The 14 best places to stay in UK, Ireland in first Michelin Guide to British Isles hotels

The 14 best places to stay in UK, Ireland in first Michelin Guide to British Isles hotels

Michelin is not slowing down on its road to expansion beyond restaurants. Last autumn, the century-old guide announced that it would bestow keys – the lodging equivalent of dining stars – to hotels around the world. Last week, Michelin released its inaugural guide to the UK and Ireland. Fourteen hotels received the highest award – … Read more

The perfect omelette? Maybe – chef Alyn Williams on his twist on a classic dish, and working for Gordon Ramsay

The perfect omelette? Maybe – chef Alyn Williams on his twist on a classic dish, and working for Gordon Ramsay

An affable and proud Londoner, Williams has recently taken the reins at another historic site some 6,000 miles (9,700km) away, the Magistracy Dining Room in Tai Kwun, Hong Kong – with his own homage to Bennett on the menu. The soufflé Arnold Bennett is Williams’ take on a classic French omelette dish. Photo: Magistracy Dining … Read more

Claridge’s, The Berkeley, The Maybourne Riviera: luxury hotels have Hong Kong-born Michelle Wu to thank for their looks

Claridge’s, The Berkeley, The Maybourne Riviera: luxury hotels have Hong Kong-born Michelle Wu to thank for their looks

In 2016 Wu, now 42, had been commissioned to create a suite at The Berkeley while working for Helen Green Design when one of the Maybourne owners spotted her working at 11pm, “making sure everything was just right”. Impressed by her dedication, he asked her to set up a design department for the group. Wu … Read more