The London Lounge

I have always subscribed to the dictum of buying the best in the clothes that I wear, because in the long run, it will last longer and always looks more elegant. But my question is, when it comes to Boxer shorts ( the ones that I prefer) is buying the more expensive brands, that I see on line from L...

The general manager was just in our office this year and said, the just upgraded their room to a more comtempory feel ( every hotel in London, seems to be doing that) even my favorite the Conaught. The pictures of the rooms look nice, but I prefer the old Dukes. Although he did say, they still make ...

The best are from Derick Rose in London and you can buy them over the web and they come very fast. I love them and have several pairs.

Howard Lewis
Beverly Hills

[quote="alden"]You should try a bottle of good Calvados gents. An example: The "reserve Calvados" from Julien Fremont made in St Georges en Auge, Normandy[/quoteQuestion:



Does one drink Calvados..neat?

H.E. Lewis

Hotel - Bayerischer Hof vs. The Kempinski vs. The Mandarin Oriental? All three are 5 star hotels and you can't go wrong with any of them, but that said, The Bayerischer Hof is the closest hotel to the cities poshed shops, the Kempinski (although wonderful) lacks the residential elegance of the Manda...

Just tossing out a question for your advise: I have never been in London long enough to indulge in buying a Bespoke jacket. I was told that H. Huntsman has a line of 'ready-to-wear' , I think they call it 'Hand Finished' jackets and so I am thinking of buying one next week, when I am in London. Has ...

Just had a visit ( we are in the travel business) from a representative of the Connaught Hotel in London ( my all time favorite since I was a lad in the early 1950's) and was advised that the hotel will close in mid-April and open again in Mid October, it is being refurbished ( I hope they keep that...

I'm a CEO of a travel corporation and I have ALWAYS worn a bow tie, with a Business suit as long as I can remember.

Just think of Winston S. Churchill.........I rest my case!

 With many thanks to my fellow London Loungers, I have been introduced into the delights of Single Malt Whiskies. In my taste for foods, I love stronger flavors and well seasoned food, so I started to drink the Scotch, neat. I was told, that if I add a few drops of water, it would increase the tast...

In watching the British Drama, House Of Card's the other evening, I noticed that Ian Richardson's character was drinking a Malt that I was not familar with...Bruichladdich (pronounced Brook-Laddie), has anyone tried it?

Many thanks,

H.E. Lewis

Well, my friends.....you better go to London now! As I am in December for a last Hurrah and last smoke in an hotel bar/lobby! because next year it all stops nationwide in Great Britain. It's in effect now in Scotland (in the recent play in Edinburgh) about Churchill, they banned the actor playing Ch...

I am thinking (although) I do enjoy my cigars, to take up pipe smoking again. I have not smoked since I was in college..a 'thousand years ago........... The I just smoked over the counter, regular brands. I wish to upgrade that now and I am a bit confused by the terms.Flaked or Rubbed. Would someone...

[quote="smoothjazzone"]I just saw the first printing of Manton's new book -- its beautifully done and destined to be a classic!!! The book has superlative writing, excellent content (this book goes well beyond the ground covered by any other writer), some funny cartoons(!) and recommendations from t...

Later this year I will be traveling with the Mrs. to Paris & Cannes. For our last evening in Paris I am contemplating reservations at either Le Jules Vern or Tour D’Argent. In consideration of the views, the ambient settings, and the qualities of food and service does any one prefer one over the ot...

Dear Alden, Thank you! As a client of Savile Row ,an Anglophile and as a Conde Nast Magazine Top Travel Specialist (England and France) ,I just sent a letter (I think it is better to write than an E Mail - but I'm old fashioned) to Ms. Hooper in asking her to support the protest. I have asked other ...