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Prince Harry to marry

It’s official, Prince Harry and his girlfriend Meghan Markle are to marry!

Meghan Markle showed off her sparkling engagement ring as her fiancé Prince Harry revealed he knew she was The One “the very first time we met”.

The 33-year-old Prince designed Meghan’s ring himself with two diamonds belonging to his late mother Diana, Princess of Wales.

The Suits star (36) stroked Harry’s arm as they walked hand in hand for their first appearance in public since the announcement of their engagement (Monday 27.11.17.)

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thrilled, over the moon couple beamed in front of the world’s press gathered outside.

Wearing a white coat by Canadian brand Line the Label and a dress by PAROSH, Meghan said she was “so very happy, thank you” to be engaged to Harry.

The prince said he was “thrilled, over the moon” adding: “Very glad it’s not raining as well.”

He said the details of his proposal would “come later”, but admitted it had been very romantic.

The couple were smiling and giggling throughout their appearance.

The American actress will live with Prince Harry in Nottingham Cottage at Kensington Palace once they are wed next year.

A palace spokesman said earlier today: “His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales is delighted to announce the engagement of Prince Harry to Ms Meghan Markle.

“The wedding will take place in Spring 2018.Congrats… does that mean an extra bank holiday next year?

Shy Ky!

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Kylie sabbatical

Kylie Jenner is planning to take six months away from the spotlight and won’t confirm her pregnancy until she gives birth.

The 20-year-old, who has kept a low profile since it was reported that she is thought to be expecting her first child with boyfriend Travis Scott, is concentrating on her “well-being” rather than fame.

A source told People magazine: “Kylie wants to disappear and be out of the spotlight and focus on her health and happiness,” “Kylie isn’t going to publicly address her pregnancy until she gives birth. She’s not doing any public appearances and just wanted to take six months off.”

Only 5 more to go!!!

Kylie wants to disappear

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Emma single Splits from boyfriend

Brit actress, Emma Watson has split from boyfriend William ‘Mack’ Knight after almost two years together.

The 27-year-old best known for her role as Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter films, was last seen with the tech entrepreneur, 37, on a dinner date in New York City in late May. It’s claimed the couple have subsequently parted ways, with a source close to the Ivy League-educated pair telling UsWeekly magazine they split ‘earlier this year’.

We’re betting the magic ran out!

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Mariah pulls dates Battling health issues

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Pop diva, Mariah Carey is not yet healthy enough to embark on her Christmas tour.

The 47-year-old singer announced that she’s cancelled three more concerts on her All I Want for Christmas Is You Tour over ongoing health concerns.

Originally scheduled for a Nov. 17 kickoff, Carey will now officially take the stage Dec. 2 in New York City.

She shared on social media, “Like most, I’m thankful for my overall health… for which I need a bit more time to get right. Doctors have ordered a few extra days of rest before I can finally fly to New York and take the stage for my Christmas Tour.”

Wishing the Queen of Christmas a speedy recovery!

#TheLionKing 2019

Lion Queen!

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Beyoncé will be taking on a lead role in the remake of the Disney classic, playing lioness Nala. The Lemonade star, used her official Facebook to confirm her long rumoured involvement in the upcoming project.

The 36-year-old shared a picture of the primary cast list to her 64 million followers, confirming rumours which have been circulated since March that she had been offered the female lead role in the Jon Favreau-directed remake.

Jay Z’s wife simply captioned the image: “#TheLionKing 2019.”

Simba, the lead character will be played by Donald Glover.

Can you feel the love tonight?

Consciously coupling!

Gwyneth engaged Oscar winning actress, Gwyneth Paltrow is engaged to Brad Falchuk after more than three years of dating according to American magazine, Us Weekly.

Marriage has been a topic of conversation between the 45-year-old actress and the writer for more than a year, one insider tells Us, “They both knew it would happen, but it wasn’t a big thing to them because they were both in long marriages before. There wasn’t a rush.”

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They both knew it would happen

Selena Gomez never afraid to speak her mind

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Selena Gomez has certainly had a very eventful year, releasing hit new music, being named the most followed celebrity on Instagram, ending her romance with the Weeknd and reportedly reuniting with ex Justin Bieber.

And the 25-year-old’s year just got better, after the Disney star turned singer was named Billboard’s Woman Of The Year.

John Amato, president of The Hollywood ReporterBillboard Media Group, said: ‘Not only is Selena soaring on the charts, but she continuously inspires young women everywhere to be authentic, give back and to not be afraid to use their voice.

‘She is never afraid to speak her mind and has used her platform to advocate for the needs of others. We are thrilled to be able to honour her as our Woman of the Year.’

Well Justin’s mother might not like her but Billboard certainly do!

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Uma speaks out!

Slams Harvey Weinstein

Uma Thurman revealed what she’s thankful for this Thanksgiving!

The 47-year-old actress took to Instagram last month to give her thanks – but also to slam disgraced film producer Harvey Weinstein.

“Happy Thanksgiving! I am grateful today, to be alive, for all those I love, and for all those who have the courage to stand up for others. I said I was angry recently, and I have a few reasons, #metoo, in case you couldn’t tell by the look on my face. I feel it’s important to take your time, be fair, be exact, so…” Uma began her post. “(Except you Harvey, and all your wicked conspirators – I’m glad it’s going slowly -You don’t deserve a bullet) -stay tuned,” Uma concluded.

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Taylor Swift, undoubtedly one of the biggest names in pop right now, has announced her UK dates for her Reputation tour for 2018.

After teasing a number of songs of her new album Reputation, which was released on November 10th, the 27-year-old has now announced three tour dates to the delight of many fans.

The pop songstress announced shows at Wembley Stadium, London on 22 June, Etihad Stadium, Manchester on 8th June and Croke Park, Dublin on the 15th June next year.

General tickets go on sale Friday 1 December at 9am from Ticketmaster .

You’ll need to be SWIFT as these are gonna sell out in a heartbeat!

I would not choose to be single

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Hollywood actress, Jennifer Garner has revealed she has no interest in dating following her split from ex-husband Ben Affleck.

The 45-year-old admitted she hasn’t dated anyone at all since her split from the Justice League star in June 2015.

“I haven’t been on a date and I am not interested in dating,” she told news.com.au. “People want to set me up and I am just like, ‘No thank you!’”

Jennifer, who has three kids with Ben also candidly admitted that it’s not a situation she ever wanted to be in.

“I would not have chosen this life for myself or for my kids,” she continued. “I would not choose to be single or be in this position. It’s something that we are working through.”

Bless… we’re sure there are would be plenty of suitors when she’s ready!

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American actress and humanitarian, Meghan Markle (36) arrived in London last month, after reportedly just wrapping up her last season on the hit Netflix series Suits, and is now preparing for a more permanent move across the pond to be with her boyfriend Prince Harry.

“Harry has made no secret of the fact that he wants to marry her,” a source told US magazine People. “She is the one.

“It’s not a question of if she’s moving in,” says the insider, “it’s just a matter of when.”

Looks like that that times has come!

Kendal’s No.1 Top earning model

Kendall Jenner is the top-earning model of 2017 earning a whopping $22 million!

The Keeping Up With the Kardashians star was named the highest-earning model in the world

by Forbes. Securing the top spot on the list, the 22-year-old ousted Gisele Bündchen, who had been No. 1 on the list every year since 2002.

Although she didn’t top the list this year the Brazilian beauty still raked in an impressive $17.5 million. Coming in third on the list is expecting mom Chrissy Teigen, who earned $13.5 million in 2017. $60k a day… not too shabby!

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Beyonce once again took her rightful place as the number one female earner after losing top spot last year to Taylor Swift.

Forbes released its annual list of the highest-paid women in music with Queen B reining supreme, raking in a very impressive $105 million during the publication’s scoring period from June 2016 to June 2017.

In second place was Adele with a very healthy $69 million, with most of the money coming from her sell-out tour, her first full tour since 2011, whilst Taylor Swift dropped to third on the list with Céline Dion and Jennifer Lopez making up the Top 5.

Get ready for another spin-off series!

JLaw split they remain friends

Marvelous Jude Captain Marvel role

in negotiations

British actor, Jude Law is set to join the cast of the upcoming Marvel movie Captain Marvel!

The 44-year-old actor is reportedly in negotiations to play the male lead opposite Brie Larson in the upcoming film due for release in March 2019.

Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck, who co-directed Half Nelson, will direct the movie and Ben Mendelsohn will play the villain.

Brie will play Carol Danvers, an Air Force pilot who is involved in an accident, during which she gains superpowers of strength, energy project, and flight after her DNA is fused with an alien’s.

That reminds us we must watch ‘The Holiday’ movie again this Christmas!

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Actress, Jennifer Lawrence has split from her boyfriend of one year, director Darren Aronofsky.

The 27-year-old actress and the 48-year-old filmmaker met and fell in love while working on their 2017 movie mother!

The couple broke up last month, but it was amicable and “they remain friends,” according to Entertainment Tonight.

Jennifer and Darren were both at the Governors Awards at the beginning of November, where they sat together as they are still friendly.

While they were relatively private about their relationship, they made several appearances together over the last few months to promote their movie.

Always thought it a strange match

Backstreet Boy Nick denies rape!

nearly two decades later

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Schuman, now 33, detailed the alleged incident on her personal blog last month, alleging that Carter (then 22) had raped her when she was 18 and in all girl group Dream.

Carter, now 37, responded to the allegations in an exclusive statement to People Magazine.

“I am shocked and saddened by Ms. Schuman’s accusations. Melissa never expressed to me while we were together or at any time since that anything we did was not consensual. We went on to record a song and perform together, and I was always respectful and supportive of Melissa both personally and professionally,” the Backstreet Boy said.

“This is the first that I am hearing about these accusations, nearly two decades later. It is contrary to my nature and everything I hold dear to intentionally cause someone discomfort or harm.”

Seems like a day doesn’t go by these days without another celeb accusation!

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Stormzy apologis part of his vocabulary

Homophobic tweets

UK rapper, Stormzy, has issued an apology for dozens of homophobic tweets he posted.

The 24-year-old rapper says his now-deleted tweets from as recently as 2014, which featured the words “f*g”, “f****t” and “proper gay” as insults - showed he was “proudly ignorant”, but insisted they expressed “attitudes [he’s] left in the past”.

In a fourtweet apology online, Stormzy admitted today that “discriminative” words like “f*g” were “part of his vocabulary” before he became famous.

“I said some foul and offensive things whilst tweeting years ago at a time when I was young and proudly ignorant.

“Very hurtful and discriminating views that I’ve unlearned as I’ve grown up and become a man.

The comments I made were unacceptable and disgusting, full stop.

The least said the better!

David Cassidy dead!

70’s superstar

The Hot team was sad to hear of the death of 70’s superstar, David Cassidy last month after suffering multiple organ failure.

The actor and musician (67), who shot to fame as Keith in 1970s TV sitcom The Partridge Family, and went on to have a successful music career with multiple Grammy nominations and 30million record sales worldwide, was admitted to a hospital in Florida last month.

In a statement a representative said: “On behalf of the entire Cassidy family, it is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our father, our uncle, and our dear brother, David Cassidy.

“David died surrounded by those he loved, with joy in his heart and free from the pain that had gripped him for so long”.

A troubled star in later life, but a real star in his day. RIP David!

Weeknd date Katy’s revenge

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Katy Perry’s dinner date with The Weeknd was “her revenge” on fellow singer Selena Gomez.

The 33-year-old singer and The Weeknd, shocked fans by enjoying a cosy night out in Hollywood last month but insiders told the UK’S Sun newspaper it was all part of Katy’s plan.

In May 2016, Katy was furious after Selena and her exOrlando Bloom were spotted looking very friendly inside a nightclub in Las Vegas while they were still together.

A source explained: “Katy has a long memory and she never forgets.

“She didn’t like that everyone thought Orlando had cheated on her with Selena in Vegas that time, even though Orlando and Selena said they were just friends, it was very embarrassing for her.

Don’t mess with Katy, we think… just ask Taylor Swift about that!

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MTV EMA’S LONDON 12.11.17 The stars hit the stage at the 2017 MTV EMAs held at The SSE Arena, Wembley last month.

There were more than enough performances to keep the audience entertained from Demi Lovato‘s “Sorry Not Sorry” & “Tell Me You Love Me”, Shawn Mendes‘ “There’s Nothing Holdin’ Me Back” to Rita Ora‘s “Your Song” and “Anywhere”, Kesha‘s “Learn To Let Go” and Clean Bandit‘s mega-medley, however the star of the show must go to Latino pocket rocket, Camila Cabello for her flawless rendition of her huge hit song “Havana”.

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Crowning Glory!

23.11.17 The Crown co-stars Claire Foy (33), Matt Smith (35) and Vanessa Kirby (29), have a laugh during the World Premiere of season 2 of Netflix series in London.

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24.11.17 Singer, Gwen Stefani (48) shows there’s no need for mistletoe when you look like a snowflake!

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CELEBS CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS‌ Christmas has come early for these celebs!

With celebs on hand to switch on Christmas lights, take part in TV Specials , Festive film premieres and much more, we showcase a selection of celebrities getting in on the act!

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With his new album “The Thrill of it All� topping the charts and a European tour next year (Madrid and Barcelona in May), soulful singer Sam Smith is back with a bang. Hot finds out a little more about the likeable Londoner.

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He’s a multi award winner Sam may only be 25, but he has already picked up a shelf load of awards, including several Grammys, an Oscar (for his vocal on the last James Bond movie) and even two Guinness World Records.

He seems to have a thing for picking up prizes!

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He stays humble He may be earning the big bucks, but Sam hasn’t forgotten his roots. “It was only a few years ago that I was working in a bar — I was cleaning toilets in a bar” Sam said in a recent interview. He considers it a humbling experience.

We’ve all had sh**ty jobs in the past!

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He suffers from OCD Sam has admitted his struggles with OCD: “I had to film myself flicking off every plug and checking every tap,” said the singer. “I had a fear if the house was going to flood or burn I would have proof I had nothing to do with it”.

Nothing worse than wandering if you’ve left the tap on!

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He’s had his heart broken Sam’s debut album “In the Lonely Hour” was inspired by a very real heartbreak. Sam has opened about the dark period in which his heartbreak was due to the rejection he faced over feelings he had for his straight male friend. The album was a tribute to the sting and closure of unrequited love.

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He’s a bit of a bookworm Sam has been known to bury his head in a book and he recently revealed that he has read all the books in both the Twilight and Harry Potter series.

Wonder if he believes in wizards and vampires then, as well as ghosts?

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He got into Gaga trouble Believe or not, Sam was booked for detention after he skipped school to attend a Lady Gaga concert. He still maintains that it was totally worth it!

Seeing Lady Gaga live must have been an education in itself!

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He is inspired by women Sam emulates mostly female singers as opposed to males.

His musical icons are mostly female, including Whitney and Beyoncé. “All I know is, female voices truly make me feel” he admits “ Male voices just don’t hit that spot.”

Luckily he doesn’t act like a Diva!

He believes in ghosts Yes! Really! When asked on Twitter what’s one thing fans may not know about him as part of #AskSamSmith, Sam confessed that he believes in ghosts.

We’ve seen more than a few creatures of the night staggering around Banus at 3am!

He has interesting tastes Sam was a vegetarian, but only for one year. He also loves cheese, but “I can’t eat it because I’m told it’s bad for my voice”! His favourite ice-cream is pistachio, and he admits to being a coffee snob!

We couldn’t live without coffee and ice cream at the Hot offices!

He considers himself a feminist After being raised by his power City banker of a mother and stay-at-home father, Smith regards himself as a feminist. He was constantly surrounded by strong females, which is what shaped his outlook.

Wonder what he thinks of Weinstein!

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If you have been very good girls & boys this year, then Santa - with more than a little help from the Victoria’s Secret Angels - has an extra special early Christmas treat!

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The Victoria’s Secret show is the fashion event of the year. The Press go wild for the show, devoting hours and pages of coverage to it, as well as lots of “backstory” – which model wore it best, which celebs were in the audience and which stars provided the music.

The Victoria’s Secret show location changes frequently and this year it took part in Shanghai. The brand has been steadily building its presence in mainland China over the past few years, with a total of 26 stores there, so it makes commercial sense to hold the

catwalk extravaganza there.

Whether backstage, on the catwalk or at the after-party, Victoria’s Secret would be nothing without its unimaginable levels of pink and silver glitter, but often less is more when it comes to the VS show. There are always ‘themes’, like ‘sexy sportswear’ or ‘sexy nightwear’ or ‘sexy fairyland nymphs’ - and despite the theatrical and often playful costumes (little more than lingerie, heels and a pair of wings) the underwear always takes centre stage. This year, the brand has collaborated with Balmain on some one-off looks for the show, marking

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the first time that VS has teamed up with a high-fashion brand to produce pieces for retail.

The leading attraction is always the Fantasy Bra, and this year Mouawad designed a “Champagne Nights Fantasy Bra”. Worth a cool $2million it features 6000 gems set in 18-karat-gold and was modelled

by Angel Lais.

It was a mixture of old and new faces on the catwalk with plenty of newcomers and also many familiar faces taking to the catwalk this year.

Georgia Fowler, Barbara Fialho, Alanna Arrington, Kate Grigorieva, Grace Bol, Maria Borges, Leomie Anderson, Herieth Paul and Vanessa Moody, along with Adriana Lima. This year’s VS show also marked the end of an era as Alessandra Ambrosio, the only model to have worn the VS Fantasy Bra, announced it was her last. “Words cannot describe how grateful I am to have been working for this amazing brand that inspires me and women all over the world,” she posted on Instagram “In my wildest dreams I would have never imagined doing 17 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Shows. Thank you

Ed, and all my Victoria’s Secret family for making these memories unforgettable. Last night was so emotional to say goodbye to my #angel sisters but we put on the biggest and best show ever. I could not have done this without all the love and support from my fans. It gives me great pride to be part the Victoria’s Secret movement! I will always be cheering for you! “.

The model most associated with the Victoria’s Secret Show, Alessandra Ambrosio, was there and stunning as always. The only model to have worn the VS Fantasy Bra twice, Alessandra’s twenty year career shows no signs of slowing down. Alessandra began working with the company as a fit model before she turned 20 and was named the first ambassador for Pink, so she’s official VS royalty!

Alessandra is also regarded as one of the nicest models to work with, managing to juggle LA family life – she has two children with long term fiancée Jaime Mazur – with a career in the spotlight. And still look glamorous “Sometimes I really have no time – like if I’m taking the kids to school, or if I’m going to work out, I don’t care really - but if I have 15 minutes more I might

put something together that looks a little better,” she admits. “You never know if you’re going to get photographed or not there so it’s hard. It’s a pain in the ass.”

Noting that she loves the “effortless style of stars from Jane Birkin and Brigitte Bardot to Kate Moss, Ambrosio packs relatively lightly when travelling, including: “a leather jacket, a white shirt, a pair of black heels, boots, some espadrilles, a few swimsuits from my own line more like five!”

Travelling is both the best and worst thing about her life “I get to go to amazing places, and meet such interesting people - people at the top of their game - and you learn so much from them and from all the different cultures you get to visit,” she says. “To me, this is my college. You get to learn and be cosmopolitan. But the worst part is being away from my kids. Often they’re not with me, so that’s hard.

Sometimes I just want to be an at-home mum, but I also love what I do. You have to find a balance.”

Apart from keeping fit through a mix of hiking with friends, a recently discovered passion; yoga, at least twice or three times a week; and barre, Ambrosio finds the balance

she seeks from regular trips home, which also allows her to indulge a wardrobe stacked with all manner of floaty bohemian items.

“I’m definitely most comfortable when I’m back in Brazil,” she smiles “I think because of the weather; I love it when it’s really humid and warm. When my kids have holidays from school, like for the two months they have in the summer, we don’t do summer camp or anything. Their summer camp is back in Brazil with the grandparents - they speak Portuguese, of course, but they have American accents too when they speak English – and they love it there. I wish we had more time in the sun.”

“I just try to live the fullest each day of my life,” Alessandra says, “I don’t think this is a career where you can plan too much. I try to always be prepared, so if stuff comes my way, I’m ready to do it. But I don’t say, ‘I want to do this and this and this,’ and then if I don’t do it, I get disappointed. I don’t think that way.”

Thanks to VS it looks like it’s going to be a very Merry Christmas!

For nearly two decades she has been a mainstay on the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show. Now the Brazilian beauty is hanging up her Angel wings, confirming the retirement rumors with an Instagram post.

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OP AVIATOR / FLIGHT EXPERIENCE MARBELLA is a concept store and boutique where two projects are joined in one.

It’s the brainchild of businessman Alex Brandenburg and former pilot Patrick Talbot.

The store has a Flight Simulator BOEING 737 800 NG real. “It’s not a video game, it’s a proper simulator” says Alex “The interior of the cockpit is an actual flight deck from a 737 that flew. We have commercial pilots who come to keep their skills going and an experienced commercial pilot shows you how to fly” That pilot is Patrick Talbot. “With the simulator you get to choose from 24,000 airports, the time of day even the weather” explains Patrick. “ “You will get a full briefing and even an old fashioned boarding pass printed out. There is a second briefing in the cockpit and then you can select your airport.

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It really is the closest thing to flying The old Kai Tak airport at Hong Kong is always popular as is Gibraltar”.

If you fancy something different for your company Christmas event, then the simulator is perfect for team building. “We can get a group in here, give them all the same challenge and then we can mark them and how well they react to situations” says Patrick.

The flight deck is taken from a retired Boeing and all the instrumentation is present and correct, but don’t be daunted by the daunting array of controls in front of you “It’s very easy to pilot.

We have kids of 7 and 8 years old who have flown the simulator”.

The store also stocks modern and vintage aeronautical fashion with brands that include Aeronautica Militare, Schott (official US Navy),

Cockpit USA (as made famous in the Top Gun film) and official Boeing Merchandise. As well as the iconic flight jackets, imported directly from the US, there are also baseball caps and T shirts for men, women and kids. The winter collections include long sleeved polo shirts, jumpers and hoodies.

If you want the perfect kids’ Christmas gift for the mini pilot in your family there is an adorable Boeing range of mini flying jackets, baseball caps and T-shirts.

TOP AVIATOR / FLIGHT EXPERIENCE MARBELLA also offer gift vouchers for the simulator, so this really is a present that will fly this Christmas!

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With everything from creative cocktails to live music, and luxurious club style to the finest dining experiences, no matter how cool or hot you want to get this Christmas, all you have to do this Festive Season is hit the Aloha Strip!

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Mosh Fun Kitchen

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Since opening in 2016, Mosh Fun Kitchen has become the ultimate conceptual experience for dining and entertainment.

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ombining culinary art, signature cocktails, the best shisha in town and great music it is no surprise their slogan is Eat, Drink & Party & Repeat!

Mosh Fun Kitchen is a lounge, disco and restaurant in one incredible space. You can choose from either indoor or outdoor seating on their stunning terrace... either way, you’re guaranteed a

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great dining experience!

Mosh Fun Kitchen offers a wide menu with a varied selection of gourmet Japanese dishes, sushi, succulent meats and the freshest local fish followed by a night of classic songs with a modern twist by some of the best DJ’s on the coast. Over the festive period Mosh Fun Kitchen will be hosting numerous themed parties kicking off with its Homies Party on the

7th December and concluding with its spectacular New Years Eve party on the 31st December.

So for all you who dare to be different this Christmas we strongly recommend you check out this coolest of venues.

And remember, you’ll come for its food… and stay for its parties! *N.B: Table reservations are strongly recommended to avoid disappointment.

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If it’s a bar or lounge atmosphere you are looking for then we highly recommend you look no further than the Living Room, Aloha Gardens.

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reputation as a weekend venue to party the whole night away!

Featuring the best DJ’s on the coast, weekly drink promotions, frequent themed parties, along with friendly, professional bar staff there really is no need to go anywhere else.

During December, the Living Room will host three major parties as well as its regular Thursday to Sunday events.

On Saturday 16th, the Christmas Jumper Party with prizes for the best Christmas jumpers. On Christmas Day it will host the Staff Christmas Party and on New Year’s Eve its legendary themed party.

This year the theme is Casino Royale with roulette and black jack tables with the dress code: Bond!

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Velvet Dining Club

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Since opening in October, Velvet Dining Club has quickly made a name for itself as one of the most luxurious venues on the Aloha Strip.

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have sofa and chairs, perfect for a pre or post dinner cocktail, and there are plans to enclose them, making the terraces even cozier this winter.

Velvet Dining Club also has a busy programme of entertainment that includes live music every night, as well as singers and even acrobats, while there are special offers for ladies on Wednesday nights.

The food is a perfect fusion of international cuisine. It includes the finest from Europe, the Middle East, South East Asia, Japan and America – a culinary trip around the world – and the sharing platters, sushi and Turkish pizza are incredibly popular. With a simple but interesting menu, the kitchen stays open until 1am, perfect for hungry night owls!

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Tuk Tuk Asian Fusion

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Tuk Tuk is a fabulous Asian fusion restaurant in Nueva Andalucía serving Japanese, Thai and all things eastern.

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Tuk Tuk’s contemporary design utilises the natural elements surrounding Tuk Tuk: sunlight, vegetation and water, offering a sophisticated environment in

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which to dine. Enjoy a drink in their chic lounge area where you can savour an array of cocktails, spirits, wines and beers from their modern bar. Tuk Tuk offers a choice of either chic indoor dining or dining al fresco on its beautiful terrace next to the soothing waterfall.

Tuk Tuk have an interesting and varied menu with sumptuous meat and fish dishes, curries,

tempuras, sushi, noodles plus much more. Each dish is vibrant in colour, beautifully presented and comes in generously sized portions, all at very reasonable prices!

So if you are looking for that ‘extra sparkle’ this Christmas, then we highly recommend a visit to Tuk Tuk where you are always guaranteed a friendly, warm welcome!

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Exciting Times for the Dream Team With a major rebrand and relaunch, Hair Lab Marbella is looking forward to a great 2018.

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reviously known as Tantrum Hair Marbella, hair extension specialist Annie Mckay has been joined by hair and colour specialist, Dylan Michael Cass and this month will relaunch as Hair Lab Marbella. Since opening last year they have quickly established a reputation as Banus’ leading hair extension specialists.

Annie explains how the salon has grown since being established in June 2016. “We went from strength to strength, got busier and got a good reputation. I was waiting for the right person to come along to

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help and get the business to the place it needed to be. Then Dylan came along nine months ago and since that time we have been able to realise our own hair brand.

We put about two years worth of work then we went direct to the source to find the hair. We were absolutely wrecked afterwards but it was worth it. It was an incredible experience”.

As well as building a stellar reputation for hair extensions expertly applied by Annie and Olivia, Hair Lab Marbella also offers a range of services including semi permanent Lab Lashes by lash technician Elin (using Tatti Lashes the luxury strip eyelashes favoured by the Kardashians, Jenner’s, Christina Aguilera, Paris Hilton and Nicki Minaj amongst others) and the Lab Luxury service also includes Shellac Nails by nail technician Marnie.

“Eventually we are going to be retailing and wholesaling the hair, but we won’t be able to do that until the people have been trained by ourselves. You can give the hair to anyone but if they fit it badly then they will blame the product. It’s good, quality hair, but if somebody is negligent in their job then we get the backlash.

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hair lab marbella wants everyone to be able to afford quality me!” says Dylan.

“There’s no other facility that offers the training that we do either” adds Annie “We are going to be the first in Marbella to offer this. We will be teaching people the proper way to fit extensions, the cutting and the colour”.

Annie and Dylan are very much on a mission “We want everyone to be able to afford quality. We want to give people that are

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working hard and that want to look glamourous and want that lifestyle. They are the people who will tell their friends that they went to a salon and it had a great vibe.

A lot of people do come back to us - we have girls come in for a blow dry and they are in for five hours!

“I am all about the hair” admits Dylan “I enjoy the job and to me it’s my creative flair. ‘You’re only ever as good as your last job’ is my motto and if I’m not happy with it how can the client be happy with it? The client isn’t just buying into your product – they are buying into you”.

It’s obvious when you meet Annie, Dylan, Caitlin, Olivia and Marnie that they are very much the dream team. “It’s never felt like a business, I feel like I’ve been given another family, which is amazing. Our hair speaks for itself and we have that much confidence in the product” says Dylan “That’s why we are a marriage made in heaven because Annie picks up where I fall off”.

“Between us we have the knowledge to select the perfect product”, says Annie “He is creative and I am practical and the idea of Hair Lab Marbella has been in the pipeline for a while. I didn’t have the creative expertise, but I just needed the right partner, which is where Dylan came in!”

“Not only that but our clients are amazing” the pair add, “and we have such a giggle with them which makes it such a pleasure.

We feel that we have got onto this at the right time. We want to build it and we are doing it – the world is our oyster!”

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essense of the two things I love most in life--food and fashion-and this year, as always, it never failed to surprise me.

Sweet Dreams Are Made of These

Who says fashion can’t be sweet, or edible? The Salon du Chocolat bills itself as the world’s “largest event dedicated to chocolate and cocoa.” The annual convention - also known as a chocolatelover’s idea of heaven - kicked off in Paris in October with a rather unique fashion show.

Models wore stunning creations made partially of chocolate and sashayed down the runway.

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My ever faithful, always beautiful lover to see. Yes, I was literally like a kid in a candy store, and a haute couture shop.

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Paris also took me to an odyssey of design and what else, fashion.

In October, the Musee Yves Saint Laurent opened for the first time 10 years after the genius designer’s death to honour his life and legacy.

The museum at YSL’s former headquarters on Rue Marceau is the first in Paris to exclusively display the work of one fashion designer in the world. The historic studio showroom and haute-couture house in the 16th arrondissment is where Saint Laurent designed and showed his clothing. It features some of his

iconic collections, mannequins, mood boards as well as his actual office where sketches and worksheets still scatter like he has just been there yesterday. A must visit place for any fashion lover who want to have a glimpse of a phenomenal designer’s world.

Just a few blocks away from the YSL Museum is the Musee De La Mode (Fashion Museum ) at the Palais Galliera. This season, the gallery was featuring the great Spanish designers including Balenciaga and the one that I had a real delight to see, Mariano Fortuny, a 19th century Spanish artist who moved to Italy where he gained acclaim and popularity.

He is considered one of the masters in fabrics, reinterpreting the styles and motifs of Ancient Greece, the Middle-Ages and the Renaissance. He also created timeless pieces with soft, straighthanging lines. It was amazing to see how some of his designs and fabrics are still wearable and relevant to this day!

Alta, on the 8th district is a wonderful Portuguese seafood restaurant which serves fresh catch of the day and yes, you have to queue as well as they don’t take reservations. First come, first served only. And of course, do not leave Paris without having a macaron in La Duree or in my new favourite boulangerie, at Printemps Department Store. The French pastries at this salon de thé may have a Russian accent but they have an excellent super rich hot chocolate, too.

It was hard to say au revoir to this beautiful city, but I am always looking forward to what it may offer me when I come back next year and the next ones after that.

Paris, Je,taime.

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and pastry chefs celebrating all things chocolate, it was just the kind of event every non-dieting fashionista, like me, dreams of. And very artistic too! Jaw dropping, intricately made ballgowns, headpieces and accessories all made of out of chocolate are a delight and joy

One for the palate

Of course, any travel would be incomplete without experiencing the local gastronomy. As you may well know by now, there must be hundreds, if not thousands of dining places, cafes and bars all around the city— some good, some bad; some cheap, a lot of them expensive.

This year, I try to stay away from the usual tourist magnet for dining, Champs Elysees, where coffee costs at least seven euros per cup. Thanks to my friend Sarah Rabbi, my best friend in high school and now a bonafide Parisian, I was introduced to places where the actual locals eat and drink. Near the Opera district is a pseudo “Japan-town” where all the gorgeous noodle places are. You won’t miss the best places because you will see the long queue outside the restaurants. Come prepared, come with your patience. Pedra

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Hot Marbella’s fitness expert Lee Dawson get the lowdown on the importance of nutrition from Alfonso Vargas.

Lee Dawson specialises in Martial Arts, Self Defense, Hybrid Karate and Thai Fit. Not one to brag but his list of qualification is incredible. He holds several black belts! Claim to fame - he has trained the Saudi Arabian princess in her palace and numerous Hollywood stars. @gympanattamarbella +34 674 61 44 77

Food for Thought!

and after two to three months you decide to quit because you feel like you’re wasting your time and effort.

Eating less is the biggest mistake you can make

lfonso Vargas is a respected fitness and nutrition expert, Alfonso has Masters degrees in sports management and sport science and nutrition and has been involved in the fitness industry for seven years. For the past three years Alfonso has competed in bodybuilding, winning a silver medal in Spain’s only natural competition. Put bluntly, what Alfonso doesn’t know about nutrition isn’t worth knowing. So put the pizza slice down and listen in...

Can you relate to this? How many times has this happened to you? Or how many people have you seen doing this?

Well… the answer is simple. Your nutrition is failing. You’re not doing things right. It does not matter how hard you work in the gym, if you do not compliment it with the right nutrition programme, adapted to you and your goals, you will not see results. It is frustrating to make an effort and not see progress; I have been through that myself.

That is why I dedicated the past eight years of my life studying about nutrition and training.

After acquiring this knowledge, I always make the same comparison:

“I will be committed now, I will achieve my goal, this time I’m serious about it…”

You manage to make it to the gym four times per week, you do the cardio, do your weight training, you do everything you possibly can behind closed doors, but you see no results

Client number 1: works out six times per week, goes back home and does not follow his/her nutritional plan.

Client number 2: works out two times per week, goes back home and follows his/her nutritional plan.

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progress in no longer than two weeks, while client number 1 will feel like he/she is stuck in the same place and working for nothing.

I dare you to buy a customised nutritional plan from a nutritionist expert and fully commit to it for two weeks. You will be amazed from the results you see, and you will start realising the true importance of nutrition.

Magic diets do not exist and eating less is the biggest mistake you can make. Why? Simply because your body will go into “survival state” and as soon as you start eating again it will store the food and “The rebound effect” will take place, which pretty much means you are going to put on more weight than when you started. You probably can relate to this too if you ever tried magical diets.

People often tend to miss out in their dieting because it takes time and effort. To be honest, most of the time it can be boring to eat healthy. We work side by side with an amazing meal preparation and delivery company called “Phosh food”.

They make dieting fun and tasty and they will actually deliver the meals to your door!

What’s your excuse now to not follow your diet plan? Nutrition is 70%, training is 30%.

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How El Banco is bringing a healthy and tasty concept to the coast

One of the great things about living in Marbella is the huge amount of lifestyle options.

In summer you can enjoy the beach lifestyle, lounging by the Mediterranean, eating fabulously fresh food at a chiringuito, or spraying champagne at a swish beach club. If you fancy a totally “Marbs” few days then you can get down and party with the big boys at any number of bars and clubs. But if you want to recharge, realign and undergo a mind, body and spirit reboot, then Marbella can cater for that as well. Don’t panic, we’re not suggesting that you book in for a stint at rehab (though after the wild summer that some of you out there enjoyed it might be an option).

But if you are looking for a gentler, softer way of nourishing yourself, El Banco in the beautiful Aloha Pueblo in the heart of the Golf Valley has an excellent option. Owner Paul has already overhauled the interior of the popular restaurant, but the changes are much more than just a cosmetic overhaul, converting the spacious downstairs area into a health and wellness space, including a variety of yoga disciplines.

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El Banco is the perfect meeting place.

Aloha Pueblo is the perfect backdrop, creating the idyllic setting for a relaxing breakfast, scenic lazy lunch, after golf drinks, or an enchanting date night ambience.

venue that ensures zero calories are consumed during that visit.

In case you were unaware, the fact is that all diets are based on simple maths. To lose weight, you must consume fewer calories than you exert.

The concept of a Zero Calorie Lunch, therefore, is a significant contributor to the total calorie intake on any given day.

But there is more to the concept than merely this. “A sense of community and enjoying any healthy experiences with likeminded people is essential to sustaining a healthy lifestyle” explains Paul. At El Banco we can deliver all of this in a fun filled package that means people want to build this into their normal daily schedule.

Being healthy is not easy alone, but with a group of fellow enthusiasts it is a lot more fun!

Whether you want to simply eat better, drop a dress size or ensure those favourite clothes still fit next summer, then we can help”.

If you are interested in what a healthier lifestyle entails, EL Banco is running events over the coming months. The first Zero Calorie Master Class will take place on Saturday December 16 and include a calorie-burning hour of yoga, followed by an

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informative talk on raw and vegan food by chef Bruno. After that a delicious lunch prepared

by Bruno will guarantee your Zero Calorie experience. The Hot team was lucky enough to enjoy a selection of dishes prepared

by Bruno, and for the carnivores – and in some cases omnivores – among them, it was a real eye opener!

From the delicious palate preparing mango sorbet, via a variety of delicious dishes featuring courgette, pumpkin, beetroot, walnut and truffle oil, avocado to a brilliantly flavoured banana dessert, Bruno lead us through the outstanding flavours and textures of raw and vegan food.

The Zero Calorie Master Class promises to be a great way to start the festive party season.

Every Saturday from January the team at El Banco aim to mix up yoga and food up to keep you on your toes, motivated and smiling in great company.

Saturdays at El Banco will be the centre of a balanced and fun Marbella weekend.

El Banco’s Menu del Dia also features a starter and main course selected by Bruno. Eating his suggested dishes will ensure no more than 600 calories are consumed (most gourmet

sandwiches are in excess of this alone), and if you combine that with El Banco’s daily classes, the outcome will be Zero Calories consumed. And if not, then at least you will have had a healthy and nutrition packed lunch. From January you can also take part in the Zero Calorie Yoga Morning, combining the daily yoga sessions with Lori and Margaret with the lunch choices by Bruno.

If you really do want to make 2018 the year when you enjoy a healthier lifestyle, then El Banco offers you a tasty and tempting take on getting in shape and having fun!

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The Zero Calorie Master Class promises to be a great way to start the festive party season.

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Hassle Free Christmas If you want to enjoy a traditional Christmas Dinner on December 25, but the thought of planning, preparing and actually cooking the meal itself fills you with dread (or you just can’t be arsed/know that you’ll be too full of “Festive Spirit” to cook), worry not. Frango’s Peri –Peri has the solution.

Celso, Jorge and the team will prepare a free range turkey, along with roast potatoes, Honey Roast Parsnips, seasonal vegetables, Yorkshire puddings, stuffing and even home made gravy and bread and onion sauce. All you have to do is collect your meal between 11.30 -12.30 on Christmas morning, follow the simple instructions for the final stage of cooking (that also include suggestions for having a glass of wine) and your hassle free Christmas is complete!

A deposit of €50 is required to reserve your lunch, with prices varying depending on the size of the turkey.

And it’ll give Celso the chance to play Santa this year!

Frango’s Peri-Peri, Calle Jesus Puente, Puerto Banus. Tel: +34 951 108 074

Maestro in the Market Marbella’s Municipal Market is well known as the place where local chefs go to get the freshest produce. But even they were stunned when Juan Marí Arzak, Spain’s undisputed greatest chef and holder of three Michelin stars, popped in for a quick tapa last month.

Once a month the market is the setting for “Matinée del Mercao” featuring great retro bands and DJs playing vinal records, and the crowd were enjoying the music, drink and tapas at the Fiesta bar in the market, when Arak walked in. “It was an honour to have the “Capo di Tutti Capi” of gastronomy of this country in our bar” said owner Ruben Perez Cano (pictured with Arzak) “and he even tried our Carne Mechá!”

Fiesta “El Bar del Mercao”, Jacinto Benavente 1, Mercado Central Puesto 38, Marbella.

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Have a Crafty Christmas!

If you want to kick your Christmas celebrations off with a little style, El Grifo, the craft beer and gin bar in Marbella is the perfect place!

Situated behind the Marbella lighthouse, El Grifo offers ten craft beers on tap and numerous craft gins to choose.

Since opening in summer the bar has quickly become a favourite for residents and tourists alike.

El Grifo can also be hired for private functions and Christmas parties, and owner Fraser Dodge is looking forward to featuring the major sporting events over the Festive season.

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Giles Brown dines at Kitch Social Club, and finds Marbella still has the ability to surprise him!

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Kitch is NOT a private members club, it is open to everyone!

The white frontage doesn’t give much away. You could be mistaken for thinking that Kitch is merely a small member’s only bar, perhaps with a separate dining area. I had also been informed that it was an expensive private club, where you had to be Russian to fit it.

But as the saying goes, appearances can be deceptive.

When the Hot team visited, we were met at the entrance by an elegant doorman, who ushered us through the lobby and around a marble floored corridor to the lift. As I waited for the lift I realised that I was standing on a balcony and that Kitsch was huge!

Glancing over the balcony, below me I saw a stunning outside lounge area, with comfortable sofas, a large bar, water features and even wooden bridges.

Stepping out of the lift, friendly and smartly dressed waiting staff led us across the outside area and into the restaurant itself. I have lived in Marbella on and off for over thirty years and thought that I knew every nook and cranny of this town, but I was totally taken by surprise by Kitch! As another saying goes –“The man who knows something knows that he knows nothing at all”!

Kitch’s restaurant is effortlessly elegant. Chandeliers hang from the high ceilings and large reproductions of classic Italian art and sculpture adorn the walls.

The interior is muted brown and beiges, with stylish sofas and tables around the edge of the main dining area, perfect for a pre or post meal drink. One end of the restaurant has a big and beautiful bar, stocked with seemingly every spirit known to Man and topped with a peacock! (Before you ask, no, I hadn’t been enjoying too many pre-dinner cocktails).

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Kitch Offers a great selection of drinks. From beautiful and mature Spanish wines, to an array of gins, cognacs and over thirty kinds of whiskeys, their members will be spoiled for choice and will always have something that fits the mood

always a good sign in my opinion as it often means that, rather than try and be all things to all men, the chef is confident enough in his own abilities to offer a smaller number of outstanding dishes.

Starters included the Kitch House Salad – avocado, egg, calamata tomatoes, feta cheese and onion with cashew pesto – and Vegetable Timbale – Roasted autumnal vegetables with Rondeño goat cheese and honey.

We choose Octopus and Prawns – served with spiced potatoes, cherry tomatoes, quail egg and onion, and the Spring Rolls – duck spring rolls with pickled daikon and pepper chutney. Both dishes were beautifully presented by the attentive, professional waiting staff. The Octopus and Prawns were extremely fresh and tasty, while the Spring Rolls were deliciously light, crisp and full of flavour. We had soon eagerly finished out both dishes!

Mains included Sole –grilled with butter, citrus fruits and vegetables – Sorrentino Pasta – homemade pasta with spinach and ricotta, cherry tomatoes and cheese sauce – and Sirloin Steak – a prime cut of beef with micuit. We decided on the lamb – roasted and served with aubergine, rocket salad and potatoes – and chicken

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– honey and ginger glazed chicken served over vegetables and glass noodles. The chicken looked superb and was beautifully succulent. The lamb also looked “too good to eat”, but we did, and were extremely pleased that we did! The texture of the meat was simply gorgeous, falling off the bone and drawing appreciative comments from the table. It was, so good in fact that we called over our photographer and insisted that he taste some! Although I was on my usual agua con gas, the other members of the Hot team enjoyed an outstanding white wine with their mains.

Desserts include Cheesecake with strawberry sauce and blueberry foam, and chocolate lava cake with mint ice cream and basil ‘sand’. We chose the Sacher cake with mango sorbet. As I mentioned before, the starters and mains were beautifully presented, but the dessert was a genuine work of art! It looked amazing, but that didn’t stop the Hot team grabbing their spoons and tasting this work of art. The cake was sublimely full of taste, while the mango sorbet was quite simply delicious!

One of Kitch’s owners, Mira joined our table and, after accepting our compliments on a superb meal,

outlined some of the venues plans for the future. These include covering the outside area in January (Kitch will be closed for a few weeks while the structure is installed), which will make the outside lounge even more attractive for those just wanting to enjoy a drink and perhaps a shisha in the cooler months. Kitch also has a busy calendar of parties and events coming up, including live music and shows with some of the most exciting talents from around Europe, as well as some themed evenings. And without giving away surprises, we get the distinct feeling that Kitch’s New Year’s Eve party is going to be somewhat epic!

We left Kitch thoroughly impressed.

Congratulations to Mira, chef Georgy and his team –this brilliant restaurant has completely blown away our misconceptions and we are looking forward to our next visit to this swish, stylish and sensational addition to Marbella’s restaurant scene!

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Dessert was a genuine work of art!

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As one of the few restaurants still going strong after many years, Passion Café is great believer in sticking to the tried and tested formula of good quality food, friendly yet unobtrusive service and reasonable prices… plus regular special offers and meal deals.

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Families, parties or solo, everyone is welcome to sit back relax and soak up the atmosphere over a drink, a snack or meal.

Forget just throwing on a few new tablecloths and putting a couple of paintings on the wall.

Modern Marbella restaurants are now more “on trend� than ever before.

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and a lot of these restaurants are really, really cool.

“Those of us that have lived here for a long time are pleased with that and that we have fantastic options. All this means that competition in the industry is immense now. The public loves the new restaurants - you need to be serving cool food in a cool place and a significant part of this is the décor and the ambiance around it. If you haven’t got this then you aren’t going to survive”.

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“Gone are the days of restaurants in Marbella with pictures of the food serving steak and chips” explains owner Justin Marston, “We have moved on into the world of cuisine with Michelin stared chefs and the town as a foodie destination.

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restaurants as it does to the company’s bar and restaurant clientele “Once again we are able to advise clients on every aspect of the particular licenses and rules and regulations when it comes to restaurants.

“If people tell us what food they are going to serve and what age group they are aiming for, we can tailor a design around their specifications.

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kitchen has its own hygiene license, for example, and that that is often an oversight.

There are specifications on fully hygienic surfaces, not only the stainless steel surfaces in the kitchen but also the bar, certain heights, where taps should be and were electrical points should be. All of these things have to be addressed and you can open a restaurant and then be shut down because they aren’t right.

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make sure that we were on the right track, draw floor plans, with all the plans and license. We would then invite you back to make sure that you were happy with what we were doing before making 3D models and choosing the materials”.

He also points out that now is the perfect time for preparing for next summer. “We are dealing with a lot of restaurant owners who are getting things in place for 2018. If your restaurant looks tired, and you are not up to speed, then you might be having an even more difficult time next year. There are new restaurants constantly opening, enjoying success and all looking quite cool. If your restaurant doesn’t and needs a revamp, then

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perhaps it’s time to have a think.

“It is also important in restaurants to make sure that you are using all the right products, creating a sumptuous, luxurious effect, but ensuring that they are durable.

A new look doesn’t have to involve huge expense, however.

Continental Design has its own upholstery workshop that is constantly busy with chairs, cushions, stools and sofas.

There is also a massive selection of materials including imitation coppers and wooden beams at reasonable prices.

“If you wallpaper a wall here and there, you can look as if you have had a full face lift when in reality you have just revitalised what you already have and got yourself up to speed for less than you think.” says Justin.

Current trends in restaurants include an organic industrial mix using coppers and bronzes and stainless steels, plus a mix of plantation and softer fabrics to create warmth and comfort.

“Restaurants are no longer just about the food,” explains Justin.

“They are an experience and have to reflect modern trends”.

And with Continental Design, that experience can be stylish, on trend and profitable!

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With the event a sell-out, guests were treated to a superb lunch and the fine vocals of Mark Connor and then danced the night away to Voulez Vouz singing all Abba’s greatest hits!

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Having heard rave reviews about Playa Padre, the Hot Team decided to take a look for ourselves and headed to their Boho Sunday event and take in the soulful sounds of Chaim and DJ Angel Sanchez.

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Big congrats to Tony, the Forum Piano Bar team and host for the evening, Thomas Henry for a brilliant LIVE MUSIC & OPEN MIC event last month.

Amazing acoustic sound delivered by some very talented musicians!

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FRIDAY

FUNKY TAPAS GASTRO GRAND OPENING GLASS OF CAVA ON ARRIVAL CANAPES - LIVE MUSIC & MUCH MORE… FROM: 9.00PM TEL: 671 290 591 KITCH SOCIAL CLUB PARISIEN NIGHTS 8 AMAZING PERFORMERS FROM THE FAMOUS “AUX TROIS MAILLETZ” DOORS OPEN: 9PM SHOW FROM: 10PM MINIMUM SPEND 50€ INFO & BOOKINGS: TEL: +34 659 09 12 44 WWW.KITCH.ES

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LA SALA RAT PACK CHRISTMAS SHOW 15€ COVER CHARGE PIANO BAR & RESTAURANT TEL: 952 814 145

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LA SALA CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS WITH US! CANAPES & CHAMPAGNE COCKTAIL ON ARRIVAL 3 COURSE MEAL 85€ PER PERSON TEL: 952 814 145

FUNKY TAPAS GASTRO BAR NYE PARTY JOIN US & WELCOME 2018 IN STYLE LIVE ENTERTAINMENT, DJ, CANAPES ALL EVENING PLUS FIREWORKS & MUCH MORE… OPEN BAR TICKETS ON SALE NOW: 69.95€ INFO & RES: +34 671 290 591

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CHRISTMAS DAY

BESAYA BEACH AMAZING XMAS DAY, SANTA CLAUS, DJ MAURO PACHECO & HOUSE VIOLINIST QUIKE NAVARRO! FROM: 1PM TEL: +34 952 77 72 99 WWW.BESAYABEACH.COM EL BANCO CHRISTMAS DAY LUNCH 5 COURSE ELEGANT LUNCH ENTERTAINMENT BY LA NEGRE MAYTE & CO… FROM: 1PM TEL: +34 952 907 570 INFO@RESTAURANTEELBANCO.COM LIVING ROOM STAFF CHRISTMAS PARTY ALOHA, NUEVA ANDALUCIA TEL: 619 061 147

LA SALA CELEBRATE NYE WITH US! CANAPES & CHAMPAGNE COCKTAIL ON ARRIVAL 3 COURSE MEAL EARLY MORNING BACON BAGUETTES! 175€ PER PERSON TEL: 952 814 145

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KITCH SOCIAL CLUB NYE PARTY GRAND SOIREE INCLUDING: LIVE MUSIC FROM PARIS 5 COURSE GALA DINNER ALL NIGHT CELEBRATIONS DINNER AT: 9PM PARTY TILL: 5AM PRICE: 160€ INFO & BOOKINGS: TEL: +34 659 09 12 44 WWW.KITCH.ES

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EL BANCO HANGOVER BUSTING PARTY A LA CARTE DINNER FROM: 1.00PM TAPAS MENU ALL DAY MUSIC BY “PARTY BOYS” MARK CONNOR & RON HOWELLS FOLLOWED

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