Jules Pearson

London

Co-Founder of @londontheinside & Global VP of F&B Development at Ennismore for 16 hotel brands. Professional Dromomaniac

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Hotel Saint Vincent in New Orleans is one of our fave hotels

3 weeks ago | londontheinside.com | Jules Pearson

The building dates back to 1861 when it opened as an orphanage, but thanks to a full-scale renovation by hotelier Liz Lambert (of Austin’s Hotel San José and Marfa’s El Cosmico), it’s been completely reimagined as a vibrant, design-forward beauty. From the moment we arrived through the ornate wrought iron gates and into the lush courtyard, we were positively swooning at every turn.
What it's like to stay at Maison Metier in New Orleans

3 weeks ago | londontheinside.com | Jules Pearson

Maison Métier in New Orleans was formerly part of the Ace Hotel family, having opened as Maison de la Luz to be the group’s first luxury offering in 2019. After being taken over by Hyatt however, the property was reimagined and reopened as Maison Métier in June 2024. Tucked away on Carondelet Street in the Warehouse District, the building itself is a beauty, with a grand columned entrance and a double sweeping staircase in the lobby.
We sleep over at The Peninsula New York

3 weeks ago | londontheinside.com | Jules Pearson

We’ve long been fans of The Peninsula, having previously checked in to many of their Asian properties – Hong Kong, Tokyo, Bangkok and Manila. We’ve never been to one Stateside however, so on a recent trip to New York we were keen to check out their Manhattan hotel – especially as it just had a big refurb in 2024.
Checking In | 1 Hotel Central Park, New York

4 weeks ago | londontheinside.com | Jules Pearson

Our first stay at a 1 Hotel was actually the Brooklyn Bridge property back in 2022, however, and it set the bar high with its incredible views, big rooms (by New York standards) and strong eco credentials. So on our first trip back to New York since then, we were keen to check out their other location, over in Manhattan by Central Park.
HIMI Review | "Best Izakaya in London? Just Might Be"

1 month ago | londontheinside.com | Jules Pearson

The news was softened, however, by the fact that the husband-and-wife team behind Roji, Tamas Naszai and Tomoko Hasegawa, were soon to open HIMI a “Neo-Izakaya” in Carnaby Street a few months later, offering a more casual a la carte menu of sushi and snacks. It’s a bit bigger than the 10 seat Roji, but HIMI is still a charmingly tight space with four window seats, a long kitchen counter bar and a dining room at the rear.
Pyro Review | "Elevated Greek Dishes and One of London’s Best New Outdoor Bars"

1 month ago | londontheinside.com | Jules Pearson

The huge outdoor drinking area is an enviable summer drinking spot, dotted with olive trees, sleek wooden furniture, wicker lamp shades and a bar area shaded with a rough canopy of branches. And that’s just the Garden Bar. At the back is an indoor / outdoor dining room with an open kitchen, which is where you’ll be heading if you’ve booked into the restaurant proper.
Restaurant Sat Bains Review | “Dinner at One of the Best Restaurants in the Country"

1 month ago | londontheinside.com | Jules Pearson

It won its first Michelin star in 2003 and the second in 2011, which it has held ever since. The restaurant is famously located next to A52 flyover in Nottingham, and before we arrived we had visions of eating with cars streaming past the window.
Where to Eat and Drink in Charleston

1 month ago | londontheinside.com | Jules Pearson

Sadly, thanks to COVID, it didn’t last long, and with travel to the States significantly down, it doesn’t look likely to return anytime soon. That’s a shame because, as a holiday destination, Charleston really ticks a lot of boxes. There’s fresh seafood, beautiful beaches, hikes, picturesque cobblestone streets, and MAN the houses… along with legendary BBQ, great weather, and excellent restaurants and bars.
Noodle and Beer Chinatown Review | "Perfect Your Pulls at This 3am Date Place"

1 month ago | londontheinside.com | Jules Pearson

Given this one is more central, they’ve not only jazzed up the interiors but they’ve also created a bigger, better, more social media savvy menu that interestingly doesn’t feature one single pork dish. Quite a bolshy move for a Chinatown restaurant…. Owner Xiaoxiao Wang, who hails from Sichuan Province, has infused the menu with the riot of spicy flavours that his region of China is known for. But unlike many other Sichuan spots, he’s also added some theatrical gold – literally.
The Kerfield Arms Review | "Another Smash Hit From The Baring Team"

1 month ago | londontheinside.com | Jules Pearson

It opened to rave reviews in 2022 and has been perennially booked out for its high-class Sunday roast. And now the team, made up of Adam Symonds, Rob Tecwyn and Jay Styler, have done it again, taking over The Crooked Well in Camberwell and reopening it as The Kerfield Arms (the pub’s original name).