Mix it up: World’s Best Bar finalist Nightjar has a new cocktail menu May 12, 2015 Nightjar has a new cocktail menu. For anyone who likes mixed drinks this is kind of a big deal. Nightjar is one of London’s – nay, the world’s – best bars. It’s a true destination venue and the only place in the country that successfully nails the speakeasy theme (not least because it whisks you [...]
The best oysters in London: Where to enjoy chilled seafood this summer May 5, 2015 Few things can beat a plate of chilled oysters on a warm summer’s day. We pick out some of our favourite spots to enjoy them. WRIGHT BROTHERS, SPITALFIELDS A short stroll from Liverpool Street is the most recent outpost of renowned seafood chain Wright Brothers. It features the most advanced oyster tanks in the [...]
Mix it up: Why you should forget about tomorrow’s election and give Pimms your vote instead May 5, 2015 Tomorrow you’ll be able to decide who leads our great country. Of course, you won’t actually decide anything at all, with the chances of your vote mattering somewhere between zip, zilch and zero. There may be a better way of getting what you want – as Gandhi is (wrongly) thought to have said: “Be the [...]
Working lunch May 5, 2015 Our guide to the best places to eat during office hours in The City AMARU WHAT? An incy-wincy new Nikkei (translation: Japanese-Peruvian fusion) restaurant combining first class sushi with sweet potato, avocado, cured beef and other South American favourites. WHERE? A welcome entry into a St Katherine Docks restaurant scene dominated by chains, it’s right [...]
Join our readers’ Wine Club May 5, 2015 Whether you’re an investor or an oenophile, joining City A.M.’s club can help you build your dream cellar City A.M. has launched a readers’ Wine Club aimed at both investors and those who simply enjoy the finer things in life. We will be working with some of the world’s leading wine estates to provide exclusive [...]
Wine etiquette: the dos and don’ts of tasting May 5, 2015 Don’t be intimidated at wine tastings, just abide by these rules Wine tastings are enjoyable and instructive for newbies and old pros alike. They help you refine what you like and don’t like, and discover new wines, regions and vintages. However, they can also be a little intimidating, so here are few tips to make [...]
London Coffee Festival returns to Truman Brewery: Founder Ludovic Rossignol explains what it’s all about April 28, 2015 WHAT IS YOUR MISSION WITH THE LONDON COFFEE FESTIVAL? It’s all about elevating standards in the coffee industry and educating people about speciality coffee, as well as celebrating the vibrant London coffee scene and the shops that form its backbone. WHAT CAN PEOPLE EXPECT? The festival is now in its fifth year and has [...]
Mix it up: How to make the best Bloody Mary in the world April 28, 2015 The best Bloody Mary you’ll ever taste should be the one you make yourself. After all, every bar, pub and airplane makes it differently, and probably not to your liking. In fact, far too many places make them spectacularly badly. You may even be under the impression you don’t like Bloody Marys. I certainly [...]
Why buying en primeur is the smart choice for wine investors April 28, 2015 “En primeur” is Bordeaux’s unique trade structure of purchasing wines as futures, offering the opportunity to invest in a particular wine prior to the physical release of a vintage. After two years of ageing, the wines are bottled and buyers can either keep the wines “in bond” or take delivery. Last month, the City A.M. [...]
Restaurant review: Percy & Founders brings a taste of spring to Fitzrovia April 21, 2015 Is there a greater sign of our times than a hospital closing down to be replaced by a modern European restaurant and some offices? It’s the kind of thing politicians go wild for, especially this close to an election. “I pledge that my government will favour nurses over barbecued langoustines. We need hospital beds, not [...]