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Articles by Heather Steele
What’s New In New York This Season
Breadcrumbs Culture > City Guides THE HOTEL COLLAB The Mark x Alessi The Mark has teamed up with Italian design brand Alessi on a limited-edition collection available exclusively at the hotel’s Le Shop. The standout is Alessandro Mendini’s Alessandro M. corkscrew, reimagined in The Mark’s signature black-and-white stripes. The range also includes a picnic basket by Marcel Wanders, a tray by Nika Zupanc and Ron Arad’s Babyboop hors d’oeuvre set.
4 Ultimate Cape Town Itineraries
Breadcrumbs Culture > Travel > Long-Haul Brookdale Estate Georgina Blaskey Senior Homes & Interiors Editor For my first trip to Cape Town, I wanted to see the city through a local’s eyes, so I asked my South African friend Lara Cross, who is also a travel consultant, for her insider tips. Following her suggestions, I started with a few days at The Silo, the hotel above the Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa at the V&A Waterfront.
3 Easy Recipes From Nara Aziza Smith’s New Cookbook
Breadcrumbs Life > Food > Recipes My earliest food memory is of my grandmother's rolled oats. She made them the same way every morning: the perfect ratio of liquid to grain, just enough sweetness, and a dash of cinnamon, simmered until the whole kitchen smelled like pure comfort. She'd fold my hands around her wooden spoon and let me help her stir, which felt like being trusted with something very special.
A Definitive List Of London’s Coolest Caterers
Breadcrumbs Life > Food @Kirthanaa BEST FOR ORGANIC FOOD Table & Tribe Sisters Claire Sheppard and Lec Kemp are the professionally trained team behind Table & Tribe, which specialises in exceptional organic food. Catering across London, Shropshire and Berkshire, the pair can create anything from canapés to full spreads, and they'll handle the floral arrangements too. They also have serious pedigree.
How To See The Best Of India In Style
Breadcrumbs UltraLuxe Amanbagh Spanning a vast stretch of northeast India, Rajasthan is often described as the jewel in India’s crown. With its scorched desert plains, wild jungles and craggy Aravalli Hills, the landscape is as varied as its rich cultural heritage. Ancient forts, intricately carved temples and elaborate palaces offer a glimpse into the region’s Mughal history, while colourful cities bring a very different energy.
What’s New In Paris This Season
Breadcrumbs Culture > Travel > Europe Arnaud Behzadi THE RESTAURANT: Doobie’s Doobie’s is the latest all-day restaurant and bar to arrive in Paris, opening on Rue Marbeuf in the 8th arrondissement. Spread across 400sq m and six spaces, the venue is designed to work from daytime through to late evening, with lunch served Monday to Friday, dinner Monday to Saturday and the bar open on Sundays. Architect Armin Rahzmi is behind the interiors, with artwork selected by Galerie Sikor.
11 European Spa Hotels We’d Return To Time & Again
Breadcrumbs Culture > Travel > Europe Chenot Palace Weggis Chenot Palace Weggis Switzerland Overlooking Lake Lucerne and the Swiss Alps, Chenot Palace Weggis is the flagship of the Chenot group and takes a highly personalised approach to health and longevity. Its recently launched five-night Body Insight and Optimisation programme combines medical technology, diagnostics and tailored treatments to give guests a detailed picture of their current health.
London’s Best Wine Bars To Cosy Up In This Autumn
Breadcrumbs Culture > Restaurants & Bars @Majories.London Wine Bar Mayfair Beneath Farm Shop – which itself is part of the same group as Mount St. Restaurant and The Audley over the road – you’ll find Wine Bar. A relaxed, candlelit spot for a glass of wine, seasonal small plates and a little people-watching, it welcomes walk-ins, with reservations available for tables of up to eight.
14 London Openings To Know About This Season
Breadcrumbs Culture > Restaurants & Bars Triplebond, Ryan Wicks HOTELS The Athenaeum, Mayfair The Athenaeum has unveiled two new View Suites, created from the hotel’s former top-floor guest lounge. Overlooking Green Park, the spacious suites make the most of the hotel’s longstanding connection with the park, with sweeping views across the treetops offering an unexpected sense of the outdoors in the centre of London.
The Luxury Trend The Travel Elite Are Loving
Breadcrumbs UltraLuxe THE VESSELS Les Bateaux Belmond Routes: Burgundy, Champagne, Bordeaux and Provence. For a slower, more private way to discover France, Les Bateaux Belmond offer the chance to explore the country’s waterways aboard one of seven beautifully appointed luxury boats. Rather than following a fixed itinerary, each journey is tailored to the guests, with a dedicated crew, private chef and guest experience manager on hand throughout.
11 Big Birthday Presents To Splurge On
Breadcrumbs UltraLuxe THE JEWELLERY APPOINTMENT: Jessica McCormack Jessica McCormack is one of the hottest names in jewellery. As well as offering an extensive range of ready-to-wear designs, she creates bespoke pieces at her shop at 7 Carlos Place. From a single ring to a major suite of jewels, Jessica personally designs every piece. They are then hand-crafted in-house under her direction.
What’s New & Noteworthy In Travel This Season
Breadcrumbs Culture > Travel THE ITALIAN ESCAPE: Villa Paola, Calabria Calabria’s luxury hotel scene is having a moment, and Villa Paola is one of the most compelling reasons to visit. Above Tropea on Italy’s spectacular Coast of the Gods, this adults-only retreat has undergone a major transformation by Italian design studio Palomba Serafini Associati, reducing the historic property to 14 larger rooms and suites.
What The Team Is Booking Across Culture For Autumn
Breadcrumbs Culture > What's On Schiaparelli: Fashion Becomes Art, V&A; The Lives Of Others Lucia Hawley Fashion & Shopping Associate The Lives of Others, Adelphi Theatre I'll be booking tickets to The Lives of Others, running at the Adelphi Theatre from 14th October to 9th January next year.
8 Lesser-Known Islands To Explore Around The UK
Breadcrumbs Culture > Travel > UK Hebrides House Lewis & Harris Outer Hebrides If you’re looking for a UK escape that feels genuinely remote, Lewis and Harris in the Outer Hebrides is hard to beat. Here, vast sandy beaches, dramatic landscapes and ancient landmarks come together to create a part of Scotland that feels wonderfully removed from everyday life. The two islands are one landmass, but Lewis and Harris each have their own distinct character – and there’s plenty to discover across both.
11 Books To Add To Your New-Season Reading List
Breadcrumbs Culture > Books & Podcasts A Bigger Life Louise O'Neill At 38, writer Louise O’Neill had the life she thought she wanted – until her long-term relationship ended, taking with it the home, future and sense of certainty she’d built. Heartbroken but defiant, she made a radical decision: to say yes to everything, to take risks and to reclaim her life on her own terms. What followed was a dating experiment that took her from Paris to London, New York, and beyond.
The New UK Restaurants, Food Pop-Ups & Residencies To Know
Breadcrumbs Culture > Restaurants & Bars Homegrown Festival At Virginia Park Lodge, Ireland Tomos Parry x Fforest Farm, Wales This September, Michelin-starred chef Tomos Parry will take his London restaurants – Brat, Mountain and Brat x Climpson’s Arch – to Wales for one weekend at Fforest Farm on the West Welsh coast.
3 Hotel Insiders Share Their Travel Tips, Favourite Places & More
Breadcrumbs Culture > Travel > Europe Hotel du Couvent Vanina Kovarski Creative Director of Hotel du Couvent in Nice, South of France Nice has been underestimated for years. Treated as a stopover on the way to Cannes or Monaco, when actually it has more history, more art, more genuine daily life than most of the south coast.
3 Epic Road Trip Ideas In The UK, Europe & USA
Breadcrumbs Culture > Travel New England, Maine MAINE, USA The Concept New England, tucked away up in the northeast of America, is the ultimate foodie road trip. Black Tomato’s in-house USA travel experts promise that getting behind the wheel is the absolute best way to see – and taste – all of what New England has to offer.
Fun Foodie Launches You Need To Try
Breadcrumbs Life > Food > What's New THE EXCLUSIVE Ottolenghi x Citizens Of Soil Ottolenghi has partnered with Citizens of Soil to create an extra virgin olive oil from the Tuscan and Umbrian hills, the same hills where Yotam spent his childhood summers. Citizens of Soil sources its oil directly from independent family growers across the Mediterranean who champion regenerative farming and the olives are harvested and milled within hours to preserve freshness, flavour and nutritional quality.
8 Special-Occasion Restaurants To Bookmark Now
Breadcrumbs Culture > Restaurants & Bars Hearth At Heckfield Place Hearth at Heckfield Place, Hampshire Hearth was set up by the late chef Skye Gyngell (of Petersham Nurseries and Spring fame) so, you’d expect the food to be decorative, seasonal and pared back – all of which it is. Hearth, open to residents only, uses produce grown on Home Farm, which is the only farm on a UK hotel to be 100% biodynamic certified.
Why Everyone Is Obsessed With This European Hotspot
Breadcrumbs Culture > Travel > Europe Monika Guzikowska/Unsplash THE REGIONS TO KNOW Tirana Albania’s capital is a lively, fast-evolving city that blends communist-era relics with a new and vibrant energy. Colourful buildings, cool cafés and an emerging food scene mean you’ll want to spend at least a day or two here before heading south.
Easy & Healthy BBQ Recipes & Tips
Breadcrumbs Life > Food > Recipes > Mains Elly Wentworth Head Chef at Fowlescombe Farm, Devon A kale relish is a nice, light alternative to chimichurri for summer. Finely dice perennial kale, gherkins and capers, add some mustard, lemon juice, olive oil and herbs (we use tarragon, parsley and basil from the garden). It works as well spooned over meat cooked on flame, as it does with charred vegetables and even as a dip for snacking.
Child-Friendly Activities To Do In London This Summer
Breadcrumbs Life London Wetland Centre, Barnes The London Wetland Centre in Barnes is home to a wide variety of birds and duck species, from the brightly coloured Mandarin to whistling ducks. This summer, families can enjoy a vibrant line-up of festival experiences designed to bring the world of dragonflies to life. From pond dipping and adventure play to dragonfly safaris and creative art workshops, there’s something to spark curiosity in every young explorer.
A Travel Guru Shares Her Favourite Destinations, Hotels & More
Breadcrumbs Culture > Travel Casana Hotel Where was the last place you travelled to and where did you stay? I’m just back from Amsterdam and had the most wonderful weekend stay at Hotel de L'Europe which is basically the Claridge's of the city. Think old-school hospitality with incredible food, a superb location and an epic Bar called Freddie's. Where's the most memorable place you've ever visited? Singita Grumeti in Tanzania, East Africa.
What’s New In Italy For Summer 2026
Breadcrumbs Culture > Travel > Europe THE BIG-NAME REFURB: Verdura Resort, Sicily Verdura Resort has unveiled the first phase of an extensive three-year refurbishment programme, with 58 guestrooms and suites now featuring a fresh new design by Studio Moschino.
The Substack Newsletters The SL Team Love
Breadcrumbs Culture Sapna Rao Deputy Editor The Cereal Aisle by Leandra Medine Cohen From sustainable fashion to styling tips and in-depth pieces on how to style a trend, Leandra Medine Cohen has her finger on the pulse – putting her own spin on the latest trends, topics and hot products in fashion. Sign up here Emily’s Life Plan For The Week by Emily Mariko Like everyone else, I fell in love with Emily Mariko during lockdown.
5 SL Team-Approved Day Trips From London
Breadcrumbs Culture > Travel > UK @TheBugleHamble; Pirate Pasties Laura Black Founding Managing Editor One of my favourite day trips is Hamble-on-the-Solent. Less than two hours away and one of the UK's best-known sailing hubs, this charming village feels like a proper escape, with pretty Georgian cottages, waterside walks and a relaxed coastal atmosphere. I always start with a smoothie from Pirate Pasties before taking the dog for a walk through the woodland that runs alongside the river.
The Luxe List: July
Breadcrumbs Culture THE BEAUTY LAUNCH: Dries Van Noten Lip Balm Dries Van Noten Beauty’s new tinted lip balms offer expressive shades, sensorial formulas and collectable designs. Enriched with nourishing botanical ingredients including rosehip oil and pomegranate seed oil, the five new colours include 'Frosted Blue’, ‘Sepia Mocha’, ‘Natural Blush’, ‘Poppy Red’ and ‘Electric Pink’. Gliding smoothly between matte and sheen, the balms leave behind a light finish and comfortable, buildable pigment.
A Fashion Insider’s Guide To Amsterdam
Breadcrumbs Culture > Travel > City Breaks Robin Ooode/Unsplash WHERE TO STAY Rika Studios/Maison Rika It’s part boutique, part gallery and part beautifully designed two-bedroom apartment that you can actually book. The whole place has this incredibly warm, intimate and authentic feel. Staying here feels like a natural extension of the store’s aesthetic – it’s just stunning. If you ever visit, make sure to grab a copy of the Rika Studios Paper before you leave.
All The Best New Openings In Greece For Summer 2026
Breadcrumbs Culture > Travel > Europe THE WELLNESS EXPANSION: The Rooster, Antiparos Since opening on Antiparos in 2021, The Rooster has become one of the Cyclades’ most sought-after stays. Set among sand dunes and wild gardens, the hotel combines minimalist design, spacious accommodation and a strong connection to nature. This year, its House of Healing wellness programme enters a new chapter through a partnership with Skin Design London.
What’s New & Noteworthy In Travel This Season
Breadcrumbs Culture > Travel Jack Hardy THE MALLORCA OPENING: Mandarin Oriental Punta Negra Mandarin Oriental Punta Negra opened this month on a secluded peninsula close to Puerto Portals. The brand’s first property in the Balearics is surrounded by Aleppo pines and overlooks two private coves. Around and about them, the 131-room resort combines contemporary Mediterranean design with the polished service it’s so well known for.
12 New Hotels, Restaurants & Events Around The UK
Breadcrumbs Culture > Travel > UK The Fife Arms STAY Mad Swans, Sussex Following the success of its first site in the Mendips, Mad Swans has headed south. Opened on 1st June in the South Downs National Park, the new countryside hangout brings together eco-cabin stays, sport and food in one design-led destination.
12 New Hotels & Restaurants Around The UK
Breadcrumbs Culture > Travel > UK The Fife Arms STAY Mad Swans, Sussex Following the success of its first site in the Mendips, Mad Swans has headed south. Opened on 1st June in the South Downs National Park, the new countryside hangout brings together eco-cabin stays, sport and food in one design-led destination.
An In-The-Know Bookshop Owner Shares Her Favourite Reads
Breadcrumbs Culture > Books & Podcasts What makes LaLa different from other bookstores? We work very hard to make people feel welcome, like they’ve walked into the well-stocked library of a friend. Very few people are on their phones, they’re engaging in conversation with us and with each other, and sit outside at our tables, or even on the pavement for hours chatting to each other.
The Luxe List: June
Breadcrumbs Culture THE EYEWEAR: Google x Gentle Monster Tech is getting a fashion upgrade thanks to Gentle Monster’s new intelligent eyewear partnership with Google and Samsung. First unveiled at Google I/O 2026, the audio glasses combine the Korean brand’s signature futuristic aesthetic with built-in speakers, microphones, a camera and Google Gemini voice assistance.
What’s New In Ibiza This Season
Breadcrumbs Culture > Travel > Europe THE RESTAURANT RESIDENCY: Casa Pregonda At Experimental Beach Ibiza One of Paris’s cult dining destinations is heading to Ibiza for the summer. Casa Pregonda – the Montorgueil favourite known for its Balearic spirit and relaxed, sun-drenched cooking – has taken up residency at Experimental Beach Ibiza until the end of October.
The SL Team Share Their Favourite Family-Friendly Hotels
Breadcrumbs Culture > Travel Viceroy Ombria, Algarve Tor West Senior Wellness Editor Pine Cliffs in the Algarve is one of the smartest family resorts I’ve found in Europe. Positioned high above striking terracotta cliffs, the sprawling resort feels less like a hotel and more like a beautifully designed village, with whitewashed villas, modern apartments, winding gardens, eight pools and 15 restaurants spread across 179 acres.
12 Summer Events To Book Before They Sell Out
Breadcrumbs Culture > What's On THE SWEET TREAT The Ice Cream Project At Anya Village, Belgravia Anya Hindmarch’s Ice Cream Project will return to The Anya Village this summer. Returning to Belgravia from 5th June, The Ice Cream Project will be serving a new line-up of unexpectedly delicious ice creams and sorbets, which will be revealed soon (previous highlights have included soy sauce and Nesquik).
Why Crete Is On Our Travel Radar This Summer
Breadcrumbs Culture > Travel @Welcome2Maiami Crete is the biggest island in Greece, so it’s worth splitting your time between a few of the regions to hit the best beaches and tavernas on each side. It’s divided into four regions: Lasithi in the east, Heraklion in central Crete and Rethymnon and Chania to the west.
13 London Openings To Know About This Season
Breadcrumbs Culture > Restaurants & Bars At Sloane HOTELS At Sloane, Chelsea Tucked just off Sloane Square, striking hotel At Sloane is leaning into London’s renewed appetite for late nights with a new after-hours dining concept. Inspired by its Parisian sister Hôtel Costes, long synonymous with fashion week dinners and discreet decadence, the hotel has introduced a 24-hour menu designed to extend the rhythm of the evening.
The Travel Trend That Will Help You Switch Off This Summer
Breadcrumbs UltraLuxe Original Travel; Zoé Fidji “The definition of luxury is changing. For a long time, it meant space, service and opulence – the guarantee of something grand and polished,” says Federico Galligani, general manager of Oasyhotel in the Tuscan Apennines. “Today, for a growing number of well-travelled guests, luxury means something simpler and much harder to find: time, silence, clean air, real nature, the possibility of being truly alone.
The SL Team’s Top Art & Theatre Recommendations
Breadcrumbs Culture > What's On Juergen Teller, Young Pink Kate, London 1998 © Juergen Teller; Johan-Persson; Syd Shelton Nana Acheampong Fashion Editor & Broadcaster “I have only heard good things about Jaja’s African Hair Braiding. The play is rooted in the experience of Black women and the culture of hair salons, particularly within African and African-American communities.
Trend Report: Elevated Greek Restaurants Are On The Rise In London
Breadcrumbs Culture > Restaurants & Bars Fenix Over the last handful of summers, it’s been impossible to ignore the allure of the Greek islands. They’ve been splashed all over Instagram and Athens itself – once a stopover on the way to the islands – is having a moment of its own. We love Greece’s capital so much, one of our first SheerLuxe City Guides was dedicated to its ancient ruins, creative spirit and atmospheric tavernas.
The SL Team Picks Their Favourite New Reads
Breadcrumbs Culture > Books & Podcasts Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke Jenn George, Beauty Director My friend has read a preview of this debut novel and has been raving about it. It's a dark yet funny take on the 'trad wife' life, focusing on one such woman who wakes up in the past. Expect frighteningly accurate parallels and new perspectives on where we are as a society today compared to 50 or 100 years ago. It's definitely made an impression pre-release – Anne Hathaway has bagged the film rights.
Where The SL Team & Friends Are Going This Summer
Breadcrumbs Culture > Travel Sky-Blue Creative/Stocksy United Nana Acheampong Fashion Broadcaster & Editor “I am heading to Seoul later this month on one of the first Virgin Atlantic flights on the airline’s new route and to say I’m excited is an understatement; it’s been a bucket-list destination for a while. I’m staying at Mondrian Seoul Itaewon, which feels like the perfect base for my first trip.
Great Spring Salads To Try This Season
Breadcrumbs Life > Food > Recipes YOTAM OTTOLENGHI Chopped Broccoli Salad With Peanut & Goji Dressing This is a hearty chopped salad that utilises the whole broccoli, head to stalk. The dressing is fruity and nutty from the goji berries, sumac and peanut butter. It's a great one for meal prep as it makes a big batch and keeps very well in the fridge for a few days.
Why London Is Falling Back In Love With Italian Restaurants
Breadcrumbs Culture > Restaurants & Bars Cece's, Andrew Urwin 2025 was the year Italian-American dining took London by storm. The scene was set in late 2024, when Martin Kuczmarski’s The Dover started serving spaghetti and meatballs in darkly lit surroundings. Martin then crowned 2025 with the launch of Martino’s on Sloane Square.
A Restaurant Worth Travelling To: The Woodcote, Sussex
Breadcrumbs Culture > Restaurants & Bars Chris Wharton THE CONCEPT Set within the rolling hills of the South Downs National Park, The Woodcote is a recently restored country pub that’s now a smart restaurant with rooms worth crossing counties for. At its core is a contemporary menu led by local chef Matt Gillan, known for winning appearances on Great British Menu and for securing a Michelin star for The Pass at South Place in nearby Horsham.
The Luxe List: April
Breadcrumbs Culture THE BRITISH ICON: Burberry Trench Marking 170 years at the forefront of British heritage, Burberry revisits its outerwear icons for a new season, blending their time-honoured craftsmanship with a lighter, more contemporary feel. The Kensington, Waterloo and Fitzrovia trench coats return with their signature precision tailoring, while the Camden car coat delivers a cleaner, more streamlined alternative. This season’s palette comes in pale sugar pink and soft stone beige.
A Cool Foodie Founder Shares Her Weekly Shop
Breadcrumbs Life > Food @Rias_London FRIDGE STAPLES Kefir: I have a glass of kefir every single day – I genuinely can’t get enough of it. We get ours delivered with the milk twice a week, which feels like one of those slightly unnecessary indulgences I’ll never give up. There’s something very wholesome about having a local milkman in London, and it feels nostalgic as my grandad was a milkman.
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