, writes Codelia Mantsebo

Elite Traveler • 5th December 2016

The 5 Best Indian Restaurants in Florence

The sweet scents of aromatic herbs and the vibrancy of colored spices define the authentic taste and delicate flavors of Indian cuisine.

The Renaissance city boasts a wealth of remarkable Indian gastronomy for the Elite Traveler to savor.

Elite Traveler • 6th October 2016

Travel Back in Time with Low Tea at the Luggage Room

The Luggage Room, a hidden gem tucked away in London’s exclusive Mayfair district, draws on the spirit of the 'Roaring Twenties’

Elite Traveler • 18th December 2017

The 8 Best Restaurants in Florence

The philosophy of traditional Tuscan cuisine is fresh, local ingredients, simply cooked. Relying heavily on traditional Italian meats and vegetables, cooked in the simplest way possible, often avoiding the use of heavy sauces