Military vet Barry John to host Brunswick Art Gallery show December 2, 2020 A new exhibition will open this weekend at the Brunswick Art Gallery showcasing the work of military veteran Barry John MBE, who takes elements of the places he visited during his service and combines them to form vivid, graffiti-style artworks. John, who served in the military for 24 years, told City A.M. he wanted to [...]
Tier 2 dining: heated terraces to meet for a covid-safe meal November 26, 2020 As London is about to enter tier 2, next Wednesday, dining out with groups may seem like a thing of the past. Again. But don’t worry – there are plenty of places in London to eat outdoors, and these ones are comfortable despite the cold weather. Skylight Rooftop igloos It may be freezing outside, but [...]
Thanksgiving turkey delivered straight to your door November 23, 2020 This year may have one big turkey, but that’s all the more reason to grab each and every opportunity to celebrate. Whether you’re an American stranded in the UK thanks to coronavirus, a Brit with an American in your family or just a lover of turkey in training for Christmas day, here are the best [...]
Sarah Frankland on how to get into lockdown baking through macarons November 17, 2020 Just as lockdown 1 started there was a huge spike in people making baking-related google searches, with “banana bread” and “cheesecake” becoming almost as popular as “coronavirus” and “the end of civilisation as we know it”. Now we’re well into the sequel of lockdown, which is somehow both more dangerous and more boring, people are [...]
The world’s top superyachts according to Boat International November 17, 2020 We could all do with a little razzle-dazzle in our lives right now, and the Boat International World Superyacht Awards has that in spaces. Featuring the finest ocean-faring vessels to grace the seven seas, the list is an unashamed celebration of some of the most expensive toys upon which the world’s super-rich can (quite literally) [...]
New images: Eataly food emporium confirms Broadgate opening for early 2021 November 17, 2020 Italian food market and global phenomenon Eataly will finally open its doors to the UK public in early 2021 with a flagship space on Broadgate, in the heart of the City of London. The 40,000 sq ft site, situated next to Liverpool Street station, will house three restaurants, a market with over 5,000 Italian products, [...]
Don’t let lockdown ruin your weekend: From take away pints to virtual clubbing November 14, 2020 As we enter the second weekend of lockdown 2, things seem rather bleak. As if the total closure of bars, restaurants, galleries, cinemas and theatres wasn’t enough, it’s also forecast to rain for most of the weekend. Thankfully, we’re here to cheer you up a bit. With the latest movies to stream, restaurant delivery boxes [...]
How to eat well during a pandemic, from pre-mixed cocktails to Michelin home delivery November 11, 2020 Another endless week approaches its inglorious mid-season finale. But what do we have to look forward to in the barren cultural landscape of November 2020? Well, restaurants may be closed but many canny entrepreneurs have turned their empty kitchens into home delivery hubs, allowing you to feast like it’s 1999, or indeed 2019. Each week [...]
Top home entertainment solutions to get you through lockdown November 10, 2020 We’ll all be spending the next few weeks in the house, and even Christmas looks likely to be a subdued affair this year. So why not console yourself by pimping out the living room in which you’ll be whiling away your precious hours? Here’s our pick of the top home entertainment solutions on which to [...]
The City A.M. weekend: How to have fun during lockdown November 7, 2020 This is not the weekend we wanted, but it’s the weekend we have to make do with. As we enter another period of lockdown, there are no galleries, cinemas, restaurants or places to have fun of any kind. So here’s the weekly City A.M. culture and entertainment round-up, lockdown edition. Over the next few weeks [...]
