Victoria’s Secret to open Mayfair store
June 24, 2010 by Rob Powell
The first Victoria’s Secret store in the UK is to open up in the heart of Mayfair.
Victoria’s Secret, which was founded in 1977, is a famous American retailer of ladies’ underwear, lingerie and beauty products.
They have selected a spot at the corner of Brook Street and New Bond Street to open their first British shop. The new store will be just across the road from Fenwick of Bond Street.
Gordon Ramsay at Claridge’s loses Michelin star
January 18, 2010 by admin
TV chef Gordon Ramsay has had his restaurant at Claridge’s Hotel stripped of its single Michelin star in the 2010 version of the famous guidebook.
The loss of the star at the fine dining restaurant in Brook Street will be embarrassing to Ramsay, who has opened a string of restaurants around the world.
The Daily Mirror quotes the chef as saying:
“We are very disappointed to lose the Michelin star but we will work harder than ever to try to earn it back”
Over in Park Lane, there was better news for Alain Ducasse – his restaurant at the Dorchester Hotel was awarded three Michelin stars.
Bee Gees Get Green Plaque in Brook Street
May 12, 2008 by Rob Powell
Robin Gibb has unveiled a Green Plaque at 67 Brook Street, Mayfair, which draws attention to the fact that the Bee Gees composed and stayed there between 1968 and 1980.
The plaque is a joint effort by Westminster Council and The Heritage Foundation, which Robin Gibb is currently the president of. According to the council website, “The Green Plaques Scheme celebrates the remarkable endeavours of some of its former residents.”
A number of fans turned up for the unveiling, and Robin Gibb spent time talking to them before attending a charity lunch at Grosvenor House hotel.