Dr. Woo x Roger Dubuis

Monotourbillon Excalibur Dr. Woo

Searching for inspiration in the most unexpected places is in Roger Dubuis’ DNA. This is the reason the Maison united with the Urban Art Tribe, world-famous urban culture artists who share its common values to break the rules, showcase radical expertise and obsess daily over the design of the future.

Now they have been granted access to Roger Dubuis’ most important room, home to the bold and extravagant - the manufacture itself, where they were tasked with reinterpreting the astral signature of the iconic Excalibur Monotourbillon.

Dr. Woo, renowned tattoo artist and rulebreaker in his own domain, is the first of three friends of the Maison to take on this new creative challenge. Bringing his imagination to life, the incredible Roger Dubuis watchmakers and the visionary artist have now unveiled the signature Excalibur Monotourbillon reborn in his image.

Enhanced with meticulous care, the Excalibur Monotourbillon timepiece - which was revealed earlier this year - is reinterpreted with sophistication and flair using modern and technical materials.

Clean cut lines on both case and movement create its strong visual identity. Meanwhile, rebuilding the calibre from bottom to top not only heightens its sense of transparency and 3D depth, but also sees the Roger Dubuis star levitate freely above the barrel. A signature two-line pattern between the notch on the crown and bezel, the star’s arms, the tourbillon’s cage, the hour’s marking on the flange and the hands, all cleverly appear as though they will meet but never do.

One of the greatest expressions of the watchmaker’s art, the RD512SQ calibre is stunning in its technical prowess. With a non-magnetic Titanium lower tourbillon cage - twice lighter than stainless steel - and a mirror-polished non-magnetic Cobalt Chrome upper tourbillon cage, the weight of the piece is reduced by 16% to optimum effect. As a result, the calibre shows a better resistance to magnetic fields and the power reserve is radically optimised to 72 hours, providing the option of leaving the watch unworn over weekends. Such excellence is not without reward; this dynamic aesthetic is amplified by the Poinçon de Genève, one of the most demanding signature in fine watchmaking that requires the manual decoration of each and every component of the watch, as well as unexpected and antinomic decorations in fine watchmaking, such as sandblasted top surfaces and polished angles that demonstrate Roger Dubuis’ visionary approach.

Creating hyper-realist needle designs, Dr. Woo has carved a name for himself in the tattoo industry with his signature style; minimalist, monochrome, single needle. Known for having an exceptionally steady hand, his flawless geometric shapes and ultra-fine lines have earned him respect among the international elite, designing for the biggest names in the world of celebrity and beyond. After months of a nourishing collaboration filled with awe and challenges, worlds and horizons merged to give birth to an inspired timepiece for which no compromises were made, and no creative wish was left behind.

Learning that the star was a symbol just as important to Dr. Woo as to the Maison, it became the guiding force throughout the collaboration. In his re-interpretation, Dr. Woo takes the Excalibur Monotourbillon’s astral signature as his launchpad and imagines it anew. Envisioning a rocket ship that keeps pushing forward, the star’s arms represent its travel through time. Yet more than this, it represents the evolution of this work of art and the various paths the partners have taken.

A special connection with space drove many other aspects of Dr. Woo’s design. Acting as a guide throughout his life, the geometric codes and planets peppered across the dial represent his mental cosmic map. From his world he brings other minimalist graphic symbols too: the moon as an energy source, triangles that bounce forth from the ground, and full circles that represent the infinite connections we all have. By placing them next to each other, Dr. Woo comes up with a new language open to interpretation.

Other details that can only be enjoyed by the wearer include the time traveller pattern on the case-back, enabling a deeper connection between this extraordinary timepiece and its lucky owner. Never one to shy away from a challenge, craftsmanship was taken to new heights when the horological artisans had to adopt exceptional methods to fulfil the artist’s aspirations. Inspired by Dr. Woo’s needle work, gold had to be metalized to be etched onto the sapphire glass and recreate the star on the dial, unveiling a fine and meticulous, yet striking design.

What’s more, ultra-fine lines were laser engraved directly onto a black PVD plate underneath the calibre to reveal the artist’ s cosmic design. A similar process was used on the 18k EON GOLDTM* case-back to embed the artist’s intricate hand-drawn decoration.

An expression of non-conformity and extravagance, the fruit of Dr. Woo’s creativity is housed in a 42mm case. Taking watchmaking to a new dimension, a dimension where time is reinvented, Dr. Woo says creating the timepiece allowed him to see time in a new light: “Time is the most valuable currency we have. It’s up to us to decide how to use it.”

SKELETON GOLD

Bell & Ross reinvented the aesthetic codes of contemporary watchmaking with the launch of BR 01, a distinctive and singular watch directly inspired by onboard flight instruments. A square case, a round dial, and one screw in each of the four corners... more than an original concept, the utilitarian design of this watch revolutionized traditional watchmaking codes. Over the years, this timeless timepiece has continued to evolve without losing its origins and strong identity. Being the ultimate reference in aeronautical watchmaking ever since, Bell & Ross launched - in 2019 - a tool watch for urban explorers, BR 05.

The BR 05 belongs to the family of watches with an integrated bracelet: the bracelet fuses with the case to create a unified piece. Since its launch, the BR 05 has already been adorned with gold on several occasions. Whether in a steel and gold version, or by combining gold with deep blue.

This year, like an ingot, the BR 05 is dressed entirely in rose gold to make the wrist of its wearer sublime. To amplify this precious look, it is in its skeleton line that Bell & Ross has chosen to embody this new model. When the 05 skeleton turns into gold, the mechanism becomes a gem housed at the heart of its precious design.

Lovers of mechanical craftsmanship will be seduced by this exclusive edition of 99 pieces. The all-gold finish accentuates the monobloc aspect of the model. In total, 155 grams of gold make up the new BR 05 Skeleton Gold.

The open dial features 18ct rose gold gilded appliqué indices and forms a clear window through which the 18ct rose goldplated skeleton movement can be admired. The skeletonised hour and minutes hands are also gilded with 18ct rose gold. For great legibility both at night and daytime, the white Super-Luminova® of the indexes and hands contrasts elegantly with the gold of the dial.

To highlight the sophistication of the mechanism and its functioning, the engineers at Bell & Ross have cut out the bridge and the plate in a graphic and refined style. The BR05 Skeleton Gold is equipped with a BR-CAL.322 mechanism, wound by a 360° 18ct rose gold-plated oscillating weight, open-worked to showcase the movement. The brand’s logo is metallized on the sapphire case-back.

The 40mm geometric watch, made of surfaces and angles, ensures the bracelet can adapt seamlessly to any wrist. Equipped with a satin-finished and polished 18ct rose gold bracelet for a true jewel of masculinity look, or a black rubber strap that will lend this timepiece a sporty edge.

SUPER AVI

A celebration of aviation history taking inspiration from the original 1953 “Co-Pilot” Ref. 765 AVI aviator’s watch and four legendary planes.

In the 1930s, Breitling’s Huit Aviation department made its name inventing precision cockpit clocks for the then nascent field of aeronautics. Two decades later, in 1953, Breitling introduced the world to yet another novel flight instrument, this time in wearable form. The Ref. 765 AVI pilot’s watch was an instant hit and a first of its kind that inspired many others. Beloved by aviators, it quickly became known as the “Co-Pilot.” In 2020, Breitling also launched the AVI Ref. 765 1953 Re-Edition, a carefully researched and crafted reedition honouring this classic chronograph’s legacy.

That pioneering watch is now the inspiration for today’s Super AVI, the debut series in Breitling’s Classic AVI collection. Its launch marks nearly a century of aviation timepieces from a brand that has shared some of the field’s finest moments.

The collection comes in five unique versions honouring four powerful and memorable aircraft, whose filigree silhouettes adorn the watches’ sapphire case backs.

The Super AVI P-51 Mustang pays homage to the best allaround fighter plane of its era in two distinct versions - a stainlesssteel case with a black dial and gold-brown leather strap, and an 18k red gold version with an anthracite dial and a black leather strap; A Super AVI Tribute to Vought F4U Corsair features a blue dial, tone-on-tone chronograph counters, and a black leather strap that take their design cues from the characteristic livery of the recordbreaking naval aircraft; While the Super AVI Curtiss Warhawk, with its military-green dial, white contrasting chronograph counters, and red accents, plays on its namesake’s famous sharkmouth nose art that gave the plane its unmistakable identity; With the collection completed by the Super AVI Mosquito which features a combination polished and satin-brushed black ceramic bezel and a black dial with white contrasting chronograph counters. Its red and orange elements recall the roundels and markings found on the versatile plane, dubbed the “Wooden Wonder”.

The Super AVI’s distinctive design includes large, highly legible Arabic numerals on the dial and bezel. Its sturdy case measures 46mm, and the oversized crown sits at 3 o’clock. Knurled bezels provide optimal grip, and top-stitched calfskin straps give a nod to the seams found on leather flight gear of the era.

Pilots and other travellers will appreciate the ability to track a second time zone using the 24-hour marking on the inner bezel and the red-tipped GMT hand. The engine of the Super AVI is the COSC-certified Breitling Manufacture Caliber B04 movement, which provides approximately 70 hours of power reserve.

Eberhard & Co. Chrono 4

The story of one of the most innovative chronographs ever produced by the Swiss watchmaking industry began at the turn of the millennium with a brilliant insight from Palmiro Monti, who was the brand’s CEO at the time.

Monti was a true innovator, not just in terms of design and marketing but in the technical field as well. The great intuition he had was to develop a technical expedient which would make reading the two chronographic counters - which up until that time were standardised on two or three dials located at 12, 3 and 9 o’clock - more logical and intuitive.

Modifying the traditional movements to answer this specification was no easy task; a modification of this import demanded enormous technical expertise and the willingness to commit a significant investment. But nothing was going to change Palmiro Monti’s mind once he’d decided to carry his highly ambitious project through.

After trying for a number of years, his dream finally came true in 2001 when he patented an add-on device to the basic movement enabling four counters to be aligned in a logical and aesthetically pleasing way.

The success of Chrono 4 was immediate. Consumers understood it was revolutionary and rewarded it with commercial results that exceeded expectations, which encouraged Eberhard to offer other, highly attractive, versions of this mechanical jewel.

A Chrono 4 model in a different shape was developed, called the ‘Temerario’ (Fearless) to reflect the bold design and application of further ingenious devices patented by Eberhard & Co. And it is worth mentioning the incomparable model released by the House on the occasion of its 130-year anniversary, an “haute horlogerie” creation with a skeleton dial and an upper bridge of sapphire glass through which the DLC-treated gears are visible.

Twenty years of history, twenty years of success and innovation, culminating in the latest creation developed to commemorate this significant milestone, which is available now. Appropriately, the Caliber EB. 251 remains unchanged, a patented Eberhard & Co. product that has been a Chrono 4 mainstay since its introduction.

However, the new Chrono 4 embodies all the technical expertise developed by the House over almost 140 years of dedication to chronography, with a visual appeal in keeping with contemporary styling. A case that is 42mm in diameter - the most popular size in today’s sports watches market - features a polished finish along with the steel bezel which appears on one of the two versions. The other having a ceramic bezel and a more sporty-looking tachymeter scale.

A wide selection of dials, all protected by sapphire glass cases with internal anti-reflective coating, features “Clous de Paris” processing in the central area and ‘azurée’ for the four counters, and ranges from an overall black, white or air-force grey appearance to contrast versions in black/white or silver/black.

Straps are available in steel, rubber or alligator to suit any requirement, and can also be fitted with the exclusive Déclic folding clasp.

Eberhard continues to innovate today as it did in 2001, in veneration of a watch that has revolutionised the measurement of time and to celebrate a timepiece that constitutes an important landmark in the history of watchmaking.

The UR-100V saga continues with a new addition to the collection, the UR-100V Full Titanium Jacket: a single-colour version featuring different shades of grey, from Payne grey to lead grey. This limited-edition UR-100V is enhanced by a customdesigned metal bracelet.

“With the UR-100V Full Titanium Jacket, I am once again fulfilling a dream of mine. From my first sketches for Urwerk until the present day, I have always envisioned and designed our creations on a metal bracelet. The latter is an extension of the watch around the wrist and in my mind, it complements the design perfectly. I like the fact that the material - in this instance titanium - is quite cold when you put it on your wrist. It warms up slowly on contact, acclimatising to you and gently embracing your skin. This extremely light bracelet also makes a special sound when you play with its links. It feels good. It is beautiful. To me, this watch is a real success and I am happy to see it come to life for real”, said Martin Frei, artist and co-founder of Urwerk.

This very special bracelet is composed of 32 sandblasted titanium links ensuring a perfect aesthetic result.

Under the UR-100V’s dome, in addition to Urwerk’s trademark satellite configuration of the wandering hours and minutes, the UR-100V Full Titanium Jacket brings your spin through space into sharp focus. When the minutes hand has completed its 60-minute journey, it reappears on a 20-minute scale of 555 kilometres. This is the distance you travel in 20 minutes if you are standing on the equator of our rotating planet. The opposite scale tracks your journey through space around the sun: 35,740km every 20 minutes.

In the display on the UR-100V Full Titanium Jacket, time and distance are on a par, the hours and minutes in blue, and the kilometres in bright white. Watchmaker and Urwerk’s co-founder, Felix Baumgartner, reveals that he got the idea from a clock given to him by his father, Geri, a noted restorer of antique clocks. “It was made by Gustave Sandoz for the Universal Exhibition of 1893. Instead of showing the time, it showed the distance travelled by a point on the equator.”

Urwerk’s new calibre 12.02 drives a redesigned carousel carrying the wandering hours on three satellites. Bringing the hours closer to the minutes as they travel in succession along the 60-minute scale, this carousel offers an easier and more intuitive reading of the time. The carousel, as well as the structure on top of the hours, are forged from anodised aluminium then sanded and shot-blasted, while the satellite screws are each circular sanded. The satellites rest on a carousel of sanded brass plated in ruthenium. The structure on top of the hours display is in sanded and shot-blasted aluminium. The selfwinding rotor of the UR-100 is governed by a profiled airscrew known as the Windfänger.

There’s a nostalgic look about the case of the UR-100V Full Titanium Jacket. Many owners of Urwerk watches will recall the independent brand’s first models, adopting some of the stylistic features of their first constructions, and then deconstructing them. Features such as the steel dome of early models now in transparent sapphire crystal. The hard outlines of the titanium and steel case highlight its perfection.

Festive Beauty Buys

Rouge Allure Limited Edition No5 Holiday Collection £35.00; and Les 4 Ombres No5 Limited Edition No5 Holiday Collection £49.00 from Chanel. Available at Harrods with their stunning installation pictured below. chanel.com Boasting a spectrum of ten powerfully pigmented, blendable and butter-soft eyeshadows, ranging from champagne shimmers and delicate base shades, to romantic reds and smoky accents, The Muse Palette from Vieve offers everyone the opportunity to create the eye look they want, from the everyday to the truly exceptional.

Muse Palette £43.00 from Vieve.

Available at vieve.co.uk

Designed to mirror an alpenglow with its shimmerfinish hues, this limited edition palette from Tom Ford can be effortlessly blended together to create bold, smoky, subtle and glowing eyes.

Soleil Neige Eye Color Quad £68.00 from Tom Ford. tomford.co.uk

Backstage Eye Palette £39.00 from Dior. Available at Selfridges. This stunning palette from award winning Australian beauty brand Nude by Nature is enriched with active natural ingredients, including Sweet Almond Oil and antioxidant rich Quandong and Desert Lime. Shades include champagne and classic nude.

Limited Edition Lost Cherry Lip Colour in Scarlet Rouge £44.00 from Tom Ford. Exclusively at Selfridges &

Co, Tom Ford Covent Garden, Tom Ford Sloane Street and Brown Thomas. tomford.co.uk

Acting as a second-skin, this oil-free skincare foundation, Phyto-Teint Nude, from Sisley

Paris enhances skin with a subtle satin finish. Skin is smoother, more hydrated and looks more radiant with even tone. With a bare-skin feel, an undetectable finish, and very light coverage, the range boasts 16 natural and radiant shades suitable for all skin tones from fair to dark.

Phyto-Teint Nude £68.00 from Sisley Paris. sisley-paris.com

This nourishing, multitasking, illuminating moisturiser is made with hyaluronic acid and niacinamide to boost hydration and give you a bright, illuminated look that lasts up to 24 hours - with or without makeup.

Hydration Serum with Niacinamide, 30ml £80.00 from Verso. Available at SpaceNK.

Create a dramatic look with this retractable pencil available in multiple finishes from sparking to intense matte.

Phyto-Khol Star Waterproof £39.00 from Sisley Paris. sisley-paris.com Total Eye Treatment £191.00 from Sensai. Available exclusively at Harrods and sensai-cosmetics.com

This nourishing, multitasking, illuminating moisturiser is made with hyaluronic acid and niacinamide to boost hydration and give you a bright, illuminated look that lasts up to 24 hours - with or without makeup.

Halo Plumping Dew + Hyaluronic Acid, 30ml £29.00 from Smashbox. smashbox.co.uk

Spa Favourites £40.00 from Sanctuary Spa. Available at Boots.

Fragrances For Her

1 - Aventus For Her, 30ml £160.00 from Creed. Available at The Creed Boutique. creedfragrances.co.uk | 2 - Apres Vous Eau de Parfum, 30ml £67.00 from Alex Simone. Available at The Perfume Shop. | 3 - Vanille & Tabac Noir Eau de Parfum, 50ml £110.00 from Cochine. cochine.co.uk | 4 - Oud For Happiness Eau de Parfum, 90ml £280.00 from Initio Parfums Prives. Available at Harrods. | 5 - N°5 L'Eau Eau de Toilette 2021 Limited Edition, 100ml £122.00 from Chanel. chanel.com | 6 - Limited Edition Gift Set Izia La Nuit, 30ml £96.00 from Sisley Paris. sisley-paris.com | 7 - Orange Bitters Cologne, 100ml £102.00 from Jo Malone London. jomalone.co.uk 8 - Oriana Eau de Parfum, 75ml £210.00 from Parfums De Marley. Available at Harrods. | 9 - Soleil Neige Eau de Parfum, 50ml £178.00 from Tom Ford. tomford.co.uk

Fragrances For Him

1 - Ralph’s Club Eau de Parfum, 50ml £64.00 from Ralph Lauren. Available at Harrods. | 2 - Pour Homme, 150ml £170.00 (£123 for the refill) from Moncler. Available exclusively at Selfridges. | 3 - ERA Eau de Toilette Natural Spray, 100ml £45.00 from Jaguar Fragrance. jaguar-fragrances.com | 4 - Vanille Insensee Cologne, 30ml £55.00 from Atelier Cologne. Available at Space NK. spacenk.com | 5 - Barbour For Him, 100ml £69.00 from Barbour. barbour.com | 6 - Suit of Lights, 78ml £150.00 from Jusbox Perfumes. | 7 - Jimmy Choo Urban Hero Gold Edition Eau de Parfum, 50ml £51.00 from Jimmy Choo. Available at Boots. | 8 - Icon Racing Red Eau de Parfum, 100ml £88.00 from Dunhill. Available at Harrods. | 9 - Bleu de Chanel Parfum Twist & Spray, 3x20ml £97.00; and Bleu de Chanel Parfum, 50ml £81.00 from Chanel. chanel.com

your travel

AT HOME

Delivering a home from home appeal like no other, Native Places offer up a host of locations that will make you feel right at home in the heart of London. Perfect for an extended stay to indulge in the local shops and restaurants or to enjoy the plethora of sights London has to offer.

N A T I V E P L A C E S

With 9 sites across London and properties in Manchester, Edinburgh and Glasgow, the leading aparthotel brand Native Places provides stylish, spacious and quirky accommodation.

Combining the freedom and authenticity of a local apartment, with the comfort, convenience and premium service of a boutique hotel, Native breathes new life into the restoration and refurbishment of historic city centre buildings.

Native Bankside was once a Victoria tea warehouse, Native Hyde Park is located in a Grade II listed building, and Native Mayfair is situated in a Victorian Mews property built in 1890, and is part of the Grosvenor Estate.

Embracing local culture, Native collaborates with local independent like-minded businesses, designers and artists meaning each site has its own unique personality and creates inspiring experiences.

Native Mayfair in particular, is fantastically located, just a stone's throw from the hustle and bustle of Oxford Street and the iconic Selfridges department store.

Guests can retreat to their luxurious apartment after a long day shopping or sightseeing. The modern amenities and great location make Native Places the perfect home away from home.

With eleven apartments in Native Mayfair, from one bedroom to a penthouse two bedroom, the self check in really helps to make you feel like you are staying in your very own home. The modern living spaces of the Premium One Bedroom apartment include a fully fitted kitchen, walk-in wardrobe, spacious bedroom and bathroom, and designer interior touches.

Overlooking Lees Place, the apartments are quiet and peaceful. You will truly feel like you've found the perfect tranquil gem in the heart of the capital.

Rates at Native Mayfair start from £244 for a One Bedroom apartment (minimum 2 night stay).

COSY PUB FESTIVITIES

There's nothing quite like a trip to the pub at Christmas with an open fire, vibrant atmosphere and festive tipple to enjoy with friends and family. Now you can indulge even more with some fine food while you're there to make a real festive feast out of your visit.

EVENING OF CHEESE

Celebrate the festive season with the traders, chefs and food experts from London’s oldest Market, Borough Market.

Festive feasting is one of the highlights of Christmas and where better to source the finest seasonal produce than London's iconic Borough Market. The historic arches will be lit up and decked with beautiful decorations Borough Market is the perfect shopping location for the best meat, fish, fruit and veg, Christmas puddings, cakes, cheeses and wine for the festive table.

On 7th, 8th and 9th December a new, free three day pop up - Borough Market’s Festive Kitchen - will inspire and delight Londoners in the run up to Christmas. Guest chefs Angela Clutton, Ed Smith and Jenny Chandler will host cooking demonstrations and share festive food tips and tastings – all showcasing Borough Market independent traders’ array of seasonal produce including vegetarian and vegan dishes.

Borough Market’s popular annual tradition ‘An Evening of Cheese’ is back for 2021 as part of the world- famous produce market’s Christmas celebrations. Londoners and visitors looking for ideas for a unique Christmas cheeseboard can visit on Wednesday 15th December between 6-8pm for a chance to consult with Borough Market’s renowned cheesemongers and buy a wide range of cow, goat and sheep’s milk cheese from UK and International producers. The event will see cheese stalls spread across the Market with experts on hand to offer recommendations, advice on drinks pairings and delicious cheese recipes.

As the Market is now open on Sundays, shoppers can visit every day up until 3pm on Christmas Eve. Throughout December, Borough Market Kitchen will be opening late on Thursdays, allowing visitors to journey around the world one bite at a time, with special delights alongside menu musts from the Market’s diverse street food traders, available until 9pm.

The Borough Market Kitchen will also be open between 10am and 5pm (Mon-Wednesday, Saturday) and 10am-6pm (Friday) and is located in Jubilee Place, the Market’s current wholesale area.

Le Pain Quotidien

at Christmas

This festive season, Le Pain Quotidien is offering a signature hamper full of the Belgian bakery's most loved products, perfect for someone special or as a little treat for yourself. Available until 5th January for nationwide delivery or collection, the hamper provides gourmet pantry staples, comforting baked goods and irresistible treats for cosy days at home.

The beautifully packaged box contains items for throughout the day, ranging from breakfast essentials such as organic jam and whole bean coffee, to evening wine and accompaniments like black olive paste and Peter’s Yard rye and charcoal crackers. Festive favourites like mince pies, stollen and gingerbread cookies are packed alongside delicious discoveries such as Belgian Speculoos spread, a crunchy, spicy treat that is perfect on toast, melted with hot milk or for indulgent baking.

Wrapped up with luxe black paper and a festive green silk ribbon, the Le Pain Quotidien hamper is an ideal gift for under the tree. The hamper is available to order online for £108 plus delivery.

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CLASSIC DELI

Classic Deli - a luxury produce delivery platform which delivers chef-quality gourmet products to your door - have launched a range of premium Christmas Hampers and Gourmet Boxes.

Ranging from £115 - £380, each festive hamper showcases an expertly curated range of some of the most luxurious goods from around the world for a food lovers’ favourite season, including a variety of wines, cheeses, cured meats, tinned treats, whiskeys and cakes. The Ultimate Celebration Christmas Hamper (£380) is super luxe, packed with the finest gourmet products, from black truffles to artisan cheeses and charcuterie, luxury chocolates and much more.

Those with specific tastes or that know exactly what they’re shopping for, can create their own Christmas Delight box from Classic Deli’s range of fine food and drink, including Rougie patê, luxurious Valrhona chocolates, the most premium Sturia Caviar, or Juan Pedro Domeq Iberico charcuterie. Alternatively, for those with slimmer budgets, Classic Deli has a range of gourmet hampers and boxes, both sweet and savoury, that will whet the appetite, such as the Gourmet Cheese and Charcuterie Box with Wine (£57) that is perfect for entertaining friends, or the Luxury Weekend Brunch Box (£42) great as a thank you present for those festive weekends with friends.

Launched in 2020, Classic Deli is a premium food delivery platform that enables those who are passionate about gourmet products to cook at home with chef-quality fine foods, delivered straight to your door.

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FESTIVE TEA

The Biltmore Mayfair are offering a special Biltmore Ballerina Festive Afternoon Tea and Christmas menu designed by Jason Atherton this December. Available throughout the month, guests can escape from the hustle and bustle of Christmas shopping in Mayfair, and head to the magical terrace, surrounded by foliage covered walls, festive lighting, cushioned seating, and heaters during the celebratory period.

Located in the hotel’s stunning Tea Lounge, the festive afternoon tea includes tempting sandwiches filled with Roast bronze turkey and cranberry sauce; Lake District roast beef and horseradish; Cucumber and truffle cream and Severn & Wye smoked salmon with crème fraiche and chives. For the sweet treats, Paul Walsh has curated Warm sultana and plain buttermilk scones with Cornish clotted cream, raspberry, and strawberry reserve. Those looking for sweeter still can indulge in the fabulously rich Milk chocolate and cherry mousse, The Biltmore fruit cake, Spiced gingerbread, Hazelnut and clementine choux and Mulled pear and cinnamon macarons.

Whats more, the hotel is also laying on a special Sugar Plum Fairies Biltmore Ballerina Tea for children from just £35.00, with magical performances from Biltmore’s prima ballerina’s who will be dancing a twenty-minute rendition of favourite moments from The Nutcracker as well as a visit from Father Christmas! Guests can indulge in Biltmore’s festive afternoon tea selection of finger sandwiches, delicate Christmas themed sweet bites topped off with steaming cups of hot chocolate with plenty of marshmallows for the little ones. Post-performance, there will be a photo opportunity with the ballerinas and take home, VIP goody bag for a memorable experience. The special tea is only available on 4,11,18th December.

DECK THE HALLS WITH CAKES & PASTRIES

Deck the halls with delicious treats and festive sandwiches from Paul bakery this Christmas. Celebration cakes to impress are a must at Christmas and PAUL have a host of options to choose from. Available in-store and online for collection and delivery (within M25), the selection includes a delectable chocolate orange cheesecake that serves 8 with a tempting combination of smooth cream cheese and rich chocolate orange, all resting on a crunchy biscuit base and topped with a dark chocolate glaze and a candied orange. Other options such as Coconut and Passionfruit Yule Log (serves 4); Chocolate Praline Yule Log (serves 8) and Red Fruits Yule Log (serves 8) are also available delivering a flavour filled alternative to the traditional Christmas cake this festive season.

For exotic fruit lovers, this one is for you. Featuring an almond dacquoise biscuit base topped with a creamy coconut mousse, slice through to reveal an exotic compote centre of passionfruit, mango and dragon fruit. The cake is finished with a passionfruit glaze and white chocolate end pieces, topped with tropical physalis and star fruit. There are also a host of festive croissants, éclairs and brioche to choose from for a smaller but equally delicious festive bite.

Hot festive items include a turkey sausage roll, Christmas croque monsieur, and an indulgent Christmas orange hot chocolate, the perfect drink for a winter morning or afternoon pick-me-up. This year, PAUL Bakery will donate 15p from every sandwich purchased to Place2Be, a charity focused on helping improve children’s mental health. The limited-edition range is available in all PAUL shops, to eat-in and takeaway, as well as on delivery platforms including Uber Eats and Deliveroo until 31st December.

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HOLLY JOLLY CHRISTMAS

AllBright

Situated in the heart of Mayfair, AllBright Collective is a private members club located in a majestic townhouse on Maddox Street.

Created for women by women, the spaces create a unique environment to network, unwind and dine. Set over five floors, the secluded terrace has just launched its winter escape for members and guests alike.

In partnership with The White Company, the Winter Rooftop Hideaway is the perfect festive getaway above the hustle and bustle of the shopping crowds below. The White Company have transformed the terrace into a cosy winter celebration with beautiful wreaths, seasonal scents and a wonderful Christmas tree centrepiece.

A range of limited edition cocktails have been created. alongside a series of snacks for guests to enjoy. Guests can select their drink from a special fragrance trolley based on their preferred scents.

Special sips include the Highland Escape - Perrier Jouet Champagne, Cognac, Bergamot and winter herbs; and Winter - Bourbon whiskey, Triple Sec, lemon juice, cinnamon and cloves infused with honey and orange bitters.

The terrace is open daily Mon-Fri until January. Non-members can book on selected Fridays - Dec 3rd and 10th.

This season, Granary Square Brasserie is celebrating the most wonderful time of the year with a joyful installation for guests and passers-by to enjoy, complete with festive florals and robins, as well as a limited-edition cocktail menu and trio of desserts, available now.

For those looking to treat themselves to a yuletide tipple, the brasserie’s bar team are serving up a number of bespoke cocktails, including the show stopping Red Robin (£9.75), a delicious blend of Maker’s Mark Bourbon, lemon, pomegranate, and honey, finished with apple cider, and Hold-Up Ginger (£10.25), complete with Haku Vodka, Aperol, pineapple, lime, and gingerbread, perfect for an after-dinner treat. Also featured is the Christmas Star (£10.25), a festive delight incorporating refreshing Roku Gin, star anis, pineapple, lemon and Crème de Mure.

For those with a sweet tooth, the proof is in the pudding as guests can enjoy a series of new dessert additions, including warm mini mince pies (£4.75), served with hazelnut and brandy cream, a mouth-watering steamed Christmas pudding (£8.25), with almonds, redcurrants and brandy cream, and the snowball fight (£9.50), featuring brandy ice cream, and a white chocolate, gingerbread, and cream sauce.

If that wasn’t enough, the brasserie’s menu offers a selection of warming, winter dishes, including Roast Pumpkin and Butternut Squash Soup with truffle ricotta, chestnuts, pine nuts and crispy sage (£6.95,) and Goose Shepherd’s Pie with pigs in blankets, creamed mashed potatoes and cranberry sauce (£18.95).

Granary Square Brasserie, 1 Granary Square, London N1C 4AB granarysquarebrasserie.com