Review: Jason Atherton’s City Social at Tower 42 June 4, 2014 I’ve eaten at altitude so many times recently I now have a permanent nosebleed. It’s all over my shirt and my shoes and my food and nobody cares, because the whole of London has the same problem. All anyone in this city does now is eat atop skyscrapers. Like one of Dr Pavlov’s dogs, I [...]
Focus on… Stratford: Stratford’s racing to the finish line April 24, 2014 EVERYONE knows that the Olympic Games were held in Stratford, east London, nearly two years ago, but few people know it for much else. It’s true that, since the opening of Westfield Stratford City, millions of people go there to shop – but how many are looking to live there? Despite the pre-Olympics hype, house [...]
Football Comment: Money’s a factor in growing trend of fans booing March 27, 2014 BOOS rang out at West Ham and Leyton Orient this week, despite the former ending a three-match losing streak with a precious victory and the latter being third in League One. It’s by no means unique to east London. While not an epidemic, fans barracking their own team even during relatively good times seems to [...]
Spurs look to Pochettino as Sherwood is pushed aside May 13, 2014 HIGHLY-RATED Southampton manager Mauricio Pochettino last night emerged as the man most likely to become the ninth Tottenham boss during chairman Daniel Levy’s 13-year reign at White Hart Lane, after Tim Sherwood was sacked. The outspoken 45-year-old was relieved of his duties following an hour-long meeting with Levy yesterday, bringing to an end five tempestuous [...]
Why wait till Christmas? May 6, 2014 Visiting the US convinced Village East’s Toby Stuart of the value of turkey This turkey confit recipe was inspired by a trip to Chicago last summer. It’s a very vibrant city with some of the best chefs in the world working there. The top end of the market is phemomenal but you’ve also got places [...]
Where to Drink: Lanes of London and House of Ho will quench your thirst March 11, 2014 IF VARIETY is the spice of life, then London is spicier than a ghost chilli. This winter witnessed the launch of countless bars and restaurants, all of which offer a different experience, and one that’s offering four. Lanes of London on Park Lane has branched out from its Mayfair environs to incorporate inspirations from many [...]
Capital One Cup: Fans turn on Allardyce as West Ham are hit for six by slick City January 8, 2014 MANCHESTER CITY 6 vs WEST HAM UNITED 0 BELEAGUERED West Ham boss Sam Allardyce believed there was no disgrace in seeing his makeshift team become the fourth side this season to ship at least six goals at the Etihad Stadium. A hat-trick from £16m summer signing Alvaro Negredo, plus a brace from strike partner Edin [...]
Capital One Cup: Maiga inflicts debut disaster on Sherwood December 18, 2013 TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR 1 vs WEST HAM UNITED 2 INTERIM Tottenham boss Tim Sherwood admits he is the dark over his future after his tenure started in disaster last night with a Capital One Cup defeat at home to London rivals West Ham. Spurs led until 11 minutes from time, through a ferocious volley from striker [...]
Orient given hope in bid for Olympic Stadium use November 20, 2013 OLYMPIC Stadium chiefs have opened the door for Leyton Orient to host matches at the east London venue but reiterated their opposition to the League One football club formally sharing with West Ham. Legacy boss Dennis Hone has agreed to meet Orient chairman Barry Hearn to discuss the possibility of them playing “occasional” fixtures at [...]
Allardyce aims to stifle City threat January 7, 2014 WEST Ham manager Sam Allardyce hopes his patched-up team can frustrate Manchester City into submission in tonight’s Capital One Cup semi-final first leg. City have won all 10 of their Premier League home matches this season, scoring almost four goals per game on average. The Hammers, meanwhile, are struggling at the foot of the table [...]