New Homes: Our pick of the new builds and conversions going on sale in London this weekend November 30, 2018 New developments on the market this week Fitzroy Gate, Old Isleworth From £1.4m Why shouldn’t Christmas shopping include browsing for a new home? There’s a festive-themed open day tomorrow from 10am to 4pm at this seven acre development in south west London. There are three show homes to peruse and 39 Victorian and neo-Georgian style [...]
Working Lunch at The Ninth: This romantic Michelin-starred hideaway in Soho is perfect for date night, uh, a client lunch November 30, 2018 The Ninth 22 Charlotte Street, W1T WHAT AND WHERE? This modern European restaurant has a lot of competition in the heart of Fitzrovia’s advertising land, yet the fact it won a Michelin star in 2017 should make you pay attention. Now nearly three years old, it’s still a low-key fine dining find in a space [...]
Tom Kerridge on why slow-cooked lamb shoulder is his favourite meal, the most annoying thing about being a restaurateur, and the time his chef overdosed on durian fruit November 28, 2018 Who are you and what do you do? I’m a bloke from Gloucester having a go at cooking with lots of other bits on the side. I run the two Michelin-starred Hand & Flowers, the one Michelin-starred The Coach, a butchers called The Butcher’s Tap, and the brand new Kerridge’s Bar & Grill at the [...]
The drinks master: Should I invest in fine wine or rare spirits? November 28, 2018 Fine wines are undoubtedly having a moment. With stocks seeing a higher return than gold, and with global investment growing by three per cent a year, this shows little sign of stopping. But is wine really the best beverage to invest in? With rare and fine whisky sales reaching £25m in the UK alone in [...]
Our resident chef columnist on how to dress your raw shellfish and impress your guests November 28, 2018 Now we’re entering dinner party season, it’s time to fish out the scallops. Everyone loves them as a starter and fresh ones in the shell require very little cooking – or no cooking at all. A raw scallop briefly marinaded in citrus juices is a delicious thing made even better if you live in the [...]
We planned a foodie road trip around Wales that you can complete in four days November 27, 2018 It took me 30 years to get to Wales. I never had an aversion to it, it was just easier to get on a plane than it was to learn how to drive. As a lifelong Londoner with no family to visit regularly beyond the M25, there was no immediate reason to learn, so I [...]
Make the creative arts ‘compulsory for all GCSE pupils’, says Royal Albert Hall director November 25, 2018 The creative arts should be compulsory for all GCSE students, the artistic director of the Royal Albert Hall said today. Lucy Noble said school children in England and Wales should take at least one creative subject, such as drama, music, art, design or dance, until the age of 16 to help boost future talent in [...]
The Last Supper: No Angels actor Derek Riddell on his love of The Ivy and why there will be no fondue for his final meal November 22, 2018 I’m full of the cold so if this really were my last supper I don’t think I’d be able to taste anything. I enjoy cooking but as soon as I became a parent that kind of went out of the window. I have nine-year-old twins, so dinner tends to be me thinking ‘Oh god, what [...]
Focus On Woolwich: This soon-to-be Crossrail hub will see its population increase by 58 per cent by 2026 November 20, 2018 Last month, the Woolwich Ferry made its final voyage across the Thames. For many, it was an emotional farewell as locals had watched it transport cars and people from one side of the river to the other for the last 55 years. Though the Ferry is no more, the service resumes in December with two [...]
Interiors: Why you should go the extra mile this Christmas and make your own wreath November 20, 2018 As golden leaves flutter and fall, it’s time to get all fired up about decorating for the festive season. From a stunning wreath on the front door, to scented table pieces, to traditional garlands snaking their way up the bannisters, it’s the stylish and fragrant way to add seasonal cheer, and chuck the potted cacti [...]