New architecture tour of the National Theatre celebrates 40 years of Brutalism on the banks of the Thames November 17, 2016 “This is a public building, so you’re welcome to come up whenever you’re passing,” is the repeated refrain of our tour guide for the evening at the National Theatre. And it’s worth repeating as it’s a fact we often forget about many of London’s most famous landmarks. We’re uncommonly lucky to live in a city [...]
Jaguar has lovingly remade the XKSS, aka the world’s first supercar – a snip, at £1m November 17, 2016 If you're a sucker for classic cars, look away now. For while Jaguar has lovingly remade one of its most iconic motors, there are only going to be nine of them, and they've already been sold – for more than £1m each. Jaguar debuted the first "genuine" Jaguar XKSS in almost 60 years at a Los Angeles museum (because [...]
London business people gave Travelodge some of their most bizarre customer requests this year November 16, 2016 Have you ever asked your hotel staff to help out with a wedding proposal, do your VAT returns or wake you up with a bagpipe serenade? If so, your wish might have landed on Travelodge's list of the most bizarre requests from the last year. A few peculiar questions were simple mistakes made by tourists lacking knowledge of the UK. [...]
Mercedes-Maybach has just unveiled a ridiculously plush, limited edition, £260,000 convertible November 16, 2016 Thought convertibles couldn't get more luxurious? Think again: Mercedes-Maybach has just unveiled its first cabriolet, and it's ridiculously plush. And so it should be: with a limited production run of 300 vehicles, the S 650 Cabriolet comes with a price tag of €300,000 – that's £260,000. It's essentially an adaptation of the S-Class, but with a [...]
Service Partner One coffee price index shows UK’s cheapest coffee is in Dundee November 16, 2016 Everyone knows that giving up your daily takeaway coffee habit is the fastest way to become a millionaire (or something like that), but maybe you don't have to go completely cold turkey – just move to Dundee instead. That's where you can pick up the cheapest cup of coffee in the UK, according to new [...]
Working Lunch: Climb to the top of Harrods for a view from Chai Wu, its contemporary Chinese restaurant November 15, 2016 Chai Wu Harrods, Knightsbridge WHAT? A surprisingly intimate Chinese restaurant in Harrods, with a crowd-pleasing, wide-ranging menu. WHERE? On the fifth floor, next to the menswear department. And if the thought of eating quite literally next to a room full of suits in one of the world’s busiest department stores puts you off, give it [...]
Healthy “grab and go” food chain set to open its 30th London location as millennials look for nutritious lunches November 15, 2016 Feel-good food chain Abokado is projected to turn over £17m following a current turnover of £14m and the opening of its 30th site in London set for early next year. The healthy, internationally inspired food company has thrived in the "grab and go" sector, providing busy Londoners something fresh for breakfast and lunch. The business, which aims to stock its [...]
Our resident chef Mark Hix on the hidden charms of the Romanesco cauliflower November 15, 2016 The first time I set eyes on Romanesco I thought it was some weird hybrid broccoli-cauliflower that had landed from another planet. Later in life I discovered it was an ancient member of the cauliflower familly, also known as Roman cauliflower, and has been grown since the 16th century. Over the years I’ve gradually learned [...]
Former chair of Northern Foods says consumers will see food prices rise “substantially” with inflation November 15, 2016 This is one of the most difficult times for the food industry in decades, according to Lord Christopher Haskins, former chair of Northern Foods. Haskins, who was the chairman from 1980 to 2002, said consumers will see food prices go up “substantially” in an interview this morning on BBC Today. With wages expected to stay [...]
McLaren’s legendary boss has been ousted – but says he’ll launch a technology investment fund next year November 15, 2016 Legendary McLaren boss Ron Dennis said today he has been "required to relinquish his duties" as chairman and chief executive after pressure from shareholders. Last week it was reported that Dennis had backed a £1.65bn takeover bid for the Formula One team and the technology arms of McLaren. However, shareholders TAG and Mumtalakat weren't impressed, [...]