Rib-thumpingly good beef: STK’s sticky shortrib March 10, 2015 Barry Vera on the rib dish that keeps his discerning STK customers coming back for more. Ribs were an obvious choice for STK because of the American influence, but I wanted us to create something a bit better than your standard sticky ribs that get all over your fingers. I wanted something that you could [...]
Bitreserve and CNET founder Halsey Minor talks dot-commers, virtual currencies and the Bank of England’s open-mindedness March 8, 2015 You might not have heard of Halsey Minor, but it’s likely that you’ve indirectly benefited from one of his many achievements. He’s one half of the brains behind CNET, the technology media website which, founded in 1994, was in the vanguard of internet firms, and is still one of the most-visited tech information resources in [...]
48 hours in… Reykjavik March 8, 2015 WHERE TO GO Iceland is one of the best places to spot the Northern Lights. There is, of course, no guarantee you’ll be able to see them given the region’s unpredictable weather, but when the conditions are right they are spectacular. There is no best month to catch them, but avoid May-August, when the days [...]
Kickstarter fund for internet full of prawn stars March 5, 2015 ORDINARILY, “cloud computing” is a phrase that turns even the most seasoned IT nerd off – but a new Kickstarter campaign is a cloud with a difference – it’s full of shrimp. Yep, The Shrimp Cloud is exactly what it sounds like: a terabyte of two million prawn pictures you can access “anywhere, anytime and [...]
Something for the weekend March 5, 2015 Our guide to the best things to eat, drink, watch and do, from yoga in an Alpine lodge to a skeletal horse in Trafalgar Square. Make sure you don’t miss out. EAT! SLOW FOOD & LIVING MARKET Head over to the Rosewood hotel in Holborn this weekend for a food market with an ethical twist. [...]
General Election 2015: Brits would trust a fictional dog more than political leaders March 5, 2015 Forget David Cameron versus Ed Miliband, there's a new candidate in town leading the polls in the popularity stakes. In what can only be described as a damning indictment of politics today, Britons think a dog is more trustworthy than any of the current candidates who could potentially become Prime Minister in May. Nearly three-quarters [...]
A stunning glimpse into Japan’s past along the magnificent Nakasendo Way March 1, 2015 Japan’s sleek Shinkansen has been the country’s fastest mode of transport since it launched 50 years ago, its aerodynamic nose slicing through the rugged landscape. Before that, if you wanted to quickly traverse the country you would take the Nakasendo Way, one of five ancient highways built during the Edo period (1603-1868). Winding through the [...]
48 hours in… Gothenburg March 1, 2015 WHERE TO GO Cars aren’t allowed on the southern part of the Gothenburg archipelago – the 20 islands offer uninterrupted natural beauty with bijou villages and stunning beaches a short ferry journey from the city centre. Seal safaris, boat rides and fishing are just some of the activities available on the islands. goteborg.com WHERE TO [...]
Barings’ collapse: The reflections of rogue trader Nick Leeson, the man who crashed a bank February 25, 2015 Twenty years on from the collapse of Britain’s oldest merchant bank Barings and the rogue trader responsible for its demise is perched opposite me on a sofa in the rarified Palm Court tea room in the Langham Hotel, sipping tea and eating biscuits. Dressed in a pink shirt, blue jacket and jeans, the Nick Leeson [...]
Selection dilemma for Pochettino as trophy bid looms for Spurs February 25, 2015 TOTTENHAM boss Mauricio Pochettino has admitted the conundrum of juggling resources is preying on his mind as his side prepare to face Fiorentina in the second leg of their last-32 Europa League tie tonight. Spurs have reached the last 16 in the past two seasons but face a potentially difficult assignment having travelled to Florence [...]