The temptation of the Royal Albert Hall’s in-the-round stage and the opera’s famed requirements for a grandiose Egyptian set made Verdi’s Aida at this iconic London venue too much of a temptation to miss.

If ever there was a sign that central London is becoming a playground for the international rich and wealthy, then this year’s Easter egg hunt organised by the famous Fabergé jewellery house is a big red flag.

‘’Whiskey, like a beautiful woman, demands appreciation. You gaze first, then it’s time to drink” wrote Harumi Murakami in his book, ‘Hard-Boiled Wonderland and the End of the World’.

Well it is that time of the year again, when the mercury hits zero degrees and the international fashion community get ready to descend on London for a few special days to start planning what will be in and what will be out for next winter.

If you’re like me and applied for loads of London Olympic 2012 tickets in the ticket ballot but didn’t get a single one, then instead of moping around at home on BBC3 during the summer, why not try your luck in getting free tickets for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee?

L’Anima is the typical, modern City restaurant – floor to ceiling windows everywhere, sophisticated, really good service, and above all an amazing wine selection. In many ways, you’ll be hard pressed to find a better wining and dining place for your expense account (if you’re still lucky enough to have one).

With the first snowfall in London this winter, Saturday, 4th February 2012 evening has been spent sitting by the window watching the snow fall! Now that we’re nice and warm indoors for the night, what should you do on Sunday to take advantage of all this snow?

Ever heard of Deliverance? If you have lived in London for a period of time, chances are that you have. Either as a current customer, someone who’s received one of their brochures, or seen one of their iconic delivery motorbikes across London.

Inamo has the unique concept of interactive tables. Whether technology can replace a waiter altogether I am not so sure, however this fun, quirky and futuristic feature is certainly a talking point. I especially recommend this restaurant for those on a first date. If the dreaded “awkward silence” strikes, then you can always just talk about the table!