Taschen's London: Hotels, Restaurants and Shops

Taschen's London: Hotels, Restaurants and Shops

by Angelika Taschen (Editor), David Crookes (Editor), Christine Samuelian (Author)

Synopsis

Get the most out of London. From Dickensian charm to modern cool, London has it all - and this guide will help you find it. A wide selection of hotels, from classic to designer, offers a perfect variety to choose from, while antique hunters and style mavens alike will find personal happiness in this list of must-see boutiques and gourmands will delight in the restaurants, bars, and cafes selected here. Containing the complete collection of Angelika Taschen's sleeping, eating, and shopping recommendations, this compact compendium is a must for the discerning traveler and guarantees a most pleasant visit to the British capital. Highlights include: Number Sixteen, a 'South Kensington chic' hotel in a beautiful Victorian townhouse set in a romantic garden; the Wolseley, a grand cafe and restaurant in a reconverted 1920s car showroom beautifully renovated by David Collins; celebrity chef Jamie Oliver's restaurant and social project, Fifteen, where teenagers cook the meals; China Tang at the Dorchester, the place to be for the stars, and for delectable duck with plum sauce; The Rochelle Canteen, a chic lunch restaurant in a former schoolhouse; Historic London pub, the Grenadier, once frequented by the Duke of Wellington's troops; and, Dover Street Market, the multi-floor concept store founded in 2004 by Comme des Garcons. This book features British perfume at its best: Penhaligon's designer kitchenware from the 'King of Cutlery,' David Mellor.

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Format: Hardcover
Pages: 400
Publisher: Taschen GmbH
Published: 25 Sep 2009

ISBN 10: 3836511185
ISBN 13: 9783836511186

Author Bio
Angelika Taschen studied art history and German literature in Heidelberg, gaining her doctorate in 1986. Working for TASCHEN since 1987, she has published numerous titles on architecture, photography, design, contemporary art, interiors, and travel. David Crookes is a London-based travel, interior, and portrait photographer. He contributes regularly to Conde Nast publications and his work is featured in many private collections. Christine Samuelian is a writer, editor, and media consultant based in London. She began her career as a news reporter in Toronto before moving to the UK in 1997, where she worked at Vogue, and Wallpaper* magazine. She has contributed to Conde Nast Traveller, US Vogue, The New York Times Magazine, and The Observer Magazine.