Singing in the City will boost charity funds June 19, 2012 The City of London will be overtaken by musicians and charity collectors as Alexandra Rose Charities, an organisation that supports smaller charities that deal with young unemployed people, celebrates its centenary tomorrow. Boris Johnson, the Mayor of London, said: “I urge everyone to enjoy the choirs, buy a rose and give generously on Alexandra Rose [...]
StanChart faces uphill challenge May 15, 2012 BANKS have been facing a pretty hilly time of late, with arguably more downs than ups. But Standard Chartered has added a few more mountains to its obstacle course. The British bank has joined forces with Bermondsey’s Salmon Youth Centre to take on the Three Peaks Challenge, a bumper hike which involves climbing the highest [...]
PROPERTY NEWS November 17, 2011 GRAB A SLICE OF RIVERSIDE LIFE Cambridge Riverside, a Berkley’s development, is one of the last housing spaces available in the historic city. The Brooke House along Kingsley Walk has 14 one and two-bedroom apartments with a balcony or terrace still available for purchase. Contact: Savills at 01223 656 010 or go to www.cambridgeriverside.co.uk. JAPANESE-INSPIRED [...]
The sherry bar that’s rocking South London’s food scene October 12, 2011 TONIGHT, José Pizarro is a rock star in his own restaurant. He’s shaking everyone’s hand, or rather, everyone’s shaking his hand. Hardeep Singh Kohli, the Scottish Sikh presenter, and his chums are settling in round a pillar to order and are giving him the pats on the back. It could be because today the Bermondsey [...]
Klitschko talks delay Haye retirement October 11, 2011 FORMER heavyweight champion David Haye could postpone his anticipated retirement for one last fight against WBC title holder Vitali Klitschko, according to the Ukrainian’s promoter. Londoner Haye, who lost to Klitschko’s brother Wladimir in July, looked set to hang up his gloves after telling governing body the BBBC he did not want to renew his [...]
Michelin verdict in but lacks sparkle October 6, 2011 ON Twitter, food-lovers were counting down the minutes to the Great Britain & Ireland Guide, and though there were grumbles that there was very little change in the restaurants awarded two and three stars, the Bib Gourmand category, which indicates “good food at moderate prices” most reflected the change in London restaurants over the last two [...]
GLORIOUS 12: RESTAURANTS SERVING GAME August 11, 2011 Plateau Canary Wharfers can go to swanky Plateau, where chef Allan Pickett will be serving up roast grouse, game croute and watercress with endricks gin jus. 16-19 Canada Square. www.plateau-restaurant.co.uk Brasserie Joel French chef Joel Antunes is doing roast grouse with pumpkin praline, ravioli and bread sauce. Good for those after something sophisticated yet hearty. [...]
East meets west with this fresh take on the brasserie May 30, 2011 RIDING HOUSE CAFE 43 Great Titchfield St, London, W1W 7PQ, 020 7927 0840 www.ridinghousecafe.co.uk FOOD **** SERVICE *** ATMOSPHERE **** Cost per person without wine: £32.70 THERE’s a sense of familiarity when you walk in to the Riding House Café. Parquet flooring, tick, exposed brick walls, tick, hospital-style white tiles, tick, communal booth tables, tick [...]
FOOD & BOOZE NEWS May 9, 2011 HAPPY BIRTHDAY BLUEPRINT CAFE The Design Museum’s well-respected restaurant, the Blueprint Cafe, opened 21 years ago today. To celebrate, head chef Jeremy Lee has created a three-course set menu, including a glass of fizz (and, of course, Blueprint’s fantastic views along the Thames from its Bermondsey riverside setting) for a very reasonable £21. Dishes include [...]
London’s hidden property gems February 24, 2011 ROTHERHITHE, SE16 The renaissance of this former dock has gone largely unnoticed, and house prices are generally cheaper than surrounding areas. Carl Davenport, of estate agents Chesterton Humberts, says Rotherhithe is the “overlooked neighbour” of Tower Bridge. “Prices are in many cases cheaper by up to 20 per cent on a like to like basis,” [...]