Patrick Dunne

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Inside A Mayan Retreat Deep Within The Yucatán Jungle

4 days ago | thehandbook.com | Patrick Dunne

You might look at the Yucatàn peninsula, curling up towards the Caribbean, and think a coastal retreat is the best course of action. But here, many of its treasures and secrets lie further inland. Chablé is nestled in the Yucatán jungle, in the heart of the Mayan world that extended south to Belize and Guatemala. Sun-baked ruins and cavernous cenotes lie amid old colonial towns, and the region is rich for both cultural and culinary exploration.
Joe Wicks Talks Fitness, Diet, Festivals And Being The Country's Personal Trainer

1 week ago | thehandbook.com | Patrick Dunne

Back in 2020, with the world confined to our houses, Joe Wicks became the UK’s de facto personal trainer. Already known as The Body Coach, his free online home workouts gained huge traction, as millions of people turned to his YouTube channel. Now, as well as continuing his mission to keep fitness accessible for everyone, he’s started a fitness app, a podcast, regularly hosts festivals and even appeared on Dragon’s Den.
Lovers On The Lam In This Western Reimagining

2 weeks ago | thehandbook.com | Patrick Dunne

It’s a true skill to write characters who you might run a mile from in real life, but can’t get enough of on the page, but Kevin Barry has mastered it. His previous novel, Night Boat To Tangier, focused on two ageing gangsters reminiscing about their past lives filled with horrible acts, and yet they were irrepressibly sympathetic. His short stories are packed with troubled, odd characters that make your heart ache. His newest novel, The Heart in Winter, might be his best yet.
Summer Restaurant Hotlist: 10 Places Everyone Wants A Booking For

2 weeks ago | thehandbook.com | Patrick Dunne

What’s cool in London’s culinary scene is a moveable feast. One day you’re bragging about getting a reservation at Mountain or The Devonshire, next thing you know everyone is talking about a new spot in Bethnal Green or Brixton and, guess what, their booked out for months. To help you get ahead of the curve, we’ve rounded up ten spots that we’re pretty confident will be the talk of the town all summer long that are currently riding the crest of a wave of upward momentum.
10 Cultural Ways To Spend This June Weekend

3 weeks ago | thehandbook.com | Patrick Dunne

The first weekend of June is upon us, and while the weather doesn’t exactly scream summer, there are enough great events on in London for that to not really matter (yet). From a celebration of rebel radio in the city and free art exhibits to a fashion festival and a brand new sushi restaurant, here are 10 ideas for ways you should be spending your time this weekend.
The 13 Best Pop-ups Landing In London This June

3 weeks ago | thehandbook.com | Patrick Dunne

Evenings stretch on endlessly, the weather is good, events are happening in every corner of the city – welcome to June, the best month to be in London. From food festivals and Wes Anderson-themed bars to architecture displays and a beach bar right in the centre, here are all the best pop-ups springing up in London this month. The Taste of LondonIf you love food as much as we do, you’ll already have your eyes on the city’s most exciting summer festival in the calendar – Taste of London.
Is London's Hottest New Restaurant Worth The Hype?

4 weeks ago | thehandbook.com | Patrick Dunne

London has, to my knowledge, roughly a million great Italian restaurants, which makes it difficult for any new ones to really make a splash. And yet, Nina, which opened in March in the heart of Marylebone, has already become one of London’s hottest bookings. It’s a place where having a reservation already constitutes an in-the-know cultural signifier akin to a Mubi subscription or Barry Can’t Swim tickets, and is already running amok on TikTok.
Eat The Tube: The Best Restaurants In Notting Hill

1 month ago | thehandbook.com | Patrick Dunne

Famed worldwide for picture-perfect streets, a world-class market, and of course, that rom-com, Notting Hill, is one of London’s premier destinations for food. So, whether you want a blow-out dinner at a celebrity-approved restaurant or perfect pancakes to kick-start the day, these are the hotspots to bookmark for your next visit. Scroll down to see these spots mapped out.
The Best Immersive Food & Drink Experiences In London

1 month ago | thehandbook.com | Patrick Dunne

London is packed with great restaurants and bars, but sometimes you need something just a little out of the ordinary. Be it a birthday, hen-do or ice-breaking team socials, immersive experiences are all the better when there’s some food and drink involved. From dining in the dark and taking part in a murder mystery to living it in a moonshine saloon, here are some of London’s best immersive dining and drinking spots to book.
A Stunning New Floral Installation Has Just Been Unveiled In London

1 month ago | thehandbook.com | Hamish Powell |Patrick Dunne

Spring is firmly in bloom in London, and we’ve been taking in all the cherry blossom, wisteria and jasmine we can find. But the parks aren’t the only places you can find some floral displays – luxury Marylebone hotel The BoTree has unveiled a stunning immersive flower installation in collaboration with renowned florist and artist Hamish Powell. About the installationThe six-week installation features Powell’s signature style, an interplay between structure and wildness.