Social and delicious in one June 22, 2011 THERE are restaurants that open with whimpers and others that open with bangs. Ex-Ramsay super-protégé Jason Atherton’s new eaterie, Pollen Street Social, was always going to open with a bang – and, two months in, continues with a clamour. The clamour is not of chaos, plates smashing or chefs shouting, but of the throngs trying [...]
City’s cigar terraces are heating up June 22, 2011 GOING OUT WITH the inconsistencies of a British summer it’s very important for cigar aficionados to be able to take shelter in high style while enjoying Cuba’s finest. The newest addition to London’s most lauded and exclusive cigar terraces offers just that and is at one of London’s most famous nightspots, Tramp on Jermyn Street. [...]
FOOD & BOOZE NEWS June 22, 2011 NEW FROM NUNO Two of the country’s leading chefs are behind new London restaurants. First up, Nuno Mendes, the Portuguese star who has been wowing diners and Michelin judges with his multi-course creations at Viajante in Bethnal Green, has opened a more relaxed dining room upstairs in the same building, the Town Hall Hotel. Corner [...]
The new frontier of city driving June 21, 2011 IT used to be the richer the man the bigger and more powerful the car. But now, in case you hadn’t noticed, there is an emerging trend towards expensive and increasingly stylish little city cars. None more so than Aston Martin’s pocket-sized Cygnet which is both very stylish and very exclusive. Aston came up with [...]
CAR TALK June 21, 2011 PARK LANE’S MCLAREN PALACE McLaren’s flagship London showroom has just opened at One Hyde Park. McLaren claims the showroom will stock a spare of every serviceable part for its new MP4-12C high-performance, carbon-fibre-based sports car and provide an efficient “pitstop” service for repairs. McLaren aims to hand-build 1,000 cars this year. FERRARI UK DEBUT Ferrari’s [...]
Seductive scents by hot Paris perfumer June 20, 2011 SEDUCTION, surrender, forbidden. You’d be forgiven for thinking you’d been plunged into the depths of a torrid French romance novel but these are, in fact, descriptors for perfume. Kilian, the Paris-based fragrance house founded by perfumer Kilian Hennessy, is rapidly getting male and female fans hot under the collar with its collection of luxurious evocative [...]
Expert festival beauty tips June 20, 2011 IT’s here! Glastonbury – ground zero music-wise on many a Londoner’s calendar – opens this weekend. And as we all know, camping and grooming don’t mix. But, say experts, it’s easier than you think to achieve a nice festival glow. City A.M. rounded up their top tips. GET A MANI PEDI: “It immediately makes you [...]
EPISODE 15: SIZZLING AT THE BARBEQUE June 20, 2011 OVER the years I’ve had lunches with the types of people whose personal wealth would make a material dent in the US national debt. I’m actually pretty good at lunch. But right now I’m fighting the urge to turn tail and head for the hills. “Wow dad, look at all the Porsches,” says Noel, from [...]
Ronda June 20, 2011 BEST EXCURSION The quaint village of Ronda retains much of its historic charm, particularly its old town. Growing in popularity thanks to the dramatic scenery, Ronda is now firmly on the map as one of Spain’s must-sees. The El Tajo gorge was created by the Guadalvein River, its 120 m deep and up to 68 [...]
Praia da Rocha June 20, 2011 BEACH HEAVEN Praia da Rocha (Rock Beach) is one of the most popular beaches in the Algarve. With an area of sand stretching over one kilometre, holidaymakers are assured plenty of space, even in peak times. The name “Rock Beach” comes from the beautiful, warm-coloured cliffs that surround the beach. High viewing points can be [...]