Andaz Liverpool Street used to be all about culture - remember how groundbreaking it was when Damian Barr set up as Reader in Residence? So groundbreaking that it made national news, and the idea was nicked and taken abroad.
But lately - not so much. In fact, lately we've been looking towards the W London for all things culture (not surprising, since the W nicked Andaz's old marketing manager).
But not any more. The global Andaz brand is introducing what it's calling the Andaz Salon:
A regular series of events to be held at every Andaz hotel, which will offer the opportunity for guests and neighbours to engage in creative inspiration under the guidance of a unique event host who leads a spirited discussion with a collection of local influencers.
From art exhibits, to wine and cheese immersions, to local music and dance performances, and culinary demonstrations, guests will experience the local scene through the eyes of leading cultural arbiters.
The London offering isn't as arty as the others: two "sustainable seafood cooking workshops" to be held October 8 and 15. You'll hit up Billingsgate with the chef of Catch, the restaurant; then come back to the hotel and prepare a meal.
(Even if you're not a fish fiend, this should be pretty good - I did a Billingsgate course once and was amazed to discover I could actually make something that tasted decent. Plus the food at Catch is always good.)
Hopefully there will be more events as well - Andazes in America are having wine and art evenings, for example - and the Salon looks to be a longterm thing. In the meantime, the fish courses run from 7.45am-2pm and cost £70 each. To book, call 020 7618 7200 or email london.restres@andaz.com. And for a complete schedule of salon events, see the special Facebook page.
Photo: Andaz Liverpool Street's Facebook page
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