| Busy, Busy... Uploading more than 60 photos reinforced what a full month May 2026 was, with visitors from Qatar, Panama & the US; saying goodbye to David Cerezo at Peninsula, London; seeing mum & her friends etc etc The Lord Mayor's Appeal "This Is Me" Mental Health Initiative at the Bank of England ('BoE') It was almost ironic that I felt stressed finding time to attend a mental health awareness event in the Bank of England, that was talking about people being overwhelmed by the pressures of life. I left wearing my green ribbon with pride and being aware I must be better at genuinely asking people how they are doing & listening to their replies with empathy. 45 Park Lane Consistently Impresses Me A steak & salad lunch at 45 Park Lane, with one of my best friends from Qatar, became so much more. 'Free' champagne and desserts and food, & company, from heaven. Staff there are incredible. Forward Global UK's (Well Timed) Spring Drinks These were held in the stunning Library Room at L'Oscar (hotel) London in Holborn. I spent most of my time chatting with Lord Ali & Lord Joe Docherty. Also got a chance to talk to Alex Just and, of course, John Watts. Wes Streeting resigned as Health Secretary two days later. Is The Emory's Breakfast Better Than Claridge's? The Financial Times claim Claridge's is the best hotel breakfast in London. I think The Emory's is better and so had breakfast there with Ian. We were both on the board of Jordan International Bank Plc here in London. The Emory; Peninsula, London; The Chancery Rosewood; Claridge's & The Red Room at The Connaught I managed to show my Uruguay friend, who I spent a month in Panama with, many of the London hotels I love. Special mentions must go to Elisabeth (the Art Concierge at The Chancery Rosewood), Daniele (the new F&B Director at Claridge's) & the staff at Brooklands Bar at the Peninsula, London. Must also thank Alejandro again for my Geisha Coffee, & chocolate, from Panama. Formidable Mei Ume & Cooper's Cut at Four Seasons at Tower Bridge I was spoilt at the Saturday Dim Sum Brunch at Four Seasons at Tower Bridge at the start of the month & then again in Cooper's Cut at the end of the month. Both experiences were unforgettable & demonstrated Four Seasons service at its best. New York's Legendary Magnolia Bakery at Raffles, London at The OWO Cafe Ciel, & Raffles, London at The OWO, made another of my dreams come true. Finally, eating Magnolia Bakery's scrumptious Banana Pudding, that I saw on 'Sex & the City' in the early 2000s, was so special. Hot Shrewsbury & My Loving Mum I squeezed in a quick Bank Holiday trip to see mum. Loved the quiet room The Prince Rupert Hotel gave me on the 'last' night and the lady who serves their breakfast is a star. It was so good sitting in the garden with mum telling each other how much we love each other. The Incomparable 'Sunday Feast' at The Ned Was a Perfect Way to End the Month Brilliant live music at The Ned and a warm welcome from Adam. The food was sublime (eg devilled eggs, fresh oysters, fresh lobster, incomparable roast beef and roast pork, melt in the mouth profiteroles stuffed with chocolate etc). It was another '9 teddies' (🐻🐻🐻🐻🐻🐻🐻🐻🐻) month. A poor breakfast at Gordon Ramsay's 'Bread Street Kitchens' at 22 Bishopsgate meant I was given a £50 voucher, which I used to extinguished it from my mind with a sublime ale & treacle pork chop at lunch at Gordon Ramsay's Grill at The Savoy. Been so busy I have failed to arrange coffee with Dainyah, a barrister I also met at the Forward Global party. In June 2026 I have the 'invite only' Soho Mews House; fish & chips on the Terrace at 45 Park Lane; breakfast at St Clement hotel, Nick Jones' latest venture & A VIP Event at Mandarin Oriental, Mayfair to launch the SOFOS Associates Brain Gym (all about cognitive performance & modern wellness). |  Inside the Bank of England being told stories of attempted suicide.  My face says it all about my hotel packed two days with Alejandro. This photo is in The Emory.  The Oscar Wilde 'playing cards' at The Chancery Rosewood. Designed by Kieran, Hormazd Narielwalla's partner.  The Sticky Toffee Pudding specially created for London, I still preferred the Banana Pudding version.  Rick met me, despite him still dealing with Alaska Airline's inaugural flight to London. This photo was taken at Four Seasons at Tower Bridge.  It was so good to spend time with mum in the garden in Shrewsbury. The hot weather meant staff brought us cold drinks. |
 Stunning views from the 59th Floor of 22 Bishopsgate.   Chef Gordon Ramsay's soggy mess is on the left. Four Seasons at Park Lane's must better Mayfair Muffin is on t he right. I wonder what Chef Gordon Ramsay would say about my Sausage McGordon if a restaurant on 'Kitchen Nightmares' presented it to him.     The best iced mochi I have eaten. Part of the Dim Sum Brunch at Mei Ume at Four Seasons at Tower Bridge. The passion fruit one was sensational.  Gino at Truefitt & Hill is my hero.  The viral Belgium fries in Soho. Fun to try but not a meal.  Love the French Stick from the Claridge's Bakery. Amazing flavours & does not break your teeth.   This salad at 45 Park Lane is art.  Emma & I could not decide between the Baked Alaska or the cheesecake. 45 Park Lane brought us both.     A biscuit version of Fortnum & Mason.   Scotch Woodcock.  Anchovy mayonnaise, & a crispy egg, at 45 Jermyn Street, part of F&M,       London's loss is Spain's gain. I will miss David.   Elisabeth The Chancery Rosewood's Art Concierge & Hormazd Narielwalla's Oscar Wilde piece.  'Lightness of Being' by Chris Levine. Four Seasons at Park Lane have exhibited this mesmerising image of the late Queen too.   All the marble at the entrance to the Claridge's ballroom.  The Claridge's pool, which I have swam in.  Each time I reached for my water bottle in the Claridge's bar a member of staff would magically appear to pour it for me.      The Newt in Somerset at Claridge's for the Chelsea Flower Show.  Wicker from Somerset.  Adore Naked Jam marmalade.   'abc kitchens' at The Emory's magnificent breakfast. Every compounded is perfect.   Do not use the straw. Ruins the taste & consistency of the Banana Pudding. The Sticky Toffee Pudding was a little too sweet for me.  Lara Julian's art. I found The Place Downstairs in Islington to view this.  A Four Seasons GM I adore and Marie looks so glamorous.  A gift for Nick in Seattle from W Hotel Doha.   Barman Ayman helped to make my evening in Cooper's Cut at Four Seasons at Tower Bridge so special.  Would never order steak well done but the rich flavours (including the sweet garlic flavour) in this dish from Cooper's Cut were sensational.   Hate to think about this message,   An ice cold smoothly at Number 4 restaurant in Shrewsbury.  Number 4 in Shrewsbury's crispy pork salad,  The door to the courtyard open at breakfast at The Prince Rupert in Shrewsbury.         My first course at The Ned 'Sunday Feast'.  The former Midland Bank, now The Ned hotel, is a stunning place. |
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