London
My number-one spot for sweet treats isViolet, abakeryin east London.
I go for the banana bread, the sheet cakes as well as their seasonal homemade sodas.
The outdoor seating is the perfect place for people-watching.
Iris Law walks the runway at the Burberry fall 2023 show in London.
Postcard Teasin Mayfair istheplace to buy trusted, well-sourced tea from individual farmers.
Its also where I get my matcha powder.
The stories behind the tea are amazing too, and the packaging is beautiful.
Courtesy of Rogues
For fancy, well-crafted seasonal sharing platesand the most passionate ownersit has to beRoguesin Hackney.
The best place for a birthday.
Kaffa Coffeein Dalston is where I go for the most delicious Ethiopian food made by the kindest owner.
Photo: Agostino Osio
Go toTaoziin the 8th, for big, creamy fruit mochi.
Or the always-excellentTapisseriefor expertly made French pastries.
I get the maple tart.
You will not regret it.
Having tried all the traditional tea and cake houses in the city, my favorite has to beMarchesi.
Shakerato and the pink strawberry cake with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
New York
Whenever Im in New York, I meet friends for brunch atLa Cantinein Bushwick.
I never leave Tokyo without having visited the beautiful restaurant Nezu Kamachiku.
