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NY comes to London - Balthazar London Restaurant

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Balthazar London will open in February 2013 in the old Convent Garden "flower cellars" on the corner of Russell Street and Wellington Street. The original Balthazar was opened in New York City by Keith McNally in 1997, and has been one of New York's most popular restaurants ever since. Balthazar London will be open for breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner, plus weekend brunch, with food available all day long. The style and décor will resemble the original Balthazar, which stays true to its traditional French brasserie roots, which will also be reflected in the menu. As in New York, Balthazar London will have a bakery housed next door, which will create fresh good daily for use in the restaurant. Further details will be announced shortly, you can sign up in Bon Vivant website to receive emails. Recommended by Cheval Residences - Luxury Serviced Apartments Great Location for your London Vacation Rental

5 of the ultimate places to sip afternoon tea in the Middle East

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Getting out of London but can not live without you afternoon tea? Don't worry, if you are going to the Middle East, you are not going to be disappointed.  In addition to enjoying this fine English tradition, this indulgence allows you to enjoy the splendor, décor and hospitality of some of the best hotels in the world. Emirates Palace Hotel, Abu Dhabi, UAE It is perhaps fitting that, in one of the world’s richest cities, the dazzling  Emirates Palace Hotel  includes 24 karat gold leaf adornment to its cappuccino and chocolate fondant, both of which feature on their afternoon tea menu. Indeed a staggering 5kg of edible gold is estimated to be used, per year, in food decoration, at Kempinski’s Emirates Palace Hotel. Afternoon Tea is taken at Le Café, in the lobby of the hotel. This is of course no ordinary lobby, but one where you will be serenaded by the harp or piano and be dazzled with Swarovski’s Strauss crystal chandeliers. Burj Al Arab, Dubai, U...