National Portrait Gallery commissions new portrait of Zadie Smith by Toyin Ojih Odutola
The new portrait of the acclaimed author enters the gallery’s collection
Around St James's
Rosé recommendations from St James’s stalwart, Franco’s
Franco’s head sommelier recommends five rosés for summer
The home of rock and roll
Mayfair’s rich rock ‘n’ roll history
Recipe: Bentley’s soda bread
Bake Richard Corrigan’s comforting soda bread at home
Luxury loungewear
Our selection of London’s most luxe loungewear
Recipe: Fortnum & Mason’s baked beans with chorizo
Simple and satisfying, try this recipe from Fortnum & Mason using storecupboard ingredients
West End businesses unite
How can luxury businesses in Mayfair and St James’s respond to the threat of Covid-19?
Mercato Mayfair at home
Mercato Mayfair are now able to offer groceries for home delivery, as well as boxes to reserve and collect. Choose from things like pasta, sauces, tinned soups, drinks and fresh organic fruit and veg.
Local Churches are now online
In order to offer ongoing spiritual sustenance, most Mayfair churches are now offering a daily online Mass.
COYA launches Latin self-isolation kit
To help ease the stress of self-isolation, COYA has created a Latin American experience to enjoy at home.
A Room of One’s Own
The one thing you absolutely cannot put a price on? Safety. From panic rooms to hotel security, here are what the UHNWs are prioritising, and who they’re turning to.
From Sicily to Sydney
Local actor Sir John Standing shares his travel memories, from bad behaviour with Peter O’Toole to filming with Cary Grant.