Evenings Out

A quiet drink alone

Thursday, February 4th, 2010

Discovering a whole new reason to love Browns Hotel wasn’t how it started.  I’d arranged to meet somebody to discuss plans for future Girl Thursday event collaborations.  Forty – yes, forty – minutes later I was still on my own, patiently waiting.  In fairness, I had by this time had a phone call saying that the chap in question was around the corner.  That was one heck of a corner.

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Valentine’s Day

Thursday, January 28th, 2010

I feel like Girl Thursday owes you a round-up of ideas for where to go, what to do or what to give for Valentine’s Day. It feels like our duty. And yet, and yet … it’s really not so straightforward.  You see, Girl Thursday is all about the bespoke choice. It’s about discovering the things which are perfect for you, not just because a canny marketeer has slapped the word ‘valentine’ on.

For our private clients and concierge members we’re able offer hand-picked choices which will sweep your love off his or her feet.  But as a sign of Trufflebox’s deep affection for you, here are a handful of Valentine specials which are happening at places we know, love and trust all year round.

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Are you for or against ambling?

Thursday, January 28th, 2010

It’s a serious question. Some people consider it a slightly feckless activity, but I’ve a sneaky feeling that they just haven’t given it a proper go.  Our concierge members in search of something fabulous to do at the weekend are often urged to try it – armed with knowledge from GT of pit-stops they’ll love. Mayfair is particularly suited to ambling, with beautiful mews which are tucked behind the hustle and bustle of its main streets.  And handily, they are also home to some smashing restaurants.

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Bring back the spirit of Christmas!

Monday, January 11th, 2010

At the time of writing, London is edging towards the end of its big freeze.  Which is surely the perfect time to go to a rooftop cinema.  Well, it is if it’s at The Berkeley Hotel.

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A (not too) romantic dinner for two

Thursday, October 29th, 2009

An email pops into my mailbox from a treasured Girl Thursday member. She’s looking to go out for dinner the following night with her fella, the gist being ‘Can you recommend somewhere we can have a great meal and forget about domestic drudgery?’.  Music to Girl Thursday’s ears.

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Shabby chic with a cherry on top

Thursday, October 29th, 2009

Afternoon tea is truly one of the great inventions.  Yes, elevenses are good too but there’s something about tea and cake at 4pm or so that gives the day a bit of a lift.

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