A Lancer’s lesson in great value November 30, 2010 ACCORDING to a recent poll, BMW owners are the worst drivers on the road. I don’t know about that, but it’s interesting that on the M40, two drivers of BMW M-Series cars try to race me. Their moves are aggressive, predicable and stupid. But perhaps not as stupid as thinking that the car I’m in [...]
CAR TALK November 30, 2010 SNOW SOCKS FOR YOUR CAR Ok so the big freeze is here. And the British don’t generally take much of a Scandinavian approach to fitting snow chains to their cars, mainly because we just can’t be arsed. Luckily Vauxhall is selling Snow Socks for cars – a kind of motoring equivalent of non-slip socks – [...]
Snuggly ways to beat the brrr November 29, 2010 YESTERDAY was the first day this year when Londoners thought, hang on, this is serious. Well, if forecasters are correct, we’re in for a lot more days where stepping outside is painful, and getting out of bed agony. So we believe you should take steps, in the form of plenty of snuggly vestments. Here we’ve [...]
All cosied up? Time to drink yourself warmer November 29, 2010 THE next best thing to snuggling up in a woolly jumper or – if you’re a City A.M. reader, perhaps a Burberry snood – is a warming tipple. We’ve carefully combed the options to find the best ones near you. CITY Five hot cocktails are on offer at the Folly and the Anthologist near Bank, [...]
Give the gift of a fit, toned body November 29, 2010 LEMON DETOX IN THE CITY The famous Beyonce/Demi & Ashton Maple Syrup Diet is now available as a City detox at the swanky new Hotel Verta in Battersea. For weight loss in the height of luxury, vouchers for the detox start from £375.00 including overnight stay, consultation, two treatments and the Lemon Detox formula with [...]
FOOD & BOOZE NEWS November 29, 2010 POP-UP SWEDISH CHALET AT THE WELL The thought of a Swedish ski lodge sounds wonderfully apt at the (freezing) moment. Well, that’s exactly what you’ll find in the groovy downstairs bit of the acclaimed Well pub in Clerkenwell. It’s been transformed into a world of fake furs, reindeer, fir trees and gingerbread. Abba, Ace of Base [...]
Hooray: Hakkasan comes to Mayfair November 29, 2010 Hakkasan (Mayfair) 17 Bruton Street, W1J 6QB Tel: 020 7907 1888, www.hakkasan.com FOOD SERVICE ATMOSPHERE Cost per person without wine: £55 LAST week I gained half a stone. It all started (relatively) modestly with a couple of (gastro) pub meals. And it ended modestly: eating a cheeseburger and chips while standing up at the crowded, [...]
Culture, sand and sun: a day in Oman just isn’t enough November 28, 2010 MUSCAT in the Sultanate of Oman is set on the edge of rough desert landscapes overlooking sparkling emerald seas. Today it’s a sought-after holiday spot for those in search of pristine diving waters, year-round sunshine and an authentic Arabian experience. Nothing like its glitzy neighbour, Dubai. It’s my third visit in a decade and is [...]
TRAVEL NOTES November 28, 2010 Family Christmas in Gleneagles Don’t miss this offer at Scotland’s most romantic hotel. Highlights include skating lessons taken by former Olympic coaches, fireworks on Christmas Eve and sumptuous food. A children’s activity programme, surprise visits from the elves on Christmas Eve and of course Santa Claus himself on Christmas Day. Prices from £3,085 for three [...]
HOTEL REVIEW November 28, 2010 URBAN cool is what aloft says it set out to achieve with Brussels Schuman, its first hotel in Western Europe. It very nearly manages it. It’s aimed at young professionals who are after laidback accommodation with no frills. There’s no restaurant but there is a café that provides breakfast. Staff also insist on replacing hello [...]