London Cocktails at sketch

sketch London | The ELL Blog

sketch London | The ELL Blog

sketch London | The ELL Blog

sketch London | The ELL Blog

sketch London | The ELL Blog

sketch London | The ELL Blog

sketch London | The ELL Blog

sketch London | The ELL Blog

sketch London | The ELL Blog

sketch London | The ELL Blog

sketch London | The ELL Blog

sketch London | The ELL Blog

February gives me all the pink feels, so posting our trip to sketch London seemed appropriate today. After seeing this spot on several Instagram feeds over the past year, it was on the top of my list for our honeymoon trip in London. Located in Mayfair, sketch is a  concept executed by a French chef and restauranteur pair that brings together food and cocktails in a unique space.  I mean, an entire room of pink velvet booths with gold accents? Heaven.

What I didn’t know about the spot until we got there is that there are actually five differently designed rooms throughout the space that serve unique menus. The rooms vary from an enchanted forest-themed restaurant (The Glade) to a high end Michelin star dining room (The Lecture Room). My favorite, the Gallery, is open for afternoon tea and dinner, and is adorned with framed sketches throughout the entire space. Since we stopped in for cocktails, we opted for the East Bar, a modern lounge in behind the Gallery with walls covered in drawings. The infamously futuristic egg pod bathrooms didn’t disappoint either. And how cool is there vending machine-style cabinet where you can purchase their dishes from?

Sending all the pink vibes your way today. xx

 

Coffee Time

#alfredcoffee

IMG_0699

coffee

IMG_0709

IMG_0719

IMG_0715  IMG_0724 12.07.12 PM

IMG_0721

 

Let me just start saying how OBSESSED I am with this wall. It’s one of those spots in LA we’ve all seen on countless blogs and Instagram, and it might be one of the most basic things ever…. but it was the coolest feeling hunting it down and taking these pictures!

When my best friend asked if I wanted to take a day off and head to LA for fashion week, I had no idea we would be finding my new favorite coffee shop too! Alfred Coffee + Kitchen is the epitome of the LA scene. It’s hip and artsy, complete with a hot pink hashtag and floral prints galore. The coffee cups made me pretty excited too [I just wish someone would create the tagline “But first, tea” instead…].