Is Soho nightlife really dead? We went partying to find out Life&Style “I’m trying to prove you can still have a great night out in Soho,” I say. “You can. But not a late one,” replies Lesley Lewis over a glass of white wine at her beloved pub the French House. “I’ve always loved Soho,” says the legendary proprietor, who has run the French House for 37 [...]
24 hours in Athens: How to plan the perfect trip Travel A day, or 24 hours, isn’t really enough to experience any city in the world, let alone Athens, one of the world’s most historic and diverse cities. That doesn’t mean you shouldn’t try. If you’ve only got 24 hours, a quick stopover between flights, or just want to get away for the weekend, you can [...]
The last supper: Hit Point star Nick Blood tells us what he’d eat for his last meal on earth Life&Style Hit Point star Nick Blood tells us what he’d eat for his last meal on earth, from his mum’s Sunday roast to his favourite taco restaurant I was a very fussy kid. If I saw an onion in a dish, I’d be picking that out. There’s a bit of carrot, there’s a bit of celery: [...]
Chef’s Table: Victor Garvey interviews top Japanese actress Yoh Yoshida October 1, 2026 Dine with Yoh Yoshida and Victor Garvey at MATER1A as they discuss Shakespeare, Japan and Michelin-starred cuisine—read the full conversation.
Alpine A390 GT review: a family-sized substitute for a sports car October 1, 2026 It’s been quite the year. I turned 30, got married and bought a house. As my wife promised, I could finally start saving for a silly car now the sensible purchases were done. As part of the DINKY (double income, no kids) brigade, I was getting excited while flicking through ads for sports cars. A [...]
Robert De Niro could be doing anything — so why is he spending his eighties promoting Nobu? October 1, 2026 Robert De Niro talks to City AM The Magazine about his enduring love for Nobu, and how aged 83, he is fiercely protective of his businesses In an intimidatingly futuristic building made almost entirely of glass, I pass through a marble-clad lobby, up a flight of stairs and into an expensive-looking hotel suite. Here a [...]
Huel rapped for ‘irresponsible’ Spencer Matthews ad September 30, 2026 Huel, the meal replacement drink backed by Steven Bartlett, has been rapped by the advertising watchdog for an “irresponsible” ad featuring Made In Chelsea star Spencer Matthews. The drinks firm, which is owned by French food giant Danone, paid for a video featuring Matthews to be circulated on Instagram and Youtube. Both adverts have been [...]
This New York hotel is the antidote to Manhattan’s chaos September 25, 2026 New York hotel The Langham brings understated luxury and a sense of calm to the city famously designed as a playground There’s nothing subtle about Midtown Manhattan. This is the epicentre of the New York we all know from the movies, even if you’ve never set foot in the US. There are honking cabs, street [...]
Six new SUVs that justify their price tag September 25, 2026 From a £27k Ford to a premium BMW, these six SUVs all make a genuine case for their price, wherever you’re spending. Not every expensive car is worth the money. Not every cheap one is a bargain either. The new-car market has got harder to read this year, Chinese brands are undercutting on price, EVs [...]
Erling Haaland: Manchester City star credited with carrot sales boom in native Norway September 23, 2026 Erling Haaland’s brand power shifted into a new stratosphere at the World Cup – and the proof is in Norway’s carrot sales. Haaland has long appeared in internet clips and memes with carrots dangling from his mouth – while signing autographs for fans or driving his car – and this summer appeared in an advert [...]