On the surface, this is a story about a French tyre company’s unlikely journey into the world of fine dining and haute cuisine. But it is also so much more than that. What started out in 1900 as a way for a new, and back then humble, company to sell more of its products, evolved […]
Pronounced “suh-mal-yAy,” a sommelier is both a restaurant wine steward and also something so much more than that. He or she is a highly trained and knowledgeable wine professional, who specialises in all areas of wine service. Not only do sommeliers perform a valuable front-of-house service in fine-dining restaurants, helping patrons select the right wine […]
Colloquially called Beefeaters, today’s guardians of the iconic Tower of London are more correctly known as Yeoman Warders of Her Majesty’s Royal Palace and Fortress the Tower of London, and Members of the Sovereign’s Body Guard of the Yeoman Guard Extraordinary. And yes, a salute is probably in order, even though a yeoman was originally […]
Seasoned travellers of the jet-set can spot them a mile away, need them like a flower needs the rain and wouldn’t go anywhere without them. Who are they? They are the dapper-looking fellows, on call at all hotel lobbies with a distinguishing pin on their lapels. The pin, a shiny golden insignia depicting two golden […]
As a world heritage site, the Tower of London is one of the world’s most iconic landmarks. Built by William the Conqueror soon after he defeated the English in 1066, the Tower is probably most well known today for housing the Crown Jewels. Yet this infamous fortress and castle have been put to far more […]
Hampton Court has been a residence for many of Britain’s most famous monarchs, and yet it is not a typical Royal palace. Generally considered a marvel of architecture, this magnificent monument dates from Tudor times, and is perhaps most famously known for its role in the tumultuous life of Henry VIII, who honeymooned here with […]
London is world famous for its rich architectural and royal history. Iconic buildings such as the Tower of London and Kensington Palace have held our fascination for centuries. With the complex history of royalty at war with themselves and other countries, the number of intrigues and plots and shadowy and public figures who have whispered […]
“Let us celebrate the occasion with wine and sweet words” Plautus Fine dining is an art. To appreciate the culinary delights offered by a master chef takes an extraordinary palate. To choose the perfect setting for your special celebration requires thought and discernment. At Beyond Curated we invite you to make unforgettable memories with Michelin-starred […]
“You are a whispering diamond, turning in the sun, articulating the one thing the sky wants to say, in a million different ways.” – Curtis Tyrone Jones, Mirrors Of The Sun Yes, there is something intrinsically inspiring about diamonds, without so much as a breath, they embody everything that is beautiful and aspirational. They somehow […]
Of all the things for which English writer Samuel Johnson is famous, the most well-known and, indeed, well-loved must be his assertion that “when you’re tired of London, you’re tired of life.” Mr Johnson made this bold statement over three hundred years ago when the number of experiences London had to offer was a pale […]
