News and Reviews: 21st October 2011
20 Oct 2011.I went to two events tonight.7pm to 10pm.First was the launch of The Russian Standard Vodka Bar at Samarqand,18 Thayer Street,London W1.
A small entrance leads to a massive space downstairs
that is modern,clean and full of colour.
SamarQand Restaurant boasts five deluxe private rooms at the back of the venue, all have been designed to ensure maximum comfort and entertainment, whether guests are hosting a private dinner or special party.
Seating an average of 14 people per room, each space boasts a flat screen TV and DVD player, live Russian TV and games consoles, as well as an inbuilt sound system.
Samarqand’s rich culinary history has its roots in the cuisines of countries like Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan, but with a modern, light twist.The staff are friendly and very attentive.
Lots of delicious central Asian, Russian cuisine and cocktails flowing for all here tonight.The dj played his tunes just at the right level and there is a lively
party atmosphere in here tonight.A really nice venue.
Samarqand Website >
Russian Standard Vodka Website
then 10.30pm to 11.30pm was the change of cast member afterparty for "Shrek The Musical" at The Drury Lane Theatre,London.Up in the Level One bar for around 100 people.Freebie beers and wines flowing and hot and cold canapes.Comedian Bill Bailey was here.Cast member Richard Blackwood is here.Amanda Holden has left to have her baby and Girls Aloud member Kimberley Walsh is taking over from her and she is here as well.
A reminder that quality lingerie brand Playful Promises
has now opened its new store at 34 Marshall Street,London W1 which is just behind Carnaby Street.
Playful Promises Website >
19 Oct 2011.I went to three events tonight.
7pm to 8pm i was at the launch of the new Martina Cole book "The Faithless" at The Haymarket Hotel,London SW1.
Always nice at this boutique hotel where the party is held by the full size swimming pool.I was at a bash here a couple of years ago and someone fell in but no such luck tonight.Free wine and beers and hot food here for all.Her agent gave a very entertaining speech.
Martina Cole is a very popular British crime writer.She has released seventeen novels (the new book is the 18th)about crime some of which examine London's gangster underworld. Four of her novels, Dangerous Lady, The Jump, The Take and The Runaway have been adapted into high-rating television dramas. She has achieved sales of over ten million worldwide and her tenth novel, The Know, spent seven weeks on The Sunday Times's hardback bestsellers list.
The RRP of the book is £19.99 and is out now on Headline Publishing.Everyone here got a free copy.
The book is the story of "a wife and mother who tears her family apart to get what she wants".
then 8.15pm to 10.15pm i was at the launch of The Northall Restaurant at The Corinthia Hotel,Northumberland Place,London WC2.Around 300 upmarket folks inc Sir Terence Conran at this very nice recently opened five star luxury hotel.
Modern British cuisine and beautiful interiors here.
Free Laurent Perrier champers and loads of yummy food inc giant oysters,duck,beef etc for all here tonight.
Pure quality here....See www.thenorthall.co.uk
Managed to get a couple of goodie bags on my way out.
then 10.30pm to 11.30pm i was at The Firetrap party at 33 Portland Place,London W1.This was a 7pm start here so a few had left.We missed the dj set by the trendy "Sunday Girl".Lots of the younger fashion crowd here for this clothing brand.Had a couple of freebie cocktails here.