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. [...]
Budget: UK to invest £850m to protect museums, galleries, libraries and local culture October 27, 2021 Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced the government will be investing £850m to protect museums, galleries, libraries, and local culture.
The best places in London for a spooky Halloween cocktail October 27, 2021 While many of the good readers of Morning Wire 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 [...]
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 [...]
A dram good reason to care: The impact of climate change on Scotch whisky October 26, 2021 As one of Scotland’s main export products, Scotch whisky is enjoyed the world over. But perhaps we should not take a good dram for granted, as projected temperature increases and changes in rainfall patterns threaten distillery production over the next fifty years. Climate researchers from University College London found impending heat and drought stress caused [...]
David Brown Mini Oselli Edition review: small but mighty October 26, 2021 The Mini Oselli Edition from David Brown Automotive is a small car with a big heart – and a big price tag. Tim Pitt drives it.
Porsche celebrates 50 years of sports cars at Weissach October 26, 2021 The world famous Porsche development centre at Weissach has marked its 50th anniversary. We delve into its story so far.
Hyundai i20 N review: hatch of the day October 26, 2021 Finally, the Hyundai i20 N is a supermini-sized hot hatchback fit to rival the all-conquering Ford Fiesta ST. Tim Pitt drives it.