Marylebone
“Marylebone is my favorite neighborhood. Head to the quirky Wallace Collection (Manchester Square; 44-20/7563-9500), a 19th-century private house turned museum. Some works are presented in secret: you have to push back curtains and open drawers. Next, stroll Marylebone High Street, a chain-free strip with interiors stores such as Nordic-skewing Skandium (86 Marylebone High St.; 44-20/7935-2077) and independent bookstore Daunt Books. I always end up at Rococo Chocolates for their thin dark-chocolate wafers infused with violet, ginger, or cardamom.” —Maureen Paley, director, Maureen Paley Gallery
