Tabl at Clerkenwell London

Beyond this blog, another of my greatest passions is food - specifically the cooking and devouring of said food. Admittedly I don't share much of my foodie habits on my social channels, I suppose because I don't have the desire to flatlay and photograph every meal in front of me, however pretty it may look on my plate. Also, because I'm far too busy shoveling it into my face.

That being said, I'm all for feeding my food porn addiction with a little blogging of my own. Last week, I along with a guest list of food bloggers and dining enthusiasts were invited to an exclusive event in Central London, headed by supper club start-up Tabl. Set against the stylish backdrop of Clerkenwell London, a luxury fashion and lifestyle store on Farringdon Road, guests were introduced to delicious food and drink from various new and exciting brands. Among my favourite discoveries of the evening were spiced chocolate from Cocoa Hernando, beautiful canapés by 698b Supper Club, and the delectable Brighton Gin, served - if not rather quaintly - with a stick of rock. With plenty to be had, thank goodness for my extraordinary metabolism.

Xenia Tchoumitcheva, Chelsea College of Arts

Wearing all Topshop, Swiss-Italian Londoner Xenia Tchoumitcheva is an online entrepreneur and fashion influencer. Her website, CHICoverdose, also covers business, culture and lifestyle topics.

40 Colori

Given my love for bow ties and all things bright and beautiful, 40 Colori is a store I ought to have explored far sooner than this weekend. Strolling along Cheshire Street in Shoreditch, it was impossible to ignore the vibrant blue shopfront, and inevitably my wide eyes were captivated by the fashionable fancies and colourful décor I had glimpsed through the shop window.

The accessories label was the lovechild of a London-based creative group and an artisanal tie manufacturer in Como, Italy, who sought to break into the men's accessories market with colour and class. That said, "class" is not how I would necessarily describe my own disposition upon entering the boutique, as I struggled to hide an excitement comprable to a hyperactive child entering a sweet shop with a fistful of pocket money. Displayed in recycled cardboard cabinets to match the company's sustainable ethos, the handcrafted, multicoloured collection includes knitted and classic bow ties, belts, braces, leather wallets and pocket squares - the finishing touches to the quintessential gentleman.

40 Colori, 32 Cheshire Street, Shoreditch, London, E2 6EH | www.40colori.com