Manchester’s dining scene has never been short on personality, but this spring it welcomes something genuinely transf…
7*Life’s top 5 luxury Easter treats
Easter has long evolved beyond simple chocolate eggs and pastel‑coloured treats. For those who prefer their celebrati…
We tried a Dubai Chocolate‑Making Workshop at Melt, Notting Hill and can’t stop thinking about it
There are few invitations more irresistible than an afternoon devoted entirely to chocolate—especially when it promis…
Shrimp Shack’s New Lunch Menu Brings Big Flavour to Streatham
Some restaurants talk about flavour; Shrimp Shack lives it. One hungry afternoon recently, I visited their south Lond…
A New Sunday Ritual: The Italian Feast at Macellaio RC Soho
There are Sunday brunches, and then there is the Sunday Italian Feast at Macellaio RC Soho — a celebration …
7*Life’s Ultimate Mother’s Day Gift Guide 2026
This year’s most meaningful gifts share a quiet, powerful theme: they’re designed to make her feel understood. From f…
Review: Kestrel Cottage, Bourton‑on‑the‑Water
A weekend at Kestrel Cottage in Bourton‑on‑the‑Water offers the kind of restorative escape that blends Cotswold charm…
Review: Via Emilia by Food Roots, Notting Hill
It felt like one of those evenings where a place quietly settles into you, not because it’s trying to impress you, bu…
7*Life’s guide to Valentine’s Day 2026
Valentine’s Day is a joyous excuse to elevate the everyday — to exchange thoughtful gestures, savour small luxuries a…
7* Life’s top 5 restaurants for Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day in London has a way of transforming the city. Lights shimmer a little brighter, dining rooms f…