CHRISTMAS HAMPERS Looking for the perfect Christmas gift for loved ones? Rossella, the award-winning Italian restaurant and deli in Kentish Town, has launched its 2025 Christmas hamper collection, bringing the warmth and flavour of an Italian family Christmas to homes across the UK. Ideal for thanking loved ones who’ve gone above and beyond, especially those supporting newlyweds, each hamper is thoughtfully packed with exclusive wines, liqueurs, olive oils, and indulgent sweet treats from Rossella’s family vineyard in Benevento, Italy, all beautifully presented in traditional wicker baskets and delivered nationwide. The collection includes vegan and gluten-free options, ensuring there’s something for every household to enjoy. Highlights include: • The Ultimate Christmas Hamper: Artisan cheeses, cured meats, premium wines, panettone and pandoro. • The Festive Gift Hamper: Italian favourites like pandoro, Modica chocolate spread and hazelnut liqueur. • The Supreme Christmas Hamper: Luxurious selection of cheeses, salumi, sauces, handmade chilli oil, Prosecco DOC Treviso and Aglianico wine. Discover more: rossella.co.uk Luxury Italian dining Amalfi Ristorante has opened its new flagship location in the heart of the City of London, just steps from St Paul’s Cathedral. Amalfi St Paul’s transports guests to the elegance of the Italian Riviera, with marble mosaic floors, deep banquettes and a sweeping bar showcasing premium wines and rare spirits. The restaurant accommodates up to 170 guests, with a private dining room for intimate gatherings. The menu celebrates Italy’s coastal cuisine, featuring fresh oysters, the signature lobster pasta, handmade pasta, stone-baked pizzas and refined seafood and steak dishes. A curated wine list and cocktails inspired by the Italian aperitivo complete the experience. Amalfi St Paul’s also partners with Della Vite Prosecco, offering diners a complimentary glass with bookings via the Amalfi website. The restaurant combines glamour, contemporary finesse, and the spirit of conviviality, making it a new landmark in London’s luxury dining scene as we come into winter. Book now: amalfi.co.uk/st-pauls A MODERN HEIRLOOM The team at 886 by The Royal Mint has launched its first bridal collection, introducing teardrop and engagement rings for the modern bride. The 12-piece Teardrop collection includes necklaces, earrings, bracelets, rings and pendants, all crafted in 18k yellow gold and diamonds. Creative Director Dominic Jones drew inspiration from the bullion profile and teardrop shape, symbolising the joy of celebration. The gold is sustainably sourced from end-of-life e-waste, recovered onsite at The Royal Mint, giving each piece a true Something Old, Something New quality. Every purchase comes with a silver sixpence, a nod to the Mint’s heritage and the classic bridal rhyme. The engagement ring collection offers four classic designs, emerald, oval and round cuts, interpreted with 886’s signature clean lines, combining timeless elegance with contemporary style. This debut collection bridges tradition, sustainability and modern design, making it an ideal gift for brides seeking meaningful, heirloom-quality jewellery. Discover the collection: 886.royalmint.com 10
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