Katrina Mirpuri - The Glass Magazine

Glass enjoys cocktails, small plates and art at The Last Talisman, Bermondsey

December 24, 2021

WHEN a restaurant has good a cocktail bar, you’ll feel the buzz as soon as you step in. When I entered The Last Talisman, I spotted a few lone drinkers at the bar, along with larger groups scattered across the ...

Glass discover the sensory story behind luxury perfume house Amaffi

Katrina Mirpuri

December 23, 2021

Beauty, Fragrance Picks, News

IF you take a walk down Sloane Street from Knightsbridge, you’d find yourself gazing at beautiful shop windows. It’s easy to admire a display and walk on, but when you smell something intriguing, it sparks intr...

The Glass Luxury Gift Guide to Christmas Drinking

Katrina Mirpuri

December 8, 2021

Drinks, Feature, Food & Drink, Gift Guide

THE art of giving gifts is a skill that becomes particularly handy at Christmas time. If you’re looking to gift a drinks lover something special, you may want to steer away from the obvious choices and delve in...

Where should you celebrate Diwali 2021 in London?

Katrina Mirpuri

November 1, 2021

Dining, Feature, Food & Drink

DIWALI celebrations are long overdue after last year’s pandemic peak. The city is bustling with great events, parties and bespoke menus as the festive season gets into full swing. Read on to see our top picks f...

Luxury Diwali Gift Guide 2021

Katrina Mirpuri

October 21, 2021

Culture, Feature

LAST year, we weren’t able to celebrate Diwali due to the unfortunate Covid-19 situation. Festive moments were sorely missed, but the bright side of it all is that this year will be bigger and better than ever....

Glass enjoys a sensory journey at The Essence House to kick off London Cocktail Month

Katrina Mirpuri

October 8, 2021

Drinks, Food & Drink, News

NOT long ago, we were very limited with the mixers which we could put in our drinks. No doubt tonic, club soda and ginger ale are bar staples, but as the world of craft drinks evolve, so have our tastebuds. ...

Glass enjoys a sunset view and dinner at the rooftop Trafalgar St. James

Katrina Mirpuri

September 21, 2021

Dining, Feature, Food & Drink

ROOFTOP views don’t get old. There’s something so significant about towering over a city that’s already reaching for the sky. It’s a bit like slinging on a pair of heels when you know you’ll be the tallest in t...

Glass discovers the natural beauty benefits of Iceland’s Blue Lagoon

Katrina Mirpuri

September 13, 2021

Beauty, Feature, Skincare

THE Retreat at Blue Lagoon is by far the most luxurious place to stay if you want to enjoy Iceland’s natural geothermal spa. The lagoon is one of the 25 wonders of the world, and it attracts millions of vis...

Glass gets an insight into luxury wine with sommelier Clement Roberts of The Birley Clubs

Katrina Mirpuri

September 9, 2021

Dining, Feature

CLEMENT Robert is the wine world’s Godfather. He is the Group Wine Buyer and Head of Beverage at The Birley Clubs. When he entered the room at the most recent Birley Wine Club at Annabel's, attendees sat in awe...

Glass stays at Raymond Blanc’s Belmond Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons

Katrina Mirpuri

August 31, 2021

Dining, Europe, Feature, Food & Drink, Travel, United Kingdom

THERE's a certain magic to Belmond Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons. After a train journey and a short drive down some quiet Oxfordshire roads, I found myself greeted by a picture-perfect pair of iron gates which led...

Discover London’s sun-soaked bank holiday Malibu beach club

Katrina Mirpuri

August 25, 2021

Drinks, Food & Drink, News

LONDON Bank Holidays always have a special buzz about them. The city comes alive, and everyone is out and about enjoying the sun with a tipple in their hand. The weekend is creeping around the corner and Ma...

Glass gets rosy with a pink-themed Blush Brunch at the Trafalgar St James rooftop

Katrina Mirpuri

August 19, 2021

Dining, Feature, Food & Drink

WHETHER you’re a tourist or a native Londoner, a rooftop view of the city will never fail to amaze. The Rooftop at the Trafalgar St. James is by far one of London’s finest viewing points. It allows you to s...

Glass enjoys honest Indian fine dining at Flora Indica

Katrina Mirpuri

August 2, 2021

Dining, Feature, Food & Drink

INDIAN cuisine is everywhere in London, but not all of it is authentic, and some of it is far too overpriced. The demand for trendy Indian dining is higher than ever, just look at the queues outside Dishoom. ...

Glass enjoys a canal view while dining at Hackney Wick hotspot, Barge East

Katrina Mirpuri

July 12, 2021

Dining, Feature, Food & Drink

TAKING a stroll around Hackney Wick can sometimes feel like you’re in another country. The picturesque Regents Canal runs through the heart of East London, and its neighbouring banks are filled with breweri...

Glass talks to tech wizard Asad Hamir about his sustainable new stylish hardware brand Nolii

Katrina Mirpuri

July 9, 2021

Design, Feature, Glass Design

IN today’s age where everyone owns a smartphone, you’d think that phone accessory designs would have evolved beyond clunky cases and tangled charging wires, but unfortunately, it’s still a scenario we all find ...

The Glass luxury picnic guide for National Picnic Week

Katrina Mirpuri

June 18, 2021

Dining, Drinks, Feature, Food & Drink

IF the idea of having a picnic worries you, then you’re doing it all wrong. A picnic should be easy, fun and luxurious, and they don’t have to be complicated if you have the right components. Picnics are a...

Glass enjoys a colourful spread at Portobello’s new branch of Pizza East

Katrina Mirpuri

May 27, 2021

Dining, Feature, Food & Drink

WEST London’s Portobello area is not short of Italian cuisine, but if you’re looking for a no-fuss, yet stylish answer to casual dining, then this new branch of Pizza East should be the next restaurant on your ...

Glass interviews Vivant Founder and CEO Michael Baum

Katrina Mirpuri

March 30, 2021

Drinks, Feature, Food & Drink

AT A time where online interaction is key and our senses need more stimulation, drinks platform Vivant couldn’t be more suited to wine drinkers in the present day. With a slick team of experts and an advanced i...

Glass discovers the world of Japanese brewed alcohol, sake and shōchū

Katrina Mirpuri

March 23, 2021

Drinks, Feature, Food & Drink

YOU may have enjoyed a glass of sake or shōchū in a Japanese restaurant, but there are many reasons why you might want to consider buying a bottle for your house. These brewed alcohols are delicate in flavour a...

Italian sparkling wine, Ferrari Trento is named as the Official Toast of the 2021 Formula 1 World Championship

Katrina Mirpuri

March 3, 2021

Culture, Drinks, Food & Drink, News, Sport

THE 2021 Formula 1 World Championship is just around the corner and Ferrari Trento will soon be assosiated with celebration as it has been announced as the official F1 podium partners. The award-winning spa...

Glass discovers HIDE at HOME’s various lockdown luxuries

Katrina Mirpuri

January 25, 2021

Dining, Drinks, Food & Drink, News

MAYFAIR'S food and drink institution HIDE have been valuable players since the pandemic swept the city. Earlier in 2020 we featured them in our guide to premium food and drink delivery services, and this year t...

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