FOOD & BOOZE NEWS October 14, 2009 MALBEC AND CHOCOLATE AT GAUCHOThe Argentine steak house chain have stumbled upon something rather tasty. The predominant Argentine grape Malbec, which ranges from the delicate to the deep and fruity, goes perfectly with all manner of dark chocolate. To book a monthly tasting, go to www.gauchorestaurants.co.uk THE LANCASTER HOTEL’S HONEYBEESThe bees arrived in July and [...]
HOORAY FOR THE BAR(S) October 14, 2009 JEFF GALVINWE FOLLOW THE GALVIN BROTHERS AS THEY COUNT DOWN TO THE OPENING OF THEIR NEW CITY RESTAURANT AS we all know, a great bar is the heart of a great restaurant. Not being people who like to take chances, our new restaurant will have three. Perhaps the most exciting is the six-metre long, pewter [...]
MERCEDES’ NEW COUPE IS A TRUE MILE-MUNCHER October 13, 2009 WITH increasing frequency, I get into a new car and find myself banging my head or elbow on something that’s infringing on the space inside the cabin. Take this latest coupe. As I lean forward to adjust the steering column, my head connects with some protrusion above as soon. Airbags, impact protection bars and no [...]
OUT OF OFFICE October 13, 2009 DAMIEN HIRST AT THE WALLACE COLLECTIONHirst, whose work fetched £100,000 at a charity sale at Christie’s on Monday night, has spent £250,000 refurbishing the Wallace Collection in preparation for his display there. Twenty-five works, never seen in Britain, will be on display, making him one of the few living artists ever to have their work [...]
Brunette ambition in tough times October 12, 2009 WITH the economic golden days over and the job market still precarious, who has time to spend 72 minutes a day on their appearance? Blondes, apparently, who – according to recent research by hair care company Goody – take more time than women of any other hair colour to get ready to go out, be [...]
IN DEFENCE OF BLONDES October 12, 2009 EVER since actress Jennifer Hudson sashayed into a New York cafe in the Sex and the City Movie and failed to recognise the newly-darkened locks of her trend-setting boss Carrie Bradshaw, the world of hairdressing has developed an obsession with the idea of ditching the bottle. Blonde is out, they cry; save money, go back [...]
OUT OF OFFICE October 12, 2009 FRIEZE ART FAIRLondon’s art world goes into overdrive this week as the season of contemporary art fairs gets underway. The biggest of the lot once again is Frieze (www.friezeartfair.com), taking place in a huge marquee in Regent’s Park from Thursday to Sunday, showcasing works for sale from the biggest galleries in the world. How will [...]
New York comes to Docklands October 12, 2009 Lower East Liquor Bar28 Westferry Circus, E14 8RRTel: 020 7536 2862 FOODSERVICEATMOSPHERECost in restaurant per person without wine: £25 THE Docklands’ great trump card, when it comes to leisure and lifestyle, is the river. Residents have access to the best views in town, immaculate riverside running paths and access to water transport (how jolly). Now [...]
FOOD & BOOZE NEWS October 12, 2009 SOHO GOES AQUAHere’s ambition. Having opened a slew of stylish, modern restaurants in Hong Kong – including one that garnered a Michelin star – former Credit Suisse laywer-turned-restaurateur David Yeo has set his sites on conquering London, and he’s taking a three-in-one approach. Aqua London, his new venue on the fifth floor of the former [...]
THREE OTHER DOCKLANDS RESTAURANTS October 12, 2009 JAMIE’S ITALIANJamie’s successful chain has brought colour – and extremely good pasta – to Canary Wharf. It doesn’t take bookings and its busy, but its worth trying your luck for the juicy, well-priced steaks, the spaghetti carbonara and the increasingly famous polenta chips. 2 Churchill Place, Canary Wharf, E14 5RB. www.jamieoliver.com PLATEAUSitting up on the [...]