From W1 to the White Isle: A Soho Creative’s Guide to Ibiza Art Weekend | My Soho Times

I’m heading to Ibiza this weekend however, unlike my last trip a few years ago, this one comes with a cultural agenda. From 8–9 May 2026, Ibiza plays host to the inaugural Culture Collective Ibiza Art Weekend, a first-of-its-kind programme set to transform the island’s most iconic venues into immersive exhibition spaces. Positioned within a wider season-longContinue reading “From W1 to the White Isle: A Soho Creative’s Guide to Ibiza Art Weekend | My Soho Times”

The Scent of Legacy: Fragrance, Memory and 256 Years of Yardley London | My Soho Times

There’s something about scent that lingers longer than the moment itself — like a grandmother’s dressing table in childhood memory, where beauty becomes ritual, and memory is formed in layers. At last month’s International Women’s Day breakfast hosted at The Ivy Club Loft in partnership with Yardley London, the conversation centred on legacy in its mostContinue reading “The Scent of Legacy: Fragrance, Memory and 256 Years of Yardley London | My Soho Times”

Covent Garden Beauty Trail: This Week’s Must-Visit Beauty Stops | My Soho Times

If you’re heading into Covent Garden this week, consider this your sign to turn it into a beauty trail. This season, we’re all things beauty and wellness at My Soho Times, and raye the store marks the perfect starting point. Armed with Julia Ferrari’s A to Z Beauty Guide, you can discover some of the area’s must-visit beautyContinue reading “Covent Garden Beauty Trail: This Week’s Must-Visit Beauty Stops | My Soho Times”

Upstairs at Ronnie’s: A New Chapter for the Iconic Soho Venue | My Soho Times

For over 65 years, Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club has been the beating heart of live jazz in London. From Ella Fitzgerald and Nina Simone to Miles Davis, Prince and Dizzy Gillespie, its stage has carried legends and shaped music history night after night. Earlier this week, I had the privilege of attending the re-opening of UpstairsContinue reading “Upstairs at Ronnie’s: A New Chapter for the Iconic Soho Venue | My Soho Times”

Sake Beyond Sushi: Rethinking Pairings with Sake Food Sensations | My Soho Times

Would you pair sake with non-Japanese food? Until recently, I wouldn’t have thought to either… A few weeks ago, I was invited to join chefs and sommeliers at two-Michelin-starred Trivet for an intimate introduction to Sake Food Sensations — a February-long campaign created by JFOODO, the organisation that promotes Japanese food and drink globally. Masaru Mizoguchi, Director at JFOODO, explains:

Hope Has a Sound: Fabio Tedde aka Pianist Without Borders Plays Soho’s Colourful New Street Piano | My Soho Times

Marking the first International Day of Hope with music that brings us together In a world that often feels fractured, music reminds us of what connects us. On Sunday 13 July, a colourful new street piano appeared in the heart of Soho, tucked into the courtyard of Carnaby Street’s Kingly Court. Designed by artist Yinka Ilori inContinue reading “Hope Has a Sound: Fabio Tedde aka Pianist Without Borders Plays Soho’s Colourful New Street Piano | My Soho Times”

How Dance Music Changed the World – An Evening With Paul Oakenfold | My Soho Times

Twice voted the World’s No.1 DJ by DJ Magazine and widely regarded as a founding father of electronic dance music, Paul Oakenfold has taken British dance music to global heights, quite literally, from Mile End to Mount Everest. As Perfecto Records marks 35 years, editor Kai Lutterodt sits down with the legendary DJ to reflect onContinue reading “How Dance Music Changed the World – An Evening With Paul Oakenfold | My Soho Times”

Just a Train Ride Away: Why Essex is Your Next Wine Getaway | My Soho Times

Need a quick break from the city buzz? I recently joined a press trip hosted by Visit Essex that gave me a refreshing taste (literally!) of what the county has to offer – and let me tell you, Essex is not just about TOWIE and seaside chips…

Afternoon Tea with an Essex Twist: Celebrate National Picnic Week in Style | My Soho Times

If there’s one thing we can all agree on, it’s that summer truly starts with a good picnic. And what better excuse to spread out your blanket, uncork some bubbly, and tuck into something delicious than National Picnic Week (14–21 June 2025)? National Picnic Week isn’t just about food. It’s a reminder to slow down, getContinue reading “Afternoon Tea with an Essex Twist: Celebrate National Picnic Week in Style | My Soho Times”

London Views, Global Stories: Lonely Planet Launches Women Travel Solo | My Soho Times

I’m back in London after a short stint working abroad as a consultant in the lush Caribbean island of Nevis (the sister island of St Kitts), and I have to ask myself – does that count as solo travel if it’s technically a work trip? Either way, when my contract was extended another month, IContinue reading “London Views, Global Stories: Lonely Planet Launches Women Travel Solo | My Soho Times”