Touchdown! The three of us arrived in our favourite city last night for our annual US work trip – four days of buying, label conferences and shopping, shopping, shopping! (and of course eating in gorgeous cafes and restaurants). Staying at The London this year, I must say it’s lovely. Better than The Alex, nothing like The Hudson, but very classic New York with chic rooms and Gordon Ramsay’s restaurant ‘Maze’ downstairs. Definitely going to be a harsh food critic at this one, but with two Michelin stars and attitude to boot, I’m guessing it will be more than good. Arriving late after a very long trip, we braved the cold and walked the glorious streets, buzzing with life and thick New York accents. We stumbled across a delightful little Italian restaurant, Il Gattopardo on 54th. A true hole-in-the-wall local haunt accompanied by three divine Italians, a magnificent vongole spagettini and a superb glass of Pinot – we were well and truly done for the night. Tomorrow will be a big day!