Don’t call it Scotch: First English Whisky Festival coming in October September 17, 2020 Think whisky and you’d be forgiven for thinking lashing rain, rocky outcrops and hearty Scottish accents – but those south of Hadrian’s Wall are forcing discerning fans to sit up and notice. So it’s fitting that October will see the first ever English Whisky Festival, showcasing more than 30 whiskies from 14 English distilleries. Read [...]
What anti-obesity measures and the National Food Strategy mean for businesses September 17, 2020 | City Talk A number of studies suggest that people who are overweight or obese are at greater risk of serious illness, even death, as a result of Covid-19. In response, the UK government has set forth a raft of measures aimed at curbing obesity. The National Food Strategy’s first recommendations have also been submitted to government. Both target [...]
Cheers to that: Wine awards survive Covid as judges meet for tastings September 9, 2020 Nothing, seemingly, has escaped unscathed from the Covid-19 pandemic – and wine tasting is no different. But it’ll take more than a global viral panic to stop oenophiles from dishing out the awards for the world’s best wines, with Decanter’s judges completing their month of tasting notes and spitoons in Canary Wharf this week. For [...]
Office design experts lead London’s return to the office September 9, 2020 | Sponsored Returning to work in the nation’s capital could mean economic revival, but businesses wonder whether it can be done safely: design and build experts prove that it can. If the 1918 Flu Pandemic is anything to go by, much about Coronavirus could conceivably remain a mystery more than 100 years into the future. One thing [...]
Mountune’s 385hp Volkswagen Golf GTI is a scorching hot hatchback September 5, 2020 A visit to Essex-based Mountune endows the Golf GTI with as much power as a Porsche 911. How does it feel on the road?
Don’t be The Passenger: Iggy Pop’s classic Ferrari up for auction September 5, 2020 A Ferrari 308 GTS QV formerly owned by the Godfather of Punk will soon be for sale. And it seems this supercar was too quick for Iggy Pop...
Camden Market teams up with Curzon to launch new pop-up cinema September 2, 2020 Camden Market will host a pop-up cinema in its North Yard to help entice visitors back to the historic market. Labtech, owner of Camden Market, has signed a deal with for a pop-up cinema that will premiere on 16 September. The pop-up cinema has room for 150 viewers and will operate seven days a week until [...]
Bermondsey Street favourites to extend ‘eat out’ discount through September September 1, 2020 The August of discounted dinner may be behind us but the culinary treats will continue into September on Bermondsey Street. Much-loved restaurants on the foodie stretch, including Angela Hartnett’s Cafe Murano and José Pizarro’s restaurants José and Pizarro, will continue the 50 per cent discount into September on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Read more: Where [...]
Mark Hix tosses a celebratory salad to welcome you back to the office August 29, 2020 I’m now back up and running at the Oyster and Fish House in Lyme Regis and it’s been surprisingly busy. Both locals and London-folk have been making the journey, which is really heartening after a terrible few months. This week’s recipe is my take on a Salade Nicoise. Tuna stocks are not in a good [...]
How to ease back to the gym: What to avoid and how to set new habits August 29, 2020 August is usually a dead month for the City, with so many people travelling away for the month. But this year it’s a real ghost town. Thankfully, every week I write these articles, it gets a little busier. And now that office life is starting up again, it’s time to get back in the gym. [...]