Knowle Grange Health Spa is the area’s go-to health and holistic destination thanks to its impressive redevelopment, which has seen new, state-of-the-art facilities built in its glorious grounds, a fantastic café open and pioneering skincare on offer. Eileen Leahy meets the spa’s owner and visionary Carol Barazzone to discover how a simple ad in the…
As it celebrates its tenth anniversary – and the opening of a new restaurant in Guilford – Eileen Leahy takes a table at Zorba’s Meze Grill to sample its authentic Turkish and Mediterranean cuisine and warm hospitality. She also discovers why it’s still winning the hearts – and appetites – of discerning diners… It’s a…
This summer, the coolest bottle in the fridge isn’t white or rosé – it’s red. Tunbridge Wells Business Magazine’s Drinks Editor James Viner explains why…. Drinking chilled red wine is fast becoming a popular pastime here in the UK – and the secret to getting it right is the temperature. Give the right red a light chill,…
Celebrity stylist Rachel Gold has spent more than 35 years dressing some of the world’s biggest stars for magazine covers, television and the red carpet. But while great style can transform an appearance, Rachel believes true confidence begins within. Through the Rachel Gold Reinvention Method™, she combines signature style, mindset coaching, mindfulness and life strategy…
Projects is set to open its first Tunbridge Wells workspace this September. We caught up with the team behind the fast-growing flexible office brand to discover why beautifully designed spaces, building strong business communities and relevant networking are at the heart of everything they do… Let’s start by telling us a little about the history…
With the hospitality sector battling rising costs, tax hikes and wage increases, a group of leading chefs is calling on the Government to halve VAT for restaurants and pubs. We asked two respected local hospitality entrepreneurs for their views… It’s no secret the UK hospitality sector is facing mounting financial pressures which is why four…
Since it launched in 2013 Maddisons Residential has become one of Tunbridge Wells’ leading independent estate agents, combining premium personalised service with exceptional expert advice. Eileen Leahy caught up with its Founder and Managing Partner Deborah Richards and her husband James, who is a Partner in the firm, to discover why communication, trust and community…
From routine check-ups to complex specialist treatments, ART Dental Care offers a unique model of modern day dentistry under one roof. Founder dentists Dr Rishi Boda and Dr Andrei Dudila tell Eileen Leahy why patient care, teamwork and accessibility are just some of the key factors driving the success of their growing Tunbridge Wells practice……
The noise around Artificial Intelligence is omnipresent and can often feel overwhelming and disorientating. Luckily AI management company VARYO has created the Compass – a tool to help you navigate technology and not fear it. Here the company’s CEO Jamie Dixon explains more about how the revolutionary Compass can assist your business chart a confident…
Talented chef Alex Boyd and his wife Virginia opened Kumquat in April 2022 and since then the Pantiles-based restaurant, which specialises in elevated Asian fusion cuisine, has won a host of culinary awards. The latest is a coveted second AA Rosette as Eileen Leahy discovers… Alex Boyd is the chef patron and co-founder of Kumquat,…
Our Drinks Editor James Viner selects seven standout bottles for English Wine Week (20–28 June), highlighting the quality, value and confidence behind one of the wine world’s most compelling recent success stories… Once regarded as a curiosity, English wine has matured into a serious force. Sparkling wines remain the standard-bearers, while sweet and still styles are gaining…
