Cate shines through the German gloom April 16, 2012 THEATRE BIG AND SMALL The Barbican *** LATE seventies German avant-garde theatre is not generally something I’d cross town to see, let alone spend money on. But for Big and Small (Gross und Kleine) by Botho Strauss, one of Germany’s most-performed playwrights, I’d make an exception. With the exquisite Cate Blanchett starring as Lotte, the [...]
Dean Street classic is reborn again under Jeremy Lee April 16, 2012 RESTAURANT QUO VADIS 26-29 Dean Street, W1D 3LL FOOD **** SERVICE **** ATMOSPHERE **** Cost per person without wine: £20-40 DEAN Street has a lot on its plate, so to speak, what with the hyped-up Dean St Townhouse, Polpetto and Duck Soup all within spitting distance. In the midst of all these staunchly squats Quo [...]
A genuine City institution April 16, 2012 Q Tell us a little about the history and ethos of the business. A Located in the architectural splendour of Leadenhall Market, Chamberlain’s Restaurant is an independent, family-owned operation; a natural extension of our premium seafood wholesale business, Chamberlain and Thelwell Ltd. Established at Old Billingsgate Market in 1947, there have now been three generations [...]
For a fish paradise, take a trip to Leadenhall’s Chamberlain’s April 16, 2012 CHAMBERLAIN’S 23-25 Leadenhall market, EC3V 1LR FOOD ***** SERVICE ***** ATMOSPHERE **** Cost per person without wine: £38 THE Chamberlain’s and Thelwell family business has been around for 65 years. History like that can be enough to crush a new chef. Do you keep things the same and be accused of resting on your laurels, [...]
I start work at 2am to get the best fish April 16, 2012 Chamberlain and Thelwell’s business is all about fresh seafood of the highest quality and we focus entirely on that element of the market. We are proud that our wholesale clients are among the most discerning five star hotels, clubs and other worthy institutions in and around London and they rely upon us to be able [...]
London’s property prices keep rising on sustained low supply April 15, 2012 London’s house prices hit a record high in April while rents are set to keep soaring through 2012, two reports show today. The average asking price of a property in the capital rose to £464,944, up 2.1 per cent on the month and 7.9 per cent on the £431,013 seen last April, according to Rightmove’s [...]
KEY WORKER HOUSING AFFORDABILITY SOARS April 15, 2012 AFFORDABILITY has improved considerably for key public sector workers since house prices peaked in 2007, Halifax research shows today. The average house price in 41 per cent of towns is now below four times average earnings – up from three per cent, or 12 towns, in September 2007. However, “there are still considerable affordability issues [...]
A nature lover’s ultimate paradise April 15, 2012 How’ s the snorkelling?” I ask Christina as she emerges from the turquoise waters of Playa Cabo del Horno in San Cristobal. “Quite good,” she replies with a shrug. “I saw a sea turtle and a sea lion”. Christina, a rather po-faced Dane who’s been on the Galapagos a few weeks, is clearly not easily [...]
Miami Nice: there’s lots more to Florida than Disney World April 15, 2012 FOR most of the 1.5m Brits who travel to Florida each year, it’s the allure of the Mouse that does it. But there’s much more to the state than Disney. While Orlando promises wholesome family entertainment (especially for those who don’t mind queuing), the rest of Florida offers some serious fun for grown ups. Miami [...]
Affordable yoga retreat in Goa delivers a great detox April 15, 2012 What price would you put on bettering your general wellbeing? If you can stretch it to £500, and don’t grimace at the idea of yoga and meditation in India (it’s not just for hippies, honest), then get thee to Goa. Worn out from London life – too much eating and boozing, too little exercise and [...]