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fever has hit the French Riviera!

June signals the beginning of a sun-filled, party-packed, gluttonous season ahead. And we’ll be right here to guide you through it!

Onto this month’s magazine, and we are excited to bring you some new additions. We now have a fashion section brought to us by the very talented designer Michele Corty and her fab photographer Maik. All the clothes and accessories are sourced from local markets, boutiques and specialty stores right here in Nice! We also look to the stars with a new horoscopes page, written each month by leading UK astrologer Sarah Bartlett. And Gemma Zincke joins the team with a jam-packed music page dedicated to local and international artists.

Your dealer in adrenaline, Dean Moxham, starts up his Riviera Adventures enterprise this month, so we head to the spectacular Gorges du Verdon to take the biggest plunge of our lives! Stay tuned as we follow a number of his adventures throughout the summer.

I am very excited about our restaurants too for June. I’ve found some real beauties for you – all very French, with a cuisine and wine list to satisfy pretty much everyone!

Meanwhile, the World Cup is set to dominate our screens (and our lives for that matter) as the tournament kicks off on June 11. So, we have a list of all the group stages and look at the likely winners to take home the coveted trophy. We also delve into the murky world behind this mega-event, and look at life after the World Cup in South Africa.

It is certainly the month for music, with big names including Bob Dylan and AC/DC hitting the stage, while local musicians put on a show for the biggest party of the year – Fête de la Musique!

Finally, don’t forget to take advantage of the free wine tasting with our friends at Cave Bianchi, and perhaps take home a bottle of our expertly chosen wines to match this month’s 3-course recipe!

So, I hope you enjoy the extra additions to That’s Nice magazine this month. Log on to our website for all of our previous articles, reviews and suggestions on where to go and what to do in Nice. But for now, happy reading!

Cassandra Tanti, Editor

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Let’s Bungeeeeeee!

Hurtle through the air on a death-defying jump from one of Europe’s highest bungee sites – the 182m Pont del’Artuby. This is one extreme sport that defies all rhyme or reason. But be assured, if you actually make it to the ledge, then you’re in for the most exhilarating 10 seconds of your life!

There are few things in this world that can mimic the feelings of a bungee jump. There’s the sheer terror of realisation when you see the bridge; the courage and selfassuredness as you sign the indemnity form; the willingness to let go of all that is sensible and rational as you step up onto the ledge; the exhilaration of freefalling 182 metres, springing up again and hurtling back down; then finally, up onto the ledge the relief that you are still alive! and take the biggest leap of faith in your Why live on the edge when you can jump off life. It is important to it! Bungee jumping at Artuby is the ultimate be as relaxed as possible to achieve a smooth mix of gut-wrenching fear and breathtaking jump. Once it’s over, you are lowered into the natural beauty. The jump takes place off a ravine, where you can lay down and watch the spectacular concrete arch bridge perched proceeding jumpers. Then comes the necesbetween the cliffs of the Artuby River. Sur- sary hike out of the gorge, which takes about rounding it is the largest canyon in Europe forty-five minutes. It is essential to wear good - Gorges du Verdon – that is second only in hiking shoes or sneakers. Finally, it’s time to size to Colorado’s Grand Canyon. head back in to town and watch the jumpers on big screen TV’s at the local bar!

Bungee jumping is one of a number of adrenaline pumping activities organised by the The whole day costs 150€, and includes transnew extreme group – Riviera Adventures. port, the jump, food and drinks. Jumps are orAt the helm is kiwi Dean Moxham. His origin ganised every Sunday and can be booked at is not surprising when you consider that the Jack’s Shop Tourist Booking Centre in Vieux first commercial bungee jumping began with Nice.

New Zealander A J Hackett in 1986. Dean’s love for all things extreme and his utter fear- Riviera Adventures offers a variety of heartlessness inevitably rubs off on the less con- racing activities this summer. There’s paintfident members of his group. It is rewarding ball, covering three different battlefields: to finally have the guts to do something that speedball, semi-urban and fortress; canyoning you have always wanted to do - you know, and rafting in the amazing Roya Valley on the that niggling feeling inside that tells you, you France/Italian border and Mercantour National need to push yourself to the limit?

Park; and Via Ferrata above an 11th century village. For updates and information find them The day begins with a two-hour journey from on Facebook – Riviera Nice to the gorges, winding through the draAdventures. matic countryside. This alone is worth the trip, and is a sight that very few travellers These are definitely will get the opportunity to see. After arriving the guys you need to at the bridge, participants are signed up, and see if you are lookthen are free to wander around, take photoing to inject a bit of graphs and marvel at the beauty that suradrenaline into your rounds them. Lunch and drinks are provided, summer holiday! which go down nicely despite the adrenaline pumping through the body. When it comes time to the jump, your are strapped in to a body harness and ankle harnesses. With a bit of coaching from friends, you are helped Cassandra Tanti

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Step aside New Year’s Eve & St. Patrick’s Day - Fête de la Musique is, by far, the biggest party of the year!

Fête de la Musique was born in 1982 as an allnight music celebration at the moment of summer solstice. Amateur and professional musicians were encouraged to perform in the streets for free, making all genres of music accessible There are two simple rules to Fête de la Mu- to the public.

sique – play it loud, and play it free! This is the one event of the year that simply cannot be missed. Thousands upon thousands of people, young and old, fill every street, bar and café for free concerts. If you have never experienced this festival, then you are in for a real treat!

It is now the world’s largest international music event, held in 350 cities across the globe on the same day each year – June 21st. There are no tickets, no box seats, no headliners. But there is everything from jazz to electro; orchestra to punk-rock.

So, drink up the carnival atmosphere and enjoy more free music than you can shake a drumstick at!

While the plan for this year’s fête was not available at the time of going to print, we can bring you the likely locations of this year’s concerts based on the 2009 program.

Rue de la Prefecture – Rock & the biggest crowds. 8pm – 12am Place Garibaldi – Orchestra, choral, jazz & folk. 3pm – 11pm Place St Roch – Contemporary & Dance. 6pm – 12am.

Photographic Museum – Classical. 4pm – 8pm.

Palais Lascaris – Classical. 7pm – 12am.

St Pierre d’Aréne, rue de France – Classical. 9pm – 12am Sainte-Réparte Cathedral, Place Rosetti – 10am – 12am Dolly Party, Place du Pin – Gay party behind Place Garibaldi

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over 30 minutes, the following fees apply: 30-60 minutes: 1€ Every following hour: 2€

total is deducted automatically from your bank account.

I find Vélo Bleu to be the quickest and most entertaining way to get around the city. Stations can be found no more than 300 metres apart, making it very easy to find a bike and drop it off on the other side of town with the least amount of hassle. According to the city of Nice, there should now be 1750 bikes available, with 175 bike stations and 3100 terminals (bike-slots).

You can sign up for a day, week, month or year. The following registration fees apply: Day 1€ Week 5€ Month 10€ Year - 25€ (The monthly and yearly prices are lower if you have an existing Ligne d’Azur card.)

Now, if you use the bike for under half an hour, you will pay nothing further than your registration fee. In fact, the average time use is 20-25 minutes, which makes sense considering the compact nature of Nice. If you go

Sign up Call 04 30 00 30 01 for the price of a local call, any time of day or night. It is important to use YOUR mobile phone, as this is how the computer will recognise you in the future.

Choose the ‘English’ option Enter your bankcard details – it must be a visa, master card or carte bleu (French bank card). This part is more or less complete.

Press the ‘on’ button at the Velo Bleu bike stand.

Select ‘English’ option or ‘Loue de Velo’ Call the mobile number on the screen (free local call). The call will be disconnected automatically when registered.

Select numbers 1, 2 or 3 from the screen to choose your corresponding bike.

The lock mechanism is released.

Note the code for the bike chain if you choose to use it.

Adjust the bike to your requirements and you’re off!

Safety Don’t pass vehicles on the right and don’t zig zag between them.

Follow standard traffic rules Use bike lanes as much as possible Do not ride on the pavement or on the tramway Pay attention to opening doors, pedestrians and traffic jams You can ride in pedestrian areas if it is not otherwise specified Respect traffic light stops and indicate with your hands when turning left or right And with a ‘no-helmet necessary’ attitude, I figure it’s better to be safe than sorry!

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2010 World Cup South Africa

The world watches closely as South Africa proudly hosts the largest, most popular sporting tournament in the world.

Which country will take home the coveted trophy? Will South Africa prove it’s critics wrong? And will the nation survive the legacy that is the FIFA World Cup?

You don’t have to be a football fan to get excited about the World Cup. It’s more about patriotism than the game itself. Hence, it is the most widely viewed sporting event in the world. A ninth of the entire population of the planet – approximately 715.1 million people - watched the final match of the 2006 World Cup, while an estimated 26.3 billion people attended the games.

This year’s tournament is set to be the biggest yet.

The Teams Thirty-two countries and thirty days. Who will take home the 2010 World Cup title?

Since it’s inception in 1930, Brazil has maintained a consistent position at the head of the World Cup ladder, winning a record five times. Plus, they are also the only team to have played in every tournament. Italy, the current champions, has won four titles, while Germany has taken home three. Uruguay won the inaugural tournament and Argentina won two titles. England and France have one title each. Brazil and Germany have both made the most appearances in the final, with seven, while Germany has made the most appearances in the top four, with eleven.

The host country has never failed to reach the round of sixteen, however South Africa comes up against France, Uruguay and Mexico in it’s group stage, so there is a

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Brazil are second favourite to win, with five World Cups under their belt, the most recent being 2002. They boast a very strong team with stars like Fabiano and Kaka, but they are up against African favourites the Ivory Coast and an on-form Portuguese side in the Group G. Third favourite is England – the most dominant team in European qualifying for the World Cup. With Wayne Rooney and David Beckham coming off the bench, they may just be on their way to their second World Cup title.

However, they did fail to even qualify for the Euro 2008 competition.

Argentina comes in fourth favourite. With the unstoppable Lionel Messi regarded as the best player in the game, there is a lot of expectation with this team. Plus, they come up against a reasonably easy group draw, including Greece, Nigeria and South Korea.

Germany is of course up there as a favourite, given its

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Germany v Australia Serbia v Ghana Germany v Serbia Ghana v Australia Ghana v Germany Australia v Serbia

Argentina v Nigeria Korea Republic v Greece Greece v Nigeria Argentina v Korea Republic Nigeria v Korea Republic Greece v Argentina

The Host South Africa is the first African nation to host the World Cup. A rotation policy between continents was introduced after Germany’s controversial victory over South Africa in the vote to host the 2006 tournament. So, for the 2010 and 2014 World Cups, only countries from the chosen confederation (Africa in 2010 and South America in 2014) could host the final tournament. The confederation rotation will not continue with the 2018 World Cup however, in part to avoid a similar bidding scenario for the 2014 tournament, where Brazil was the only official bidder.

The Trophy The current trophy was designed in 1970 by Italian designer Silvio Gazzaniga. It is 36cm high, made of solid 18 carat (75%) gold and weighs just over six kilograms.

The base contains two layers of semi-precious malachite while the bottom side of the trophy bears the engraved year and name of each FIFA World Cup winner since 1974. Winning teams do not keep the trophy permanently. They are required to hand the trophy to the new winners and are given a gold-plated replica in its place.

For the first time this year, the trophy will travel in a specially designed Louis Vuitton case.

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England v USA Algeria v Slovenia Slovenia v USA England v Algeria Slovenia v England USA v Algeria

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football superpower status as well. They’ll be looking to better their 3rd place finish in 2006 and 2nd place in 2002.

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Predictions Spain are the favourites going into the games in South Africa. They won the 2008 Euro Tournament and they have an enviable line-up including David Villa and Fernando Torres. But, despite being a serious football nation, Spain hasn’t managed to win a World Cup yet. The odds are definitely in their favour though this year.

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first time for everything. But what the Bafana Bafana do have on their side is the home crowd support.

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Italy v Paraguay New Zealand v Slovakia Slovakia v Paraguay Italy v New Zealand Slovakia v Italy Paraguay v New Zealand

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Honduras v Chile Spain v Switzerland Chile v Switzerland Spain v Honduras Chile v Spain Switzerland v Honduras

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Life after the World Cup

Corruption, bribery, bad-decisions & white elephants “Events like the 2010 World Cup act as a marketing opportunity to showcase South Africa to the world. With over 200 countries watching, a successfully hosted event is likely to improve the country’s international image, enhance national identity and pride, and reduce Afropessimism”.

But what is the other side of hosting a World Cup? According to a new book, released forty-days prior to the world’s most prestigious tournament, it’s ultimately the corrupt big-guns that benefit from this mega-event, and not the host nation and it’s taxpaying citizens.

South Africa has spent billions on a 30-day advert for the country. For how long will this picture survive after the last whistle has been blown?

Player and Referee: Conflicting Interests and the FIFA World Cup, published by the Institute for Security Studies (ISS), sheds light on a string of alleged ‘wheeling and dealing’ strategies behind the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. It details six case studies, written by awardwinning investigative journalists from South Africa and the UK. They provide a stark contrast between the stated goals of bringing the World Cup to Africa for the first time – enhancing national identity, raising the international profile of the continent’s most developed nation – and the potential for corruption that accompanies such a huge event.

“If corruption is defined as the abuse of public office for private gain then, in my opinion, FIFA has created a model of institutionalised global corruption.” Andrew Jennings Allegations of corruption and secrecy against FIFA are not new, but apply these latest accusations to a nation that has been described as the most unequal country on the planet, and perhaps the consequences are greater than ever before.

Allegations include:

FIFA “strong-armed” Cape Town officials to build Green Point stadium – costing R3 billion more than the two alternatives, for which there was no pre-existing need, and which will probably be a white elephant.

The costs of erecting soccer stadiums for a once-off event appear to exceed the benefits for local communities, and the long-term financial viability of several stadiums remains questionable.

Match Event Services, the official hotel and ticketing provider, was awarded its contract by FIFA without public bidding. It has marked up room costs by 30% and is controlled by a British family, meaning a “large chunk” of the profits from hotel accommodation will not stay in South Africa.

One of the shareholders of Match Hospitality, which has

exclusive rights to offer hospitality packages to corporate clients, is the FIFA president’s nephew.

2010 World Cup Stadiums South Africa City Soccer Stadium

A recent impact assessment of the sporting event on South Africa’s domestic economy suggests “FIFA is the major beneficiary while South Africa carries a disproportionate share of the cost burden”. The 2010 World Cup is estimated to generate an income of between $3.2 and $4 billion for FIFA. In addition, all revenues from television ($2 billion), marketing ($1 billion), hospitality Cape Town ($120 million) and licensing ($80 Green Point million) go to FIFA and its local organising committee. The South African event is projected as the largest of all World Cups thus far, generating more revenue than any other before it. South Africa has paid out $5 billion getting the Rainbow Nation ready, while FIFA has spent $1.1 billion.

Of course, FIFA is not the only group in the firing line.

Conflict of interest within government is nothing new to South Africa, and the construction industry is notoriously corrupt throughout the world. According to the authors, there seems “to have been very little in the form of competitive bidding” for lucrative stadium construction contracts, together with suspected price-fixing in the steel industry leading to significant cost increases in the building of the arenas and other infrastructure (an investigation is currently being carried out by the Competition Commission).

This is not unique to South Africa. Following the 2006 World Cup in Germany, and the semi-final at the Allianz stadium, the president of the hosting club and his son were convicted of receiving bribes worth over 3 million euros in exchange for contracts linked to revamping the venue.

But when a country that still struggles to provide housing, electricity and running water in many parts is faced with a taxpayer bill that has quadrupled from R2.3 billion to R17.4 billion, then allegations of price fixing and conflict of interest are surely worthy of further investigation.

Conclusion

Next to the tourism value of hosting a mega-event, there are obvious business opportunities. The infrastructure projects generate lucrative construction and other related tendering contracts, which are often financed by host nations and their governments. Organising Committee CEO Danny Jordaan insists the World Cup will leave South Africa with more than a few new stadiums, new roads, rail and bus networks together with the airport

Polokwane Peter Mokaba Pretoria Loftus Versfield Rustenberg Nelspruit Royal Bafokeng Mbombela Johannesburg Soccer City Ellis Park Bloemfontein Free State

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terminals and hotels. Plus, there is the innovation and development of the nation’s broadcasting and technology infrastructure. But there was also ample opportunity for corrupt individuals to influence outcomes through bribes, fraud and extortion – such instances have been alleged and supported in this book. Plus, the long-term sustainability of this new or renovated infrastructure remains questionable. Future host nations should listen to the book’s recommendation: “When confronted with an opportunity to host megaevents, governments should adopt economic models that base their evaluations on heavily state-financed projects on criteria that prioritise public good and long-term sustainability.”

In this day and age of reason, surely influence peddling, nepotism, favouritism, bribes, kickbacks and extortion should be met with the full force of the law. We should demand fairness and transparency at the highest levels, and FIFA, with its roots in the “public good”, should be giving more to the communities from which is taking.

But, the people of South Africa rest assured. In response to the billions of dollars in profit FIFA is set to gain from the 2010 World Cup, secretary general Jerome Valcke has this to say…

“Yes, it’s a lot of money, but just to be clear, we are not sitting on profit, all the money is going back into football.”

And here I was thinking that reducing poverty, providing housing, AIDS relief and education would be worthy of a share of profits! I’m sorry FIFA, but giving an impoverished community a stadium and a football is simply not enough.

Cassandra Tanti Sources: Player and Referee: Conflicting Interests and the FIFA World Cup; Wikipedia; Betonworldcup2010. com; Bleachreport.com; Arabtimesoline.com.

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Food Guide

& Reviews

Forget that carafe of house rosé or overpriced bottle of red, if you are looking to truly understand the great French love affair with wine, then head to a wine bar! It is where wine connoisseurs come to search out gems and talk shop, and where wine novices hang for a specialised introduction to les vins Français.

3 rue Dalpozzo, Nice

Cave de l’Origine

16 rue Gubernatis, Nice

Cave Wilson Cave Wilson is a charming brasserie wine bar and an inspiring setting for discovery – high ceilings, wall-painted retro silhouettes, large dark-wooden bar, and bottles upon bottles of aging wine.

As is the growing trend, they specialise in new generation wine growers whose focus is on quality not quantity. And the difference in flavour is obvious. Premium, craft and hard-to-find wines are available in abundance, but many excellent recognizable labels can be found as well.

The cuisine at Cave Wilson can be described as rustic and traditional – full flavoured brasserie dishes that blend in with the robustness of the wine. There’s duck and pork casseroles, smoked salmon, foie gras, charcuteries and cheese plates. The meals are very well priced leaving plenty left for wine, which is also very affordable. My favourite is the Cruze Hermitage red, a steal at just 6€ a glass. I suggest ditching the normal ‘bottle for the table’, for wines by the glass. This way you get to try as many wines as possible in one sitting! I also suggest the lunch menu, which includes a glass of wine and coffee or dessert for just ten euros! That’s definitely on the list for my next lunch with the girls.

So, as the sign out the front says, Cave Wilson has had a passion for wine since 1904.

It offers a great opportunity to soak up a bit of French history, enjoy that authentic brasserie food and ambiance, and ultimately revel in the delights of fine wine!

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Cave de l’Origine is a distinctly refined and upscale wine bar that satisfies every sense in the human body. Aesthetically, it combines sophistication and tenderness; taste-wise, it’s offerings are polished and bursting with flavour; it has the smell of aging wine and cured meats; and you simply want to hug the servers they are so damned fantastic.

Chalkboards abound at Cave de l’Origine, brandishing quirky little French anecdotes, daily specials and wines by the glass. But it was clear from the outset that I would put my faith in my server this night. And he did not falter. My first request for a full-bodied red wine was dutifully rewarded. After receiving a full explanation of the menu in English in a ‘no problem at all’ kind of way, we chose the Camerone – a cross between a large prawn and lobster. It was as if the server had some secret knowledge of my palate, as his suggestion of a chacuterie entreé was exactly what I needed. I devoured every last morsel of the delicate cured treats in between sips of my perfectly matched red.

Our main dish of Camerone was smothered in garlic butter and served with wild brown rice. It’s a dish that still makes my mouth water just thinking about it. My accompanying white wine was as delectable as the first.

Cave de l’Origine is a restaurant for special occasions or for suit types.

For a starter, main and wine our meals came to around 45€ a head. I found that bookings are essential, as regulars throughout the night were turned away with a playful “you know better, now off you go” remark.

It is clear why they at least try. But I do know better, and I will book well in advance my next meal here. Because I simply can’t entertain the thought of walking away from here disappointed.

Now Hosting Cooking Classes

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11 rue Delile, Nice

Delhi Darbar - Indian -14 ru Abbaye 04 93 01 45 68 Bellota House - Spanish & Tapas -19 rue de la Prefecture 04 93 68 61 83 Le Virginie - Seafood - Place August Blanqui 0493551007 Snug - Gastro Pub - Corner rue Droite & rue Rossetti

Darlington

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Darlington

Behind it’s sophisticated name and appearance, the Darlington is, essentially, a fun and relaxed bistro restaurant. At a mere seven weeks old, it is also an establishment that is clearly on the path to success.

Cuisine at the Darlington focuses not on complexity, but on flavour, which obviously comes from fresh ingredients and cooking expertise. Half Finnish/half British chef Nixu Plummer and his French wife Anne-Charlotte have created a chic-looking, young and welcoming restaurant that is a breath of fresh air in the local restaurant scene.

The menu offers a mixture of French classics and modern-world cuisine. Meat lovers will enjoy the beef entrecôte – a well-sourced and tender cut of meat delivered with a delicious herbed butter and fries. Our two plates of duck (with different cooking requirements) were faultlessly executed, and the wickedly delicious duck skin was scored and cooked to perfection. I’ll be returning to try the gambas fried in garlic with giant ravioli in garlic butter, and risotto with lemon, spinach and prawns. If you are feeling hungry, try and fit in a starter beforehand, as the plate of homemade Arancini (deep fried risotto balls) and green bean salad with Teryaki prawns sound delicious.

The menu is complimented by a specials board, which this day included a goats cheese salad with parma ham and courgette flowers (9.90€). Specials are, however, only available during lunch. Choose what you’re craving from the desserts menu, but I must strongly suggest the fresh-fruit pavlova –mastered by a non-Australian chef!

The lime cheesecake with red berry compote, and orange carpaccio with fresh mint leaves and crushed pistachios are sure to get the taste buds jumping for joy.

Le Tire Bouchon - French - rue de la Prefecture 04 93 92 63 64 La Chaumiere - A-list Restaurant - 384 bld de L’Observatoire 04 93 01 77 68

By Sushi - Japanese - 4 rue Bosio 04 93 80 03 34 Adonis - Lebanese -12 rue Saint Francois de Paule 04 93 62 35 02 Le Bistro du Fromager - Fondu - 29 rue Benoit Bunico 04 93 13 07 83 Frog - Modern French - 65 rue Milton Robbins 04 93 85 85 65 Café Borghese - Modern French - 9 rue Fodere 04 92 04 83 83 Gloss - World Food -16 rue Delile 04 93 81 71 87 Papayou - Modern French - 35 rue de la Prefecture 04 93 80 15 97

To read the reviews, visit: www.thatsnicemagazine.com

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In keeping with bistro tradition, the drinks have ‘old-school’ prices, with a glass of house wine at just 2.20€ and 6€ for a half carafe. An apéritif will set you back around 3.50€. Wines by the bottle change weekly according to the likings of the chef.

Overall, our meal, including main, dessert and wine, came to just 25€ per person.

Between the décor, food and service, the Darlington is definitely one of my favourite new restaurants. Somehow, I don’t think I’ll be alone!

Open: Tues - Thur 9.30am - 6pm; Fri - Sat 9.30am - 9.30pm 21 rue Delille, Nice. Tel: 04 93 91 35 65

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FASHION

Fashion designer Michele Corty creates six fun & fresh summer looks for June in the French Riviera!

“Introduce this seasons new length with flowy cotton dresses perfect for that boho look.”

“Ruffles & small floral prints sum up summer’s feminine frills.”

Romantic The

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Be romantic with...

Detailed wedges for day or night Vintage inspired printed scarves in natural tones to tie around your bag or wear as a colourful hair accessory Cat-eye sunglasses are a must “Soften your look with white this summer! tones & transparent Delicate gold necklaces accessories.”

Sweet floral dresses Boxy jacket in off-white or beige Bala Booste bracelet 15.90€, Cosmo leather wedges (Galeries Lafayette), Sunglasses 50€, Clear bracelets 15€ each, Scarf 10€, Jacket 40€ (all Caprice Vintage) Strapless dress, Bel Air (Carre Prive).

“Western boots complete the look by giving it a fun and youthful edge.”

T-Shirt 12€ (Clin d’Oeil), Jean Shorts 180€ (My Lovely Jean – Le Backstage), Leather boots 290€, Necklace 59€, Boot charm 79€ (All El Dorado), Leather wrist band 5€ (Nice’s Nightly Craft Market), Bala Booste bracelets 14.90€ (Galleries Lafayette), Ray Ban (Stylist’s own).

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Add to the look with...

Fringe Pile up on turquoise rings Accessorize your hair with scarves Wear crafty sandals made in Nice’s Old Town Fall in love with summer moccasins.

Silk scarf 65€ (Bel Air – Carre Prive), Long cotton dress 189€ (Virginie Castaway - Carre Prive), Bag 286€ (Aridza Bross – Carre Prive), Suede Moccasins 139€, Rings starting from 99€ (all from El Dorado).

The TRAV’LER

“Customise your touristy t-shirt into a cool tank with a pair of scissors.”

Add to the look with...

50’s style eyewhere Braided sandals Striped bikinis Straw accessories Sailored theme towel

URBAN

The Sailorette

Add to the look with...

Bold bracelets Wooden wedges Round ‘Lennon’ glasses Leather mailbag Sailor hat

“A nautical look for the beach is the perfect way to have fun this summer.”

“Tour Nice’s many galleries & museums with a modern look in an old town.”

Jacket 257€ (Carre Prive), Pant 145€ (American Retro – Backstage Market), Sailor hat 20€ (La Chapellerie Ganterie), Leather bag 90€ (Nice’s Evening Market), Wedges 79.95€ (Zara), Bala Booste bracelets 12.90€ (Galleries Lafayette), Sunglasses 50€, Denim shirt 15€ (Caprice Vintage), Bikini top 12.95€ (H&M).

Add to the look with...

Lace up flats or wedges Vintage looking hats Retro cat’s-eye glasses Tote bags in bright, solid colours Hat 30€ (La Chapellerie Ganterie), Sunglasses 50€ (Caprice Vintage), Sandals 255€, Dress 175€ (American Retro – Backstage Market).

Sailor one-piece 95€ (Gat Rimon – Carre Prive), Straw tote 13€ (Le Palais d’Osier), Bikini top 9.99€ (H&M) Sunglasses 15€ (Nice’s Antique Market), Sandals 69€ (Galleries Lafayette).

Throw on a pair of retro sunglasses, in fun colours & shapes!”

Provencial Accommodation

Hotel Massena 58 rue Gioffredo, Nice Tel: +33 (0)4 92 47 88 88

Hotel Durante Avenue Durante, Nice Tel: +33 (0)4 93 88 84 40

NH NICE 2-4 Parvis de l’Europe, Nice Tel: +33 (0)4 92 00 80 00

Hotel Massena is a modern, sophisticated hotel in the centre of town. It offers 110 rooms with 5 categories, 24 hour reception, mini-bar, room-service, private garage & air-conditioning.

Located just metres from the train station, this hotel provides 24 rooms which look out onto the courtyard garden. Rooms are a good size, and include ensuite bathrooms, satellite TV & Wi-Fi. Some rooms have kitchenettes. It is pet friendly.

Single rooms from 70€ per night.

: That’s Nice readers receive a welcome gift & a bottle of wine in their room!

Call the number above, dial 3 and quote “That’s Nice” for your reservation. Relax and enjoy!

Free access to the rooftop pool, the solarium, the sauna and the gym room.

Prices from 145€ per night.

Conference facilities available.

Prices start at 129€ per night.

Special

“Look great in this season’s mini dress with vintage looking gingham.”

Auberge de Jeunesse les Camelias 3 Rue Spitalier, Nice Tel: +33 (0)4 93 62 15 54 A large hostel in the centre of town, with friendly staff.

Breakfast is included in the price. Rooms are equipped with a shower and sink; toilets are shared. A great place to meet fellow travellers.

HI membership prices from 23€

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Lifestyle Try meditation for size!

Look at a person who meditates regularly and you will see a picture of serenity. There are many styles and methods of meditation, but essentially they incorporate being in a relaxed and alert state whilst focusing the mind on a specific idea, be it breathing, gazing at a flower or repeating a mantra.

Meditation reduces stress and associated conditions. It also enhances the immune system. Research shows that meditation increases the activity of ‘natural-killer cells’ which kill bacteria and cancer cells!

How to meditate?

Find a cushion, sit up straight & begin to simply observe your breath for 10 minutes.

Try observing the physical sensations of the air touching your nostrils as it come in & out.

Every time you have a thought not connected with following the breath, simply replace it with following the breath.

Do not judge your performance - that’s a thought too!

If your thoughts are flooding you, relax & continue.

They will eventually disappear.

If you’re enjoying it then extend your time by 5 minutes every week, more if you can!

For best results, ritualise your practice by choosing a daily time (preferably on awakening) and space. You are doing well when you meditate at least 1 hour per day.

So, cross your legs and get meditating!

Goal Setting 4 If you’ve been following since the beginning you will have: 1. Chosen & prioritised your top 3 goals for the future 2. Checked to see that they correspond with your values 3. Perhaps as a result been re-united with a sense of inner purpose & direction It is important to align your goals with your life purpose. You will know that you ‘belong’ when you’re in the right place and moving in the right direction!

So, if you have your goals aligned lets check that its ok to have these goals by doing an appropriateness check. Ask yourself and note: 1. Are my goals genuinely for my good & don’t harm others?

2. Are my goals in my control & not dependent on others having to change themselves to make me happy?

3. Are there any hidden rewards for not having this goal?

4. Are these ‘my’ goals?

5. Do I deserve these goals or truly believe I can achieve these goals? If not, then why not?

Are you sabotaging yourself or are you allowing someone else to sabotage you? It is argued by psychologists that if you were constantly told in earlier years that you were unattractive then, in later life, you may tend to deny, distort and even delete messages of attraction from others. It is the prime function of the mind to confirm what it already believes!

All learned responses can be unlearned, with practice, by replacing them with other responses.

Next month we ‘get to the bones’ of sabotage identification & avoidance!

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by adrian shaw & muriel giraud

Why should we eat Organic?

Firstly, organic food tastes better! Try it and you’ll agree. Secondly, organic produce is healthier. Why? Because organic practices do not use chemical pesticides or fertilizers. And we’re not talking about a little fly-spray here. Did you know, for example, that an apple is sprayed with over 150 different chemicals before harvest?

Industrial producers argue that the amount of chemicals used is too small to create a problem. But studies are now showing that even small amounts of certain chemicals can be dangerous to the human endocrine system.

Fertilizers are now made out of petroleum. These products have a hormone like effect and the body recognizes them as such. So, our body cells mistake the petrochemical agents as hormones and allows them into their ‘receptacles’ or ‘doorway’. As a result, when the real and important life enhancing hormones arrive at body cells, the doorways are already blocked and can’t receive the hormone. This, of course, upsets the natural function of our bodies.

So, what are the consequences to our health? Well it is claimed that the effects of industrial food are linked to: cancer of the uterus, cancer of the breast, gall bladder disease, enlargement of tumours and of fibroids of the uterus, enlargement of prostate, of breast fatty tissue, lower testosterone level and infertility … to name but a few.

Several studies published in the medical media in 1992 also showed that sperm counts in the developed world had dropped by half.

Fortunately there are certain things we can do to maintain good health. Buying organic food is easier today, but you must be attentive - as the demand for organic food grows the standards are becoming less strict for the producers. Local food markets have the best supply of fresh organic produce - Place Liberation and Cours Saleya. There is also an excellent organic food shop near Carrefour TNL in Nice. There are farmers who grow their produce naturally and travel to Nice selling prepaid ‘panier bio’ once a week. If you would like more information, contact Muriel.

Art & culture

FRANCISCAN MUSEUM, CHURCH AND MONASTERY OF CIMIEZ Open 10am to 12pm and 3pm to 6pm/closed Sundays MATISSE MUSEUM 164 Avenue des Arènes de Cimiez Open 10am to 6pm, closed on Tuesdays www.musee-matissenice.org

EXHIBITION HIGHLIGHT:

MARC CHAGALL NATIONAL BIBILICAL MESSAGE MUSEUM Closed on Tuesdays Cost: 6.50 Euros www.musee-chagall.fr

Henri Maccheroni Prehistoric Museum of Terra Amata

ASIAN ARTS MUSEUM 405, Promenade des Anglais Arénas www.arts-asiatiques.com

May 21 - November 28

Maccheroni, who was born in Nice in 1932 and co-founded the National Centre of Contemporary Art, has been interested in archeology for many years. But he has never worked on prehistory, until now. In this exhibition, the Nice-born artist uses photography, engraving, watercolour and ink-washes, and utilizes unpublished texts from poet Michel Butor, exploring the continuity of prehistory.

Following the exhibition, a collection of the works will remain at Terra Amata.

A tour of the museum will also reveal tools, animal bones, ancient dwellings and a real elephant hunter’s camp!

BookReviews

Cost: Adult 4€, Child 2.50€ Closed Mondays and some public holidays. Open 10am to 6pm. 25 bvd Carnot, Nice.

MUSEUMS

For the first time, Henri Maccheroni delves into prehistoric times for a unique exhibition at the Terra Amata Museum. The museum itself is built upon the very place where the 400,000 year old prehistoric site of Terra Amata was discovered.

MUSEUM OF ART AND HISTORY (Palais Masséna) 35 Promenade des Anglais MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY AND MODERN ART (MAMAC) Promenade des Arts Open from 10am to 6pm/closed Mondays www.mamac-nice.org FINE ARTS MUSEUM 33, Avenue des Baumettes Open 10am to 6pm/closed Mondays VILLA ARSON 20, Avenue Stephen Liégeard, Closed Tuesdays www.villa-arson.org

30 rue Lamartine, Nice Tel: 04 93 80 02 66

Feats such as climbing K2 or tightrope walking between the twin towers holds a certain form of fascination for the ordinary individual. Contradictory adjectives such as mad, bloody-mindedness, courage and guts spring to mind. Here are a few of books where all kinds of superlatives apply … Linda No Way Down by Graham Bowley If you enjoyed Into Thin Air and Touching the Void, this is a mountaineering book for you. The summit of K2, 1st of August 2008: a group of climbers have just conquered the world’s most lethal mountain. But as they celebrate, far below them an ice shelf collapses and sweeps away their ropes. They don’t know it yet, but they will be forced to descend into the blackness with no lines. Of the thirty who set out, eleven will never make it back. It’s a thrilling tale of courage and folly, drama and disaster, survival and devastating loss. It explores why climbers are often fatally attracted to the challenge of this mountain, even more treacherous than Everest; what went wrong and how the slightest error in the death zone above 26,000 feet has disastrous consequences. A fascinating and moving read.

Let the Great World Spin by Colum McCann At last, the paperback edition of the novel which won the National Book Award in America. Set at the time of Philippe Petit’s illegal and daredevil tightrope walk between the twin towers in 1974, it follows the diverse lives of several characters who are all affected, directly or indirectly, by Petit’s stunt. The image of the man on the wire haunts the novel, as the characters - ordinary New Yorkers - talk about him, watch him, try him, and are inspired by him. It is also an allegory for the shock and aftermath of 9/11, for the city’s fall and its own equilibrium. An impressive book.

Withering Tights by Louise Rennison France is the country which holds the doubtful record of being the world’s first consumer of antidepressants, where inhabitants consume three times more than other European countries. Eminent eggheads have looked into the problem but none have found the answer. Well here it is: a brand new series by the author of the Confessions of Georgia Nicolson books, introducing a new character, Talullah Casey. Talullah is into amateur dramatics and is at a performing arts college for 6 weeks of parent-free freedom. Of course, all her mates are bonkers, into snogging and bad acting – and what more can I say? Misadventures galore. ‘FAME! I’m gonna liiiiive foreeeeeever, I’m gonna….. Freedom of expression… cos it’s the THEATRE dahling, theatre!!

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RIVIERA EVENTS June 2010

Be prepared to hit the streets for some serious sun-filled action this month! There’s everything from rock concerts to show jumping; 150th birthday celebrations to a gruelling international triathlon, with a few famous musicians & TV stars thrown in the mix!

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June 2-6 Antibes & Juan-les-Pins

150th Anniversary of Nice

A chance to admire some of the world’s most beautiful sailing boats in cap d’Antibes and baie de Juanles-Pins. It marks the opening of the Mediterranean circuit for Traditional Yachts & Metric Classes, and is the first stage in the Panerai Classic Yachts Challenge.

The territory of Nice was officially handed over to France on 14th June 1860. To mark this anniversary, various events have been organised to evoke Nice’s contribution to France in the past 150 years.

Classic Yacht Regatta

June 3-6

Italian Week

Antibes & Juan-les-Pins Nice, Albert 1st Gardens

Enjoy the delights of Italian gastronomy as producers come together for exhibitions, tastings and sales. 10am – 8pm.

June 5

Car Show

Vence, Place du Grand Jardin Car lovers unite for the annual Vence car show, organised by the Rotary Club of Vence.

9am – 7pm

June 5-6

Fête du Nautisme

Mandelieu, Centre Nautique A child-focussed event inviting people to learn more about sailing, jet skiing, kayaking and waterskiing.

June 6

Flower Battle

Antibes, Port Vauban

June 6-10

Monte Carlo Television Festival Monaco, Grimaldi Forum

Nice, Stade Charles Ehrmann June 18

June 10-12

Cannes, old port

International Show Jumping Cannes

One of the top five equestrian events in the world.

June 10

Summer Arts Show Mougins

A gathering of artists in the region, showing their works and speaking to the public.

June 5-6

Lovers of succulent plants gather for a host of cactus-related activities, including sales, lectures, open days and advice.

This rock opera is dedicated to the greatest composer of all time – Mozart. Period sets and costumes recount the irresistible ascension of the first rock star in history.

Prices: 39€ - 63€

AC/DC Black Ice Tour

The Cranberries Tour

June 12-13

Nice, Palais Nikaïa

June 15

Monaco hosts the 50th Television Festival with Prince Albert II at the helm of proceedings. Actors and producers will be vying for the prestigious Golden Nymph Awards for Excellence, while the event will be attended by stars from TV hits including Desperate Housewives, Cold Case & Lost. Public Show 8-9 June @ 8pm

The beauty of nature is on show with this flower parade, which includes ten floats and several thousands of flowers.

Mozart l’Opéra Rock

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Monaco Cactus Expo Monaco, Exotic Garden

Nice, Stade Charles Ehrmann June 18-20

Book Festival

Nice, Albert 1st Gardens Free admission

June 19-21

Home & Garden Fair This 3-day fair covers everything from decoration and design, to gardening and construction.

June 21

Fête de la Musique Everywhere in France June 22

Bob Dylan in concert

Nice, Stade Charles Ehrmann June 26

Saint Peter’s Feast Nice Port

Celebrating Saint Peter’s Feast.

Festivities end with the burning of a wooden boat to honour the Patron Saint. Starts around 8pm

June 27

Ironman

Nice, Place du Centenaire – Prom. Des Anglaise ave de Verdun Over 2,500 triathletes represent some 52 nations for this major event in the world triathlon calendar.

www.bysushi.fr Lunch Menus 10.50€ inc. rice, salad or soup

By Maki 11.50€ 18 pieces

By California 12.50€ 18 pieces

By Sashimi

Menu By Rolls 14€

Order online or by phone Eat in or take away More than 120 different Sushi Fast delivery Open every day 11am-2.30pm 6pm - 10.30pm

Soup/Salad 6p Maki California Salmon 2p Big Rolls Prawn/Tempura 2p Sushi Salmon 1p Temaki Salmon Avocado

Menu Assortment 16€

Soup/Salad 3p Maki California Salmon 3p Maki California Tuna 1p Daurade Sushi 1p Tuna Sushi 1p Salmon Sushi 1p Prawn Sushi 3p Salmon Sushimi 2p Tuna Sashimi

Menu Hot

16€ 18 pieces

18.50€

Vieux Nice 4 rue Raoul Bosio, 06300 Tel: 04 93 80 03 34 Nice West NEW! 74 ave de la Californie, 06200 04 93 80 03 34

Soup/Salad 2p Salmon Skewers 2p Tuna Skewers 6p Tuna Maki 2p Salmon Sushi 2p Tuna Sushi

Pub Guide

Authentic Irish Bar/Restaurant Vieux Nice & Nice Port

Vieux Nice 2 rue Saint François de Paule Tel: +33 (0)4 93 80 23 87

Nice Port 5 Quai de Deux Emmanuel Tel: +33 (0)4 92 27 07 88

Pub Quiz - Mon @ 8pm - Vieux Nice

- Thurs @ 8pm - Nice Port Food served all day Wifi, Terrace Live music most nights Jazz Sundays, Karaoke Fridays - Nice Port

www.ma-nolans.com

International Bar & Restaurant

15 rue de la Prefecture, Nice www.waynes.fr

Blue Whales

Pub/Bar

Food served non-stop 12pm-11pm Live international bands from 10.30pm DJ until close - 2am Terrace, Wifi Happy Hour: 5pm-9pm Daily specials, Big Screen TV’S & Projector Tel: +33 (0)4 93 13 46 99

Late Night Music Bar Happy Hour 6.30pm-12am Pool table Big screen TV’s Live Music every night till late Open until 4.30am

1 rue Mascoinat, Vieux Nice

Check Point Irish Disco Pub 21 rue Desboutin, Nice open 4pm - 2.30am www.checkpointpub.com

Irish Disco Pub Monday: Ladies Night Tues & Thurs: Happy Hour all night Wednesday: 2euro shots Sunday: Cocktail night Happy Hour: 4pm-9pm Live music every Tues, Thur, Fri & Sat DJ, Wifi, Live sports

American Bar/Restaurant Live music Open-Air Cocktail Bar Terrace Open 7/7, service non-stop Wifi

8, place Charles Felix 06300 Nice Tel: +33 (0)4 93 80 00 50

Gastro Pub

Open everyday 12pm-12.30am Kitchen open until 11pm 4.50euro pints all day Happy Hour 8pm-10pm Fresh menus changed daily Corner of 22 rue Droite & 5 rue Rossetti Tel: 04 93 80 43 22

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Cocktail Bar Every Tues, Sat & Sun - Salsa Every Wed, Thurs & Fri - Live Music Large Terrace Wifi Open Tues - Sunday 4 ave des PhochĂŠens Tel: +33 (0)4 93 85 03 14

Through the Lens

Were you snapped by our photographer while out and about at one of our favourite bars?

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Gig Guide MA NOLAN’S NICE PORT Thu 03 ....

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BLUE WHALES Tue 01 .... Aquarella 02-05 ...... Number 9 Sun 06 ... Millionaire Mon 07 ... Whiskey Finger Tue 08 .... Aquarella 09-12 ...... B-Sider Sun 13 .... Millionaire Mon 14 ... Whiskey Finger Tue 15 .... Aquarella 16-19 ...... F-Machine Sun 20 .... Millionaire Mon 21 ... Whiskey Finger Tue 22 .... Aquarella 23-24 ...... Running Birds 25-26 ...... Bronson Sun 27 .... Millionaire Mon 28 ... Whiskey Finger Tue 29 .... Aquarella Wed 30 .. Cabine 13

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THE BANDS The Running Birds Rock Band www.therunningbirds.com N’Goi Jazz Spyglass Pop-Rock www.spyglassrockband.com Cabine 13 Rock www.myspace.com/cabine13 Reset Rock Millionnaire Rock www.denbasfondation.com Auqarella Rock Whiskey Finger Rock Breathe Rock www.facebook.com(search)breathe+ nice+waynes Swing n’ Song Jazz Madame Claude Pop-RockFunk Jimmy

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Mimi & The Valentines Pop-Funk www.myspace.com/missmimivalentine Tony Pop-Rock www.myspace.com/tonyruthmusic Woodface Rock Acoustic Duo www.myspace.com/woodfaceduo Brigitte Dumas Jazz www.brigittedumas.com Spacecats Funk-Pop www.facebook.com(search) ze spacecats Lucas Rock www.lucasrock.co.uk Box Kid Rock www.myspace.com/boxkidband

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Cinema Releases The A-Team

Directed by Joe Carnahan Produced by Ridley Scott Tony Scott Jules Daly Stephen J. Cannell Written by Joe Carnahan Brian Bloom Skip Woods Michael Brandt Derek Haas Starring Liam Neeson Bradley Cooper Quinton Jackson Sharlto Copley Jessica Biel Patrick Wilson Brian Bloom Music by Alan Silvestri Distributed by 20th Century Fox Release date June 16, 2010 Country United States

A group of Iraq war veterans look to clear their name with the U.S. military, who suspect the four men of committing a crime, for which they were framed.

JUNE 30

SHREK 4

After challenging an evil dragon, rescuing a beautiful princess and saving your in-laws’ kingdom, what’s an ogre to do? Well, if you’re Shrek, you suddenly wind up a domesticated family man. Instead of scaring villagers away like he used to, a reluctant Shrek now agrees to autograph pitch forks. What’s happened to this ogre’s roar? Longing for the days when he felt like a “real ogre,” Shrek is duped into signing a pact with the smooth-talking dealmaker, Rumpelstiltskin.

Shrek suddenly finds himself in a twisted, alternate version of Far Far Away, where ogres are hunted, Rumpelstiltskin is king and Shrek and Fiona have never met. Now, it’s up to Shrek to undo all he’s done in the hopes of saving his friends, restoring his world and reclaiming his one True Love. Shrek features the voices of Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz, and Antonio Banderas.

JUNE 9 Narrated by Johnny Depp

HACHIKO

In a Buddhist temple, a monk packages up a little Akita puppy and sends it via airmail to America. By pure chance, the puppy wriggles free from its crate at a small-town station, just as Parker Wilson is coming home. The man welcomes the animal in to his heart, despite warnings from his wife Cate.

Every morning Hachi walks Parker to the station and returns to greet his master at the same time every evening, inspiring the local community with his unswerving loyalty.

Starring: Joan Allen, Sarah Roemer, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, Jason Alexander, Richard Gere, Directed by: Lasse Hallstrom. Release date: June 9

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Recipe’s from the Riviera

By Chef Tania Tanti www.cheftaniatanti.com

You don’t need to spend a lot of time in the kitchen to create a delicious 3-course meal!

Entrée

Mushroom & Ricotta Cheese Bruschetta

8 button mushrooms, large 1 baguette 2 cloves garlic, peeled Olive oil 150g fresh ricotta cheese Salt & freshly cracked black pepper 1 bunch basil, finely shredded Pre-heat oven to 180°C. Place the whole mushrooms in a baking dish, drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Cook for 15-20 minutes or until tender. Keep warm.

While the mushrooms are cooking, slice the baguette on an angle to achieve a large surface area. Toast in an oven or on a grill plate. Remove from the oven/grill and immediately rub with the garlic cloves. Top with the warm mushrooms and crumble the ricotta on top. Finish with more black pepper, the finely shredded basil leaves and a drizzle of olive oil.

Cassis blanc - Clos Magdeleine 2007 - 21€ From the beautiful La Rolle vine in one of the most spectacular sites in Provence, the creeks of Cassis, facing the sea cliffs and towering over the blue sea.

Honey & Lemon Glazed Salmon with Mango Salsa

Main

4 salmon cutlets 4 tbs honey Juice of 4 lemons & zest of 1 lemon Olive oil 2 ripe mangoes, finely chopped 1 tomato, finely chopped 1 green pepper, finely chopped Juice of 1 lime 2 tbs each of coriander, basil & mint, finely chopped Salt & freshly ground black pepper Mixed green leaves Marinate the salmon in the lemon juice, lemon zest and honey for at least 2 hours. To prepare the salsa, combine the mango, tomato, pepper, onion, lime juice and herbs. Season to taste and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Set aside in the fridge.

In a hot pan, add a little olive oil and pan fry the salmon, skin side down first, for approximately 5 minutes each side, basting the salmon with the marinate to achieve a nice glaze/sauce.

Serve the salmon on top of a handful of mixed green leaves and top with the mango salsa.

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Côte de Provence Rosé 2009 - Domaine Terre de Mistral - 15€. This rosé wine has slight hints of white fruits - apricot & peach. It is slightly acidic, equalling the exotic fruit of this recipe.

Dessert

Strawberry & Mascarpone Slice 175g unsalted butter, softened 70g (1/3 cup) caster/fine sugar 1 egg yolk 250g (2 cups) plain flour, sifted 300g (1 1/3 cups) mascarpone 60g (1/2 cup) icing sugar, sifted 1 tbs lemon juice 300g (2 cups) strawberries, cut into quarters Pre-heat the oven to 180°C. Lightly grease a shallow baking tin and line with baking paper, leaving some to hang over the edge.

Beat the butter and sugar with electric beaters until light and fluffy. Add the egg yolk and beat well. Lightly fold in the sifted flour until well combined. Press firmly into the baking tin and prick all over with a fork. Bake for 25 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool immediately.

Marc égrappé - Domaine Bunan (la grappa à la provençale) - 39€ At the end of the harvest, the solid parts of the graps are distilled in old pots, giving an alcohol to the fruit, finesse and earthly flavour. Drink as a shot or over ice, and let the poetry of the earth rise to your mind!

Beat the mascarpone, icing sugar and lemon juice with a wooden spoon until smooth. Stir in the strawberries. Spoon over the base and refrigerate for 3 hours, or until firm. Cut into pieces and serve. Makes 24.

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4) From which song does the lyric “Picture yourself in a boat on a river with tangerine trees and marmalade skies” come from?

5) Ozzy Osbourne was a member of which band?

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15) What term, used from 1914 onwards, was used to describe music emanating from New Orleans?

16) What was the Spice Girls’ first album called?

17) What type of Girl is Madonna in her 1985 hit song?

18) In which city was John Lennon murdered?

19) “Ave Maria” was written by Franz who?

20) Who is the Greek god of music?

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HOROSCOPES ARIES

LIBRA

A different landscape beckons, and it’s one that has fewer mountains to climb where love is at stake. With the cosmos emphasising one close relationship, it would be silly not to offer that olive branch now you’re ready to make amends. Time to work through your differences, but let someone know you can’t be a scapegoat either. Respect your individuality and someone else will too.

TAURUS If we look deep within ourselves, we usually know what it is we truly desire. And then, circumstances often have a way of obliging or fulfilling those inner dreams through the external world. With the probing influence of Mars this month, you’ll begin to make inroads, not only into your own heart, but into someone else’s too. Just take care you don’t expect too much, too soon.

GEMINI With a new moon in your sign on the 12th, comes a different perspective on your love life. People who once seemed unattractive suddenly seem desirable; obsessive or radical ideas can break up or make up a relationship. Meanwhile, the cosmos brings you a realisation that however much you have to adapt to change, romance is a constant. Time to tap that source and see the well of plenty overflow into your life again.

The influence of wayward Jupiter highlights your free-spirited enthusiasm. You’re feeling more expressive than you have for a long time, but take care you don’t reveal more than you intended, or someone might take it the wrong way. Meanwhile, one tantalising, but cool relationship, looks set to warm up with the summer solstice.

Re-ignited passion results in inspirational moments and an intriguing journey.

SCORPIO Speak out about your dreams, hang up the phone on those who doubt you, and dump your own fears. This is a month when you can work hard for what you want, and know, deep down, that you’re going to achieve your best. Whether you want to fly high with the powers that be or further educate yourself, this month the opportunities are welcome challenges indeed.

SAGITTARIUS Why are you feeling putout? Why are you restless and yet filled with desire for stability? Mid-month, a flash of insight confirms your need to spread your wings or take a chance on love.

Strangely, making a commitment will be just as liberating as crossing the world in pursuit of a dream. Don’t forget, you can never escape yourself, wherever you go.

CANCER Emotional wastelands are empty places. You’ve been there at times in your life when nothing seems to move, night is eternal and your legs are as heavy as your heart. But the stunning links between the planets around the 21st, will give you the courage to grab hold of your ideals about life and love, and put them to the test. It’s time to head for the oasis of life’s richest experiences.

LEO Time to sort out a love conundrum. Helped along by Jupiter’s persuasive charm, you can make it clear that you need equality in relationships, not conditions. Stand up for what you believe in, and the rewards will be magical. This month, make your thoughts known and set the record straight. That way, there’s no question about where you stand: on the road to greater things.

VIRGO Of course you have few illusions about life, and you always play fair. But someone is certainly trying to control you. Frankly, if others can’t see that mutual respect is everything in your book, then you’re better off going it alone. Meanwhile, around the lunar eclipse on the 26th, one work project ends. Yet doors open wide and you’ll have the chance to step into a more personally satisfying role.

June 2010

CAPRICORN Mars fires you with a zealous desire to change the world, or at least your own personal one. But where do you start? Seemingly laborious tasks suddenly become a way to make progress and new contacts. This June, you can turn ideas into action and shine a light on something you’ve always wanted to do but never thought possible.

AQUARIUS I know you can solve everyone else’s problems, juggle the budget and still have time to crusade for humanitarian issues.

But cherish your own autonomy too. This month, you have every opportunity to achieve great personal happiness in any new venture.

Meanwhile, Mercury gives you the opportunity to communicate your desires, and negotiate on your terms.

PISCES Someone special seems to like your current self-confidence. But make it very clear what you truly want before they get misled by their own assumptions. This June, it’s time to replace faded dreams with a radical, but realistic approach to your lifestyle. By the end of the month, the only thing filling your head and heart is your beautiful future.

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