MY LONDON GLOSSARY

As told to HARRIET COOPER

HOME IS In Oxfordshire. The countryside has provided the perfect creative space for writing my new album. I used to live in Notting Hill, and it is my favourite place to hang out when I am in London – there’s never a dull moment. It has changed a lot since I first came to the UK in the mid-90s, but I still feel so at home there.

LOUIE

FAVOURITE RESTAURANT Louie in Covent Garden, which opened last September, o ers a unique fusion of French, New Orleans and New York on the menu and in the decor. I don’t remember the last time I was this excited about a new restaurant. The attention to detail is secondto-none and the sta are so much fun. I like to order the lobster roll with fines herbes mayonnaise and Old Bay crisps.

DREAM MEAL The Dover sole at Scott’s in Mayfair is hard to beat, with tarragon butter spring vegetables and mashed potatoes. Fresh oysters for a starter and the salted caramel chocolate fondant for dessert completes my perfect dinner.

FAVOURITE BAR The bar at 45 Jermyn Street, the restaurant at Fortnum & Mason does great cocktails. It’s such a old-school glamourous place to go for drinks. I like a Rickies No.5 – Hepple Gin with strawberry, orange blossom, acid and soda.

45 JERMYN STREET GO-TO SHOPS I always make sure I visit the Algerian Co ee Stores on Old Compton Street. Their Rainforest Alliance Costa Rica Santa Anita co ee beans are great, so too the turmeric spiced co ee. I stock up at Notting Hill Fish + Meat on Westbourne Grove where the owner Chris D’Sylva always has amazing produce.

FAVOURITE MEMBERS’ CLUB I am a member of Soho House and also Laylow in Notting Hill, which is great for a more intimate experience. Saying that, I did have my birthday there once and hired all the tables on the second floor! It’s hidden away on a quiet little corner of Golborne Road and is the perfect balance of great design, music and food. Their Sunday roast is to die for, especially the triple-cooked roast potatoes.

FAVOURITE HOTEL The Berkeley has become my home away from home since I moved to the country. The sta are wonderful – a warm, friendly feel always radiates from the hotel. I also love their creativity, especially the rainbowcoloured Beach Huts where you can dine on seafood platters and ice-cream sandwiches.

FAVOURITE ALFRESCO TERRACE Soho House recently opened 180 House on the eighth and ninth floors of 180 The Strand with a stunning rooftop swimming pool and pictureperfect views across London. It’s ideal for a business meeting or catching up with friends over a glass of wine.

FAVOURITE PUB When I was living in Notting Hill, I often ended up at The Cow on Westbourne Park Road. It’s a great neighbourhood pub for a Guinness and a pint of prawns and, even better, people watching.

FAVOURITE GALLERY The Andy Warhol retrospective at Tate Modern last year was incredible. It was the first Warhol exhibition at the gallery in 20 years, so I snapped up tickets and it did not disappoint. To see so much of his iconic work all in one space... It was really special.

FAVOURITE MUSIC VENUE Ronnie Scott’s in Soho is a wonderful place to dine and catch live music. I remember a few years back when Jools Holland performed there. We were all up and dancing by the end of the night.

GO TO FLORIST A Riot of Colour in Clapham is my go to for birthday arrangements and bouquets. All the blooms are hand-picked daily from the flower market, and they never disappoint. I mainly choose whatever is in season, but peonies are my favourite.

FAVOURITE FASHION DESIGNERS I love the high-voltage drama and romance of Preen by Thornton Bregazzi’s delicate lace and flower print dresses. lace and flower print dresses. For quiet elegance, you can’t For quiet elegance, you can’t beat Yohji Yamamoto’s tailored beat Yohji Yamamoto’s tailored trouser suits. Corrie Nielsen is trouser suits. Corrie Nielsen is a couture designer whose a couture designer whose timeless, ethereal pieces timeless, ethereal pieces make me feel like a queen. make me feel like a queen. Francesco Scognamiglio Francesco Scognamiglio is a dream for any woman is a dream for any woman to wear, creating clothes to wear, creating clothes that are pure magic that are pure magic. . Toni Matičevski combines Toni Matičevski combines a fairytale feeling with cool modernity. a fairytale feeling with BELL HUTLEY FAVOURITE BOUTIQUES Melissa Odabash in Westbourne Grove is a go-to before any summer holiday. Trying on swimming costumes is not my favourite activity, but the cuts on the costumes are so flattering and the colourful kaftans brighten up any wardrobe. I am also obsessed with Debonnaire in Knightsbridge for unique pieces and one-of-a-kind gifts. My last purchase was a leather jewellery case with my friend’s initials FAVOURITE INTERIOR BRAND I’m a big fan of illustrator and homeware designer Bell Hutley. My gold beetle drinks tray is my favourite piece, but her Beetle and Evil Eye placemats come a

FAVOURITE BOUTIQUES Melissa Odabash in Westbourne Grove is a go-to before any summer holiday. Trying on swimming costumes is not my favourite activity, but the cuts on the costumes are so flattering and the colourful kaftans brighten up any wardrobe. I am also obsessed with Debonnaire in Knightsbridge for unique pieces and one-of-a-kind gifts. My last purchase was a leather jewellery case with my friend’s initials embossed on it.

FAVOURITE INTERIOR BRAND I’m a big fan of illustrator and homeware designer Bell Hutley. My gold beetle drinks tray is my favourite piece, but her Beetle and Evil Eye placemats come a close second.

THE BERKELEY BEACH HUTS

KAFTAN BY MELISSA ODABASH

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