Canary Wharf Magazine November 2019

November 2019

Magazine

Make a Statement Sumptuous autumn fashion and Japanese-led menswear

INTERVIEW

Steady Eddie

Mr Redmayne is flying high

FOOD & DRINK SPECIAL

Chef du jour Nathan Outlaw How to start a wine cellar Dining room style Best restaurants with rooms Truffle hunting in France

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hey are frustratingly elusive, covered in warts and smell like rotting flesh – and yet truffles are the ultimate in luxury.

They can cost more than diamonds –a white alba truffle weighing just over a kilo was sold last year for £150,000 to a retail investor and his wife from Hong Kong.

These bulbous fungi exude a charm that quite belies their appearance and inspire much devotion amongst foodies due, not only to their unique flavour, but the fact that they are so scarce and when they are found, they have a very short shelf-life.

On page 90, writer and photographer Doug McKinlay reports on his expedition to hunt for truffles in Lot, south west France, alongside trusty Labrador Lago. He also jostled with fellow truffle finders at a market place, where the fungi changed hands for more than the cost of a carat-sized diamond.

One chef who has surely cooked with truffles is the hugely talented Nathan Outlaw. On page 62, the Michelin-starred king of seafood talks about his love of the seaside, how he sources his ingredients and why ensuring sustainability in the seas is important to him.

There is much in the issue dedicated to food and if you’ve ever considered beginning your own wine cellar Wieteke Teppema, sommelier and wine buyer, offers advice on where to start.

And you can have the best food and drink in the world but it can mean little without the perfect setting in which to enjoy it. On page 70, interiors expert Julia Zaltzman uncovers the latest in dining room style, furniture and place setting ideas.

All just in time for (whisper it) Christmas.

Dawn Alford

T HIS MONTH THE T EAM HAS B EEN . . .

EATING OUT AT….

…Chai Ki in Canary Wharf at Crossrail place – read Anna Prendergast’s review on page 60.

COLLECTING COFFEE…

...testing the latest winter flavours from our favourite cafes. Read the run down on the best warming recipes in the next issue.

COOKING UP A STORM...

...in the kitchens at Sauce by The Langham where chef Chris King explained how to cook the perfect roast turkey – read Ellen Millard’s piece in the December issue of Canary Wharf Magazine.

WINE TASTING…

...and watching the grapes being harvested by hand at vineyards near Gaiole in Chianti in Tuscany.

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CONTENTS ISSUE NO. 172 – NOVEMBER 2019

REGULARS 12

CONTRIBUTORS Introducing the writers behind the November issue

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THE AGENDA Everything you need to know this month

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HEALTH & FITNESS Fitness tips for busy executives

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BEAUTY EDIT Hydration hits and signature scents

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HER STYLE New season accessories and cosy cover-ups

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KIDS’ CLUB Children have the last laugh at a comedy club for kids

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FOOD & DRINK New autumn menus from Wagamama and Byron

FEATURES

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READY EDDIE GO Eddie Redmayne reaches new heights in his latest film

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THE SECRETS OF SCENT LAYERING How to master the art of scent layering

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FIRST PLAICE Seafood chef Nathan Outlaw on championing sustainability in the seas

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CLOUD WINE A sommelier’s guide to collecting wine

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WINTER WONDERLAND Christmas table dressing tips for the host with the most

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SPEAKERS CORNER Why innovation in the audio market is music to our ears

1 0 2 BLACK MAGIC

Road testing the Husqvarna Svartpilen 701

TRAVEL

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TASTEFUL STAYS The best restaurants with rooms

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TO THE MANOR BORN

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IF ANYONE CAN, CANOUAN CAN

PROPERTY

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CANARY WHARF WELCOMES ALAN YAU The new Wardian development unveils plans for two restaurants

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Truffle hunting in south-west France The Caribbean island favoured by billionaires

INTRODUCING: 10 GEORGE STREET Vertus debuts Canary Wharf’s first build-to-rent development

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C ON TR IB U TOR S

CONTENT DIRECTOR

Dawn Alford

DEPUTY EDITOR

Ellen Millard

CONTRIBUTING EDITOR

Richard Brown

DIGITAL EDITOR

Mhairi Graham

SENIOR ASSISTANT EDITOR

Anna Prendergast

EDITORIAL ASSISTANT

Carly McCormack

HEAD OF DESIGN

Laddawan Juhong SENIOR DESIGNER

Ismail Vedat

PRODUCTION MANAGER

Alice Ford

MANAGING DIRECTOR

Eren Ellwood

GENERAL MANAGER

Fiona Smith

COMMERCIAL DIRECTOR

Rachel Gilfillan

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT DIRECTORS

Samantha Lathan Danielle Thirsk

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT EXECUTIVE

Madelyn Curnyn

BRAND EXECUTIVE

Dom Jeffares

George Chapman

Doug McKinlay

Wieteke Teppema

Content specialist, copywriter and magazine editor for some of the world’s most recognised automotive brands, George Chapman has passion for all things vehicular – both on two or four wheels. He puts the new Husqvarna Svartpilen 701 to the test on page 102.

On page 90, travel writer and photographer Doug McKinlay discovers two of southwest France’s most precious commodities: truffle and malbec.

A sommelier for more than 10 years and cofounder of wine-focused bolthole Gezellig, Wieteke Teppema is well-versed on the art of a good drink. On page 66, she gives her top tips for collecting wine, from storage solutions to serving suggestions.

My dream motorcycle is…

Modern: Norton V4SS; Classic: 1957 Gilera Four 500 GP This November, I’m looking forward to…

Getting started on refurbishing my new house, a 1950s modernist property in Somerset.

Next on my travel bucket list is… Kashmir in India.

I love mountains. Having grown up among the peaks of the Rocky Mountains in Canada, it’s the one thing I really miss from home.

Add a little Kashmiri culture into the mix and it’s a perfect travel storm.

This November, I’m looking forward to... As a photographer, the autumn colour. Here in the UK there are pockets around the country where the colours are truly amazing.

My favourite wine is… anything Riesling. Dry, sweet or sparkling, it fits any occasion.

This November I’m looking forward to… bonfire night! I love watching the fireworks with some homemade mulled wine.

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Book Club

The Style of Movement: Fashion and Dance

Exhibition Antony Gormley at the Royal Academy of Arts Antony Gormley has taken over the main gallery at the Royal Academy of Arts with some of his most creative pieces. Famous for his use of organic, industrial and elemental materials – most notably for his 200m steel sculpture The Angel of the North – the artist has used iron, steel, hand-beaten lead and clay to craft a series of exhibits that test the scale and light of the RA’s architecture. Highlights include Clearing VII, an immersive ‘drawing in space’ made from coiled, flexible metal that visitors must find their own path through.

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FROM TOP CLEARING VII, 2019, ©ANTONY GORMLEY, PHOTGRAPHY BY DAVID PARRY; EARTH, BODY, LIGHT, 1989, ©ANTONY GORMLEY

Husband-and-wife team Ken Browar and Deborah Ory capture some of the world’s greatest dancers in motion in this new book. Merging the beauty of movement and fashion, the tome includes contemporary performers Misty Coperland, Tiler Peck and Daniil Simkin pictured wearing beautifully crafted couture outfits from the likes of Dior, Oscar de la Renta and Moschino. £55, Waterstones, Cabot Place

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NEWS

Festival Eat & Drink Christmas Festival This indoor food festival at Olympia London provides you with all round entertainment; food, drink and music. Learn new culinary skills, discover new wines, beers and spirits, see celebrity chefs in action and watch musical entertainers perform throughout the night.

Drinks experts will be on hand to recommend great food pairings and you will have the chance to buy the freshest ingredients and produce. £13, 10am-8pm, 20-24 November, Olympia London, Hammersmith Road, W14, eatanddrinkchristmaslondon.com

Film

Charity

Charlie’s Angels

Canary Wharf ’s Rowathon

Charlie’s Angels is back and better than ever.

A reboot of the 2000 action-comedy based on the 1970s television series, the flick sees a new generation of private detectives – including Naomi Scott, Kristen Stewart and Ella Ballinska – working for the mysterious Charlie.

Challenge yourself at Canary Wharf’s inaugural Rowathon, dedicated to raising money for the charity Hopes and Homes for Children. Compete against friends, colleagues or even strangers in a choice of three races: Endurance Challenge, Team 2km Challenge and Individual Open Challenge. There will be a leaderboard up all day so you can see where you’ve placed and prizes will be awarded for the fastest in each category.

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Best Advent Calendars 2019 From best-selling beauty to oenophile delights, here are our picks of this year’s must-have advent calendars WORDS CARLY MCCORMACK

ELEMIS Countdown to Christmas with 25 of Elemis’s luxurious, bestselling skincare must-haves. £165, elemis.com

CHARBONNEL ET WALKER Charbonnel et Walker has designed a Peter Rabbit advent calendar, filled with delicious chocolates with either Peter Rabbit on them or a festive Christmas decoration. £26, Charbonnel et Walker, Canada Place

L’OCCITANE L’Occitane’s advent calendar features 24 products, including fragrance, skincare, bodycare and haircare, with beautiful illustrations on every door. £49, L’Occitane, Jubilee Place

WINE CALENDAR Treat yourself to 24 mini bottles of red, white and rose wine from around the world this Christmas.

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Jo Malone London’s deluxe advent calendar contains 24 beautifully scented travel-sized treats, including candles, signature smells and bath and body delights. £320, Jo Malone London, Cabot Place

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REA DY ED D IE GO E D D I E R E D M AY N E ’ S CAREER IS REACHING NEW HEIGHTS AND A THIRD BEST ACTOR O S C A R N O M I N AT I O N BECKONS. YET HE R E M A I N S C H A R M I N G LY MODEST AND ADMITS HE STILL WORRIES ABOUT H I S N E X T PAY C H E Q U E WORDS DAWN ALFORD

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hen Eddie Redmayne first came to global prominence, it was clear from the off that Hollywood had very much fallen for his typical boyish charm. The Westminster-born actor and model has enjoyed a career that straddles noteworthy dramas The Theory of Everything and The Danish Girl, bigbudget epic Les Misérables, and the magical box-office smash franchise Fantastic Beasts. His latest project hopes to tap into an already proven combination, as Redmayne reunites with his compatriot and The Theory of Everything co-star Felicity Jones in Tom Harper’s ballooning epic The Aeronauts.

“Having become good friends and remained good friends with Felicity over the years, it made everything so much easier and more comfortable,” smiles the 37-year-old. “Especially due to the nature of this story, which involved two people sitting together in a basket for a significant portion of the filming.”

The film is based on the 1862 world-record-breaking altitude flight by British aeronauts James Glaisher and Henry Coxwell, which saw the pair reach a height of around 11,887m by gas balloon. Jones’s Amelia Wren replaces the character of Coxwell.

Shooting at high altitude offered plenty of opportunity for midair mishaps.

“It was wonderful and terrifying in equal measure,” Redmayne explains. “Gas ballooning is very different from hot air ballooning. Hot air ballooning allows for more control because you can keep raising yourself up and down. With a gas balloon, it’s literally a hydrogen-helium-filled balloon with a basket attached to it – and we had a certain amount of trepidation attached to the prospect of going up in one.”

And with good reason, as Redmayne recalls. “On the first day of shooting, we wound up crashing into these trees around 20m high and came careering down to the ground. The basket smacked over and Felicity’s head – I’ll never forget the sound – cracked against this champagne chest, and then there was total silence.”

Jones was thankfully OK. “We had this slightly hilarious moment at the end of filming where I was like, ‘Wasn’t that fun?’”

Redmayne laughs. “And she said, ‘Actually it was really hardcore and slightly horrendous.’ I think I had more fun than she did.”

Following a positive premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival, the biopic could well be on course to secure yet more silverware for Redmayne’s trophy cabinet – not that the star himself is wrapped up in visions of a second Oscar win in the near future. “I never had very lofty ambitions other than to be able to earn my living on the stage. I loved doing theatre at school and I enjoyed being part of that world. I wasn’t thinking much beyond that and so I didn’t have any specific ambitions when it came to working in film. Once I began acting in movies, I took a very practical approach – one job at a time – where I simply wanted to LU X U R Y L ON D ON .C O.U K

“Sometimes while I’m acting, I feel like a child who’s been given permission to have as much fun as possible and come very close to believing myself to be whoever I’m playing at the time”

ABOVE EDDIE REDMAYNE STARS IN A CAMPAIGN FOR OMEGA’S SEAMASTER AQUA TERRA SERIES; OPPOSITE PAGE EDDIE REDMAYNE AND HANNAH BAGSHAWE ATTEND THE EE BRITISH ACADEMY FILM AWARDS (BAFTA) AT THE ROYAL ALBERT HALL, PHOTO ©TWOCOMS/SHUTTERSTOCK.COM

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THIS PAGE, FROM TOP SAMANTHA BARKS AND EDDIE REDMAYNE AS ÉPONINE AND MARIUS PONTMERCY IN LES MISÉRABLES; EDDIE REDMAYNE AS STEPHEN HARWKING IN THE THEORY OF EVERYTHING OPPOSITE PAGE, FROM TOP EDDIE REDMAYNE AND FELICITY JONES AS JAMES GLAISHER AND AMELIA WREN IN THE AERONAUTS; DAN FOGLER AND EDDIE REDMAYNE AS JABOB KOWALSKI AND NEWT SCAMANDER IN FANTASTIC BEASTS AND WHERE TO FIND THEM

do the best possible work with every character I played.”

He says he is usually inclined to let himself be pushed out of his comfort zone. “I’m always surprised by how other people see me and the kinds of roles I get offered, as opposed to those I’m more anxious to play. I tend to be drawn to characters that scare me or challenge me in some way, but you never know until you read the script what is really going to excite you about a character. It’s very easy for me to immerse myself in a world that does not exist.

I am good at letting my imagination run wild if, for example, I’m in front of the green screen, pretending to scream at creatures in Fantastic Beasts. Sometimes while I’m acting, I feel like a child who’s been given permission to have as much fun as possible, and come very close to believing myself to be whoever I’m playing at the time.”

Some of his best parts, including roles as Stephen Hawking and Lili Elbe, he says that he never expected to get. “My only goal in this business has been to keep working regularly. That would have been more than enough for me. I never for one moment take things for granted. There’s this pressure to keep working and working because you never know when the roles might stop coming in.”

This can prove more stressful than glamorous, he adds. “For many years I did nothing but go from one job to another, but in doing so you give yourself no time to properly live. While I

was shooting The Danish Girl, I was promoting The Theory of Everything, and while I was shooting Fantastic Beasts, I was flying to promote The Danish Girl. I remember one time I happened to finish shooting at five in the morning on a Saturday in London, catch a plane to Los Angeles, land at seven in the morning, do a day of interviews, screening and red carpet, and then have to fly back immediately to London for night shooting on Beasts.”

Redmayne is still getting used to living in the spotlight. “I’ve tried to learn how to be entertaining while doing talk shows but I’m not very good at that,” he sighs. “Since I don’t have the security of a character to protect me, I try to be funny at all costs, but I never manage to pull it off.”

One of five children, Redmayne was the first in his family to break into acting. He made his stage debut aged 11, appearing in a London production of Oliver! directed by Sam Mendes. As he explained to the The Telegraph, “I was workhouse boy number 40. It was such a minor part that I didn’t even meet Sam Mendes.”

Redmayne attended the prestigious Eton College and was in the same class as Prince William. It was there that he fully fell in love with acting. “It was thanks to the greatest drama teacher I could ever have wished for, Simon Dormandy. He inspired me to continue acting and I owe him so much,” Redmayne recalls.

“He treated us like professionals and that kind of respect and guidance makes you want to take things very seriously. When you have someone like that giving you advice and encouraging you every step of the way, you feel that you can accomplish anything.

We still stay in touch and over the years I’ve continued to seek out his advice and work with him if I think I could use some feedback when I’m preparing for a role.”

At Cambridge University, Redmayne studied art history, and landed his first substantial stage role in the 2002 production of Twelfth Night while still a student. Soon after, he was cast in The Goat, or Who Is Sylvia?, a performance that earned him accolades including Outstanding Newcomer at the 50th Evening Standard Theatre Awards in 2004.

During university, he also had a fleeting career as a model and while it wasn’t his natural calling — “It was the most hilariously unsuccessful event ever” he told The Telegraph — it did set him up for a number of fashion gigs he has since secured as a Hollywood star, most notably Burberry in 2012, for which he starred in a campaign alongside Cara Delevingne and, as of 2015, OMEGA – a brand he was introduced to by his father, and for which he is ambassador for the Seamaster Aqua Terra series.

Away from the spotlight, he lives in London with his wife, PR executive Hannah Bagshaw, whom he married in 2014 at Babington House in Somerset, following a two-year romance.

The couple had a daughter, Iris May, in 2016, and a son, Luke, in 2018.

Redmayne took a break from acting for the first time in his career after his daughter was born and says becoming a parent was an “extraordinary” feeling. “The amazing thing is, everything that everyone tells you beforehand – which is all cliché – is true.

You’ve heard it all before, and yet when you’re experiencing it, it feels like the first time and you find yourself telling everyone these things as if they’re completely new and original thoughts.

There’s this amazing thing with children: whenever you’re having a bit of a tired moment or something, it’s like she’s always just one stop ahead of you, smiling you along. It’s great.”

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FITS LIKE A GLOVE The Body Glove’s new collection features a range of fitness pieces made from Nyolite™, an innovative fabric that sculpts the body and is engineered to retain shape even after your most intense workout. The new material is lightweight, breathable and super soft to touch. The Nyloflex™ technology has been developed for ultimate comfort and flexibility as the flat lock seams give the fabric a chafe-free movement.

The Crossover fabric is also comfortable in and out of water and is 50+ UPF protective.

From £35, bodyglove.com

Health & Fitness T H E W E L L N E S S P R O D U C T S T H AT W I L L T R A N S F O R M YOUR LIFE THIS MONTH WORDS CARLY MCCORMACK

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A SMOOTH GLIDE

NEED FOR SEED

Asics’ latest GlideRide shoes enable you to run longer while expending less energy.

Guidesole™ technology gives you improved cushioning as it reduces the muscle load at foot strike. With a combination of Flytefoam™ technology and Gel™ technology cushioning, the stiff forefoot and dynamically curved sole increases running efficiency by reducing movement of your ankle joints.

Seed is the latest daily symbiotic – a mixture of probiotics and prebiotics – to take the industry by storm. Launched in the US in 2018 and with a fanbase that includes the likes of Cameron Diaz, Jessica Biel and Karlie Kloss, the wonder product is now available to ship to the UK. The synbiotic has systematic benefits beyond digestive health, and also helps cardiovascular, dermatological, immune, metabolic and reproductive health.

£145, Asics, Jubilee Place

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MONTHLY MUST-HAVES FabFitFun, one of the best loved lifestyle memberships from the US, is now offering its subscription box in the UK. The company aims to inspire women to lead happier and healthier lives with a curated collection of up to 10 products across beauty, fashion, wellness, fitness, home and technology. Members will receive year-round perks alongside the boxes, including FabFitFun TV (a streaming service that provides on demand videos covering a variety of lifestyle topics), a members’ only social network, newsletter and in-box magazine. £50 per box, fabfitfun.com

RELAXING REMEDIES The White Company has introduced its new Sleep Hamper, filled with relaxation must-haves to help you catch 40 winks after a hectic week. This luxurious hamper includes a candle, bath soak, body crème, mist, cashmere bed socks and hot water bottle. £150, The White Company, Jubilee Place

FOUR TIPS AND TRICKS FOR THE BUSY EXECUTIVE

Personal trainer and founder of PGPT Peter Gaffney shares his exercise tips for time-poor fitness fanatics 1. Make time for exercise. Whether that is in the morning before you go to work, during your lunch break, at the end of the day, or even during your commute to the office (through cycling, running or simply just a power walk), the key is to choose a time and place that suits you and stick to it, as if it is an appointment at work.

2. Choose an exercise that you will actually do.

Even if it’s something as simple as doing sit-ups in your living room, once you start doing a regular exercise you love, then trying out tougher or more varied training sessions will be even easier and more enjoyable.

3 . Be accountable. Tell family members about when you’re training, have a personal assistant pencil it into your diary, arrange with a friend to work out together or even simply set an alarm notification on your phone. The more accountable you are to the people around you, the more likely you are to commit to your training sessions when your self-motivation is low, or you’re tempted by excuses not to exercise.

4. Try to cut down on your caffeine intake.

While a daily coffee may be the saviour of those early morning meetings, this creates an artificial feeling of alertness that over time becomes harder to maintain without increased intake. ‘Shutting down’ from work and electronic devices earlier each evening can help to promote a more restful sleep, which will also improve your alertness each morning.

At PGPT, we specialise in mobile personal training, which affords clients the same high standard of exercise coaching, programme planning, advice and accountability, but with the added convenience and flexibility of being able to run training sessions almost anywhere and at a time that suits the client. This helps to encourage self-discipline and motivation when it comes to exercise: there are no longer any excuses or reasons not to commit to a good and consistent routine. pgpt.co.uk

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S PAC E WO R L D C L A S S FAC I L I T I E S , E X P E R T I S E A N D C L A S S E S AT L O N D O N ’ S L U X U R Y H E A LT H C L U B .

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BURBERRY’S BEST Burberry Beauty’s Matte Glow Foundation, as demonstrated by actress Lily James, comes in 30 shades. A high concentration of pigments means high coverage – plus, it is heat, humidity and pollution resistant, ultra lightweight and breathable.

Innovative spherical powders are on hand to keep the shine under control.

SWEET SCENT L’Occitane’s Revitalising Body Soap includes a blend of essential oils that are known for relaxing properties: lavender, sweet orange, bergamot, mandarin and geranium.

£35, burberry.com

£10, L’Occitane, Jubilee Place

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SUPERFOOD SAVIOUR Kiehl’s Avocado Nourishing Hydration mask is a treat for dehydrated skin. The superfood treatment is richly replenishing and deeply moisturising. This mask cream is bursting with vitamins and minerals. £36, Space NK, Cabot Square

SUMMER BLUES Tom Ford’s winter beauty collection includes its signature Shimmering Body Oil revamped with a new scent: Soleil Neige. If you’re missing that sunkissed summer skin, then look no further than this silky and lightweight musthave, which is fragranced with a captivating blend of white florals and golden ambersandalwood, reminiscent of a white sand beach.

EYE OF THE TIGER The latest Chantecaille eye shadow collection has a philanthropic twist – every sale gives back to wildlife conservation charities which are dedicated to six of Africa’s most endangered species: elephants, rhinoceros, cheetahs, giraffe, lions and pangolins. Chantecaille has dedicated each eye shadow to a different animal. The iridescent earth tones are dynamic and dimensional. £48, Space NK, Cabot Square

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LIKE THE FRAGRANT EQUIVALENT OF A DELICIOUS MILLE-FEUILLE, P E R F U M E L AY E R I N G I S A L L A B O U T FINDING THE MOST EXQUISITE C O M P L E M E N TA RY A R O M A S T H AT B E S T S U I T Y O U R S K I N T O C R E AT E O N E B E S P O K E S C E N T T H AT I S I R R E S I S T I B LY U N I Q U E . I T ’ S A F R E S H N E W TA K E O N ONE OF THE OLDEST ART FORMS WORDS JULIA ZALTZMAN

Our sense of smell is a powerful tool.

Closely linked with memory, a particular fragrance can transport us back in time almost instantly, conjuring up vivid scenes in our mind. The fresh zingy scent of an apple orchard can evoke childhood nostalgia, while the musky undertones of grandma’s 1920s silk scarf has a collection of stories to tell.

The art of perfumery itself is such a delicate balance of science and nature. It takes years for perfumers to hone their olfactory skills, cultivating a ‘nose’ for aromas. And even then the end result often alters on an individual’s skin. So, the idea of wearing more than one perfume at a time sometimes goes against the grain. That was, of course, until we discovered the dizzying heights of scent layering. In a world where customisation is king and one-offs rule, scent layering is the ideal way to create your own bespoke aroma.

For perfumer Alexander Lee, creator of Penhaligon’s Trade Routes fragrances Agarbathi & Paithani, perfume layering is “like walking in the shoes of a perfumer”. Having always regarded fragrance to be like “invisible pieces of clothing”, he says fragrance combining is “simply wearing multiple fragrances at the same time with the goal to create a personal olfactive form”.

Andrew Goetz, co-founder of natural brand Malin + Goetz, supports Lee’s clothing analogy, saying, “Each layer brings something unique and special to the ensemble.”

So, what exactly is perfume layering? In its simplest form, it is applying two or more singular perfume notes on top of one another to create an original smell. But, spritzing a little Chanel Allure on your décolletage followed by a splash of Miller Harris Tea Tonique and hoping for the best is not where it’s at. While you don’t have to keep to one ‘family’ of perfumes – i.e. it’s ok to mix brands – it is wise to experiment first to discover which tones suit your skin best to avoid venturing outside in a billowing cloud of pong. And just as importantly, be sure to get the order of layers right, says beauty expert, Leighton Denny, MBE. “Imagine baking a cake – sponge, then flavour, then icing,” she says. “This is key, and fragrance cocktailing works in a similar way; each layer of your cocktail should be ‘lighter’ than the last. If you reverse them, all you smell is the strongest note because that would be on top.”

Jo Malone London has forged the way when it comes to scent layering, not only offering in-store consultations but also helping customers to layer their scents when ordering online.

First choosing from a range of 20-plus perfumes that span the spectrum from citrus and fruity all the way to floral, spicy and woody, customers then opt to make their scent ‘warmer’ or ‘fresher’ and the website’s algorithm does the legwork for you, matching your choice with a complementary second perfume.

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CLOCKWISE FROM TOP SKANDINAVISK RO SCENTED CANDLES AND DIFFUSERS, SKANDINAVISK.COM; BOUCHERON ORANGE DE BAHAI, £90, HARRODS. COM; ZARKO MOLECULE 234.38, £85, SPACE NK, CABOT PLACE; STORIES NO.02, £80, ELIZAGRACE.COM

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CLOCKWISE FROM BOTTOM MIRROR DISPLAY TRAY, £30, BEAUTIFY. CO.UK; LIGHT AND DARK DELIGHTFUL, £44, LD-BOUTIQUE.COM; LIGHT AND DARK ORIGINAL, £44, LD-BOUTIQUE. COM; CLEAN RESERVE FRAGRANCES, £82 EACH, SPACE NK, CABOT PLACE

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For optimum results, however, there’s no beating the good old-fashioned method of spray ‘n’ sniff. You might end up with some pungent odours, but a bespoke bouquet could also be a happy surprise.

“For beginners I would suggest starting with a deeper, richer scent like a woody musk as your base, then layering a soft floral or a fresh citrus scent on top,” advises Denny, whose own collection of Light & Dark fragrances lend themselves well to layering. The warmer the scent, the better suited it is to a base note (the first layer), so sandalwood, pepper, and cardamom are good bets. For the second layer, floral tones comprise the likes of rose, jasmine and gardenia, while lime and grapefruit are more fresh aromas, and fruits, such as watermelon, apple and cherry are – to state the obvious – fruity.

Denny also advises using labelled scent strips or tissues to pull the scents together in different groupings. Once you’ve found a combination you like, you can test it out on your skin. “Apply the stronger scent to skin first and immediately mist the second fragrance over it as a little residual wetness allows the two scents to fuse,” she says. “If you have a combination that you love, then you can start to bring in a third scent too, if you want.”

Layering can also help perfume to last longer on your skin, as it prevents the fragrance oils from being absorbed into the skin as quickly. Also, keeping your skin ultra-hydrated will work to lockin the scent, and avoid rubbing just after application to prevent ‘crushing’ the scent and dulling its development.

If you’re a little unsure about the whole layering process, a good starting point can be using an ‘active’ scent like Molécule 234.38 from Zarko perfume, which relies on one large molecule as its dominating ingredient. The molecule interacts with your own pheromones, as well as body temperature and surroundings, making it an active part of the fragrance. This means the perfume will evolve continuously over a period of 10 hours, adapting to the person wearing it and essentially using your own pheromones as a base layer.

For the more daring among you who are keen to make an impact, Space NK’s beauty blogger Rebecca Fearn suggests mixing a refreshing citrus with a soft oud, like Clean Reserve’s Sueded Oud. “This unlikely pairing will result in a rich, spicy aroma perfect for evenings out or special occasions,” she says. Alternatively, Orange de Bahia from Boucheron, which launched in spring, is a fragrant perfume with refreshing notes of citrus-floral-green, and will mix well with the woody tones of Stories No. 2 by Eliza Grace. Blending notes of Bulgarian rose, spiced ginger and cedarwood with tonka bean, patchouli and amber, it serves as a complex base layer that will leave a lasting impression.

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SET IN STONE Hobbs has partnered with Lola Rose to create a new line of jewellery that perfectly complements its AW19 Hampstead collection. Team pebble-style stone necklaces in evergreen quartzite and scarlet agate with delicate gold chain pendants and bracelets, finished with semi-precious stones.

From £30, Hobbs, Jubilee Place

Lowell Necklace, £145

Vienna Bracelet, £45

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In a celebration of their shared love of expert craftsmanship, quality materials and elegant design, Whistles and Turkish brand Mlouye have produced a capsule collection of handbags. Six limitededition totes have been handcrafted and designed to complement Whistles’ AW19 collection, matching the line’s muted tones and structured shapes.

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BLAZERS OF GLORY Tailoring with a rock and roll twist is what The Kooples does best, and no more so than in its latest capsule collection. Édition Noire honours the best of the brand with a limited line of black tailored pieces – a long-line velvet dinner jacket, a belted suit jacket with a tulip hem and a jacquard, military-inspired blazer are among the hits.

The Kooples, Jubilee Place

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TRUE BLUE Maje has unveiled its first eco-conscious denim line. Dubbed First Stone, the range includes denim jackets, skirts and trousers made using a new stone-wash technique that has rapidly reduced the amount of resources the brand uses during the production process – water consumption has decreased by up to 95 per cent, chemicals by up to 50 per cent and energy by up to 79 per cent.

Maje, Jubilee Place

WHO’S THE BOSS? Two German stalwarts collide for the festive season: BOSS and porcelain manufacturer Meissen have created a capsule collection of monochrome fashion pieces inspired by the craftsman’s Big Five figurines and featuring a ‘HB’ monogram design.

From £89, BOSS, Cabot Place

WRAP IT UP In the words of George R. R. Martin, winter is coming – and with it a slew of new season outerwear. For timeless wardrobe staples, head to Cos, where oversized wool coats, snug-as-abug puffa jackets and all-weather parkas will see you through this winter and many more to come Cos, Jubilee Place LU X U R Y L ON D ON .C O.U K

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Silver jacket, £565, Paul Smith; heels, £305, Sandro

Red top, £59, Cos; heels, £290, Maje

Green dress, £290 and heels £260, both Maje

LEFT: Reiss AW19 RIGHT: earrings, £55, Ted Baker FAR RIGHT: Sandro AW19

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Come and join Canary Wharf’s winter fashion event this November, with some of your favourite womenswear, menswear, shoe and accessory stores offering discounts of up to 30% in the lead up to 2019’s party season. With money off this winter’s top trends and most coveted cosy layering, you can save on hundreds of stylish coats, weatherproof boots, elegant dresses, sparkly accessories and day-to-night staples.

Invest in essential eveningwear from Hackett, The Kooples, Sandro,

Claudie Pierlot, Paul Smith and Reiss and find everyday must-haves at Monsoon, Coach, Ted Baker and more. Whether you’re looking for something to polish off your look for the Christmas party or hunting for a special gift to wrap up on December 24th, this event takes the stress out of Christmas shopping and makes the experience fun and affordable. Bring friends and family along, too, as there will be free live fashion shows, pop-up boutiques and entertainment over the three days. With over 300 shops on the estate, it’s guaranteed to be a must-visit event before the festive season kicks off .

For more information on the event at Canary Wharf, please visit canarywharf.com

CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: gold clutch bag, £30, Monsoon; black sequin dress, £260, Claudie Pierlot; citrine earrings, £125, Monica Vinader

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LEFT: jacquard silk jacket, £325, Reiss; formal shirt, £110, Paul Smith; dress shoes, £370, Crockett & Jones BELOW: Hackett AW19 RIGHT Reiss AW19

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ABOVE: bow tie, £65 and pocket square, £35, both Reiss; cashmere scarf, £130, Hackett

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5 ways to wear BAR KER SHOES O N E O F B R I TA I N ’ S FINEST SHOEMAKERS IS OPENING THEIR FIFTH LONDON STORE IN CANARY WHARF

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arker Shoes has been hand-making footwear in the Northamptonshire village of Earls Barton since 1880, when founder Arthur Barker created resilient designs for local men. He went on to supply the British army with boots during the First World War, and by maintaining the brand’s heritage, craftsmanship and quality, the brand’s shoes are just as coveted today. Following London stores on Jermyn Street, Regent Street, Cheapside and Old Broad Street, a new space will be opening in Canary Wharf’s Cabot Place (where the Handcrafted, Country, Professional and Creative ranges will be available to shop). Here are five highlights from the Autumn/Winter 2019 collection.

Cabot Place; barkershoes.com

The Axel

The Madeley

Barkers’ go-to sneakers get an upgrade in supple suede and warm, neutral shades such as tobacco and tan. The shape and tones were inspired by the shoemaker’s archives from the 1970s, and the Axel has become a streetwearsavvy choice for city breaks and dressing down tailoring.

A patent black dress shoe just in time for a festive season filled with fundraisers, evenings at the opera, winter galas and New Year’s Eve balls. The seriously smart Oxford style is a polished and traditional design favoured by the leading men of Hollywood’s golden age: take their cue and wear with a freshly pressed tuxedo, and invest in a tin of Barkers’ polish to maintain their lustre.

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The Glencoe

The Orkney

Hand-crafted in three new colours for Autumn/Winter, the tasseled Newborough is an elegant, streamlined loafer cut on Barker’s 69 Last and finished with a Goodyear welt construction. Choose between tan, dark brown or black grained leather: the slip-on style looks great with contrasting socks under a pair of indigo jeans.

The Glencoe is a highly functional, super hard-wearing hiking boot, with smart details such as a bellows tongue to keep out wet weather, a Superwelt construction and a rubber vibram sole. The utilitarian contrast lace is new this season, but you can also choose from waxy suede and grain leather.

Barkers’ classic chukka boot is crafted in eye-catching cherry leather featuring a subtle grain and soft patina.

Hand-stitched detailing and a three-hole lacing system keep it simple enough to wear from work to weekend away: wear with a turn-up so onlookers can admire the full effect.

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AUTUMN IS HERE AND WITH IT AN EXCUSE TO REDEFINE YOUR WARDROBE. FOR WORKWEAR WITH A DIFFERENCE, LOOK NO FURTHER THAN L.K. BENNETT’S AW19 OFFERING

OPPOSITE PAGE: Ingrid blazer, £295; Ingrid trousers, £185 THIS PAGE, FROM LEFT: Mallory dress, £295; Antonia boots, £275; Syble coat £550; Dora shirt, £195; London trousers, £150; Desa suede court shoes, £225 OPENING PAGE: Valerie jumpsuit, £350; Anita tweed jacket, £325; Fern suede court shoes, £195

THIS PAGE, FROM LEFT: Florentin skirt, £225; Alexia jumper, £125; Sira leather boots, £295; Mimi coat, £395, Mortimer dress, £250; Helena bag, £225; Bethan leather boots, £325 OPPOSITE PAGE: Zazou top, £150; Zazou trousers, £175; Mariel bag, £150 L.K. Bennett, Jubilee Place

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GAIJIN GARMS AS THE RUGBY WORLD CUP REACHES ITS C L I M A X , J A PA N F E V E R C O N T I N U E S T O SWEEP ACROSS THE GLOBE. NOWHERE IS THIS MORE EVIDENT THAN IN THE I N C R E A S I N G I N F L U E N C E O F J A PA N E S E FASHION ON THE STREETS OF LONDON. HERE’S OUR PICK OF THE BEST MENSWEAR BRANDS FROM THE LAND OF THE RISING SUN WORDS DOM JEFFARES

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SELVEDGE YOUR SOUL Like matcha and manga, Japanese denim has been one of the country’s most desirable exports. Many denimheads consider Japanese selvedge denim to be the best in the world as a result of its manufacturing on vintage shuttle looms. Iron Heart’s jeans have been ‘over-engineered’ to the extreme – if bikers swear by them, they’re probably good enough for your urban commute. £332, Iron Heart, rivetandhide.com

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Don’t be that snob who only buys Swiss. Grand Seiko, Seiko’s premium watch division, is the crème de la crème of Japanese horology.

More accurate than most mechanical watches, thanks to Seiko’s unique automatic Spring Drive system, and finished to meticulous levels not seen at a similar price point, those in the know will appreciate your choice.

The Japanese fashion landscape is often a bewildering place, as any foreigner visiting Japan can attest. Recreating Americana is a national obsession – a remnant of the American occupation post WW2 – and their sartorial tributes to the land of Dean and McQueen are US Naval-issued footwear, are entirely made in Japan and feature a vulcanised construction, where the soles are bonded to the uppers through a firing process in a kiln. £125, Pras Shellcap Low Sneakers, clutch-cafe.com

£6,500, SBGA231, seikoboutique.co.uk

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The first rule of dressing well: K.I.S.S – Keep It Simple, Stupid. The Birmingham Blazer from Soundman should be an ever-present piece in every man’s wardrobe. Based on an early workwear garment and predominantly modelled on British factory workers’ uniform from the earlier parts of the 20th century, this is made with a washed-out indigo-dyed Sashiko fabric – 100 per cent cotton and 100 per cent hard-wearing.

Were you to combine American workwear with Japanese sensibility, you would arrive at something like Visvim. Founded by Mr Hiroki Nakamura in 2001, the brand has developed a cult following.

This ‘Yukata’ coat is the kind of stand-out piece you can drape over pretty much any outfit and still look like you’ve made a considerable effort, as evidenced by Mr Nakamura (centre in main image).

It’s amazing what putting an embroidered heart motif on a garment can do. A favourite of celebs (Pharell, Drake, Justin) and front row regulars, Comme des Garçon’s Play cardigan pulls all the heartstrings with its childish irreverence. Made in Japan, you’ll gain instant access to pre-season previews and art galleries around the world, such is the appeal of that heart to creatives across the globe.

£469, Soundman, clutch-cafe.com

£3,640, Visvim, mrporter.com

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Hailed the ‘world’s most comfortable shoe’ by Time magazine in 2016, Allbirds sneakers have been spotted on the stylish feet of Ben Affleck, Leonardo DiCaprio, Mila Kunis and Jennifer Garner. Allbirds took flight in the same year, when founder Tim Brown received a research grant from the New Zealand wool industry to create a sneaker. This autumn, Allbirds dropped a new waterproof collection of ‘Mizzle’ sneakers (named after ‘misty drizzle’) just in time for London’s grey days and wet weather escapes in the countryside – the high quality wool is temperature-regulating and moisture-wicking, and comes in several super-wearable shades of navy, slate, cream and

Allbirds are the ‘world’s most comfortable shoe’ black. As well as wool (known for its durability, weather resistance and comfort), the shoes are engineered using sustainable, renewable products such as polyester made from recycled plastic bottles, carbon-negative EVA SweetFoam™ soles, sustainably harvested eucalyptus pulp and superfine merino wool. The ‘Runner’ model is, in fact, more appropriate for running the show, running errands or running the country (Barack Obama is a fan), but the shoes’ wearability comes from the fibre’s springy characteristics. Their flexible shape and versatility also means they’re great for packing in a suitcase, plus they’re conveniently machine washable and look great with workwear and casualwear. Even the shoebox Allbirds sneakers come in is made of 90 per cent recycled cardboard, so whether you pick a pair up in store or order them online, you can consider your (carbon) footprint improved. allbirds.co.uk

THE NEW MIZZLE COLLECTION

Wool Runner-up Mizzles, £130

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Wool Runner Mizzles, £115

Wool Runner-up Mizzles, £130

Wool Runner Mizzles, £115

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MO N I CA VIN A DER X CAR O LI N E IS S A MONICA VINADER REDESIGNS THE CONCEPT OF THE FRIENDSHIP BRACELET IN HER FIRST EVER C O L L A B O R AT I V E C O L L E C T I O N WORDS CARLY MCCORMACK

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his September, jeweller Monica Vinader teamed up with Caroline Issa – fashion editor, CEO and publisher of Tank – to create a 16-piece collection of necklaces, earrings and bracelets with raw, candy-coloured gemstones and complemented with 18ct gold and rose gold vermeil. Montreal native Caroline has travelled the world but called London home for the last decade.

Having been friends for over eight years, both women were eager to bring Caroline’s expertise in fashion and street style and Monica’s flair for hand-crafted gemstones together, deciding to collaborate in Vinader’s Norfolk design studio. Vermeil is a French technique that involves gilding silver or bronze with gold to ensure that the pieces are stylish yet affordable.

Vinader’s following is a loyal one; she’s worked with The Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Winslet and Bella Hadid, but her jewellery has also become a symbol of discreet taste and elegant understatement – get any group of women together, and you’re likely to find a few sporting stacks of her signature Siren rings.

Which is exactly why the concept of friendship is at the centre of Vinader’s collections – something she wanted to celebrate with Issa, by producing a hand-crafted collection filled with colourful gemstones that symbolise characteristics held in high regard

by the two friends. The asymmetric Gemstone Huggie Earrings, which make for thoughtful gifts just in time for December, come in rose and citrine quartz; rose quartz represents love and citrine quartz represents creativity. A gold necklace strung with lemon quartz, which represents focus, would make the ultimate accessory to wear for a new job or challenging meeting. The Gemstone Bracelet – Vinader’s take on the charm bracelet for 2019 – features kyanite, citrine, aquamarine and Lemon Quartz stone on the bracelet, representing loyalty, creativity, trust and focus.

The collection , which is available in Monica Vinader’s Jubilee Place store, was also inspired by a trip to Jaipur in India, during which Issa was able to experience firsthand the skills and craftsmanship needed to create the collection. She also wanted to get a glimpse of the gemstones in their most original form and was surprised to realise that every component was polished by hand, which highlighted the dedication and passion that went into creating every single piece. The collaborators were captivated by their surroundings in Jaipur, drawing inspiration from the chaotic colours of India’s markets, fabrics and food.

Jubilee Place; monicavinader.com

Vinader’s following is a loyal one; she’s worked with The Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Winslet and Bella Hadid

OPPOSITE PAGE AQUAMARINE PENDANT NECKLACE, £135; GEMSTONE BRACELET, £325 THIS PAGE HUGGIE EARRINGS IN PINK QUARTZ, £125

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Kids’ Club TOYS AND INTERIORS ALL KIDS WILL LOVE, PLUS L A U G H - O U T- L O U D F U N F O R A L L T H E F A M I LY WORDS MORAG TURNER

DREAM INTERIORS Pottery Barn Kids UK has just launched its new collection.

Renowned for furniture and accessories for children’s bedrooms and play rooms, this American company has taken the UK by storm.

From desks, beds and storage to lighting, rugs and cushions, Pottery Barn is a one-stop-shop for all your kiddie decorating. The brand has designs that cater for little ones who still want dinosaurs and princesses in their rooms, right through to more sophisticated, preppy looks for teens.

Pottery Barn has plans to expand in the UK and open more stores, but for now you can find a selection of the range in John Lewis or online. potterybarnkids.co.uk

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TOY TIME It’s that time of year when parents everywhere suddenly turn their attention to toy shopping. If you’re on the hunt for something really special and unusual for your children, then independent stores are a great place to start. Cottage Toys is a gorgeous online boutique where you’ll find beautifully crafted toys sourced from all over the word. From wooden trainsets and puzzles to dolls houses and rocking horses, there is something for every child. The brand also has a fantastic interiors section to help you create the perfect playroom.

Who doesn’t love a good giggle? If you’d like to have a jolly good laugh with your kiddos, then take them to a stand-up show created especially for young audiences to enjoy. The Comedy Club 4 Kids runs shows for families at locations across London, with comics and sketch acts performing for kids aged from six upward at a time of day they can see it, in venues they can go to, telling jokes that they can relate too – definitely no rude words here!

The Club began at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2005 and has been going from strength to strength ever since. It now offers workshops and even has a 50-page guide for young would-be comics.

One of London’s most iconic department stores is working a little magic this Christmas. A wishing well has appeared in the Childrenswear department on the fourth floor of Harrods, granting lucky rewards members the chance to win a visit to Father Christmas in the Harrods x Swarovski Christmas Grotto, a wintery wonderland full of surprises. This is one special ticket any child would love to win.

Cosy winter nights are the perfect time to encourage kids to curl up with a good book. And what could be better than one that teaches them important and inspiring messages? Folk Tales for Bold Girls aims to do just that. Forget stories about princesses and knights, these are empowering tales from around the world about girls who are clever, strong, brave and resourceful, such as Vasilisa, who wasn’t afraid of the deep dark forest, or Tipingi, who was able to call on her friends to help her get out of trouble.

Written by Fiona Collins and with magical illustrations of these young heroines, this book is ideal for children aged seven to 11 and will surely become one of their firm favourites.

Until 3 November, 11am-5pm, harrods.com

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S OFT TOUCH CASHMIRINO’S LUXURY CHILDREN’S CLOTHES ARE CRAFTED IN BEAUTIFUL FA B R I C S A N D S T Y L E S T H AT C A P T U R E T H E E S S E N C E O F C H I L D H O O D

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hen Maria Busquets’ first child was born, her eyes were opened to the world of children’s clothing. Within it she found a lack of styles appealing to both her daughter’s gentle skin and her playful personality.

Cashmere cardigans seemed the perfect solution, but the pallid colour options did not. She decided to take matters into her own hands, and set herself the task of creating a clothing collection made from beautiful fabrics and in a multitude of styles.

By the time Busquets’ second child was born in 2000, Cashmirino was too – a luxury cashmere and clothing company for babies, toddlers and children, which marries both exquisite craftsmanship

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with charming, traditional designs.

The designer travelled the world to source the best factories and artisans to craft her clothes, and today the company works with independent manufacturers in Italy, Inner Mongolia, Peru and Spain. Cashmirino’s collections are, by nature, limited edition, and working in collaboration with these local communities ensures their age-old crafts are kept alive.

When it comes to the clothes, think timeless classics with a sustainable twist.

In Cashmirino’s Burlington Arcade store and on its website, you’ll find a selection of plush cashmere knits, cosy accessories and cotton shirts and dresses in Liberty of London prints. During the colder months, there’s no better winter

warmer in which to wrap your child than a Cashmirino cardigan, of which there are more than 30 different styles for boys and girls – available in 100 per cent cashmere, superior blend Royal Alpaca wool and super-soft Pima cotton.

The colour choice, too, is vast, and some of the the label’s signature styles – such as the SOFI cashmere cardigan and the NICO cashmere jumper – are available in more than 15 different hues.

Not limited to little ones, Cashmirino offers a selection of its boys’ styles scaled up for dads, too, so they can mix-andmatch their favourite knits – like father, like son.

31 Burlington Arcade, W1J, cashmirino.com

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New season menus from Wagamama and Byron (P.61)

Seafood chef Nathan Outlaw on sustainability in the seas (P.62)

A sommelier’s guide to collecting wine, from storage to serving (P.66)

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hai Ki is the lesser-known little sister of Mayfair-based Indian Roti Chai. The latter (whose name basically translates to ‘bread tea’) has always celebrated the simplicity of street food under managing director Rohit Chugh (who opened The Cinnamon Club in Westminster) and executive chef Vivek Singh. Opening in 2015, Chai Ki allowed the team to get a little more creative, bringing flavours from Southern Kerala to Canary Wharf’s North Dock with an unintimidating menu and two restaurant spaces.

Chai Ki’s Toddy Shop Bar, the more informal of the two, is where couples deliberate over the cocktail list and friends drop by before a concert. Named after the small stalls in Kerala that tend to sell ‘toddy’, or palm wine, Chai Ki’s bar offers fun cocktails with Indian flavours seamlessly incorporated – think margaritas with tamarind and martinis with grapefruit and cardamom.

Chai Ki is the kind of place you find yourself relying on – it’s open from 7am until 11pm; everything bar one item on the menu is under £10; you can order wine by the carafe for those evenings when one glass won’t quite cut it but a bottle feels like a bad idea (see: Mondays). The food is seriously good value for money, with moreish sharing plates such as Bhel Puri puffed rice dotted with pomegranate seeds and Indo-Chinese chilli chicken. Parathas are flaky and golden, and garnish several dishes such as the jackfruit masala fry, a warm spiced coconut and cumin curry. It’s also accompanied by a zingy kachumba, a serving of salad that consists of chopped tomato, cucumber, onion, lemon juice and chilli. The Himalayan ribs are the hottest thing on the menu (toddy shop food tends to be on the fiery side), rubbed in fermented chilli, pineapple and star anise; order with a side of dahl puri, crispy semolina shells filled with potato, tamarind and cooling natural yoghurt.

The staff don’t just know the menu, they also know the food – they have favourites, and aren’t afraid to share their insider tips.

Make use of it if you don’t know your paneer from your paratha, and ask them for the latest drinks promotions and a table by the window (the pew-style seating isn’t as comfortable).

Traditional toddy shop food tends to be on the fiery side

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CHOCOLATE DREAM Firetree is a super-premium brand of smooth, dairy-free dark chocolate. The special cocoa beans come from the volcanic Pacific Islands and Madagascar, sourced from the ‘Pacific Ring of Fire’ and the pods are the colours of flames. Firetree chocolate provide your taste buds with a variety of rich flavours in every bite and has already won six Academy of Chocolate awards and three Great Taste awards.

From £8, firetreechocolate.com

Food & Drink B E L LY- W A R M I N G A U T U M N M E N U S A N D T A S T Y, A W A R D - W I N N I N G T R E A T S WORDS CARLY MCCORMACK

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WHERE’S THE BEEF? Byron has a new menu for autumn and it is packed with flavour. Awardwinning chef, food writer and TV presenter Sophie Mitchell has revamped current dishes and created new ones inspired by a team research trip to the USA. The New Byron is a redesign of the signature: bespoke cheese slices, house-made bread and butter pickles. The all new premium burger, Le Bleu, meanwhile, contains thick grilled onions, premium French blue cheese, port-laced onion jam, wholegrain mustard mayonnaise and spinach. Eat yours with a side of skin-on-fries, which are sprinkled with a new secret seasoning.

DROP IT

Byron, Cabot Place

£8.90, waterdrop.com

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Waterdrop has released the world’s first Microdrink. NERO vitamin drops are made using fruit and plant extracts and provide a natural caffeine fix. Drop them into your bottle of water to replace your coffee cravings and give yourself a morning boost.

Wagamama has released its new autumn menu, which includes a fruity and citrusy Nikko curry.

Named after the word for sunshine in Japanese, the Nikko is a tasty blend of coconut, lemongrass and turmeric and is available with chicken, sea bream or tofu.

New sides are also available: tenderstem broccoli, red pepper, sweet potato, asparagus and wakame tempura, served with a sweet and sour sauce, and Chicken Yakitori, a selection of teriyaki chicken skewers inspired by the popular Japanese street food.

Until 20 November, Wagamama, Jubilee Place

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o vast is Nathan Outlaw’s cookbook collection that his Wikipedia page makes reference to it. While the rest of us may have a shelf or two dedicated to dusty paperbacks from gastronomy’s finest, the Cornwall-based chef has a veritable library that spans hundreds. “My wife goes mad,” he chuckles down the phone from his home in Port Isaac. “I’m getting on for a thousand now. We have to keep buying new shelves.”

His most prized tome is a 1988 copy of Rick Stein’s English Seafood Cookery – “back when he was still called Richard,” Outlaw jokes. “To this day it’s my favourite.” It’s hardly surprising; Outlaw owes much to Stein.

For two years, he supported the chef in his kitchen in Cornwall’s Padstow, where he learned how to craft the seafood masterpieces that Stein is renowned for. Today, the only person who rivals the Cornish cook is Outlaw himself. “The best lesson Rick taught me was to be confident in simple food,” he says. “His enthusiasm when he’d come back from his travels was infectious; I just loved listening to him. I still do now – I watch all of his television programmes.”

Born in landlocked Maidstone in Kent, Outlaw spent his summers in Cornwall, where he found a love of the seaside. His first foray into the kitchen was as a child, when he would help his chef father make toast for the breakfast crowd. He later trained alongside Gary Rhodes and Eric Chavot, before moving to Cornwall to learn the ropes from Stein.

At the age of 25 he opened his first restaurant, Black Pig, against his peers’ better judgement. Less than a year later, he was

awarded his first Michelin star. Black Pig didn’t last long; it closed after three years, which was perhaps a blessing in disguise. In 2006, he took over the restaurant at Marina Villa in Fowey, Cornwall, where he opened his eponymous Restaurant Nathan Outlaw, a seafood-focused eatery with a relaxed vibe and simple, faultless, food. The restaurant – which moved to Rock in 2010 and then to Port Isaac in 2015 – was awarded its first Michelin star in 2011; it now has two, and to this day remains the only specialised seafood restaurant in the UK to hold the two-star culinary badge of honour.

But the plaudits don’t end there. Twelve years after it opened, Restaurant Nathan Outlaw scooped The Good Food Guide’s top gong when it was named Britain’s best restaurant in 2018, knocking Simon Rogan’s L’Enclume off its throne – a throne Rogan had sat on for four years.

“Outlaw’s food is characterised by absolute freshness of ingredients and by a clear sense of

where our fish is coming from,” says Outlaw. “When you’re in a landlocked location, it’s very difficult to know who to trust, but I can just talk to the fishermen. Personally, I’m a bit of an anorak about fishing so I’m always quizzing them about what gear they’re using, and if there’s something I don’t like the sound of then I won’t use them.”

Among the stories in the book are recipes that have previously been on the menu at Restaurant Nathan Outlaw. The crowd-pleasing gurnard with Porthilly sauce is, the chef says, a personal triumph.

“It’s everything I ever aimed to do when I first started cooking under my own name,” he explains.

“I always wanted to get to a point where my food was so simple that when you looked at it you’d think ‘Well, I could do that’, but actually you couldn’t. I remember telling one of my chefs about 10 years ago that that was the stage I wanted to get to, and now we have.”

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“Outlaw’s food is characterised by absolute freshness of ingredients and by a clear sense of purpose” purpose,” The Good Food Guide said. “He follows no fads, copies no recipes, joins no schools, but is driven by his supply of impeccably fine ingredients, and a chef’s talent for unlocking all they have to offer.”

The chef’s new cookbook, named after his two-Michelin-starred Port Isaac eatery, serves as proof of all that The Good Food Guide has claimed.

It follows a year in the life of the restaurant, with recipes that riff on Outlaw’s simple, and seasonal, approach to cooking.

“Seasonality is everything, especially with the food that I cook,” Outlaw says. “Even though our dishes are quite complex in the way they’re put together, they rely on the ingredients being bang on. We can all go to the supermarket and grab some asparagus at any time of the year, but where we are there’s a lady who grows it for just eight weeks and that’s the only time I’ll ever have asparagus on the menu.”

The asparagus grower is Jax Buse and she, along with a number of the restaurant’s other suppliers, is referenced in the book. Unlike the chef’s previous cookbooks, the new volume focuses less on cooking and more on sharing stories about the restaurant and the farmers, winemakers and fishermen that are behind it. ‘Farm to table’ is hardly a new concept, but for a seafood chef in Cornwall, knowing the source of your ingredients is part and parcel of the job – and ensuring sustainability in the seas was a vital task long before David Attenborough got involved.

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Restaurant Nathan Outlaw, the cook is serving his other outposts: Outlaw’s Fish Kitchen, also in Port Isaac, and Nathan Outlaw at Al Mahara in Dubai.

His London restaurant, Outlaw at The Capital, closed earlier this year to make way for new a venture: Siren at The Goring in Belgravia, which launched this summer. It is the hotel’s first new restaurant in more than 100 years and is, naturally, focused on seafood.

The Russell Sage-designed space takes full advantage of The Goring’s delightful secret garden, with double french doors that link the restaurant with the outdoors. The menu offers the best of Outlaw’s artfully-executed dishes, with fresh fish available direct from Cornwall each day.

Given his seafood background, it comes as no surprise when the chef confesses his favourite pastime is fishing. It’s hard to imagine he can possibly find the time, what with writing a new book and flitting between four restaurants – but he assures me there’s still space in his schedule for doing what he loves most: cooking.

“I’ve always just loved the kitchen. If I’m at home, I’ll be sitting in the kitchen, even if I’m not cooking,” he says. “A lot of people think it’s strange that I can do 15 hours a day and still love it, but that’s the reason I do it. I’ve always worked, but I’ve never felt like I’ve had a job.”

Restaurant Nathan Outlaw is out now, published by Bloomsbury Absolute, £40, nathan-outlaw.com

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C L OU D W I N E A SOMMELIER’S GUIDE TO COLLECTING WINE – FROM STORAGE SOLUTIONS TO TOPICAL TIPPLES WORDS WIETEKE TEPPEMA, SOMMELIER AND WINE BUYER

WHERE TO START The world of wine is vast and confusing with many rabbit holes to go down. To narrow your selection, focus on one red grape and one white grape that you like, or one region you love.

HOW TO STORE The days of large stately homes with deep vaulted cellars are gone. In London, we tend to be flat dwellers and as such finding suitable storage space for wine can be difficult. Wine is a fairly delicate creature. The ideal temperature to store wine at is 13-14 degrees; it doesn’t like sunlight, heat or excessive humidity/ dryness, which can damage the cork and spoil the wine – which means kitchens are wine killers. Throw away that rack on top of your cupboard and instead invest in a small wine fridge. This will offer you a temperature controlled space to store your wine.

Once your collection has outgrown your fridge, you can consider opening an account at a Bonded Warehouse. Many merchants will sell you a case of wine and deliver it straight into your warehouse account. For a small annual fee, your wine can be correctly stored there until you are ready to drink it.

WHO TO BUY FROM Developing a relationship with an independent wine shop is a good start. Ask what they are excited about or what they would recommend to you – they know their selection best.

Once you trust their recommendations you can broaden your horizons. Many shops will host small tastings that will give you an opportunity to try new wines and see what you like. Lea & Sandeman, Bottle Apostle and Humble Grape are oenophile favourites – and the latter has recently opened a space in Canary Wharf.

Online also gives you a lot of options and merchants tend to specialise in certain countries – one may delve deep into the delights of German Riesling while the other highlights South African specialities. The Wine Society (thewinesociety.com), Woodwinters (woodwinters.com), Howard Ripley (howardripley.com) and Stannary Wines (stannarywine.com) are all good places to start.

Start with a few different bottles and narrow down which grape or region you prefer. Once you find a wine you like you can invest

in a case. Wines by the case are cheaper than by the bottle – plus, you have the added benefit of drinking the same wine over the course of a number of years and seeing how it evolves.

HOW TO SERVE Keep opened wines in the fridge (even reds – just get them out 30 minutes before you want to drink them). This will slow down the rate at which the flavours oxidise. Be aware that not all wine is built to age, and some are better young, when they have all their fresh, crunchy fruit flavours When it comes to drinking, be sure to buy some nice glasses.

Larger glasses that taper at the top allow the aromas to stay within the glass. If you keep your glasses stored in a box, wash them before you pour in the wine.

You don’t need a fancy crystal decanter if you want to aerate your wine – a jug will do. Simply pour the wine into the jug, and pour back into the bottle when you’re ready to serve. Magnums (2x 750ml bottles in one) are great fun for parties, especially Rieslings from Germany.

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A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A S OMMELIER Beginning her professional career in media, Wieteke Teppema changed direction in 2006 to become a commis sommelier at Prism Restaurant in the City before stints at two Michelin-starred restaurants The Square and The Ledbury. Following position as head sommelier and wine buyer at Viajante Restaurant, Teppema moved into on-trade sales for Roberson Wines until 2015 and then Howard Ripley Wines until 2018, during which time she also consulted as sommelier for Trinity. In 2019, she opened Gezellig, a wine-focused restaurant and bar in Holborn.

Here, she describes her typical day.

The life of a sommelier is dictated by service, which may only last around four hours for lunch and six for dinner. To ensure service runs smoothly, it’s crucial that everything is ordered and organised ahead of time.

It’s commonly assumed that we are paid to drink, which is not far from the truth… It is considered professionally acceptable to have your first sip of wine by 10am.

My day usually kicks off around 9am with a pot of coffee to help me power through the morning. I go through emails, looking for wines to purchase for our drinks menu – this can be a selection of wines through wine merchants, or what we’re seeing more of these days are wines offered from private collectors.

Orders are placed and deliveries will arrive. The wines are all checked for the correct vintage and producer (difference in price between a bottle of premier Cru Burgundy and a Grand Cru can be a couple of hundred pounds – the labels look very similar, so we always have our eye on the small print). Cellar management is crucial; wines need to be organised, tagged and bins numbered, which will allow us to find the wine swiftly while we are in a busy service.

Lunch service will kick off at noon. We are an informal restaurant without a white tablecloth in sight. Our style of service is relaxed and there is no ‘official’ sommelier. Instead all the 68

Front of House staff are very knowledgeable on all drinks offered.

Lunch will finish around 4pm and we’ll set up the restaurant for dinner service.

Between lunch and dinner service I may do a tasting with an importer, who will open a selection of wines that they have recently started working with. This allows me to keep up to date with what is happening on the ground in wine regions that I am interested in and see how certain wines are evolving.

The briefing for dinner service is given at 5.30pm, which is followed up with a staff training where we taste and talk through a cocktail, a wine or a digestive and go through a new dish that our chef wants to put on the menu.

Our first guests arrive at 6pm. As we are a wine-focused restaurant, we also offer corkage and we’re happy for people to bring bottles from their own cellars to enjoy with their meal. It offers us the chance to taste rare wines and older wines, which we don’t have on the list.

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s the nights draw in, and the open fires blaze away, it’s time to create a cosy, intimate and warming ambience at home that embraces all that the winter season has to offer. Festive celebrations are just around the corner, the spiced aroma of fragrant candles and comfort cooking permeate the air, and homecooked dinner parties are the way forward.

When playing host, and even when simply partaking as a family, having a dining space that feels snug and inviting is what it’s all about. Mood lighting is perfect for winter, and this can be achieved economically and effortlessly with the use of candles. The perfect centrepiece statement – especially if encased in a lantern - or simply used as a means to prevent a corner of the room from feeling gloomy. Candles are also the perfect vehicle for adding a little glitz and glamour to an arrangement, and elevating an everyday dining set up to an evening dinner party affair. And of course, the scented variety also pique our sense of smell, heightening our taste buds, too.

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SETTING THE SCENE Whereas summer décor is all about bringing the outdoors in and dressing down a table, winter trends are more about sprucing up the ordinary, and beautiful textured tablecloths, table runners and linen can transform a space in seconds. It’s a key way to introduce a colour scheme, too, which can either be matched to the existing décor in the room, such as throw cushions and sofas if you have an open-plan layout, or, for self-contained dining areas, tie it in with your chosen cutlery and crockery. The table will be the highlight, but the room may benefit from some extra touches to create a suitably seasonal air. Consider placing arrangements to match your theme on side tables or a mantelpiece, possibly vases of flowers. A simple string of fairy lights will also work a treat.

Burnished reds and burnt oranges paired with teal and spiced honey are popular colour combinations that have endured throughout 2019. For those wanting a burst of seasonal colour Le Creuset’s signature colourways are perfect for adding depth and warmth to your spread. Bright cerise brings a punchy pop, while marine provides a bold and modern burst of colour. And if you’re more partial to neutral tones, the brand’s classic winter white collection is your go-to.

Bold colours also complement the continued trend for gold, copper and warm metallic finishes, whether it be elegant 22ct gold penguin pastry forks from Annabel James or something a little more bold, such as VonShef’s black and gold cutlery set. Layer on the bling with lashings of metallic touches – think gleaming gold gilding, buffed copper candlesticks, brushed brass and bronze trims. It’s the right time of year to go a little quirky too, and Audenza’s gold beetle corkscrew is sure to bring a smile to your face every time you pop a cork and its wings fly open.

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TAKE CENTRE STAGE Charming, rustic centrepieces are the prettiest (and trendiest) way to accent your meal for winter. And the beauty is in its versatility. Opt for a collection of greenery gathered from the woods for country chic, or push the boat out with an ice-packed champagne bucket. If baking is your forte, why not showcase your desserts under a glass cloche or artfully display them on a marble or slate chopping board?

Whatever design you choose be sure to leave enough space for all your side dishes, and ensure it isn’t so tall that it prevents conversation between guests. If you are pushed for space you could have several smaller displays spaced evenly down the table. For an extra Scandi flourish, arrange some interesting branches and display them in a vase on the dining table, warmed up with some extra cushions or sheepskin rugs draped over the back of your dining chairs or bench. It’s the perfect way to pack a cosy punch.

The retro revival we saw last season looks to continue into 2020 with a bold, confident and sassy take on the glamour trend. This revived style is a grown-up look that channels 1930s sophisticated elegance with a little sexy seventies-style opulence thrown in for good measure. Achieve it by gradually introducing shapely furniture with rounded curves and fluid shapes paired with 1920s elegant 74

occasional chairs, such as those with scalloped shell-like backs and soft edges. When used as dining chairs, they create a Gastby-style ambience, which can then be heightened with accessories.

Audenza’s Gatsby coasters, made from a combination of brass, resin, wood and acrylic, offer a stylish design and twin beautifully with the brand’s Jazz Age-inspired black and gold tray.

If you want to make a real style statement, show your flamboyant side with a glam cocktail trolley in the dining room, ready to be wheeled out for digestifs. Cut glass tumblers, stemmed glassware and high balls are all perfect for winter cocktails and hot toddies.

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As guests may be serving themselves, it’s sometimes nice to layer the crockery in each place setting with charger or decorative plates.

Depending on the look and feel you’re going for, not to mention the type of food you will be serving, it’s perfectly acceptable to both mix-and-match your crockery or stick to a set.

Rose & Grey’s pastel soup bowls denote a real homely feel, while Habitat’s stoneware Pablo dinner set with an exposed rim is ideal for alternating colours between courses.

Large overhead lights bring glamour to the occasion, and the dining table itself will dictate how many guests can comfortably be seated.

Neither are whimsical purchases, however, but if you’re inclined for a change, DelightFULL’s mid-century suspension chandelier embodies the musicality of the 1950s – it is, after all, inspired by the acclaimed jazz trumpet player Tommy Dorsey. This unique lighting fixture would beautifully complement Luxxu’s Darian dining table, which is handcrafted from round smoked glass and black lacquer wood, and finished with gold plated brass bars.

Before the food is even served, your dining table should set the tone for what is to come, and a little thought can make all the difference. You don’t have to spend a fortune, but by using a few accent pieces and with careful consideration, you can pull a theme together to make a memorable winter feast for all.

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There are few things more miserable than an office Christmas party held in your actual office.

If you’re based in London, there’s no excuse not to hop on the tube and venture further afield. Smart Christmas Parties holds the keys to 12 of the best venues in London and St Albans. All are available to hire exclusively over the festive period, and five of them also offer shared party nights. The venues vary in size and style, from Battersea Evolution, an expansive space set in the heart of the picturesque Battersea Park, to Cutty Sark, which boasts an atmospheric venue beneath the historic ship’s copper hull. New for 2019 is Magazine London, an event space in Greenwich Peninsula that boasts spectacular views of the Thames and Canary Wharf.

Perhaps the best entertainment at an office Christmas party is seeing your fellow colleagues let loose – even the most reserved of IT guys tend to let their hair down a little. However, nobody wants to be the talking point the next day, so it’s best to safeguard yourself – and others – and distract the team with some pre-planned entertainment. Save yourself several Spotify squabbles and opt for live music, or alternatively choose a venue that has a resident DJ. Many of Smart Christmas Parties’ events feature a roster of sensational acts and peformances held throughout the night – from stunning acrobatic performances during your meal to live DJ sets and after-dinner casino tables.

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During the festive season, when we can’t move for tinsel, Christmas trees and fairy lights, it’s hard to find a theme that stands out from the rest. An event that taps into the festive spirit in an innovative way will secure you serious kudos among your colleagues. While a number of Smart Christmas Parties’ experiential events let the venues speak for themselves – Cutty Sark, for example, is striking enough on its own – several others boast unique themes. At Finsbury Square, a Dickensian-inspired bash will be complete with cobbled streets, a grand Victorian-style ballroom and classic Christmas carols. Over at Willows Farm, meanwhile, an Around The World In 80 Days-themed event will transport you to the ancient city of Egypt, the riads of Marrakech, traditional Japan and the mountains of Kathmandu. Passports at the ready…

No Christmas party is complete without food and drink. In offices, fussy eaters are in abundance, and a sausage roll buffet just won’t cut the, er, mustard. But you needn’t feel pressure to produce a traditional Christmas feast, either. Once your theme is chosen, the food can complement it – whether you opt for canapés or a sit down meal. All of Smart Christmas Parties’ shared events include canapés and a three-course dinner, along with speciallythemed bars: for Christmas in New York at Battersea Evolution, Molly Malone’s Irish Bar will provide drinks throughout the night, while Après at Magazine London will transport you to the slopes with a selection of alpine-themed boltholes. Cheers!

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f you’ve got a local go-to bar in your neighbourhood, chances are it was created by hospitality group Darwin & Wallace. The team behind some of London’s coolest hangouts have brought together dynamic chefs, forwardthinking bartenders and artful designers to addresses throughout the city, and each unique address holds up a mirror to its surroundings and residents.

Just in time for festive season, Darwin & Wallace has arrived in East London for the first time, with their new outpost in Canary Wharf’s Mackenzie Walk.

Just a few minutes walk from the tube station, No. 35 Mackenzie Walk is easily accessible, and the new bar is unrecognisable. Box 9 Design is behind the aesthetic: Canary Wharf customers can expect Darwin & Wallace’s signature countertop seating, perfect for social snacks and after-hours cocktails, plus intimate corners built for catch-ups and special occasions. From November 25,

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choose between a Champagne breakfast feast, Christmas lunch, festive drinks and nibbles or a smart supper to get in the festive spirit. The waterside south-facing terrace still gets winter rays by day, and with space for a fun-filled 130 covers it’s the perfect place to bring your team to celebrate the end of the year – or the start of 2020.

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At the bar, Darwin & Wallace has set the standard for low-ABV offerings such as a Ketel Botanical spritz and nonalcoholic concoctions from Seedlip and Aecorn so you can avoid the Christmas party hangover. But if you can’t resist the Aperol Winter Spritz or the Blackcurrant Bramble, refuel the morning after with big breakfasts (fluffy pancakes drizzled with butterscotch sauce, breakfast tacos with chimichurri chicken), Bloody Marys and artisanal coffee by Caravan roastery.

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R E S TA U R A N T S W I T H R O O M S A R E H A V I N G A M O M E N T, W I T H LEADING CHEFS SERVING U P D E L I C I O U S P L AT E S A N D A G O O D N I G H T ’ S S L E E P. CANARY WHARF MAGAZINE DISCOVERS THE COSIEST PLACES TO DINE AND DREAM WORDS ANGELINA VILLA-CLARKE

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here’s nothing better than a stellar meal in a beautiful dining room. Elevating the experience even further is the notion that you can also have a bed for the night just metres away. It’s not a new concept, of course, the UK’s oldest inns offered exactly this, but these days modern restaurants with rooms have sharpened up the idea – with many offering haute cuisine as well as artfully curated rooms, culminating in the perfect night away. Today’s best restaurants with rooms are now curated by many of the country’s leading chefs, serving up delicious plates and a good night’s sleep.

Best for... a cosy weekend away THE DUNCOMBE ARMS Staffordshire Complete with roaring fires, bare-brick walls and cosy snugs dating back to 1850, The Duncombe Arms is the quintessential village pub. But, found in the Staffordshire village of Ellastone, on the edge of the Peak District, the family-run property offers much more than a pint or two.

The characterful inn – with flagstone floors, sheepskins on chairs and an eclectic mix of pictures on the wall – has two AA rosettes under its belt and is regularly named as one of the best gastro pubs in the UK. It has become known as much for its crowd-pleasing dishes, such as sirloin of Derbyshire beef and Duncombe ale-battered haddock and thick-cut chips, as it is for its adventurous modern British fare – from roasted artichoke with black onion and fresh truffle to the roast monkish tail with seaweed, brown butter and bacon jam. Run by Johnny and Laura Grenfell, there are 10 bedrooms, which are found in Walnut House, an annexe to the historic pub. Comfy beds, thick curtains and luxurious textiles – plus gorgeous Bamford products in the bathroom – give a charming boutique feel.

Top tip: Channel your inner muse and join the many creative minds who have been inspired by the surrounding countryside – from novelist George Eliot to philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau. duncombearms.co.uk

Best for... an elevated seaside stay PADSTOW TOWNHOUSE Cornwall Aside from chef Paul Ainsworth’s magic that he conjures up in the kitchen, Padstow is so quaint and characterful that it is a joy to spend a night in the centre of the town. It’s here that the chef has numerous ventures to tempt in foodies. Carved out of a Georgian townhouse, the Michelin-starred No 6 has elegant interiors to match the stylish plates – think: oysters from nearby Porthilly, raw sea bream, and aged soy glazed duck. Nearby the chef also owns Rojano’s in the Square, an Italian restaurant loved for its classics – try the locallycaught day boat fish burger, which comes with seaweed tartare sauce and a clotted cream bun.

Whatever restaurant you pick, luckily your room for the night is just a few steps away at the six-suite 18th-century townhouse. Designed by Ainsworth’s wife Emma and interior designer Eve Cullen-Cornes, each room has a different look and is named after sweet treats – such as Marshmallow and Bon Bon. Expect freestanding bath tubs, period fireplaces and French beds. The in-house Kitchen Pantry offers indulgent treats and savoury snacks, along with wine and cocktails, while guests can also order a picnic hamper for room service.

Top tip: Borrow one of the Duchess bikes or a pair of Dubarry boots to explore the nearby beaches. paul-ainsworth.co.uk/padstow-townhouse

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HIPPING HALL Lancashire The ideal spot for exploring the Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales, this original 17th-century blacksmiths may look like a traditional country bolthole, but appearances can be deceptive. Head chef Oli Martin’s menu is minimalist and unexpected – butter pie, chamomile tomatoes and hen of the woods may sound simplistic but don’t be fooled – tastes are complex and beautifully multi-layered. Martin’s philosophy is to celebrate local artisanal producers, seasonal produce and organic suppliers with the menu often changing daily depending on what comes into the kitchen. This ethos is extended further in the surroundings: walls are painted with local pigments collected by local artists, Pip Seymour and LU X U R Y L ON D ON .C O.U K

Rebecca Wallace; the curtains in the dining room are hand crafted from Yorkshire wools by Pennine Tweed and staff wear contemporary yet utilitarian aprons giving a nod to the building’s past life as a ‘smithy’.

Bedrooms, meanwhile, are found across three buildings – each with their own style. Those in the main house have a country-chic aesthetic, while in the cottages, Farrow & Ball paint colours and Cole and Son wallpapers lend a cosy feel. The recently-completed stable rooms, meanwhile, bring a touch of glam.

Top tip: Check out the wonderfully tactile dinner plates. All the restaurant crockery has been made by artisan potters Miles-Moore Ceramics, using materials and glazes made from local minerals. hippinghall.com 87

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Best for... a windswept retreat YNYSHIR, SNOWDONIA Wales At this original Victorian house in North Wales, found in a breathtaking location between Borth Beach and the rugged mountains of Snowdonia National Park, head chef Gareth Ward showcases the best of British produce, giving it a unique Japanese twist. Miso, dashi, mirin and soy bring out the flavours of foraged foods from the grounds, woodland and nearby coast, while farmers and Welsh growers are paramount to his approach. Vinyl records play as a soundtrack to your meal and chefs personally bring their creations to your table, making the vibe here effortlessly cool. It’s no surprise that Ward has a long list of awards under his belt, including one Michelin star and five AA Rosettes.

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Be prepared to be wowed by the 20-course feast in store.

Meanwhile, you can wake up with a view over the Cambrian Mountains in one of Ynyshir’s cossetting nine guest rooms, which have rich colours, slate features and luxury bathrooms, courtesy of Ward’s architect-trained partner Amelia Eiríksson.

Top tip: Leave some room for breakfast – which is a veritable feast of homecured smoked salmon, cream cheese and sourdough crumpets, as well as soaked muesli, local Welsh yoghurt and in-season homemade compote. ynyshir.co.uk

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Best for... a step back in time THE SUN INN Dedham, Essex This original coaching in on the Essex-Suffolk border – in the heart of Constable Country – comes complete with tons of original features, such as an elm bar, an open beamed dining room, oak floors and a snug oakpanelled lounge. Found in one of England’s prettiest villages of Dedham, the seven bedrooms echo the historic feel with iron bedsteads, creaking floorboards and pops of colour.

Head chef Jack Levine’s robust dishes marry British and Italian flavours – such as spring risotto, roast cod with borlotti beans and cuts of British rare-breed steaks, as well as the essential Sunday roast. The menu varies throughout the month using seasonal ingredients – such as produce sourced off Mersea’s day boats, wild game in season and vegetables and fruit the morning they are picked.

Top tip: Visit on a Thursday evening and experience a tasting menu with a difference – 10 eclectic small plates matched with wine, beer or cocktails. thesuninndedham.com

Best for... gastronomes RESTAURANT SAT BAINS Nottingham Holding two Michelin stars, Restaurant Sat Bains, found on the outskirts of Nottingham, is renowned for its gastronomic highs. Celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, chef Sat Bains’s boundary-pushing cuisine means that his eponymous restaurant consistently clocks up awards, placing it among the best in the country.

With a choice of a seven or ten-course tasting menu, it’s wise to arrive hungry. Highlights include the inventive ‘introduction’ named The Five Taste – a precursor of the salt, sour, bitter, umami and sweet dishes yet to come, and which include tagliatelle of kohlrabi, squab pigeon shawarma spices and chocolate 85 per cent.

After the indulging, you’ll need a lie-down in one of the seven recently-revamped bedrooms found in the converted farm buildings. Velvet throws, a sultry colour palette and carved wood beds give a sophisticated place to sleep, cleverly mirroring the top-scale dining downstairs.

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Top tip: At breakfast, ask for the homegrown honey from the restaurant’s own beehives in the kitchen garden – delicious with just-made sourdough. restaurantsatbains.com 89

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To the M ANOR B ORN I N T H E L O T D E PA R T M E N T I N S O U T H - W E S T FRANCE, A 700-YEAR-OLD CHÂTEAU SERVES AS THE PERFECT PLACE FROM WHICH TO I N D U L G E I N T H E R E G I O N ’ S E P I C U R E A N S TA R S : TRUFFLE AND MALBEC WORDS AND PHOTOS DOUG MCKINLAY

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he’s a professional, at the top of her game. Her senses are pin sharp and very little gets past her. She has plenty of patience and takes her time with almost zen-like concentration; and once her target is acquired it’s all over. No, she’s not one of the great cats stalking prey. This predator’s game is much more difficult to find and, deliciously, always adds that little bit of je ne sais quoi to any Michelinstarred meal. She’s Lago, a five-year-old chocolate lab and a seasoned truffle hunter.

In this region of south-west France, the Lot department, there are two culinary stars that combine with the area’s rich history to produce some outstanding gastronomic treats: black truffles and Malbec wine. Of the two, I find it difficult to distinguish which has had the greatest impact; it’s like splitting very delicate hairs and adding a touch of locally grown saffron to come up with something truly mouth-watering.

However, Lago is definitely the queen of the truffle hunters at the 700-year old Château de Mercuès, the family home of Christine and Bertrand Vigouroux. The Vigouroux family have been vintners and hoteliers here for four generations. Bertand’s father, the late Georges Vigouroux, bought the château in 1983 and began a painstaking reconstruction until he retired in 2010, when Bertand and Christine took over.

But on this chilly early afternoon at the beginning of February, the middle of the three-month truffle season, Christine is running Lago through her paces. Truffles tend to be found among the root systems of certain nutty trees, oaks being one of the best, and with a thousand planted throughout the vineyards, the Vigouroux’s can almost guarantee a ready supply of black truffles for the larder of Le Duèze, the château’s Michelin starred restaurant. But first Lago has to find them.

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“We prefer to use dogs now when it comes to finding truffles,” remarks Christine. “There are others who use pigs, but when we’ve used pigs in the past, I always found I had to fight with them to stop them eating the truffles. It’s not the same with dogs.”

And almost on cue, Lago shoves her paws and nose into the dirt, among the detritus of last autumn’s rotting oak leaves and comes up with a golf ball-sized lump. It looks like it could either be a piece of coal or just a wad of dirt, anything but something edible and so precious. Indeed, truffles are like black gold in this region, almost elevated to celebrity status among the local population, and fetching a pretty penny at market too.

For most of the year the village of Lalbenque, in the Lot Valley, is like any other medium-sized town in the region, all business and getting on with life. But during truffle season, between December and March, it changes. And on every Tuesday afternoon, the streets are closed off to traffic where stalls and long benches are then set up for the weekly truffle market. But it’s really more melee than market.

When I first ventured into the market I didn’t really know what to think. All I saw were hundreds of people jostling to get close to what I can only describe as a stage (it later turned out to be a truffle weigh station). It looked like a mosh pit at a punk show.

But as I got closer any semblance to wild haircuts and unruly teens morphed into tussling middle-aged men and women. This was definitely more of a Paul Anka crowd than a Dave Grohl one.

Although there was no stage-diving, they still shoved and shouted, trying to get as close to the star as possible. Which, of course, is the black truffle.

Later, back at the 13th-century chateau, after a good hour’s wrestling with the truffle set, I had the chance to really get to know the place.

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“I want people to share the wine and finish the bottle. Every wine needs to be drinkable; that is my central goal”

Situated high on a forested promontory overlooking the Lot Valley and the historic town of Cahors, Château de Mercuès is exactly what a mediaeval castle should look like. For centuries it was the summer residence of the counts and bishops of Cahors before time and a lack of interest took its toll. Working with specialist architect Axel Letellier, the Vigoroux family began to benevolently restore the castle when they took it over in 1983. Now complete, with crenelated walkways, turrets and even a drawbridge, it is a genuine French château, complete with 30 well-appointed doubles and suites. There are even the remains of coats of arms on the walls damaged during the French Revolution, giving the castle a true patina of history.

But I’m here to get the skinny on the wine, that sumptuous Malbec that goes so well with the Michelin food served up by chef Julien Poisot in Le Duèze. But before tucking into what would become a five-course meal of pure excellence, I had the chance to tour the working end of the château with Bertand.

“Malbec was almost lost to France,” he says quietly, while we are standing in the château’s cathedral-like Romanesque cellar.

“At the end of the 19th century a blight all but wiped out the grape.

It’s been grown here since Roman times, but we almost lost it.”

Indeed, the Phylloxera pest, imported from American vines, hit the French wine industry hard, including the Malbec grape in the Cahors region. It wasn’t until 1971 when Bertand’s father, Georges, started re-planting Malbec grapes that the wine got a new kick-start.

“Some said he was crazy,” said Bertrand. “That the Malbec grape was all but done, but he proved them wrong. And the proof of that is in the wine we produce today.”

Bertrand isn’t concerned with how many accolades his wines win. He only really cares about how drinkable it is. “Wine is for a good time,” he says. “I want people to share the wine and finish the LU X U R Y L ON D ON .C O.U K

bottle. Every wine needs to be drinkable; that is my central goal.”

It’s a noble idea, but the provenance of modern Malbec wines isn’t just a French story. In fact, if it wasn’t for the foresight – or just plain luck – of the governor of the Mendoza region in Argentina, it’s conceivable that French Malbec may not have recovered. In 1852 governor Domingo Faustino Sarmiento employed the French agronomist Miguel Pouget to bring a variety of French vines to Argentina, Malbec being one of them.

It flourished beyond anyone’s expectations and today it’s thought of as an Argentinian wine, rather than the French of its origins.

And crucially it wasn’t affected by the Phylloxera blight of the late 1800s. But this is where the flexibility of the Vigoroux family really makes it mark.

Not to be left resting on his laurels, Bertrand got together with legendary Californian wine maker Paul Hobbs, who arguably put Malbec, Argentina and Mendoza on the international wine map, to collaborate on a number of French Malbec projects. Indeed, the two of them have developed the Crocus line. Founded in 2011 by Hobbs and Vigoroux, Crocus wines combine old world, ancient terroirs with new world thinking and technology to redefine Malbec in its birthplace.

It’s a concept that has trickled down into other wineries in the Cahors area, including Bertrand’s family plot at the Château de Mercuès, where prior to tucking up in bed for the night in my Art Deco suite, I was able to sample some of those wonderful Mercuès Malbecs while Chef Poiset’s five-course menu, consisting of all things truffle, put the finishing touches on a wonderful experience in the Lot Valley.

Rooms during next year’s truffle season in February will start from €369 for a deluxe room, based on two sharing, chateaudemercues.com 95

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IT’S NOT THE NEW MUSTIQUE OR THE NEW ST BARTHS, THIS GRENADINE GEM IS IN A CLASS OF ITS OWN WORDS DAWN ALFORD

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t’s the island paradise said to be where billionaires go to escape those pesky millionaires. In truth the island is exclusive and luxurious - but is also hugely welcoming and worth saving for.

Those specialising in elite holidays believe that this haven has effortlessly bypassed the likes of Mustique and St Barths. My stay at Canouan’s Mandarin Oriental convinced me this is true.

In a ruthlessly competitive race to provide other-worldly travel experiences, the brains behind this hotel are winning.

Canouan is in the heart of St. Vincent & The Grenadines, an archipelago made up of 32 islands including St. Vincent, Mustique, Petit St. Vincent, Bequia and Palm Island. Known as the island of tortoises – you see them everywhere – it is five beautiful miles of lush, tropical, rolling hills that peak at the top of Mount Royal.

Home to the Caribbean’s largest natural coral barrier reef, it is also known for its exceptional white-sand beaches. The word unspoiled hardly covers Godahl Beach, Carenage Bay, Shell Beach, L’Ance Guyac and Grand Bay. Fine white powdery

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sand, clear azure sea and a seemingly always cloud-free sky are picture-book perfect.

But there is so much more to Canouan. For a relatively small island, it has a surprising number of top-notch amenities which attract the very wealthy.

These include a super-yacht marina, championship golf course and an airport runway that can accommodate aircraft up to the size of a Boeing 737 or an Airbus A319. Just a few reasons why the island has overtaken competitors. It simply offers more.

To reach this nirvana, there are main gateways via Grenadine Air’s scheduled flights from Barbados, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and Grenada. Private charter planes and Canouan’s private planes are popular options for getting to the island. We took the hotel’s private jet from Barbados and heartily wished the 20-minute journey had been longer. It’s a fact that travelling this way thoroughly spoils you; those ordinary flights taken by most of us really cannot compare. The views of the island as we came in to land took our breath away.

The Mandarin sits on the 1,200-acre Grenadine Estate, a complex that the developer is transforming into the next “it” destination in the Caribbean. The lure is a world of luxury where every single detail is spot on and all tastes catered for.

Unlike those more well-known destinations, Canouan is remote and the beach is inside a gated community, which makes it, according to Duarte Correia, the Mandarin Oriental’s general manager, an ideal place for celebrities and high-profile people who don’t want to see or be seen.

“We are super, super private,” he says. So private, in fact, that Hollywood A-listers have passed through with never a mention, although Amy Schumer did post about her babymoon to Canouan.

All the buzz and the new developments have sparked the question: is Canouan the next St Barths, Antigua or Turks & Caicos? But Correia has the right answer: “Ideally the island will not be the next anything, but instead become its own thing”.

Joan Roca, CEO and founder of the Essentialist travel site, says: “There’s been a lot of talk recently about Canouan, particularly among sophisticated clientele looking for a balanced share of luxury and adventure.

“In the next few years, we expect this under-the-radar hotspot to emerge as the perfect luxury Caribbean micro-island.”

At the Mandarin, the brand’s first property in the Caribbean, there are 13 villas with 12 more in the works, and 26 sumptuous colonial-style suites, all with hypnotic views of Godahl Beach and the Atlantic Ocean.

All 26 of the one- and two-bedroom suites are furnished, as you might imagine, to the highest standard. The smallest rooms are 1,200 sq ft, complete with a living room that closes off from the bedroom, and decked in white Italian marble.

The rooms are easily some of the nicest in the entire region, with spacious en suite bathrooms with separate baths and showers, walk-in closets, full honour bar and Nespresso coffee and tea makers. Touch-screen tablets put guests in control of every aspect of their room including room temperature, lighting

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I stayed in a beach-front one-bedroom suite which had a private garden leading to the beach just steps away. Each suite has a butler who checked in with us regularly on WhatsApp. The first floor Oceanview one-bedroom suites feature expansive, fully-furnished, sea-view balconies and there are four two-bedroom Oceanview suites with spacious balconies or terraces showcasing beach views.

Two one-bedroom Oceanview penthouse suites are designed to feel like private residences. On the first floor, these open to a grand foyer leading to a large living room area, ocean-facing bedroom, a dining room with a wine tower, and an adjoining designer kitchenette. Both Oceanview penthouse suites have spacious, breezy terraces for lounging and ocean gazing.

Always looking to further enrich the experience, the owners have added the Patio Villas. Designed by a team of Italian architects, these meld beautifully with the tropical landscape.

Combining airy enclosed spaces with grand open-air and outdoor living areas, each villa has a dramatic high ceiling entry opening into a stunning living room/dining room space showcasing sea views. All have a kitchen and chef’s pantry plus a garden which features the native tree which each villa is named after. As an added

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plus, the grand private patio has an infinity pool and Jacuzzi.

The six three-story Lagoon Villas are four-bedroom colonial-style residences on the hillside with panoramic views of Godahl Beach and the island’s impressive coral reef.

Every last detail is covered, including a fullservice kitchen, laundry and golf carts.

Looking to substantially raise the culinary bar for the Caribbean, the resort has six restaurants and bars offering the freshest produce in atmospheric beachfront locations.

Just in case we needed more choice, a short golf cart drive away are four additional restaurant and bar options that are also part of Grenadines Estate.

We loved Asianne, one of two fine dining restaurants which serves the most decadent breakfasts. And dinner there is a real experience. We watched chefs prepare our steamed Mahi-mahi, which was to die for.

Tides Bar and Grill is another sophisticated space, overlooking the lagoon, and for a night cap it was hard to beat a delicious cocktail in

Turtles bar.

The resort’s unique Castaway dining experience offers guests the opportunity to dine in a remote, idyllic island location for a few hours or an entire today. Whether it’s a sunrise-by-the-sea breakfast, a beachside Bento, BBQ picnic, or a champagne-atsunset gourmet dinner.

We knew that in order to match the rest of the complex, the spa would have to be something special. It was. The hillside treatment suites are approached by a wooden walkway which had a calming effect before we even stepped inside. As well as the signature Mandarin Oriental treatments, there is a menu of Essence of Canouan treatments including the Blissful Sea experience and the Emerald Enchantment wellness ritual.

Specialty treatments designed with specific needs in mind include the Golfers Tonic massage and a Digital Wellness Escape.

There is also a Mindful Teen Spa Menu offering teen-friendly treatments such as the Texters Treat massage and Little Mermaid Manicure & Pedicure. The first-rate fitness centre caters to anyone wishing to burn off the calories of all those delicious meals.

The resort’s famous golf course would also help with that.

Canouan has the only championship 18-holer in St Vincent and the Grenadines. The legendary golf course designer Jim Fazio is to thank for this, which is as challenging as it is beautiful.

The island itself has an interesting history. Donald Trump’s casino, which went bust years ago, is still standing. We took a spooky tour of the abandoned building which has a definite Marie Celeste vibe, with ivy growing inside the rooms, and an old piano which had once seen heady, high-rolling days. The contrast between the ruined casino and the pristine Mandarin Oriental could hardly be more marked.

As you do, in the Grenadines, we took a yacht to the mustvisit destination of Tobago Cays. This was where Pirates of the Caribbean was filmed. We dawdled along the deserted beach in the famous scene in At World’s End, where Jack Sparrow

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drunkenly hallucinates and finds various versions of himself.

Tobago Cays comprises five small uninhabited islands and a protected coral reef with no fishing allowed, offering some of the world’s best snorkelling. In fact if you stayed a month you could not cover all the stunning dive sites.

Anyone seeking a Christmas/New Year holiday with a difference could consider Canouan. Festive season highlights at the Mandarin include participating in release of turtles to the wild. It is one of many celebratory occasions from 19 December to 5 January and a glamorous gala dinner is held on New Year’s Eve. All in all, this little island packs a huge punch. Will it delight the senses of a jaded billionaire? Well if anything can, Canouan can.

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Mandarin Oriental, Canouan offers rooms from $1,550 based on two people sharing on a B&B basis with butler service. Price also includes welcome airport concierge in Barbados, transfers in Canouan, twice daily housekeeping, beach of the day programme, a onetime complimentary access to all beers, non-alcoholic beverages and snacks in the minibar, all non-motorized watersports including sailing, windsurfing etc. tennis facilities and kids club. mandarinoriental.com 101

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MAGI C H U S Q VA R N A’ S S VA R T P I L E N 701 CAPTURES THE ORIGINAL SPIRIT OF MOTORCYCLING W H I L E PA C K I N G A M I G H T Y PUNCH IN THE SPEED AND D E S I G N S TA K E S WORDS GEORGE CHAPMAN

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he Husqvarna Svartpilen 701 is a very cool motorcycle indeed, but why exactly? Talented actor and rider Steve McQueen – Mr Cool himself – rode a Husky in seminal 1971 movie On Any Sunday and was a huge fan of the Swedish brand’s early dirt bikes. But there’s much more substance to it than that. Sharing key components with the Vitpilen 701 cafe racer released in 2018, the Svartpilen, meaning ‘Black Arrow’ in Swedish, is the latest launch from parent company KTM, which had a vision to capture some of the original spirit that originally made motorcycling so appealing, and so cool.

Successfully harking back to the flat track oval racers of the 70s and 80s, but with an injection of contemporary rawness, Husqvarna has taken the ‘go fast, turn left’ mantra of these exciting machines and very successfully reduced it for the modern day, and, indeed, the street. There’s no doubting it, this is one hugely appealing motorcycle in the flesh.

Compact and minimal, the package includes wide-raked bars, an 18-inch front wheel, fork guards, a kick-tail seat with number board and rugged Pirelli MT60 flat track tyres; pure flat track-inspired touches that give an incredibly purposeful but approachable look, especially painted in matte black. Climbing aboard, the Svartpilen reveals a firm seat and a very narrow design

with only the sides of the radiator protruding out into the airflow. You sit neatly on the bike however, arms apart, feet slightly back, with your knees low over the motor. The riding position certainly means business and reminds you of Husqvarna’s off-road DNA. The dash is dominated by a single, circular dial that contains all the relevant information you need (including a fuel gauge and gear position indicator), but on a bike of this price many buyers may feel disappointed with its dated single-colour design. The rear of the dial is also rather unsightly considering the standard of design on the rest of the bike. In a world of waterproof TFT touch screens in 2019, this falls somewhat short.

Power comes from the same KTM-sourced 693cc singlecylinder as you’ll find in the Vitpilen 701 and the Duke 690, but in Husqvarna guise it produces 75bhp (compared with the KTM’s 73bhp), making it the world’s most powerful single-cylinder engine. Delivering an incredibly smooth and potent drive for a single, all the way up to its 8,500rpm rev limit, the impressive unit weighs just 50kg according to Husqvarna, and goes some way to explaining where your £8,899 investment has been spent.

The exhaust note also suits the bike’s character perfectly, even in standard form. Fueled up, the Svartpilen weighs approximately 175kg, which means performance is startling.

Out on the road, there’s little to complain about – even on an everyday basis in the city, and as soon you take your first challenging corner the penny drops. Here, the Svartpilen 701 really starts to focus the mind. The bike is incredibly easy to ride with its up/down quickshifter and willingly accepts almost any entry speed, approach angle or gap in traffic. Whether you’re commuting a relatively short distance, or enjoying a sunny

As a way of getting from A-to-B swiftly and stylishly, few other off-the-shelf bikes fit the bill

Sunday B-road blast, the 701 soon works its way into your good books. It’s fast too and can be ridden very aggressively should the mood take you. In fact, as a way of getting from A-to-B swiftly and stylishly, either in a semi-urban environment or along a twisty country road, few other off-the-shelf bikes fit the bill so perfectly.

Feather light controls and a beautifully supple-but-firm WP suspension setup will further encourage you to pick a line that would be unfathomable on poorer handling machines. Pulling on the single Brembo front disc brake also incites huge confidence when the need to stop or shed speed approaches. The 701 features an auto-blipper for smooth progress down the ‘box, whilst the traction control can be turned off if you really want to play silly bees.

Few bikes this side of large capacity supermotos (slick tyreshod dirt bikes) can deliver such rewarding and grin-inducing progress at legals speeds. The machine also cuts such a dash on the street, especially in the city, that it’s easy for the progressive styling to fool you. Flat track-inspired it may be, but the Svartpilen 701 is able to ‘go fast’ on tarmac and with it, turn left or right too. Steve would’ve loved it.

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What’s on at CANARY WHARF PUBLIC ART PHOTOGRAPHS: MICHAL ROVNER STUDIO

MICHAL ROVNER TRANSITIONS, 2019 Permanent artwork Crossrail Place FREE On Thursday 3 October, Israeli artist Michal Rovner’s site-specific 16-metre long video artwork, Transitions, was unveiled in Crossrail Place, the latest artwork to be launched as part of the Crossrail Art Programme for the new Elizabeth line. It is one of 10 major works of public art by internationally-renowned artists that are being integrated into seven of the new Elizabeth line stations, from Paddington in the west to Canary Wharf in the east. Rovner’s Transitions was sponsored by Canary Wharf Group and the City of London Corporation.

Michal Rovner has pioneered the use of the moving image as a non-narrative, non-cinematic medium for the creation of painterly

images and installations, which conjure timeless realities in a way the narrative arts cannot. She has been represented by Pace since 2003.

In this new work for the Crossrail Art Programme, Rovner has addressed themes of humanity, history and time. ‘I wanted to encapsulate, to summarise this place, London, with the mystery of fog, the rich theatre, literature and architecture. A mixture of present and past, a world full of monuments, testimonies of a dramatic and grand history, living with the vivid present time which is marching constantly into the future.’ The large-scale video references the striking architecture and character of London and Canary Wharf, capturing the lively nature of the new Elizabeth line station. It is a vivid reminder of the tide of humanity that ebbs and flows through London, an entity which formulaically moves to the stop and start of the London Underground.

Transitions can be found on the Quay Level of Crossrail Place.

MI-E DOR DE TINE IN ASSOCIATION WITH LIGHTS ON FESTIVAL, CLUJ, ROMANIA

IGOR MITORAJ A DIALOGUE BETWEEN ART AND HISTORY Until Friday 22 November Lobby, One Canada Square Daily, 7am-8pm

From Thursday 7 NovemberSaturday 25 January 2020 Middle Dock, Canary Wharf

The exhibition derives in large part from the first monograph on this important artist, The Works of Igor Mitoraj, A Dialogue between Art and History by Dr Beata Klocek di Biasio, who with Professor Bohdan Michalski co-curated the exhibition.

The award-winning Winter Lights Festival at Canary Wharf will return in January for a sixth year. Between Thursday 7 November 2019 and Saturday 25 January 2020, Winter Lights collaborates with Lights ON Romania by presenting two light art works, creating a link between festivals and places. Mi-e dor de tine, displayed at Canary Wharf, is a Romanian text and light installation made of neon tubes expressing a poetic Romanian saying, closely translating to ‘I miss you’. Simultaneously in Cluj, Romania a second art work displays Și mie: ‘Me too’.

With the support of The Polish Cultural Institute in London.

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A documentary exhibition showing photographs of works by the internationally-celebrated Polish sculptor Igor Mitoraj (1944-2014), whose works are found in public spaces in 44 cities around the world. Three of his works are located in public spaces in Canary Wharf. An artist who has been called ‘a Michelangelo from the East’, Mitoraj created a body of work that combines the antiquity of Greece and Rome with a postmodern sensibility.

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Now, he’s bringing his expertise to Canary Wharf, where the new Wardian London development will house two new restaurants.

Comprising two residential towers and 766 homes overlooking South Dock, Wardian London will offer suites, one- and two-bedroom apartments and penthouses moments from Canary Wharf estate.

The East Tower will be home to Yau’s two new ventures. Chyna Canteen, the larger of the two restaurants, will offer an à la carte menu of authentic Chinese food, along with modern takes on classic dishes from other cultures and live seafood. The restaurant will serve 130 covers and will boast a large terrace overlooking the water.

Yaugrilling, meanwhile, will provide a more casual intimate setting, with 45 covers and food served all-day. Think traditional breakfasts in the morning and a Japanese-inspired grill for the evenings – as well as open kitchen counter dining, so you can see the chefs in action.

Wardian London is set to complete in 2020, with Chyna and Yaugrilling opening its doors in Summer 2020. Watch this space.

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Located on the riverside of the prestigious Sugar Quay, a south facing, luxury apartment with two bedrooms and incredible views. The development has 24-hour concierge, swimming pool, gym and various areas to socialise. This property is perfect for busy professionals, energy rating b.

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