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The Riverside Journals

Mayfair edition

Autumn 2014 • Edition 33 • Complimentary

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Features Dining

We are delighted to share with you our lovely experience dining at The Chelsea Harbour Hotel’s Riverside Brasserie with its spectacular views over Chelsea Harbour Marina. We also feature some of the most authentic Italian restaurants to be found in London

Travel With a distinctly Italian theme we have ‘A Tale of Five Magical Italian Cities’ and ‘La Dolce Vita Villa Style’. Just try not to mix wine and late night travel website searches too soon after reading this as it will have you truly longing for an Italian escape. For a UK escape we look at Ynyshir Hall, a luxury country house hotel in Wales set in 14 acres of landscaped gardens with a truly fascinating history. Find out more about this idyllic retreat

Fashion Dolce & Gabbana, Giorgio Armani, Prada, Valentino and Versace – with these superb Italian designers it is safe to say you are in the best hands

Motors Joe Macari, London’s exclusive independent supercar dealer, presents us with some fine Italian automobiles including Ferrari, Lamborghini and Maserati, with a particular focus on luxury motors as investment pieces

Children & Education From womb to schooling we have tips on throwing a fabulous baby shower and education information from Sophie Green Associates on mentoring university students

Leisure & Arts As the party season looms we look at The Top 10 riverside party venues, and the Theatre and What’s on Guide brings you the best Thames corridor events. We wonder at The V&A’s latest exhibition featuring the retrospective works of Horst P. Horst, one of the 20th century’s master photographers

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Our brand new feature brings you expert advice on care along with the diary of London’s Poshest Pooch, for some pampering inspiration. You and your furry companion will not be disappointed!

Hair & Beauty

Editors’ Letter Dear Readers, ‘Ciao a tutti’ and a warm ‘benvenuti’ to our autumnal Italianthemed edition! Now the summer days are dwindling slowly and the more dreary weather inevitably begins to creep in, as it has that pesky habit of doing, we wanted to keep the holiday vibes flowing to get everyone looking forward to their next great escape. Sparking the city lovers’ imagination, we have ‘A Tale of Five Magical Italian Cities’, or for a relaxed villa break somewhere more remote then ‘La Dolce Vita villa style’ should have you dreaming of your next ‘vacanza’. For the motor enthusiast Joe Macari, supercar specialists, bring us a fabulous look into some of Italy’s undeniably superb automotive offerings. Not physically being in Italy doesn’t mean you can’t embody the Italian prima donna or the male equivalent, the ‘primo uomo’. We have fashion inspiration from some of the greatest Italian designers which will have you mentally enjoying the traditional Italian ‘passeggiata’ through the local piazza. Even if the reality of getting dressed in your finest for an evening stroll in England is slightly less appealing, if you do fancy a hint of Italy in London we have brought you ‘Little Italy London Style’ featuring some of London’s most authentic Italian restaurants and places to visit. Aside from our Italian extravaganza we had the exciting opportunity to interview the brilliant Nigel Havers and you can also expect our usual riverside focus on events, weddings, arts and much more to keep your spirits high as the leaves fall. We hope you have a great autumn and from Team Redbrook, ‘si prega di godere’ and ‘arrivederci!’ Team Redbrook Cover Images by: Jan Masny www.janmasny.com Director – Michele Brooks michele@redbrookmedia.com Editorial – editorial@redbrookmedia.com Editorial Team Jill Menghetti Anne Noakes Richard Lucas Anne Lee Nina Koo-Seen-Lin

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Phase Eight

Valentino Founded by Valentio Garavani in 1959.

Armani Founded by Giorgio Armani in 1975

Founded by Gianni Versace in 1978

What’s the story?

Knit work and zig zags will always be synonymous with Missoni, which has made them their trademark since Ottavio and Rosita founded the company in a small workshop in Gallarate, Italy. It was Ottavio who first had a gift for bold colour mixtures that have kept the label so recognisable. With that and the pair innovating the technique of cutting knit-like fabric, the designs will forever be celebrated in the fashion world. By the 1980s the business was firmly a family affair with their children Vittorio, Luca and Angela working in the company and so the family itself became central in the company values and inspired the spring 2010 ad campaign that featured them at home and having dinner together. Today Angela is at the helm as creative director, Luca is design director and Margherita, who is Angela’s daughter, is in charge of accessories and is also a model. Tragedy hit the family last year when a plane carrying CEO Vittorio crashed off the coast of Venezuela.

Known to the world simply as Valentino, the retired fashion designer is an icon in his own right and with a career spanning more than 50 years he rightly deserves the title The Last Emperor. He famously says in the film made about his life Valentino: The Last Emperor, “After me, the flood”. Valentino stands for classic beauty and romance and a glamour that stems from Hollywood silver screen sirens. He truly is the last connection the fashion world has to this beginning and has always said: “I know what women want, they just want to be beautiful”. Museum showcases, movies, lectures and documentaries have been created about the life and works of the legendary designer, who retired back in 2008. The creative reins were taken by Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pierpaola Piccioli, who launched a collection for the younger market – Valentino Red – in 2003 and the brand’s first menswear collection in 2012.

He literally shot to fame. After five years of launching in Italy he opened stores in America and launched several lines. Now 30 years later his entrepreneurial talent sees him presiding over one of the biggest brands in the world. As talented in business as he is in fashion, Giorgio is known as the master of timeless elegance. His beginnings comes from a love of the human form and he started out doing two years in medical school before he did military service and found a passion for clothes while working at a department store dressing the windows.

Gianni Versace rocked the fashion world with his daringly sexy looks and today when we think of the brand, skin tight, bold colours and fearless dash come to mind. Gianni grew up surrounded by textiles spending much of his time in his mother’s sewing workshop where he worked for a short while before entering the world of fashion. His works were all about telling people’s stories and expressing freedom while his influences came from the classic Greek and Roman architectural remains, which were the landscape of his hometown Calabria. The great designer was tragically shot outside his Miami home in 1997 when he was 50 years old. His sister Donatella, who worked closely with him throughout his career, took over the design side of the company. She cemented her place in the industry when she designed the jungle green dress worn by Jennifer Lopez at the 2000 Grammy’s and was named Dress of the Year by The Fashion Museum in Bath. Donatella has never let the brand falter and continues to create looks for the Versace woman – powerful and seductive.

What you have to chose from. Missoni ready to wear, M-Missoni and Missoni Home. Missoni has been collaborating with Converse since 2010 and this autumn/winter will see yet another six-style collection, featuring Missoni’s iconic print, available at Office.

What you have to choose from. Valentino offers a wide range of luxury products from haute couture and prêt-à-porter to an extensive accessories line of bags, small leather goods, watches, perfumes, eyewear and shoes.

What you have to choose from. Just about anything from make-up, skincare, televisions and jewellery to fashion. The brands include Emporio Armani, Armani Jeans, EM7 sportswear and Armani Collezioni, Amarni Prive, A/X Armani Exchange, Armani Dolci confectionery, Armani Restaurant, Armani Fiori floral decoration, Armani Teen, Armani Junior, Armani Baby and the business also has hotels in Dubai and Milan.

What you have to choose from. It’s the go-to label for? When you need to be the epitome of sophistication.

It’s the go-to brand for? Unadulterated glamour.

What to wear this season. A runway dress in velvet with embroidery.

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Versace

The go-to label for?

What to wear this season.

Everyday cosy hangout clothes.

A cape – whether it be thin leather with a bold print or embroidered with butterflies – it will be a timeless addition to any wardrobe.

What to wear this season. We love sleeveless cardigans, parkas and short padded knit jackets with hoods, as well as single-breasted coats, knits with fur bodices and tops that can be coordinated with comfy cargo pants rolled above the ankle.

Atelier Versace haute couture, womenswear, menswear, accessories, fragrances, Versus diffusion designed by London College of Fashion graduate J W Anderson, eyewear, watches, fine jewellery, home collection and Palazzo Versace resorts in Dubai and Australia’s Gold Coast.

It’s the go-to brand for? Pictures from left to right Angela Missoni, Margherita and Teresa Maccapani Missoni; a vintage Valentino gown, Giorgio Armani with Leonardo DiCaprio at amfAR’s Cinema Against AIDS gala and Heidi Klum in Versace also at the Cinema Against AIDS gala.

When you want to look smoking hot.

What to wear this season. Be fierce in cut-out knee-high boots.

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Missoni

Founded by Ottavio and Rosita Missoni in 1953.

The big four from Italy

How the top Italian fashion designers got on top and stayed there.

Does your insurer value your most precious assets as much as you do?

This autumn we get you

Camera Ready Sassoon Salon is renowned for understated luxury and effortless sophistication with 11 salons in the UK and in iconic cities around the world.

Modern Elegance This season capture the mood of the moment with understated matt textures. “This short style needs minimal attention for a sleek and fabulous look”, says Gabin Ahmed, Assistant Creative Director at Sassoon Salon South Molton Street. To maximise a polished, glossy finish ensure you blow-dry the hair in a downward direction and wrap the hair around the head shape. This will create a sleek, highgloss shine with natural, effortless movement. Add a deep side-parting and loose movement to this look, instantly making it feminine and flattering, and a look that can be worn with confidence. PRO TIP: Use your hands to loosen the hair and create texture.

Crème de la Crème

Four out of five owners of valuable possessions arrange insurance policies that under insure their assets.

Subtle shades of beautiful colour are the essential choice for autumn. The key to mastering the palette? “Darker tones are carefully placed underneath the lighter to give a three-dimensional effect to the shape. This creates depth, whilst the lighter colours on top enhance the hair’s natural qualities of light reflection,” says Alliah Baterip, Senior Colour Director at Sassoon Salon South Molton Street.

At Quantum, we can help! Insurance is essentially a promise. But it’s a promise that’s only tested when you need to make a claim. Finding out that your most precious assets are inadequately insured when it’s too late can be tremendously stressful and financially damaging. Don’t fall in to the trap of trusting off the peg insurance to properly protect you.

There’s something very modern about wet-look hair: the silhouette, the highshine and the opulent finish. It’s androgynous -but it’s also powerful; a hair look that evokes attitude. For a quiff or swept away style to glam up your crop, add a small amount of Sassoon Professional, Texture Refine in the palm of your hand and rub together and distribute evenly throughout your hair – comb into place.

Quantum is the leading specialist insurance broker for the award winning, Chubb Masterpiece Policy in Europe. We provide a bespoke personal service with no call centres and we offer all prospective clients a complimentary review to custom fit their insurance exactly around their lifestyle and assets. Frequently, we see that under valuation is a result of the meteoric rise in the price of property, jewellery, watches, art, classic cars, couture clothing, wine and other collectables. Our personal review, ideally conducted in your home, will ensure that your most cherished assets are comprehensively protected. Our clients tell us that not having to worry about insurance allows them to truly focus on enjoying what they have.

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Reassuringly relaxed, and yet still means business. “A cut such as the iconic modern ‘bob’ is the little black dress of the hairdressing world. A versatile look that is as current today as it was when it was reinvented by Vidal in swinging 60s,” says Gabin. This season the bob is sexier, tousled and textured – lines are made softer and more feminine. Looking undone is always on trend – “it’s an aspirational look that can be achieved on both long and short hair, For appointments call: but this simple look requires a great blow-dry,” says Gabin.

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lothes Show Live, in association with ALCATEL ONETOUCH, will return to NEC Birmingham once again to offer a unique fashion experience. With non-stop catwalk shows, makeovers, manicures, beauty demonstrations and style advice, the shopping haven makes for the perfect day out. This year’s fashion experts include Hilary Alexander OBE, Dame Zandra Rhodes, Henry Holland, and the Clothes Show’s original presenter Caryn Franklin MBE. Your favourite celebs will be returning to the show including Rick Edwards and Neon Jungle as well as your favourites from the cast of TOWIE, Lauren Goodger and Amy Childs, and Made in Chelsea stars Jamie Laing and Millie Mackintosh ...and many more! The event’s highlight is the award-winning ALCATEL ONETOUCH Fashion Theatre, which this year plays homage to the Fashion Capital of 2013, New York! Every ticket includes a dedicated seat for the world’s largest catwalk performance – a 45 minute extravaganza! This girls’ day out is not to be missed, and here’s how to get your hands on some tickets… Redbrook Media Limited has teamed up with Clothes Show Live to offer lucky readers and their ‘plus one’ the chance to attend the year’s most prestigious fashion event, absolutely free! To be in with a chance of winning these fabulous tickets, email competitions@redbrookmedia.com or send a postcard to Redbrook Media Limited, Palladia, St Mary’s Court, Amersham, Buckinghamshire HP7 0UT with your name and address by the 21st November. If you are picked you will receive a FREE pair of tickets. Tickets are limited to one pair per winner. So what are you waiting for? Send your entry today! NOTE: Tickets are only valid on agreed day For more information visit: www.clothesshowlive.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/ClothesShow Twitter: @Clothesshow

Being Happy C

lients often cite one of their objectives as ‘being happy’, but what is happiness? How do we know when we are in that state? And is being happy all of the time something to aspire to? In life, we need balance. The ability to relish the moment during special times of joy in our life is something to cherish, but if we were in this state all the time, would we be able to recognize and treasure those happy moments? Moments of joy and euphoria are by their nature transitionary. Life is a journey, and the way we deal with challenge and trials on our travels makes us the people we are; it shapes our character, and builds our resilience. Constantly chasing the pipe dream of eternal happiness is conversely a recipe for discontent. Those that do this are always looking for something more, and consequently find themselves in a place where they are unable to recognize and enjoy the good times. Being open to happiness is a skill and, for some, behaviour they have to learn. Is there a blueprint for happiness? I believe there are certain character traits that are happiness enablers. Working on incorporating these into your life will allow you to enjoy the good times while also giving you the capacity to cope with life’s dips and troughs.

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Appreciate what you have. Be optimistic and forward looking. Develop your natural curiosity – the world is an exciting, fascinating and diverse place. Nurture your friendships and forgive your enemies. Bad things do happen but every day is a new day and a chance to make things better. Have life goals that you actively work towards. Being in balance means that you are in a good state in all aspects of your being: physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually.

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Lingerie

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Katja Nuutinen Couture Do you dream of that perfect outfit that fits beautifully and makes you feel fabulous? Party season on its way and many of us are sure to freak out behind the curtains of fitting rooms, desperate to find something to wear for an important night out.

Scandinavian design Katja Nuutinen, originally from Finland, has quickly established as one of the sought after new generation couturiers in London attracting high-profile clientele. She is known for her impeccably finished, opulent Red Carpet gowns, cleverly tailored occasion wear and bespoke accessories. She has worked with hundreds of women from around the world and her designs are an answer for modern women’s cry for sophisticated, no-frills, special occasion fashion.

World class couture Her latest party season designs ooze cosmopolitan luxury. Clean tailored lines, sculptured shapes and skilfully crafted details finish off the outfits beautifully. Mixture of textures and fabrics add an interesting and fresh dimension to otherwise simple designs. In her ‘Radia’ dress clever use of same colour silk in both satin and crepe is eye catching. Echoes of vintage influences can be found in tulip shapes, boat necklines and dazzling embellishment. Katja Nuutinen Couture only uses the finest materials of which many are used by the world renowned couture houses such as Chanel, Armani and Zuhair Murad. Soft silks are sure to leave the wearer delving in sensation of sumptuous softness. Smoky tones of platinum and dark silver along with metallic shades of French lace and combinations of luminous sheen of silk-wool grosgrain and silk satin are ideal for this autumn’s party season and great worn with statement accessories and couture bags from Katja’s clutch collection.

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Each design is fully made in Wimbledon, London. The studio gets busy with elegant weddings and Mothers of the Brides in the spring followed by glamorous evening gowns and cocktail dresses for the autumn. Katja’s clients say she is an expert in making the outfits compliment them and love the calm atmosphere of the studio. Her bespoke service offers a unique opportunity to have that outfit you’ve dreamed of all your life, made especially for you. An exclusive collection of her designs most loved by customers is also available in the online boutique www.kncouture.com/coutureshop.

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Katja’s ethos is to make women feel confident with their shape and size. “Everyone is worthy of compliments and everyone is beautiful, you just need to unveil it!” Katja says and continues: “A great design is so much more than a drawing on the paper. It is all about how the design works with the personality of the wearer, how the right proportions perfect the look on her, how the specific shade of fabric makes her radiant and about every tiny detail, tuck and stitch in that piece which is lovingly made for her. We put this intricate puzzle together to make sure she looks stunning when it’s her moment to shine!” Oooh, have to book that appointment for my dream dress right now!

Sheer Elegance The Chelsea Harbour Hotel

By Lynda Foskett

he Chelsea Harbour Hotel is London’s only five star all-suite hotel, and is within minutes away from many of the capital’s major attractions, and the legendary boutiques which line the very fashionable King’s Road. The hotel is the ideal base to explore London, it boasts stunning views overlooking Chelsea Harbour Marina and the River Thames, offering the very best accommodation for a luxurious stay. Chelsea Riverside Brasserie serves pre-meeting breakfast and morning coffee, to a lunch and formal evening meal. The Harbour Bar and Terrace is modern and sophisticated in décor and has secluded private areas. It offers a great selection of drinks including post event cocktails. On our arrival we were greeted by the doorman. The foyer leading to the bar and restaurant gives an impression of sheer elegance and class. The restaurant terrace overlooks the marina and has impressive views. We had a lovely table in the Chelsea Riverside Brasserie looking out towards the marina, the setting was perfect. We began the evening with a glass of Taittinger Rosé Champagne, which was truly delightful. The waiter offered us fresh bread with pots of butter and olive oil which was a lovely appetizer. The menu has an extensive choice of international dishes. We chose Buffalo mozzarella and Scottish smoked salmon for starters, followed by Veal Sirloin on the bone with Dauphinoise potatoes and wild mushroom sauce, and Lamb Cannon and belly with Chantenay carrots, pea purée, truffle potato, rosemary jus. This was followed by a superb Lemon Tart, with grape ice cream and burnt meringue, and Chocolate Fondant with pear sorbet – complemented by a lovely Chardonnay. The meal was delicious and the presentation of the food was excellent. The wine and spirit selections were superb in every way. There is a lovely ambience in the restaurant, giving a feeling of true contentment and relaxation. Attention to detail was impeccable with stylish cutlery, glasses and furnishings. Sunday Brunch starts from 28th September, adults £49 per person, including a glass of Prosecco, children £20 per person (6-12 years). This hotel offers 154 elegant one-bedroom suites, with luxurious and contemporary amenities. Each suite is beautifully furnished and has a two-room layout with a separate seating area with a sofa, and a spacious bedroom, along with a large marble and granite bathroom with shower/bath tub. The hotel also has four exclusive penthouse suites; each one has been individually designed around a unique theme and offers the best panoramic views in London. The hotel is perfect for business meetings, corporate and social events. It has 11 meeting rooms with seven offering natural daylight. The magnificent Grand Room at the hotel is the centrepiece of London’s most unique large-scale conference, events and weddings facility. With natural daylight and stunning views, this room can host up to 700 conference delegates or 450 guests. Blue Harbour Health Club and Spa offers a splendid 17-metre indoor swimming pool, state-of-theart fitness centre, sauna and steam room plus a relaxation room, along with six treatment rooms and a hair salon. There is a wide range of spa packages, using the finest beauty skincare products. There are many attractions close to the hotel; The Victoria and Albert Museum and the Natural History Museum are a 10-minute taxi drive away. London’s other major attractions such as Buckingham Palace, Hyde Park, Big Ben and Knightsbridge, are 20 minutes from the hotel by taxi. Our visit to the hotel was delightful, the staff were attentive and extremely pleasant. We thoroughly enjoyed our evening at the Chelsea Riverside Brasserie. It definitely makes the top of the list for a great culinary experience, which I highly recommend to our readers. It is a perfect choice for a truly special, memorable occasion.

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For further information and to book your stay please telephone 020 7823 3000 or email chelseaharbour@millenniumhotels.com

URBAN MEADOW

WEDDINGS, PRIVATE EVENTS, MEETINGS AND BAR

Welcome to Urban Meadow Cafe & Bar, fresh British dining beside the iconic location of London’s Hyde Park.

We are delighted to welcome you to the Manor Hotel this Christmas. The Manor Hotel is nestled in the tranquil village of Datchet. and uniquely elegant bedrooms. The Manor has a number of dining rooms,

famous Henley Royal Regatta course. With beautiful interiors and tranquil lounges with open fire places. An Ideal venue to celebrate the festive season.

200 guests seated, whether it is for a lunch, dinner or a fabulous Christmas party. Festive lunch from £14.95pp Joiner Party Night from £19.95pp Christmas Day Lunch from £32pp New Years Eve packages available

to cater for numbers of up to 200 guests seated, for a lunch, dinner or a fabulous party! Festive Lunch from £15.95 Joiner Party night from £25.95 Christmas day lunch from £39.95 Boxing day lunch from £19.95 New Years Eve packages available

3 course Festive Season Menu available from 17th November 2014 BOOK YOUR FESTIVE MEAL BEFORE 13TH OCTOBER AND RECEIVE 15% OFF YOU BILL. WE ARE NOW TAKING BOOKINGS FOR CHRISTMAS DAY & NEW YEAR’S EVE

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Ynyshir Hall Country House Hotel of Individuality

Ynyshir Hall Awarded Michelin Star Under Head Chef Gareth Ward - Gareth Ward celebrates one year at Ynyshir Hall - Ynyshir Hall enjoy fourth Michelin Star under four chefs - Ynyshir Hall awarded 2014-2015 AA Hotel of the Year for Wales in the same week

Gareth Ward has achieved his first Michelin Star at award winning hotel - Ynyshir Hall in Wales. Gareth joined the hotel a year ago and instantly made his mark combining his own innovative approach to cooking with the complete freedom given to him by owners Joan and Rob Reen to devise menus that he felt suited the hotel and location. Gareth was previously at Sat Bains. Surrounded by the Cambrian Mountains, set within a fairytale landscape that once entranced Queen Victoria, who lived at Ynyshir Hall, this corner of Wales offers wonderful ingredients and produce. Gareth Ward has created several dinner tasting menus - 11 courses and 8 courses served in the 25-cover restaurant. The 11 courses are priced from £90.00 per person (£72.50 for 8 courses) with a wine pairing option priced £60.00 per person. Lunch is also served at Ynyshir Hall and the 5 courses are priced from £29.50 per person. The changing menu includes:

BBQ-Puree-Fermented: BBQ Leek, Leek Puree, Leek ash, Ferment leek • Leek, juice, Leek oil and Goats Curd Garlic-Mushroom-Watercress: Venison loin (vacuum packed with brown • Deer butter, douglas fir, juniper and water bathed at 52º), Deer Burger (trimmings and fat from carcass minced up with onion, garlic and thyme), Field mushrooms, Garlic and kombu puree, Mushroom ketchup (concentrated mushrooms- mushrooms mixed with a touch of soy and placed in a muslin bag overnight- water drains out leaving pure mushroom liquid), Pickled Shimegi, Button Mushrooms, Watercress, Mushroom dashi Salmon, Cream Cheese-Rye-Pickles: Salmon (brined for 20 mins, water bathed at 40º for 10 minutes), Soy glaze, Pickled vegetables- red onion, capers, Charred gherkin, Cream Cheese- homemade, Rye toast, Salmon dashi, Onion oil Walnut whip: Aerated chocolate (mangiare 64%), Walnut and maple gel, Meringue, Salt crystals, Reduced wine vinegar, Celery leaves, Grated walnut brittle

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Ynyshir Hall’s succulent seafood comes from Cardigan Bay — with lobsters, crabs and shrimp landed at Aberystwyth and Borth. And there is exceptional wild salmon and sewin in the local rivers. Venison and wild game are in abundance, Ynyshir Hall has tender-sweet Welsh lamb along with free-range chicken and Welsh Wagyu beef which is second to none. Pork is organic and bacon is handcut for breakfast with sausages prepared to the hotel’s own recipe. The kitchen garden produces wonderful fruit, vegetables, herbs and salads. Gareth collects wild foods such as mushrooms, samphire, wood sorrel and wild garlic from the surrounding countryside— all absolutely delicious thanks to the purity of the local soil, water and air. Joan and Rob Reen celebrated their 25th anniversary at Ynyshir Hall this year and were awarded AA Hotel of the Year 2014-2015 for Wales the same week the hotel received a Michelin Star under Gareth Ward.

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www.ynyshirhall.co.uk Eglwysfach, Powys, Wales, SY20 8TA Telephone: 01654 781209 Twitter: @ynyshirhall Rooms From £230.00 inclusive of breakfast, based on two sharing Dinner, Bed & Breakfast from £365.00 based on two sharing

An auction of Vintage & Modern Wrist Watches

Monday 20th October at 11am PATEK PHILIPPE a lady’s Twenty~4 bracelet watch. Estimate £3,000 - £5,000

NOMOS – a gentleman’s Zürich blaugold wrist watch. Estimate £1,000 - £1,500

ROLEX - a gentleman’s Cellini Prince wrist watch. Estimate £3,400 - £4,400

PHILIPPE JACQUET & ASSOCIATES HARLEY STREET PSYCHOTHERAPIST

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