Emyr Thomas, Author at The Bon Vivant Journal

The Chedi Andermatt – Luxurious Ski Hotel With a Fabulous Spa

The town consists of one main street, a charming town square complete with a rushing river carrying the season’s snow melt to lower altitudes, and a handful of charming cafes ... Read More

Emyr ThomasMay 5, 2014

The Month Ahead – May 2014

Fera at Claridge’s Simon Rogan’s hotly anticipated new restaurant, Fera, will open at Claridge’s on 6 May. Fera comes from the Latin for ‘wild’, which is reflected in the menu’s ... Read More

Emyr ThomasApril 30, 2014

The Setai Hotel, Miami – Asian Elegance and Tranquility on South Beach

The Setai Miami’s Zen-like tranquillity and Asian elegance offers a welcome contrast to both the frantic pace and the uber-designed, modern boutique hotels that dominate the skyline. From the main ... Read More

Emyr ThomasApril 25, 2014

Le Mas Candille, Mougin – Understated Elegance in The South of France

Located on the outskirts of the medieval village of Mougins in a converted eighteenth century farmhouse, less than half an hour from both Cannes and Nice, Le Mas Candille offers ... Read More

Emyr ThomasApril 22, 2014

The swimming pool at the Corinthia Hotel London

The Best Spas in London

Surrenne at The Emory Surrenne is the wellness space at The Emory hotel, available only to hotel guests and private members. Guests from The Berkeley can also use the spa. ... Read More

Emyr ThomasApril 17, 2014

Club Gascon – A Classic French Restaurant in Clerkenwell

Club Gascon is a restaurant where detail and timing is key and, accordingly, the service, food, wines and atmosphere create a fantastic experience. There are a few things which you ... Read More

Emyr ThomasApril 10, 2014

San Domenico House Hotel – Flamboyant, family-owned hotel close to Chelsea hotspots

Housed in a couple of refurbished redbrick townhouses that were once home to the (rather less extravagant) Sloane hotel, a discreet Victorian exterior hides San Domenico House’s 15 rooms, including ... Read More

Emyr ThomasApril 7, 2014

The Best Bars for a First Date in London

10 Cases 10 Cases is a small, unpretentious Bistrot with wine as its main focus. The restaurant and wine bar only ever buys 10 cases of red wine and 10 cases ... Read More

Emyr ThomasApril 3, 2014

Blanchette Soho: Restaurant Review

The bar area at Blanchette is surrounded by a wall and window of bar stools, and the décor is, much like the food, classic French Bistro with the occasional modern ... Read More

Emyr ThomasApril 1, 2014

The Month Ahead – April's New Openings and Events

Bonnie Gull Seafood Cafe Exmouth Market Take a step back to a 1960s British seaside scene with a visit to Bonnie Gull Seafood Cafe. Concentrating on sustainable British seafood, the ... Read More

Emyr ThomasMarch 28, 2014

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