Our round-up of all that’s going on this month
Words: Jonathan Whiley
CORONATION STREETS
Mayfair will host a “secret” (or not-so secret) garden party in celebration of the King’s Coronation next month. Grosvenor Square will be brought to life from May 6-7 with giant screenings of the Coronation ceremony and Windsor concert, a host of immersive experiences and a selection of Coronation-themed cocktails and dishes.
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CAFÉ CULTURE
Claridge’s has opened its doors to an ArtSpace Café with decadent crêpes taking centre stage. Open daily, the Café has its own entrance on Brook’s Mews and features a menu of toasties, croque monsieurs, ‘mega’ madeleines and a selection of cakes. Designed by architectural designer, John Pawson, it features a patisserie counter and entry to Claridge’s ArtSpace – a vast gallery with rotating free exhibitions. In support of the next generation of artists, the first 50 art students will receive a complimentary coffee every Monday. The hero dish is the hotel’s seafood cocktail in crêpe form with native lobster and white crab meat laced with Marie-Rose sauce and topped with lashings of caviar. Lunch options include croissant sandwiches and a veggie Reuban, while pastries include a chocolate Claridge’s Crest Cake. Everything is designed for takeaway – including champagne.
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FOOD GLORIOUS FOOD
Marylebone Food Festival returns this month with another star-studded culinary line-up. The event, created by The Portman Estate and The Howard de Walden Estate to showcase the dynamic dining of the neighbourhood, runs from April 25 to April 30. A launch dinner will take place on April 25 with broadcaster and critic Jay Rayner with a cocktail and canape reception followed by a tasting menu with wine pairing. The line-up includes the likes of Ottolenghi, Delamina, Cavita, and Cubitt House (£125 per person). Those who can’t make it to the launch event can still enjoy five days of in-restaurants events with the full line-up and details on tickets at marylebonefoodfestival.com
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