The ultimate foodie break to Jersey: The largest Channel Island has more than tax breaks and sunshine to offer June 2, 2015 Have you been to Jersey lately? Why not? It’s the sunniest place in the British Isles. You can leave your City office at 6pm and make an 8pm dinner reservation (I flew from London City with Blue Islands, which provides you with free drinks and won’t shout at you about the size of your carry-on [...]
Working lunch in Fitzrovia: Pied-a-Terre still serves the best meal in town June 2, 2015 Our guide to the best places to eat during office hours. WHAT? A Fitzrovia fixture since 1991, Michelin-starred Pied-a-Terre specialises in classic French cooking with the obligatory modern twist. It’s quiet but fun, a nostalgic throwback to a pre-street food, pre-pop up culinary scene, when great dining still meant baskets of artisan bread and linen [...]
Get better acquainted with France’s favourite C-word June 2, 2015 Over the last 100 years the French have successfully petitioned for strict controls on the use of the C-word. Champagne isn’t just a fizzy wine, it’s a brand. The word can only be used on a bottle when the contents were made using the Méthode Champenoise (traditional method) with grapes grown and vinified in Champagne. [...]
Blue Sun-day June 2, 2015 This summer blue isn’t just the warmest colour, it’s positively hot: time to roll out the azure sunnies. Rejoice, for this season’s must have colour is the most liveable and convenient of them all: blue. But just because you can wear it with anything, doesn’t mean it has to be dull. As the above sunglasses [...]
A close shave June 2, 2015 Your morning ritual need not be a chore with grooming products this luxurious This shaving kit from Acqua di Parma will turn your morning shave into a ritual to be savoured. The Italian brand has become a firm favourite, known for its fine craftsmanship and subtle, masculine fragrances. This stand, razor and shaving brush are [...]
Car review: Why BMW’s Alpina XD3, the fastest 4×4 ever made, is the smart choice June 1, 2015 It’s funny how meanings change. In the early 1990s, diesel was a dirty word. But then diesel got clean, went green, became the low-CO2 champion to save the planet – and the Congestion Charge. Then scientists started noticing how London’s nitrogen oxide levels were spiking. Indeed, Oxford Street is one of the dirtiest roads on [...]
The Cayman Islands: The least taxing holiday you will ever have May 31, 2015 Robert moved to the Cayman Islands after three years of working as an accountant in London. It was the best decision he ever made: “What’s there to miss? The freezing British winter? Commuting from Platform 10 of Clapham Junction? Here it’s tax-free so I get to keep my income.” Favourable tax laws aren’t the [...]
48 hours in… Ljubljana, Slovenia May 31, 2015 WHAT TO SEE Ljubljana cathedral is a stunning baroque building whose distinctive green dome dominates the city centre. Features include beautifully painted ceilings and important statues. After soaking in the culture, walk to the nearby market square for some street food. lj-stolnica.rkc.si WHERE TO EAT Gostilna na Gradu is a superb restaurant serving local cuisine [...]
Theatre review: Temple tells the Occupy protest story for the Netflix generation May 29, 2015 Donmar Warehouse | ★★★★★ Temple, Simon Russell Beale’s new Protestants vs protesters play about the decision to evict the Occupy squatters from St Paul’s is nuanced and satisfying theatre for the Netflix generation. At its peak, in October and November of 2011, the anti-capitalist protest camp surrounding St Paul’s dominated the news, leading [...]
Bold Tendencies: Richard Wentworth May 29, 2015 Peckham Multi-Storey Car Park | ★★★★☆ Sure, the days are getting longer and the weather is hotting up, but nothing signals the beginning of summer in south London like the opening of Frank’s Cafe in Peckham multi-storey car park. While most come for the booze and the views, influential young curator Hannah Barry has turned [...]