Pleurat Shabani came to London and headed straight for the lights of Piccadilly Circus, the only place in London he knew. After various jobs and even homelessness, he began working…
Mark Captain

Mark Captain
Luxury Magazine
As I enter Vie Aesthetics on Harley Street, there is an overwhelming sense of calm and professionalism. I have hair on my back which is annoying to shave but at…
The Shaftesbury Theatre is the largest independent theatre in the West End, showcasing quality large-scale productions for over a century. The Theatre is currently undergoing an extensive refurbishment project to…
Marc Hardiman has one of the most exciting jobs in British hospitality. He is Head Chef at Galvin at Windows, the iconic fine-dining establishment that sits 28 floors high at…
Nuet [pronounced new-it] is a proudly Norwegian Dry Aquavit. The world’s first premium aquavit has arrived on British shores and was developed in Oslo over 6 months with more than…
My first time Botox… had to see what all the fuss was about. The difference was that this facial aesthetic treatment was done AT HOME! UNNDOO have created a totally…
From Rothschild to remuage: A journey through wine at 45 Park Lane with Frederic Marti
by Mark CaptainFrederic Marti has the pleasure of being Director of Wines at the eclectic 45 Park Lane, which recently celebrated its 10th birthday with the launch of a brand new 10,000…
In his first full magazine interview since becoming Executive Chef at The Dorchester, we spent time with the humble, kind and driven Mario Perera to talk about his exciting Sri…
Returning to The Dining Room at Whatley Manor in Malmesbury was like a pilgrimage. I was first blown away by Niall Keating’s cooking in 2017 before accolades and Michelin stars…
The city of sin. The mistress of all mistresses. Bangkok is like that ex you keep going back to. Bangkok is still cool and still the best night out in…