How to eat well and cook little this festive period December 17, 2012 Head chef, Paternoster Chop House ONE OF the things I love about the festive period is the opportunity to do very little cooking at home. Yes, there is the main Christmas Day meal to be prepared and perhaps some party food for evenings with friends. But after all that, I relish being able to graze [...]
Defoe no to Redknapp reunion November 29, 2012 TOTTENHAM striker Jermain Defoe has dismissed a possible reunion with Harry Redknapp at Queens Park Rangers and pledged to see out his career at White Hart Lane. Redknapp has prioritised signing a forward as he looks to reverse his new club’s disastrous start to the season and drag them off the bottom of the Premier [...]
Canaries are a big price to continue recent hot streak December 20, 2012 ONLY Premier League leaders Manchester United have taken more points in their last 10 games than Norwich, and the Canaries look over-priced for their trip to West Brom tomorrow. The Baggies’ early form has fizzled out recently and their dull 0-0 draw with an under-strength West Ham on Sunday means they are without a win [...]
Bread as a matter of course January 21, 2013 RESTAURANT GAIL’S KITCHEN 11-13 Bayley Street, Bedford Square, WC1B 3HD Tel: 020 7323 9694 FOOD *** SERVICE **** ATMOSPHERE **** Cost for two with wine: £65 GAIL’S Bakery, the well-known artisan chain, is the brainchild of Tom Molnar and Ran Avidan. Their focus has always been on producing traditional handmade-quality bread and this mantra has [...]
City can edge out Stoke at the Britannia January 24, 2013 A REPEAT of the 2011 final kicks-off tomorrow’s FA Cup fourth round action when Manchester City travel to the lively Britannia Stadium. Roberto Mancini closed the gap at the top of the Premier League to five points last weekend and he’ll be keen to build on a run of five successive victories across all competitions. [...]
Why Madrid should be on your wish-list November 18, 2012 MADRID has beautiful architecture and amazing galleries but no commanding coliseum or sparkling Eiffel tower. Instead you can experience laid-back tapas culture, boundless nightlife, fine dining, high-art and fashion, all within the space of a weekend. What’s more, this vibrant capital is on our doorstep, with direct flights to Madrid from London City in less [...]
St Moritz Gourmet Festival insiders’ guide January 27, 2013 AT THE heart of fine living is the art of fine dining. And both are flamboyantly showcased at the annual St Moritz Gourmet Festival this month. Every year the rich and famous flock to St Moritz for the season, and the town prides itself on the exquisite food and wine it has to offer them. [...]
Chelsea will dodge exit, says Benitez December 4, 2012 CHELSEA manager Rafael Benitez is confident his misfiring team will pull off an unlikely Champions League escape act tonight and avoid becoming the first holders to crash out of the competition at the first hurdle. The Blues, who have not won in three games since Benitez took charge, must beat Danish minnows Nordsjaelland at home [...]
West Ham Olympic stadium bid gets East London business votes September 10, 2012 LEADING business organisations from east London have thrown their weight behind West Ham’s bid for the Olympic Stadium, as a decision nears on one of the capital’s key legacy issues. The ExCeL Centre and the East London Business Alliance (ELBA) have voiced their support for the Premier League football club to be the main users [...]
Ladies who power lunch are celebrated at One Marylebone November 29, 2012 SOME of the City’s best-respected women flocked to One Marylebone on Wednesday, to enjoy a slap-up lunch and give themselves a well deserved pat on the back. The excuse for such a decadent afternoon was Red’s fourth annual Women of the Year awards. Representing the business ladies at the ceremony were shortlisters Lynn Rattigan, deputy [...]