The wine diaries: How I swooned over Frerejean Frères October 28, 2021 Champagne brand Frerejean Frères hosted a dinner at Michelin-starred Hide on Piccadilly, pairing four sensational courses with a stunning range of wines including, as a special surprise, the last two magnums of its 2006 Premier Cru in the UK. Rodolphe Frerejean-Taittinger, the youngest of the three “Frères” and great grandson to one of the founders [...]
Ve vant to drink your… Pinot: Top Romanian wine for Halloween October 28, 2021 Halloween is fast approaching and what says ‘ghouls in a glass’ better than wine from the headquarters of Count Dracula himself, Transylvania, or at least the surrounding area in its parent country Romania. The wines produced here offer sensational value for money and are swiftly appearing on savvy London wine lists; particularly the Pinot Noir. [...]
Barcelona set to turn to Xavi after sacking Koeman October 28, 2021 Barcelona are expected to appoint Xavi Hernandez as their new manager after sacking Ronald Koeman last night. Xavi attained legendary status as a Barcelona player, coming through the club’s academy before helping them become Europe’s best team. The 41-year-old is currently manager of Qatari side Al Sadd but is believed to be the No1 target [...]
Partner at Mazars, Nargis Yunis CA, on the power of mentoring October 28, 2021 | City Talk London-based CA and Partner at Mazars, Nargis Yunis CA, talks to ICAS about the power of mentoring. Nargis, who is third generation British-Pakistani from the Midlands, moved to London when she started training as a CA with PwC. Since graduating in 2006, she has built a career in wealth and asset management: “I have enjoyed [...]
The best places in London for a spooky Halloween cocktail October 27, 2021 While many of the good readers of City A.M. may baulk at the thought of a rowdy Halloween party – especially one at which you may have to wear a costume – this year there are some genuinely exciting events for the more discerning pleasure-seeker. Whether you’re in the market for excellent food with a [...]
Working Lunch: BiBi serves traditional Indian food with a twist October 27, 2021 What Is It? Debuting last month, BiBi serves up traditional Indian cuisine with a modern twist. Located in Mayfair, just a skip away from Oxford Street, the restaurant is a quiet haven from the city bustle. Who’s responsible? It’s is the culinary baby of Chet Sharma, former development chef at the award-winning restaurants Moor [...]
New stadium in Cornwall could change the sporting landscape October 27, 2021 For a region boasting a population of 550,000, it has long been an anomaly that Cornwall lacks a large-scale sports stadium. That could begin to change today, however, as a decision at today’s Budget could set in motion a series of events resulting in a major shift of Cornwall’s sporting landscape. The Stadium for Cornwall [...]
West Ham v Man City: Irons showing steel under Moyes ahead of EFL Cup tie October 27, 2021 West Ham United could be forgiven for wanting to forget the last time they met Manchester City in the EFL Cup. In a two-legged semi-final played in January 2014, City humiliated Sam Allardyce’s Hammers by an aggregate score of 9-0. The first leg at the Etihad Stadium, which ended 6-0, was notable for defender Roger [...]
Spend this Halloween in a hotel haunted by a giant sea beast October 26, 2021 The Averard Hotel in Lancaster Gate is perhaps the first such venue to guarantee a sleepless night. The pop-up hotel in the Grade II listed former home of a doctor, architect and two Liberal MPs is hosting a pre-Halloween “Kraken Dread And Breakfast”, offering the chance to join the Leagues of Darkness. The brainchild of [...]
Bangladesh can spring into life and shock England tomorrow October 26, 2021 Bangladesh’s journey to the wicket at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi tomorrow has been a lot more arduous than that of their opponents England. But the Tigers are no strangers to Twenty20 upsets this year and will throw themselves at the No1 side when they meet at the T20 World Cup. Bangladesh face [...]