by Hannah Kane | Dec 12, 2014 | Lifestyle
Our Editor-in-Chief introduces PHOENIX’s first digital-only, interactive seasonal special Normally I’m not a big fan of Christmas. Saying this makes me sound like some kind of curmudgeonly old Scrooge – but in the past I generally didn’t get...
by Hannah Kane | Dec 5, 2014 | Lifestyle
ICEBAR’s Tom Hunter eschews sugary confections for a cool Christmas classic Want to be a Master Cocktail Mixologist? These are the three rules you need to live by. One: Always shake your cocktail facing towards you, not your guest. This way, if you do shake all...
by Hannah Kane | Dec 2, 2014 | Lifestyle
Embrace the Joan Collins school of glamour I recently proclaimed my lifelong obsession with Joan Collins to a colleague, who thought it rather strange. What I felt was most strange was that admiration for this timless glamourpuss, who steadfastly refuses to decline...
by Hannah Kane | Nov 25, 2014 | Lifestyle
Experience the spiritual sweat of the glorious chilli pepper Awaken. Tingle. Burn. Pant. Jiggle. Sweat. Exhale. Wave your hand pointlessly in front of your face. Make wide-eyed contact with the person sitting opposite you. Share the thought: “FUCK, that’s hot!” Eating...
by Hannah Kane | Nov 18, 2014 | Lifestyle
Get a taste of Thailand in Covent Garden What’s the nicest-smelling room you’ve ever walked into? I can now confirm mine was leaving a rainy Shelton Street and entering the toasty warm of the Thai Square Day Spa in Covent Garden. I’m a sucker for a scent, and I’ve no...
by Hannah Kane | Nov 5, 2014 | Lifestyle
Treat yourself to a seriously indulgent facial It’s probably more likely that you’ve been to The Dorchester for tea, rather than a spa trip, but you should definitely give it a go. Walking into the beautifully decorated cream space is like being wrapped in a thick,...
