The Cavendish Summer 2015

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FOOD & DRINK

SUMMER ESSENTIALS

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What’s happening in and around The Cavendish this summer page 5

Summer specials from the menu and behind the bar unveiled page 8

Collectables and delectables from our neighbours and our menu page 14

Noteworthy stories, promotions and events – for your eyes only page 18

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HELLO ALFRESCO! K AT E M O D E R N

London gallery Imitate Modern explains why The Cavendish is the perfect backdrop for their bold and playful art on page 16.

S P E C I A L I T Y C O C K TA I L S

Our Watermelon Martini and barrel-aged Negroni join a host of new specials behind the bar. Find out what else on page 13.

HAIL, CAESAR!

With trimmings fit for an emperor, The Cavendish Caesar Salad is just one of the highlights from our new Summer Menu. See page 8 for more.

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Perched on the historic thoroughfare of New Cavendish Street, Marylebone, The Cavendish is a modern drinking and dining establishment with a traditional heart. The perfect complement to a unique pocket of London, you might say. And just as Marylebone Village has refused to relinquish its soul to uniformity over the years, The Cavendish is dedicated to enduring character over prevailing fashions. Our mission? To revive that great tradition of the neighbourhood restaurant. Because we are standing on the shoulders of giants – our good neighbours and esteemed suppliers – in a building that has seen it all over the last hundred years. So we are almost duty bound to create a place where refinement and familiarity rules. Where good provenance of ingredients is paramount and where intelligent indulgence is encouraged.

Because where else would you rather be?

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SUMMER AT A GLANCE

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SPECIALITY DRINKS We’ve added a trio of speciality drinks to the bar menu this summer that should please on all fronts – at all times of the day. So keep your eyes and ears peeled for the tell-tale signs and we’ll do the rest. That whirring sound? That’ll be a fruit smoothie on the make. That dinky barrel behind the bar? Just a Negroni or Manhattan mix being aged to perfection.

That huge watermelon on the bar? It’s time for a Watermelon Martini, people.

More details in Food & Drink p.13

Welcome to your first leaf through life in and around The Cavendish this summer.

Here are the highlights.

Y O U R L O YA LT Y REWARDED It only seems fair to us that if you spend your time at The Cavendish, we should repay you – whether that means discounted drinks on your birthday or exclusive rates for venue hire. So we are launching a Loyalty Card. Signing up for our Loyalty Card also means you’ll be the first to hear about food and drinks promotions and special events at The Cavendish.

There’s just one catch. We’ll only be ‘minting’ a few of these special cards so if you’d like to own one, go to 35newcavendish.co.uk/loyalty and leave your details with us.

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SUMMER FOOD SPECIALS The Cavendish Summer Menu is here, which means your taste buds can finally bask in the sunshine flavours of the Mediterranean and sample the fruits (and meats) of the great British countryside. Along with a new signature Caesar Salad – prepared tableside with trimmings fit for an emperor – we’ve introduced an array of impeccably sourced, fresh seafood dishes to the A La Carte Menu.

We run through all the highlights in Food & Drink on p.8

RAW BAR If you haven’t gone upstairs to our dedicated seafood and crustacean station, The Raw Bar, now is the season. Try a refreshing Mixed Ceviche, Tuna Tartare or Blue Lobster Bisque. Even if you don’t eat at the bar, take a peak at the selection before you order as it changes daily.

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SMOOTHIE DOES IT All this summer from 11am we’ll be whizzing up some delicious fruit smoothies behind the bar.

Whether you need a post-run pick-me-up or a post-work refresher, ask one of our bar staff to throw a selection of fresh fruits – and whatever else takes your fancy – into the blender. Sweet.

MEET JOSPER THE OVEN He lives with us. Originally from Barcelona, he’s known to his friends as the hottest indoor barbecue available. Our head chef tends to call him hot stuff and only feeds him the finest cuts from our Royal Warranted butcher and Carabineros prawns the size of, well, massive prawns.

You like him already, don’t you? Find out what else he’s grilling for us over summer on p.10

We’re offering one lucky friend of The Cavendish the chance to win a Super Hamper from our favourite fish egg supplier Caspian Caviar.

See p.19 for details on how to win.

DATES FOR THE DIARY

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01 Enjoying the Marylebone Summer Fayre 02 Crowds gather at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre

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MARYLEBONE SUMMER FAYRE

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London’s premier open air theatre returns to the ever-atmospheric auditorium in the heart of Regent’s Park. Highlights of the mid-summer season include Torben Betts’ new adaptation of Anton Chekhov’s The Seagull and a breathless staging of William Golding’s Lord of the Flies.

Marylebone’s traffic-stopping food, drink and music extravaganza promises to be bigger and better than ever this year, with Paddington Gardens hosting a pre-Fayre shindig for the first time on Saturday night. As ever the main event kicks off in earnest on Sunday with food and craft stalls, bands and more.

Join us for pre-theatre drinks and bites from our delicious Snacks Menu. Why not try our Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail, Cinco Jotas Ibérico Ham or a Melton Mobray pork pie to whet the appetite.

We’ll be offering a number of exclusive food and drinks promotions on the day of the Fayre.

Find us on Facebook if you’d like to be kept up-to-date with all the latest news and offers.

Champions Novak Djokovic and Petra Kvitova return to the hallowed grass courts of SW19 to defend their hard fought titles and make tennis our national sport for, hopefully, a glorious fortnight of action.

Even if you don’t make it courtside, the BBC is promising their most comprehensive coverage yet.

Advantage you.

Watch the tennis with us and enjoy some Strawberries & Cream with a twist. We’ll be pairing a Fraisier Strawberry Cake created by our friends at La Patisserie des Reves with a glass of house Champagne for £15 until the mens and womens finals are won.

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HENLEY ROYAL REGATTA Founded in 1839, the Henley Royal Regatta is undoubtedly the best known regatta in the world.

With more than 250 races, featuring Olympians and emerging stars from around the world, this year’s event is set to be the best yet. If you can’t join the cream of British society riverside, watch the first live broadcast of the event since 1976 with us.

We’ll be hosting The Cavendish Regatta during Henley’s climatic weekend and offering special deals on Caviar from our Raw Bar with a bottle of our house Champagne.

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01 Last year’s Grand Depart in Yorkshire 02 Main bar at The Cavendish

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BANK HOLIDAY WEEKEND

In cricket terms, it doesn’t get bigger or better than England and Australia facing off for The Ashes. And while the build up to the encounter might have been far from smooth sailing – the Pietersen saga and a tumultuous test with the Kiwis – new head coach Trevor Bayliss seems more than capable of steadying the ship before the series gets underway at Cardiff’s Swalec Stadium – and potentially playing the Aussies at their own game. He’s one of them after all...

Le Tour returns to put the world’s elite road racers through their paces over 21 stages this July – 30% of which can be officially classified as gruelling.

The honour of hosting the famous Grand Départ falls to Utrecht this year whose mayor has already compared the prospect to the excitement he used to feel before visiting his grandma. We can only hope the Tour lives up to that lofty billing.

We’ll be firing up our indoor barbecue (anything the Aussies can do, our Josper Oven can do better) and throwing some prime cuts on the charcoal grill throughout The Ashes. Find out what else we’ll be grilling on Josper throughout summer in Food & Drink on p.10

Wine expert and director of Berkmann Wine Cellars Jacquie Kay selects some standout French wines and Champagnes from The Cavendish cellar which we’ll be offering exclusively by the glass until the tour reaches its climax. In the meantime, see what her wine and fizz picks for the summer are in Cellar Notes on p.13.

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Expect our full A La Carte Menu all weekend and our lavish Sunday Roasts to be extended through Bank Holiday Monday.”

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If you’ve ever tried getting a decent bottle of bubbly or a table in Notting Hill during August Bank Holiday weekend, you’ll thank us for throwing our own mini-carnival of fine food and drink this side of the Edgware Road. Expect our full A La Carte Menu to be up and running all weekend and our lavish Sunday Roasts to be extended through Bank Holiday Monday.

There’ll also be a number of exclusive promotions on our Cocktail and Wine lists and live music.

Tables will book up fast, so please make a note in your diary to avoid disappointment (if you’ve seen our roast trolley, you’ll understand). More details will be released around mid-August.

THE C AV E N D I S H R E G AT TA 4 – 5 J U LY 12 P M – 1 A M Join us for the unmistakable taste of high society as the world’s elite battle it out on the River Thames for the Henley Royal Regatta.

We’ll be serving Champagne, Caviar and more throughout the climatic weekend.

Why not join us?

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THE CAVENDISH SUMMER MENU Summer is the season of simple pleasures. And at The Cavendish that means the simplicity of well-sourced ingredients and a little flair in the preparation.

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hether you choose to dine upstairs in the cool, calm atmosphere of our restaurant, or eat alfresco on our terrace, you can rest assured that our summer lunch and dinner specials will remain simply executed, sumptuous affairs. Featuring smoked salmon from London’s longest-serving curer, meats from Britain’s most famous butcher and classic pastas and salads with inspired twists, our menu is a light, bright and delicious taste of summer.

Brought to you in partnership with H. Forman & Son, Aubrey Allen, La Fromagerie, La Petite Poissonnerie and more.

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LINGUINE VONGOLE E B O T TA R G A Building on the Italian seaside classic of lightly sautÊed clams, garlic and pasta, we’re adding a little kick of chilli and grated bottarga, a delicacy of cured fish roe from Sardinia.

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OUR MENU SPECIALS

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FROM THE JOSPER OVEN

Smoked Salmon Platter

Burning premium charcoal and reaching temperatures of up to 500 degrees centigrade, our Josper Oven is undoubtedly the hottest indoor barbecue in the world. Out of respect for this powerful and beautiful beast, we’ll be feeding it only the finest Carabineros Prawns, served on their own or in our Carabineros Risotto, as well as ribeye and fillet steaks from the Queen’s very own butcher, Aubrey Allen. The Cavendish Burger will also receive the chargrilled treatment. Lucky thing.

Our Scottish smoked salmon comes from the last of the original London smokeries, H. Forman & Son. We serve it with toasted soda bread or tunnbröd (a thin Swedish flatbread) and a chopped caper, shallot, gherkin and parsley garnish.

Tuna Tartare Cooking tuna that is as beautifully fresh as ours is the act of a mad person, so we prefer to keep things quick and simple. Prepared tableside by one of our team, our Tuna Tartare is a sight to behold and once finished off with avocado and a subtle Asian-inspired dressing it is a taste to remember.

Sicilian Prawns This is another dish served tableside for the pure and simple theatrics of it all. Just picture the scene: a handful of Italian prawns plucked from the Mediterranean show their true colours flambéed in fine French Calvados. Comes served on a bed of rocket salad and finished with a drizzle of balsamic.

DESSERT Crêpes Suzette And finally, putting a flaming full stop on our summer menu of simple pleasures, our take on the legendary lip-smacker Crêpes Suzette comes served flambé tableside and cream. Et voilà!

P A S TA Linguine Vongole e Bottarga Building on the Italian classic of lightly sautéed clams, garlic and pasta, we’re adding a little kick of chilli and grated bottarga, a delicacy of cured fish roe from Sardinia. A rich and flavoursome pasta dish.

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Linguine with Lobster We’re keeping it simple with this rock star of the sea, preparing the whole lobster tableside with chilli, garlic, olive oil and cherry tomatoes all tossed together into perfectly al dente linguine.

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Caesar Salad Our Caesar Salad is prepared tableside for good reason – so you can acquaint yourself with the ingredients of the best Caesar Salad you’ll ever taste.

Blink and you’ll miss the quail egg, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic oil, grated eggs, parsley, croutons, lettuce, Worcestershire sauce, anchovies and Parmigiano.

Salt and pepper is to your taste and so is the addition of chicken or prawns.

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A fresh, vibrant and flavoursome summer salad featuring a combination of tender white and green asparagus shoots served with caviar, jamon and a lemon sabayon.

01 Our waiter flambés with flair 02 Linguine Vongole e Bottarga 03 H. Forman & Son’s smoked salmon 04 Caesar Salad with Prawns 05 The Cavendish Burger

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T H E O N LY B U R G E R W O R T H Y O F O U R N A M E Weighing in at 150 grams of British-bred prime beef from the Queen’s own butcher* and cooked to your taste in our charcoal-fired Josper Oven, this is the only burger worthy of our name. Comes topped with melted Gruyère, garnished with home-pickled jalapeños and served in a brioche bun as standard. Customise at will.

The Cavendish, 35 New Cavendish St, Marylebone Tel. 020 7487 3030 35newcavendish.co.uk

*Aubrey Allen carries a royal warrant

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Whether it’s a fresh fruit smoothie from the blender or a two-week aged cocktail from a barrel, we’ve got our vessels prepped to keep yours topped up.

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AGED TO PERFECTION Barrel-aging wines and whiskies is as old as the hills, but barrel-ageing cocktails is a more modern phenomenon. Our bar manager is a fan...

“At the moment we are barrel ageing a Manhattan in a small cask behind the bar, which should be ready in about two weeks. Over the next few weeks we’ll also have a limited amount of aged Negroni ready to serve. The Negroni (a classic Italian cocktail comprising sweet vermouth, Campari and gin, to the uninitiated) is already a crowdpleaser, but once it’s undergone the barrel-ageing process it takes on a completely different character. The aged Negroni we’ll be serving over summer is smoother, mellower, with deeper notes of flavour. In other words, it’s the perfect sundowner.” If that’s not enough to convert you, ask for one at the bar. But be quick, there’s only a limited number of drinks per cask.

HAWKES ALCOHOLIC GINGER BEER

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The Negroni is already a crowdpleaser, but once it’s undergone the barrel-ageing process it takes on a completely different character.”

Invigorate your senses before, during or after your day – every day from 11am. Pick up to three ingredients from a choice of kiwi, banana, apple, strawberry, pineapple, ginger, blackberry, blueberry and raspberry then combine with milk, soya milk, juice or just ice. You can even add a spirit, if you fancy.

J A C Q U I E K AY DIRECTOR OF BERKMANN WINE CELL ARS PICKS THE BEST SUMMER WINES FROM O U R L I S T. Champagne Drappier Brut Nature A Blanc de Noirs (100% Pinot Noir grapes) of compelling purity. This Champagne is elegant with delicate mineral and lemon notes, filled out by richer flavours of pear and peach. Enjoy as an aperitif and also with fish dishes.

Gavi de Gavi La Meirana 2014, Broglia, Piedmont, Italy

The self-proclaimed Hawkers behind this fledgling east London drinks brand were tired of drinking ginger beers that made them feel like they were ‘licking a sugar cube’, so they set about creating a ginger beer with character. What they’ve created is an accomplished blend of ginger, mandarin and kiwi that boasts a smooth and fruity finish with the perfect ginger bite. Hawkes Alcoholic Ginger Beer works on its own or as a mixer. They suggest dark rum, lime juice and Angostura bitters for the latter.

SUMMER SMOOTHIES

CELLAR NOTES

A popular, engaging white wine from the north of Italy. Great texture and precision. Fresh and dry so easy to enjoy with a wide selection of fish and white meat dishes. Greengage and almond notes on the palate. A serious Gavi.

Whispering Angel 2014, Caves d’Esclans, Provence, France

W AT E R M E L O N MARTINI The Cavendish Serving Suggestion

The palest of pale pinks which is definitely the ‘trend’ this summer.

Delicate but with deceptive inner herbal character. Dry and smooth textured. Great with salmon and tuna and variety of pasta dishes.

An award winning wine.

99 Rows Pinot Noir 2012, Julicher, Martinborough, New Zealand

And we suggest a watermelon, Sipsmith gin and the finest Italian vermouth So don’t be shy. Don’t even let it cross your mind that you need a beach club to enjoy such exoticism.

The pairing of London’s own Sipsmith gin and iconic Italian cocktail staple should keep it metropolitan enough for you. And the watermelon?

Well, they don’t grow on trees around here so that makes it extra special.

Pinot Noir is the perfect choice for a summer red. And New Zealand is the country of the moment with exciting Pinots. Balanced and juicy with lovely vibrant taste of fresh red berries. Versatile with oily fish and a wide range of lamb and beef dishes.

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NEAR Our pick of summer essentials outside The Cavendish.

SCENTED CANDLE

AUDEZE HEADPHONES

A luxurious Iris, Jasmine, and Sandalwood scented candle with a 32-hour burn time from the workshop of the late, great florist Jane Packer.

These EL-8 open-back headphones are flexible, lightweight and loaded with new technology offering superb sound for audiophiles on the move.

JANE PACKER FLOWERS

KJ WEST ONE

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R AY B A N G O L D AV I AT O R S This stunning pair of Ray Ban Aviator Ultras, available at royal warranted opticians Roger Pope, have an 18K solid gold frame, no less.

ROGER POPE & PARTNERS 41 New Cavendish St

FRAISIER STRAWBERRY CAKE

FERN ARRAN CASHMERE THROW

A modern classic from iconic pastry chef Philippe Conticini comprising a lemon genoise sponge, rhubarb compote, strawberries and vanilla cream.

A handcrafted, pure cashmere purled-fringed throw made in Scotland by Begg & Co (est. 1866) featuring the brand’s signature ripple finish.

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The Cavendish, 35 New Cavendish St, Marylebone Tel. 020 7487 3030 35newcavendish.co.uk

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HERE Our pick of summer essentials inside The Cavendish.

B E LU G A C AV I A R

M E LT O N M O W B R AY PORK PIE

The largest of the sturgeon caviars, the Beluga eggs are dark grey in colour, up to 3.5mm in diameter and have a fine creamy taste with a hint of walnut.

Continuing a tradition of handmade pork pies that started with Elizabeth King in 1853, this award winning pork pie is British finger food at its best.

FROM THE RAW BAR 35 New Cavendish St

ON THE SNACKS MENU 35 New Cavendish St

W AT E R M E L O N C O C K TA I L A refreshing addition The Cavendish bar menu made using London’s own Sipsmith gin, the finest Italian vermouth and macerated watermelon flesh.

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CHEESE BOARD A selection of our favourite cheeses, supplied by La Fromagerie, that deserve to be paired with one of our superb dessert wines.

ON THE MENU

W H I S P E R I N G A N G E L 2 014 C AV E S D’ E S C L A N S The palest of pale pinks which is definitely the ‘trend’ this summer. Delicate but with deceptive inner herbal character.

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FROM THE BAR 35 New Cavendish St

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SUPPLIER STORIES

WHERE THE ART IS R I I A C A R N E G I E , M A N A G E R A N D C U R AT O R AT I M I TAT E M O D E R N , I N T R O D U C E S T H E G A L L E R Y A N D E X P L A I N S W H Y T H E C AV E N D I S H I S T H E P E R F E C T B A C K D R O P F O R T H E I R A R T.

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mitate Modern began as an exhibition space for one family’s growing art collection and a platform to encourage and promote emerging artists.

We continue to host exhibitions, but have branched out into numerous other areas – from art investment to curating commercial and private properties – as well as achieving publicity for the young artists we represent.

It can be incredibly difficult not to mention expensive for young artists to exhibit in a gallery. So we provide the opportunity for talented artists to exhibit their work in a prominent space in London by investing the time and resources required to organise a successful show.

We strive to champion emerging artists across all mediums.

We’re drawn to art that is edgy and perhaps even controversial, art that is striking and creates conversation. Sometimes there is a message behind the work, sometimes it’s a personal expression of the artist, but it always inspires a reaction and it’s fascinating to see how different people respond.

We have been collaborating with the Cavendish since it opened and the response from customers has been fantastic. Our aim is to keep the collection fresh, so we circulate the artworks every few months and choose recently debuted pieces or a selection that complement each other well.

The interior design of The Cavendish also provides the perfect backdrop for various styles of artwork. The exposed brick wall calls for a powerful piece of art, while the satin wallpaper of the dining room suits a piece to reflect the sleek and luxurious setting.

We have exhibited a number of different styles and mediums to date, but the current selection was chosen to bring a pop of colour for the summer.

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We’re drawn to art that is edgy and perhaps even controversial, art that is striking and creates conversation.”

01 Grace by Lukas Avalon 02 Kate4 Circa 1996 by Russell Marshall 03 Two Twiggies by Lukas Avalon 04 Girls Night Out by Tyler Shields 05 Perfectionist by Lukas Avalon 06 Coco & Chanel by Luc Waring

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Imitate Modern is hosting a number of pop ups over the next few months, currently in Mayfair with the 80s Kid exhibition. This is soon followed by Goodwood Festival of Speed where the gallery will feature Formula 1 and Rolls Royce-focused artworks.

Imitate Modern 1 Randolph Mews, Little Venice, W9 1AN imitatemodern.com @imitatemodern

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WRAPPY ANNIVERSARY 17 9 0 – 2 015 Legendary cigar importer – and favoured supplier to The Cavendish – Hunters & Frankau are celebrating their 225th anniversary this year with the creation of the Hunters & Frankau Aniversario 225 cigar. As we go to press the company, founded in 1790, is holding the much anticipated launch of this commemorative habano at a star-studded bash in Mayfair’s, Belgrave Square. If you missed the chance to sample one of the cigars at the do, keep your eyes peeled for the limited edition cigar and hand-crafted humidor box set Hunters & Frankau have just released to the public. Knowing cigar aficionados like we do, they’ll probably be snapped up rapido, so move quickly. Alternatively, raise a celebratory smoke in your own time with us. Ask at the bar for details.

STYLE ICON THE MONTECRISTO PETIT NO.2

A popular edition to the brand’s classic vitola range – numbered 1–5 – the Petit packs a powerful smoke into its Torpedo-like frame. With an exceptional leaf blend and superb burn consistency, thanks to its smoothly tapered end and near veinless outer leaf, the Petit No.2 is a little hero among habanos.

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OVER THE NEXT FEW WEEKS WE’LL BE L AUNCHING A WINE CLUB WITH A DIFFERENCE Open to friends and patrons of our fine establishment, The Cavendish Wine Club will serve as a conduit to some of the best winegrowers in the world.

Leveraging our network of contacts and substantial purchasing power, we aim to negotiate exclusive discounts for our wine club members enabling them to grow an exceptional cellar at a more favourable rate of investment.

To find out more about the Wine Club and to keep up to date with all wine related activity at The Cavendish, simply email wineclub@35newcavendish.co.uk leaving your name and contact number.

We’ll be in touch shortly.

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We’re always on the look out for people who share our passion for fine food, wine and service. Is that you?

recruitment@35newcavendish.co.uk

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LOCAL LEGENDS HARVEY SONING I remember once being served a huge strip steak in New York and politely asking the waiter if he could change the potatoes for something a little lighter.

My mind was on the suit I had bought earlier that week – as it often is – so when the waiter replied, ‘Sorry, sir, we don’t do substitutes,’ I was slightly taken aback.

Catering for either 50 seated or 80 standing

PRIVATE DINING & BAR HIRE From exclusive hire of our intimate Private Dining room, through to full bar hire, The Cavendish will ensure your party is luxuriously and professionally catered for.

P R I V AT E D I N I N G R O O M We are pleased to offer all our customers exclusive hire of a private dining room. The space is ideal for working breakfasts, lunches, dinners and drinks, and any celebration that requires a certain kind of ambience.

U P S TA I R S D I N I N G R O O M Catering for either 50 seated or 80 standing our upstairs dining room is perfect for a larger group. Please speak to a member of staff for more information Tel. 020 7487 3030.

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WIN A HAMPER! Caspian Caviar have packed this traditional hamper with a selection of their best products.

To win the enitre hamper – and boss your next picnic – simply tell us how many bottles go into a Salmanazar. Answers on an email, please.

Simply email win@35newcavendish.co.uk

While it didn’t taint my enjoyment of the steak or the spuds, it did push my suit’s debut back a month or two and struck me how unnecessarily rigid a place could be. It also confirmed my preference for places that don’t see tradition as a straightjacket, but can bend and flex with the times and circumstance. Places that possess at their core equal parts quality and character.

I think that’s why I like Marylebone Village.

Even after considerable changes to the residential and commercial landscape over the years, it continues to exhibit the same core characteristics. Moreover, the area continues to attract people and businesses from all over that share the same qualities.

Needless to say, it was a bit of a heart stopper when we lost Odin’s, the late, great Peter Langan’s iconic Devonshire Street restaurant, a few years back. Because, like oak trees, places like that don’t spring up overnight.

So I’m overjoyed to see The Cavendish reviving and, more importantly, evolving a worthy tradition on New Cavendish Street – that of the great neighbourhood restaurant. Because for that there is no substitute.

Harvey is founder and chairman of real estate company James Andrew International. jamesandrew.co.uk

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