Frenchie has a wine list perfect for long, indulgent lunches June 1, 2022 On the cobbles of Covent Garden’s Henrietta Street, Frenchie is a petit, cool oasis of flavour for the bustling West End crowd. The food menu is minimalist with a choice of two starters, three mains and a host of nibbles. The wine list is extensive with over 100 bottles leaning towards the French and some [...]
Off with its head: Globe’s Henry VIII is a raunchy mess June 1, 2022 It was during a performance of the Bard’s Henry VIII in the original Globe theatre in 1613 that a stage cannon misfired, setting alight its thatched roof and burning it down. While the new Globe’s 2022 production of this play may not feature cannon fire, plenty of surprises await, many of which would have made [...]
Quarter-finals continue at Roland Garros as French Open draws exciting June 1, 2022 The women’s world No1, a trio of Russians and a resurgent Marin Cilic are set to grace the clay courts of Roland Garros today when the last of the quarter-finals are due to be decided at the French Open. Since the dominance of Serena Williams has petered out, the women’s side of nearly every Grand [...]
Polo in the Park: Team New York captain on the glamorous London event June 1, 2022 Pimms will be flowing and the sun will – hopefully – be shining down on west London when Chestertons Polo in the Park returns to Fulham’s Hurlingham Club later this month. The event oozes glamour and prestige but Louisa Watt, captain of Team New York, insists the equine sport is one everyone can enjoy. “It’s [...]
Chris Tremlett: Era of Stokes and McCullum won’t see miracles on day one May 31, 2022 When Ben Stokes leads his side out against New Zealand at Lord’s on Thursday with head coach Brendon McCullum watching down from the famous pavilion, it will mark a new era in English Test cricket. I was not surprised to see Stokes appointed captain – there weren’t too many other options around the squad at [...]
Why you should drink Cava for the Jubilee May 31, 2022 Cava did itself a disservice after its popularity boom in the 1950s and 60s, flooding the market with cheaper versions and paying the price by putting off discerning consumers for the last few decades. Now they are taking steps to create and cultivate a premium product through greater care and stricter regulations – and the [...]
Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! Take a Chance on Abba Voyage May 31, 2022 The year is 2022, the sun is shining, and one of the world’s most successful pop groups is reuniting for the first time in 40 years. Agnetha, Benny, Björn and Anni-Frid (AKA Frida) haven’t aged a day – literally. There isn’t a line on their faces or a grey hair on their heads. That’s because [...]
Fancy festivals making partying comfortable not chaotic May 31, 2022 You’ve been keeping up the party spirit even though you’ve been bogged down by mud. After a long day, you can’t face the thought of returning to a busy campsite to see whether your tent has been blown over by the wind or not. You just want the feeling of being at home while in [...]
Nose around a central London house for the weekend with Onefinestay May 31, 2022 The weekend: For a recent milestone birthday I decided I wanted to celebrate with an intimate group of friends – but I couldn’t face hosting a dinner party at home. A gathering in the private dining room of a restaurant was an alternative but they can lack atmosphere. So when I discovered that Onefinestay allows [...]
Mercedes-Benz SL SportLine review: star quality May 31, 2022 We drive the Mercedes-Benz SL SportLine – a restomod R107 with a modern makeover, including nearly 40 percent more power.