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12 INTERIOR MOTIVE Helen Baron speaks to self-made maven of the interiors world, Kelly Hoppen 20 MODERN HERITAGE FASHION Ladylike with a modern twist; think twinsets and tweeds, elbow length gloves and a touch of eccentricity 38 FOOD SPOTLIGHT: EAST BOUND AND DOWN We head to The Boundary for a cosmopolitan feast...

65 UK TRAVEL: SCOTLAND Scottish highlights aboard the luxurious Royal Scotsman

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For one thing, the year’s last quarter represents My food spotlight this month profi les Terence a high season for weddings. For those of you Conran’s Boundary restaurant in all its splendour organising winterone nuptials for anyone – it’s defi nitely of my (or restaurant hotwell spots. organised and already planning ahead for next I also recently stumbled upon the brilliant year), bridal fashion shoot and Purlour Barspectacular (and our featured bar for November) in Marylebone - a prohibition speakeasy special feature serves as the beststyle vintage bride remniscient of the old Victorian gin palaces. guide around. Not only have we sourced stuff from some the best suppliers the vintage I love the of fact that our fashion in shoots can highlight the best of current trends to ourlocally readers market, but a great deal of them are based in an eye-catching andgreat striking way with – and I too.

I have to say, it was to work especially love when we are able to do vintage styles this time – we had so muchthis funat a beautiful local location, seeing familiar places with all the dresses and accessories. with fresh eyes. This month our shoot goes modern heritage –for tweeds mingle with wellOur local spotlight October takes us to crafted leathers as we mix classic British labels Crouch End where we give you the low down with the work of more contemporary designers. on where to eat, drink and grab a good quality We bring the art of prim and proper dressing cup of the joe 21st while our Food Spotlight profi les thepub into century with the Draper’s Arms delightful Summerhouse Restaurant Littleon in Islington as our heritage setting –inbring Venice canal-side dining is now possible all those –autumn sleeves! year round!

We’ve also included a Christmas gift and venue special, as wegoing knowon how the time flities… before There’s plenty this month, being you know it, Advent will be demanding our Halloween, so head on over to our Ed’s Pick and attention – so here’s a little helping hand before it What’s on Pages for a host all kicks off. of ideas on what to do.

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EXHIBITION Allora and Calzadilla Vieques Videos running throughout November

Lisson Gallery present an exhibition of video works by Allora and Calzadilla which includes work previously unseen in the UK. The works form the Vieques Trilogy are all filmed on the decommissioned military island of Vieques in the artists’ home of Puerto Rico, a U.S Commonwealth. Vieques was occupied by the U.S Navy until 2003, used for military manoeuvres, bombing exercises and weapons testing. This trilogy of films examines in various ways a number of aspects of the island’s history, environmental issues and political struggles of the inhabitants and the controlling authorities.

Through sculpture, photography, performance, sound and video, Allora and Calzadilla’s works have been informed by questions of mark making, traces, and survival in a way that is simultaneously conceptual, metaphorical and spatial. lissongallery.com, 52 - 54 Bell Street, NW1 5DA, 020 7724 2739

Editor’s pick Three definites for your diary in the month ahead

THEATRE The Last of The Duchess running until 26 November

Dispatched by the Sunday Times to the Windsors’ house in the Bois de Boulogne to conduct an interview, Lady Caroline Blackwood, the celebrated writer and artists’ muse, stumbles into a mysterious household fraught with suppressed tensions.

How is it that items of the Duchess’ famous jewellery are appearing on the market at international auction?

How trustworthy is the Duchess’ indomitable French lawyer, who wields power of attorney like a rod of iron and is determined to repel any interest in her client?

Most alarming, what real evidence exists, if any, that the Duchess is even still alive?

Based on Caroline Blackwood’s book of the same name, Nicholas Wright’s new play about the last days of the life of Wallis Simpson recalls what it was to have been an icon in a world with very few icons; it is also an elegy for a lost age, and for lives rendered barren by the emptiness of exile. Catch it before Madonna’s forthcoming film about the Duchess ‘W.E’ is released in December.

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EXHIBITION Arabic Calligraphy - The Art of the Written Word Running until 14 December

Lahd Gallery is announcing its first calligraphic art exhibition featuring several artists from around the world. Launched in October, the exhibition runs throughout this month and will trace the art of calligraphy to its historical origins, exploring how it has developed into an exacting craft of high aesthetic sensibility.

The participating artists come from varied and diverse backgrounds: Tunisia born Abdallah Akar and Julien Breton both from France, Madny Al Bakry from Oman, Shukor Yahya from Malaysia, Hamid Nasir from Pakistan and India born Said Adrus residing in the UK . From an early time, calligraphy became the most important art form in the Middle East, connected to all aspects of its rich and immense cultural heritage. Across several centuries, the Arabic character has been the sphere of continuous innovation and this subtle art form has further transformed into some of the contemporary forms that are seen today.

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elly Hoppen is not your average interviewee. All celebs are busy – after all, if they weren’t in demand, if they didn’t have something they wanted to promote, there would be precious little reason to interview them – but Ms Hoppen is in a different class from any star, big or small, I’ve ever encountered. It’s not that she’s the grandest or most glamourous – though each of those epithets has very probably been applied to her in the past. It’s that Hoppen sounds so prodigiously rushed. I feel fortunate to have her attention for twenty minutes: after all, Hoppen is busy building the interior design business that both takes and has made her name, a miniempire into which she’s ploughed the best part of twenty years and which – she reminds me more than once – is a world leader in its field.

More recently Hoppen has been working with Regal homes of St John’s Wood, one of London’s most admired and respected property developers, on some of their unique residences. I speak to Hoppen the day before the debut of her new home makeover show, Superior Interiors, on Channel 5. In addition, she’s just published Ideas, the seventh in her best-selling series of interior design books, and only a week or so previously I’d attended the champagne launch of her new Loft

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“SOMETIMES I WALK INTO A HOTEL ROOM AND I THINK, ‘I DON’T REMEMBER DOING THIS’.

AND THEN I REALISE THAT I DIDN’T. BUT IT’S FINE. I CHOSE TO GO THAT ROUTE, AND IT’S WHY WE’VE SOLD MILLIONS OF BOOKS.” Living product range at Selfridges.

Clearly, Hoppen is a woman with a lot on her plate. Her hell-for-leather lifestyle means that small talk of even the most innocuous nature isn’t on the menu for today. After the briefest of introductions, I try to establish a basis for the interview by asking Hoppen how she would define her style in her own words. Generally, creatives don’t enjoy such questions – and understandably so – but Hoppen is so strongly associated with a certain aesthetic and has written and talked so widely about the broader lifestyle implications of her style that I feel sure she’ll set things rolling with an illuminating insight.

It seems, however, that the lady means business: she isn’t impressed by the question. “All those generic questions,” she says, “I know that they’ve [her PR company] got answers to… If you want to spend time [asking questions] that you wouldn’t get from that. I mean, my style is documented.”

Eventually, Hoppen humours me by repeating some of the PR soundbites I’ve seen elsewhere, but by this point I’ve learned my lesson: be original and precise if you want a non-weary response. The problem is, Hoppen’s work is mostly smoothly inoffensive, lots of neutral tones sprinkled here and there with hints of textural interest or feminine detail - fleur de lys prints, contemporary crystal chandeliers and hairy cushions in contrasting hues. It’s hard to imagine what an original interview question

might be; a problem exacerbated by my having decided in advance not to push any cheap emotional buttons by probing into her relationships with ex-stepdaughters Sienna and Savannah Miller (Hoppen was married to their father Ed Miller) or her recent break-up with long-term partner and celebrity hairdresser Nicky Clarke.

Perhaps it’s something to do with the ubiquity of Hoppen’s trademark take on all things decorative or perhaps it’s her exasperated tone, but I feel hardpressed to find a fresh way to talk about her work if she doesn’t want to discuss it herself.

Which is not to say Hoppen isn’t very good at what she does. She has, after all, been a key disseminator perhaps the main progenitor - of an interiors aesthetic that has become a staple of glossy magazines and celebrity pads alike. “I’ve been very open with my teachings,” she tells me, “Sometimes I walk into a hotel room and I think, ‘I don’t remember doing this’. And then I realise that I didn’t. But it’s fine. I chose to go that route, and it’s why we’ve sold millions of books.”

There’s also no denying that Hoppen’s can be a great look when done well. I’ve been struck by how recognisable her signature style is – by how many restaurants, show-homes and hotels I’ve visited that seem to bear the stamp of her influence, directly or otherwise.

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themselves”, has a large worldwide following – that’s why she now finds herself in a position to design not just home interiors but the innards of luxury yachts, limited edition wallpapers (for Graham & Brown) and cut-price product lines for shopping channel QVC. She even endorses a range of gym equipment. With so many collaborative projects, she must enjoy working alongside others?

“Licensing, we do a lot of that these days” is her immediate reply.

Such honesty is all the more refreshing for being so unexpected.

I turn my gaze back to Hoppen’s core work, and the philosophy she’s made into a multi-million pound global business. Some critics, most notably social butterfly and aesthetic commentator Nicky Haslam, have labelled her style static and inert.

“Those people are probably jealous,” is Hoppen’s understandable view, “because whatever problems people have with it, I don’t think you could say my work is static. Have you seen the books?”

In truth, I can see the allure of her designs and tell her so: she creates understated, unobtrusive spaces that allow people to get on with living, spaces that don’t try to dominate or shape us with their own character and identity. At their best, Hoppen’s interiors can be like blank canvases, freeing the human lives that occupy them to run and flow where they will like so much colourful paint.

Hoppen seems cautious but doesn’t disagree with the sentiment, and goes on to explain that her design philosophy has

“It’s not a conventional way of teaching,” Hoppen tells me, “it’s not textbook at all. We try to get people thinking in new ways.

But we’re always full. People of all ages, backgrounds and interests come to learn how I do what I do.”

always been a holistic one, focusing as much on the emotional and psychological effects of environment as on its visual aesthetic. In fact, the concept most closely associated with Kelly Hoppen is perhaps the one she mentions to me now, and which seems to crop up wherever you find her products: ‘East meets West’. Referring to the way in which Hoppen’s designs seek to conjure a balance between ancient Eastern spiritual ideals of “order and simplicity” (think day-spa rather than Dalai Lama) and the contemporary Western desire for luxury and selfindulgence, ‘East meets West’ is a mantra and a marketing tool all at once.

And it works. Check out some of the amazing homes in Hoppen’s online portfolio and you do indeed get the sense that, if Buddha’s bachelor pad ever needed bringing into the 21st century, Hoppen would be a shoo-in for the job. That’s assuming that he could afford her fee.

Obviously though, the spiritual and psychological side of the business is about more than just paying lip service to a pretty concept: it even underpins Hoppen’s teachings at her exclusive design school. This young but nonetheless august institution takes on students of all backgrounds, ages, professions and levels of expertise, and seeks to initiate them in the art of interior design, Hoppenstyle. “It’s not a conventional way of teaching,” Hoppen tells me, “it’s not textbook at all. We try to get people thinking in new ways. But we’re always full. People of all ages, backgrounds and interests come to learn how I do what I do.”

“To learn your secrets!” I offer, enthusiastically.

“No, no!” Hoppen fires back, “I have no secrets!”

And it’s true, I think, as we say our farewells: brilliantly successful and busy as the proverbial bee, Kelly Hoppen has no time for them.

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Much of Freud’s work in the field of psychoanalysis – of which he is the founding father – has now been so widely disseminated that his influence can be seen everywhere, from the words we use to describe our personal relationships to the concepts that underpin multi-million pound marketing campaigns. It’s easy to take Freud’s insights into human behaviour for granted, but before the Austrian neurologist came along our understanding of psychological processes was frighteningly obscure. Freud helped to liberalise society’s view on the role of sex and desires in human behaviour while pioneering the “talking cure” for mental illness – he believed that exploring the mental state and talking through problems was therapeutic and beneficial to health.

Though some of his theories on the unconscious mind and the mechanism of repression are among the most controversial ever propounded, they remain to this day among the most prominent and socially significant.

They have helped to shape our views on childhood, personality, memory, sexuality and therapy. It’s not overstating the case to say that Freud’s notions have played a fundamental part in the progression of our civilisation.

Following the sad death this summer of Lucien Freud, the world-renowned artist and Sigmund’s grandson, I am reminded once again of the profound legacy of the Freud family, and set out to visit the Freud Museum. The institution, located within Freud’s former home and workspace minutes from Finchley Road tube station in Hampstead, is now celebrating its 25th year.

The house – to which Freud moved with his family in 1938 after fleeing the

Nazi occupation of Vienna – was turned into a museum shortly after eldest daughter Anna Freud died in 1982. She had preserved the property as a shrine to her father’s life when he died of cancer only a year after moving to London, in 1939. To behold Sigmund Freud’s family home and belongings just as they were in his lifetime, especially the study and library on the ground floor, is a true wonder, affording visitors the chance to examine the collections that influenced the ideas of a man who went on to influence the world. So much of modern art, literature and science had its earliest genesis in the brain of the man who ruminated in these rooms.

The study is, without a doubt, the museum’s highlight. Freud’s desk and chair sit in the same arrangement today as they did eighty years ago, alongside the famous analytical couch, covered with an Iranian rug, where patients would recline after being asked to reveal whatever came to mind – a method which would become the foundation of psychoanalytical therapy.

Most intriguing is Freud’s desk, littered with curious ancient artefacts and archaeological finds from Egypt, Greece and Rome, sourced by Freud from Viennese antique dealers. They speak of a man who was not just a thinker but a collector and connoisseur, and that is one of the beauties of the Freud house: it provides an illuminating insight into the character of the man beyond the work. It’s advisable to pay the extra for the audio guide to the museum, which is both fascinating and enlightening: a vital addition to the visit that helps visitors understand what certain collections and belongings represent. In one particular instance it states that, for Freud, the artefacts acted as a metaphor for psychoanalysis, and symbolise his interest in antiquity and revolutionary

theories about sexuality and civilization.

Upstairs in the hallway beneath a bay window stands an antique table and two chairs, where it is said that Anna and her mother liked to sit and sew while looking out into the street below.

Here the museum allows visitors to flick through a collection of extracts from newspapers emphasising Sigmund Freud’s prominence and notoriety in the 1900s.

Elsewhere on the landing is a small gallery space with a collection of artwork belonging to the Freud family, one of which is a portrait of Freud by surrealist painter Salvador Dali, drawn in 1938.

Talking to an invigilator, I find that it was never shown to Freud because it was thought it conveyed his imminent death; small details such as these encourage deeper delving into the Freud family tree –this was also an early home of his famous sons Lucian and Clement.

You can also watch a short film in the video room that documents Freud’s escape from Vienna during World War II, explaining how it is that we are able to see his collection in London today.

Though not every room in the house is open to the public, it’s possible to glean a great deal from the collections on show, in particular the glass cabinets lined with Freud’s personal items including clothing, spectacles and diaries. The museum also holds numerous exhibitions throughout the year, often installed within the rooms themselves. All in all then, a fascinating insight into the life, work and diverse influences of one of the true pioneers of human understanding – and definitely worth a day out.

The Freud Museum is currently holding the 25th Anniversary Art Auction – works opened on October 20; a silent auction will run until November 20.

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LOCAL FOCUS Favourite Local Vintage Supplier?

Any of the many vintage shops on Holloway Road, including, of course, Vivienne of Holloway, we just love her 50s style dresses. Brick Lane is another gem for vintage treasures.

Favourite VintageStyle Bar: Drink, Shop & Do on Caledonian Road is a favourite, but we’re biased! They do great food and cocktails in a relaxed atmosphere which is perfect for a catch-up with friends.

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Favourite Shops in the area: Camden Passage in Angel is full of great stalls and shops to have a potter around. Keep an eye and an ear out for the French femme - she knows her vintage!

Can you sum up your day in one short paragraph? When we have a shoot on we try (and mostly fail) to get an early night. Once we’re fed and watered, we take another look at the brief, and do a fi nal check of our kits. When we arrive at the location, we make sure to get acquainted with everyone, and have a chat about what direction the shoot will take.

As we’re one of the fi rst to arrive to prep the models for styling, it gives INSPIRATIONS Favourite film: The Classics - Gone with the Wind, The Edge of Love, Some like it Hot. All of these films embody timeless style and act as great reference for vintage looks.

Favourite song: Lana Del Rey Video Games Favourite holiday destination: Railay beach in Thailand or Ireland (home).

What does it take to be a good vintage stylist? A basic knowledge of era you’re trying to emulate is always a plus; it’s great to have something to reference when creating a look. The ability to be flexible is so important as well as being able to listen and create what people want.

With Dolly & Rhonda vintage hair and make-up specialists us the opportunity to have a chat with them before they get to work.

Once we’ve completed the looks, it’s a matter of touching up throughout the shoot and making sure that it comes across on camera.Although a professional approach is necessary, we feel that it’s important to have a fun atmosphere. You can’t beat fi nishing work with a smile.

Most treasured possession: Our Passports Favourite beauty brands? Aveda for guilt-free styling, Schwarzkopf to prep, then VO5 hairspray to finish.

Armani makeup is an all time favourite for its build-able coverage and rich colours. Mac and Illamasqua for their extensive colour range and innovative products.

What did you do before this? Everything - between us we’ve covered a range of careers from Lifesaving to Food PR!

What’s your favourite ‘era’? 60s baby! - This decade is symbolized by women like Brigitte Bardot, whose style continues to influence today. We especially love the couples of the 60s - Mick Jagger and Marianne Faithful, Patti Boyd and George Harrison; they just don’t make them like they used to.

Do you think people need to make more of an effort to dress up?

Yes! We are massive fans of getting all dressed up, but we definitely don’t do it often enough. We love the glamour of time gone by, and the effort that went into daily dressing. Despite the lack of modern conveniences, these ladies still managed to look stunning.

Who’s style do you most admire and why? Diane Kruger, because have you ever seen her look bad?! Helena Bonham Carter, her last Marc Jacobs ad campaign cemented our love for her.

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Even my humble glass of water and biscotti are served on a sleek mirror tray. Having opened only four months ago, Smooth You has done an impressive job of establishing itself amongst Islington’s numerous salons and is already a celebrity favourite.

Known as hair extension experts, they also have an extensive menu of beauty, body and hair treatments. Today I’ve opted for a total body blitz, combining the popular Soprano Laser Skin Tightening System and Murad Body Firm treatment.

Though the (unfairly brief) bikini season is now a distant memory, the desire to tone-up without vigorous exercise is always appealing; not to mention the fast approaching Christmas parties and all the little black dresses in my wardrobe that will need squeezing into. The therapies I’ve signed up for today promise to leave me toned and lithe with reduced stretchmarks and cellulite. Great!

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The Soprano machine has been prominent in the media recently and is the same piece of equipment used for pain-free laser hair removal - something that I should perhaps have invested in as I strip down for my treatment, unveiling a pair of pale, hairy legs. As Agi warms up the machine, she asks which body bits I’m specifically looking to tone-up (the laser can be used on a multitude of problem areas including stomach, thighs and arms). Though no Gisele Bündchen, I’m generally happy with my body. However, as a self-confessed gym-phobe and dessert enthusiast, I’ve recently succumbed to the dreaded love-handles; not to mention a few sneaky stretchmarks, so Agi agrees to focus her efforts on these areas.

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Always popular at Christmas, jewellery is a highly personal and sentimental choice for that someone special. tomfoolery are a family run business and have been based in Muswell Hill for over sixteen years, established as one of North London’s most popular contemporary jewellers. Stocking designs from fashion forward brands such as Alex Monroe, Tina Lilienthal and Alexis Bittar, tomfoolery also offer a bespoke gifting service. This pretty necklace and earring set would make the perfect Christmas present; the green hue of the amethyst - more commonly known for its purple tones - make it both unique and elegant but with an affordable price tag. Gold fill necklace with Green Amethyst £105, Gold Fill earrings with Green Amethyst £83 109 Fortis Green Road, Muswell Hill, N10 3HP jewellerytomfoolery.com

PAULA PRYKE LONDON’S LEADING FLORIST HOLDS GIANT CHRISTMAS WAREHOUSE SALE! This is a unique opportunity to buy a vast array of new products, from exclusive Christmas Tree decorations to wonderful new vases, all at hugely discounted prices.

Running for 2 days only from Friday 25 to Saturday 26 November 10am – 5pm with free entry plus festive wreath making workshop on 26 November, 10am – 1pm.

Visit paula-pryke.com for further info. Paula Pryke Flowers The Flower House Cynthia Street London N1 9JF 0207 837 7336 paulapryke.com

SUGACANE CHRISTMAS COMPETITION!

Get your hands on the ultimate Christmas treat with this giant lollipop!

To be in with a chance of winning - and to be featured in the magazine in January - get creative and come up with a new Christmas Sugashake flavour.

Give it a festive name and concoct the drink with any combination of sweets in-store: Jelly babies, chocolate, Cola bottles, marshmallows; you name it! The winning shake will be listed in the store’s top ten Sugashake menus. Email the answer and your design to competition@zest-media.com. Deadline is 11 December 2011 sugacane.co.uk 33 Chapel Market, Islington, N1 9EN Follow on Facebook 37

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East Bound and Down Helen Baron heads to The Boundary for a cosmopolitan feast...

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’m no stranger to the merits of the Boundary. Since Terence Conran first unveiled his exciting east London outpost almost three years ago, I’ve regularly been in attendance. As the affluence of the 1980s opened our eyes to the joys of fine dining (and indeed since Conran himself began to fly the flag for the form in the UK), high class establishments began to mushroom across London – most notably in Chelsea and Soho – helping to make the capital a real contender on the global culinary scene, along with traditional centres of excellence like Paris and New York. But despite its revival as a centre of arts, fashion and commerce in the first decade of the new millennium, Shoreditch didn’t have a finger in this particular pie. And Conran seems to have known this.

Recognising that the area was becoming a foodie Mecca – the growing legion of independent coffee houses, high quality delis and hipster diners was a pretty telling clue – the grand arbiter of British design and restaurateur par excellence decided it was high time he lent the locale a little of his own inimitable vision. The result is the Boundary Project, comprised of the Boundary itself

and its sister canteen-cum-food shop-cumbakery, the Albion Café, as well as a small (but perfectly formed) luxury hotel. The building has thus become a hub of activity at the heart of Shoreditch, rivalled only by private member’s club Shoreditch House, which sits almost directly opposite. But naturally, the appeal of a private member’s club is limited by definition; so does Sir Terence’s effort have the edge?

The first thing to say about Conran is, he does nothing by halves – after all, style is his specialty. Every detail of aesthetic, ambience and – of course – the grub itself is thoughtout and finessed to the nth degree. And with this in mind, the Boundary might just be his greatest success yet. Kitted out with divinely decadent (and yet chicly contemporary) Art Deco flourishes, the Boundary stretches out below ground in an elegant haze of golden lamplight and pristine glassware. In the warmer months, the main restaurant is supplemented with an impressive roof garden grill restaurant (which unfortunately doesn’t – or can’t, thanks to our miserably unpredictable weather – take bookings), but my latest visit came just as the brief September heat-wave was giving way to October’s bluster

and chill, and down below the gloomy streets was the perfect place to be. Still, there was mild trepidation. As I’ve mentioned, I’m no stranger to the Boundary; in fact, it’s one of my favourite restaurants. But as the menu is always changing and the standards are set so high, I couldn’t help but wonder what would result when I set out to review it for professional purposes.

To start your evening in the Boundary’s bar is a pleasure indeed. My companion and I find ourselves seated in boldly cinematic Art Deco chairs and are soon sipping cool cocktails offered up by an evidently expert bartender; my Petite Julie is a heady concoction combining Smirnoff Black vodka with fine-strained Peche de Vigne, lemon, apple and basil. The tipples serve as the perfect precursors to the meal… and before too long, our table awaits.

The thing I love most about the Boundary is the simple fact that everything on the menu is of such incredibly fine quality; it makes it nigh-impossible to make a wrong choice. The freshness and inspired mixing of ingredients never ceases to amaze me. To start, my companion and I enjoy a beetroot salad and cuisse grenouilles (that’s frog’s legs to you and

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Recipe

Filet de bœuf au poivre I) with wines as recommended by our lovely sommelier – a Bourgogne Chardonnay and a Viognier. To follow, there’s a wild mushroom risotto and rack of lamb (accompanied by a glass of Touriga Nacional). The risotto was a deliberate choice. Normally included on a menu as a vegetarian-appeasing afterthought, it’s hardly a dish to get excited about. But at the Boundary, they do things differently: this risotto was better than good; it was supreme.

Ditto the heritage tomato side salad, which was literally bursting with flavour. The girolles were fantastically foresty, the dish creamy and thick with flavour. The rack of lamb, meanwhile, was served tender in a herby crust with buttery, garlicky flageolet beans, and was a wonderfully astute example of cuisine de terroir. It’s this kind of balancing act that the Boundary manages to perform so well, serving the most rare and refined French gastronomic delights without ever sacrificing flavour for fuss.

It’s a truth that seemed more present than ever as we finished our evening with a classically mouthwatering crème brûlée (with accompanying Madeira) and the St Emilion au Chocolat with a deliciously dark Maury – a consummate match for the dish.

The service throughout the evening was as sharp and charming as could be wished, and the convivial, cosmopolitan buzz of the restaurant never once abated.

My companion and I had a delightful evening and we promised we’d be eastbound and down for another trip to Sir Terence’s latest triumph in the very near future.

Theboundary.co.uk, 2-4 Boundary St, E2 7JE, 020 7729 1051

Serves two 2x 200g fillet 20ml brandy 1tbs unsalted butter black pepper 1 tbs white pepper 1tbs 100ml veal or beef stock reduction 1. C rush the black and white pepper separately in a mortar and pestle until coarse, then sieve until there is no dust left.

2. Press the one flat face of the steak into the coarse peppers (mixed together) making sure they stick.

3. Season with salt then place in a cold pan, pepper side down with a tbs of vegetable oil, moving onto a medium heat.

4. When the steak forms a crust at the bottom, turn it over and seal the other side too.

“This classic dish has earned its place back on our menu by popular demand and its simplicity leaves no room for error. The cracking of the pepper and searing must be just-so, the draining of excess oil and foaming of the butter and flambé not underestimated, to get the finished dish right.”

5. S train any excess oil off and add the butter; when it starts foaming add the brandy and flambé, then add the veal stock and bring to the boil.

6. T ake the steak out and put it onto a tray in the oven at a low temperature.

7. S train the sauce and finish with a teaspoon of double cream. Serve the sauce around the fillet on a warmed plate with sides of creamed spinach and classic pommes frites.

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LONDON’S COOLEST CHRISTMAS VENUE Tailor made for Christmas, our venue embraces the winter weather. Add a special touch of Christmas magic to your event in the ICEBAR and then warm up with mouth-watering contemporary cuisine.

Our venue is split into four areas - ICEBAR LONDON, the Wolf bar, Reindeer lounge and Moose dining room - which can be hired together or individually with capacities from 25-270 guests.

Book your Christmas party now and quote ‘the City & Angel magazine’, before Friday 11th November and receive one of these fantastic extras; husky dogs and hostesses to greet your guests, a Champagne upgrade in ICEBAR LONDON or free dessert canapés for your party.

Call your dedicated events team now to discuss your requirements on 020 7478 8917 or email events@belowzerolondon.com

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FEATURED RESTAURANTS

THE ALMA

H COOM O EST KI Y N LE G

59 Newington Green Road, N1 4QU 020 7359 4536 info@thealma-n1.co.uk Opening times: Mon - Thurs 17:00 – 23:00 Fri & Sat 12:00 - 24:00 Sun 12:00 – 22:30

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he Alma N1 is situated in Newington Green, close to both Islington and Stoke Newington. The Pub has a supremely homely feel with red and aubergine walls, massive leather sofas, Maori art, fireplace and church candles. The focus is on home style cooking, fresh and seasonal with modern British influences. This Christmas, indulge in winter warmers from mulled Pimms and wine to hot toddies, mince pies and sloe gin. For gift ideas, the Alma provide dinner and wine club vouchers and hampers filled with sloe gin and chutneys. It’s also a great venue for your Christmas party with exclusive hire and late licenses available. Where better to enjoy the festivities!

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CHICO BANDITO 74 Luke Street, EC2A 4PY 020 7613 1230

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North Mexican

NorthWest

PUBLIC HOUSE 54 Islington Park Street N1 1PX 020 7359 6070

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British

THE BULL & LAST 168 Highgate Road, NW5 1QS 020 7267 3641

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BELOW ZERO 31-33 Heddon Street, Mayfair W1B 4BN 020 7478 8910

FIFTEEN LONDON 13-15 Westland Place N1 7LP 020 7251 3909

DOLLAR GRILLS AND MARTINIS 2 Exmouth Market Farringdon EC1R 4PX 020 7278 0077 American

MAGHREB RESTAURANT 189 Upper Street N1 1RQ 020 7226 2305

THE PRIMROSE EATERY 38 Primrose Hill Road NW3 3AD 020 7483 3222

THE PEASANT 240 St John Street EC1V 4PH 020 7336 7726

LE MERCURY 140a Upper Street N1 1QY 0871 332 7745

MANNA 4 Erskine Road, Primrose Hill, NW3 3AJ 020 7722 8028

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CAFE REX 172-174 Muswell Hill Broadway Muswell Hill, N10 3SA 020 8444 3463

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World Cuisine

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CANTINA LAREDO St Martin’s Courtyard, 10 Upper St Martin’s Lane, WC2H 9FB 0207 420 0630

OISHIII 67 Stoke Newington Church Street N16 0AR 020 7254 3488

PROUD KITCHEN Stables Market Camden Town NW1 8AH ☎ 0207 482 3867

ST. JOHN BAR & RESTAURANT SMITHFIELD 26 St John Street, EC1M 4AY 020 7251 4090

YUM YUM THAI RESTAURANT 183-187 Stoke Newington High Street N16 0LH 020 7254 6751

ROSE AND CROWN 86, Highgate High Street, Highgate, N6 5HX 020 8340 0770

SMITHS OF SMITHFIELD 67-77 Charterhouse Street EC1M 6HJ 020 7251 7950

ROOTS AT N1 115 Hemingford Road, Barnsbury N1 1BZ 020 7697 4488

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XO 29 Belsize Lane, Belsize Park, NW3 5AS 020 7433 0888

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BARS & RESTAURANTS

The best of food and drink this Christmas in N1 and the surrounding area DOLCETTO

The Italian word Dolcetto translates as “small sweet one” and this is the go-to restaurant for Italian food in Islington. Located on bustling Chapel Market and two minutes from Angel underground station and Upper Street, the focus is on high quality food and service. As you enter you’re always greeted with a smile and the aroma of old world and modern Italian cooking from the experienced chefs. The menu offers a combination of classic Italian dishes with contemporary twists, from great antipasti, pizza, pasta dishes, “secondi di carne” and the daily specials board. The head chef prides himself on the presentation and quality of the food and his homemade desserts are truly delicious. Dolcetto is the perfect place for Italian food lovers, offering a relaxing trattoria style atmosphere. It’s also a popular venue for office workers, families and visitors to Islington. dolcettorestaurant.co.uk 18 Chapel Market Islington, N1 9EZ 020 7278 2825

THE WINCHESTER

Think mulled wine aromas, stockings above the mantlepiece and the sounds of festive cheer as The Winchester is transformed into a charmingly cosy winter wonderland for the Christmas period.

Whether you are after an exclusive area for up to 120 people complete with Christmas Buffet and your own private bar and dance floor, or a delectable 2-3 course intimate dining experience for up to 40 people, The Winchester is definitely the place to hold your Christmas party! With an innate understanding of the importance and demands of the season’s parties, The Winchester offers a dedicated and personal booking experience, designed to keep the stresses of the period at bay.

There is no reservation charge, plus you can receive a discount when pre-ordering from a selection of wines, champagnes and beer. Or perhaps you would prefer cocktails served on arrival? Choose from a vast selection certain to tempt the most discerning drinkers. thewinchesterbar.com 2 Essex Road N1 8LN, 020 7704 8789 42

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PROMOTION

ALMEIDA RESTAURANT

With hundreds of restaurants around Islington to choose from, finding the perfect venue for your Christmas event can be tricky. Luckily, Almeida Restaurant and Bar offers something for everyone. Set in the heart of Islington, just off Upper Street, Almeida is a sophisticated, light and airy dining room, with a charming and relaxed character – a true local gem.

Head Chef Alan Jones has created a menu focusing on seasonal, simple and fresh flavours, cooked with the influences of classic French techniques but with a modern touch. For Christmas there will be seasonal additions to the menu making it a real festive feast. The restaurant can seat up to 120 and the private dining rooms can be hired for lunch or dinner. Almeida really is the perfect venue, with delicious food and wine, and a delightful festive personality.

For more information please call the restaurant on 020 7354 2777.

30 Almeida Street, N1 1AD almeida-restaurant.co.uk

THE ROSE & CROWN

The Rose & Crown on Stoke Newington Church Street is an ideal place to enjoy the festive season. The bar makes for the perfect place to enjoy a relaxing drink or feast on hearty food, be it traditional pub classics or something extra from the daily specials board. They also reserve space for Christmas and bespoke parties, offering buffets to suit all occasions, large or small, or simply enjoy a pint from their bank of ever-changing real ales and just watch the buzz and vibrancy of Church St through the large bay window. For something special this Christmas, why not enjoy a glass of mulled wine beside a roaring log fire before retiring to one the Rose & Crown’s boutique guest rooms.

199 Stoke Newington Church Street, Stoke Newington, N16 9ES, 020 7254 7497

MAGHREB

As Upper Street’s only Moroccan restaurant, Maghreb has been serving delicious and authentic Mediterranean and Moroccan cuisine for over twenty years. Using traditional ingredients and cooking techniques, the restaurant menu includes a variety of dishes including meze, pastillas, tagines, seafood, meat and poultry as well as a wide choice for vegetarians. Whether it’s for dinner, lunch or parties, visit Maghreb Restaurant to enjoy superb, quality food in a warm and friendly atmosphere and a guaranteed great night out.

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ZILOUFS

As Christmas approaches, many of you will be wondering what the best way to celebrate is. Ziloufs aim to provide everything in one cosy venue all on the same floor with a dedicated bar section, lounge area, dining room and private dining room. Classic and ingenious original cocktails fly out faster than Santa and his reindeer thanks to a top team headed

by Benjamin Purslow. Ziloufs has won industry wide recognition for it’s spirit and cocktail offerings, in particular winning the prestigious Imbibe Seal of Fine Whisky.

A lively yet intimate setting provides the perfect ambiance for the creative talents of head chef Jonathan Foot, formally of Smiths of Smithfield. This is one party you don’t want to miss.Ziloufs 270 Upper Street, London, N1 2UQ, ziloufs.com, info@ ziloufs.com, 020 7226 1118

LENA

This year, Lena will be celebrating the Festive Season in true Italian style – with merriment and abundance.

Their Head Chef has created a selection of festive menus to cater for everyone from small office parties to massive blow-the-budget end of year events. Lena can cater for a variety of events including dining in the restaurant for small groups, canapé parties in the bar and exclusive hire of the restaurant and bar for larger parties. The restaurant can accommodate up to 98 guests for a sit down dinner and an additional 75 guests can be accommodated in the Jazz Bar. The bar has a standing capacity of 120 and upstairs up to 130 standing guests can be accommodated.

Lena also provides live music every Friday and Saturday night in the Jazz bar. DJs can be arranged. For private events please contact our reception team on 020 7739 5714 or at reception@lenarestaurant.com 66 Great Eastern Street, EC2A 3JT lenarestaurant.com

PUBLIC HOUSE

On a cold winter’s evening, find refuge at Public House - a cosy modern British drinking house and restaurant. They specialise in tasty food, classic style cocktails, excellent beers and good old friendly hospitality. This festive season they have a great traditional Christmas menu available for dinner groups of up to 50 and can host cocktail and canapé parties for anything up to 150 people. Don’t miss these super deals: – Cocktail hour every Thursday - Sunday 6-7pm...2 for the price of 1 – Sunday roast and a bloody mary for £12.50 – 2 courses and a glass of prosecco for £19.50 each – 3 course Christmas dinner with bubbly on arrival for £30 per person Public House, 54 Islington Park Street, N1 1PX, boutiquepubs.com, 020 7359 6070 44

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PROMOTION

THE FLORENCE

Have you heard of the Florence? They’re lovely and shiny and newly re-opened; serving delicious hand-picked wines from small producers, ciders and beers - including monthly special ales - and a range of fantastic cocktails. The food is all handmade and freshly prepared from locally sourced ingredients and the pub is super comfy with a large function room above that’s perfect for your Christmas party. It’s stylishly chock full of flea market finds, the bar staff are always smiling; so why not stop in for a drink? Their new fully fledged website will be online soon with full bar, wine and food menus plus details of events going on and a new Christmas menu, so bookmark this page and check back soon.

The Florence Tavern, 50 Florence Street, Islington, N1 2D eyedealtd@gmail.com, 020 7424 5273

NORTHGATE

If you’re looking for great food and friendly service, The Northgate Gastro Pub is the place for you. With a grownup and sophisticated atmosphere you will be spoiled for choice with their extensive wine list and exceptionally high quality of food. This December they will be celebrating their first Birthday under new management and with a mouthwatering Christmas menu, available from 28th November, there is something for everyone; truly living up to their Michelin recommendation achieved earlier this year. So if you want to step away from the crowds on Upper Street and enjoy the company of your companions without music blasting in your ears, go to The Northgate to celebrate in style. The Northgate Bar and Restaurant 113 Southgate Road, London, N1 3JS T:020 7359 7392

ROOTS AT N1

The brainchild of three hospitality professionals who earned their stripes in the service industry by way of The Ritz (London), Benares (Mayfair) and The Oberoi (New Delhi), Roots at N1 opened earlier this year and offers much much more than your average Indian restaurant.

Having established itself as a provider of Indian haute cuisine, the stylish decor and commitment to high-quality food and presentation make it the perfect place for exclusive events; be it birthdays, anniversaries or Christmas parties this festive season. The kitchen is also kitted out to accomodate your catering needs. Choose Roots at N1 for Indian fine-dining with a high-class service.

Listed in the Michelin Guide 2012 rootsatn1.com, 115,Hemingford Road, Barnsbury, N1 1 BZ, 020 7697 4488 45

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The Forge offers the finest in Classical, Jazz, Folk and World Music

PUBLIC HOUSE is a modern local tucked away just off Upper Street in Islington comprising a modern british restaurant and fancy cocktail lounge specialising in seasonal british food and classic cocktails with a thoughtful twist.

New Season Launches 54 Islington Park Street, N1 1PX | Tel: 020 7359 6070 Email: simon@boutiquepubs.com www.boutiquepubs.com | Follow us on Twitter @public_housen1

The Alma

59 Newington Green Rd, Newington Green, London, N1 4QU, info@thealma-n1.co.uk, www.thealma-n1.co.uk

8 September 2011

Christmas Where better to enjoy your festivities!

Menu now available.

Indulge in our Winter Warmers - Mulled Wine, Winter Pimms - Hot Toddies, Mince Pies - Sloe Gin & Mulled Cider Parties Welcome - Christmas Functions - Late Licence available on request - Partial or Exclusive Hire Christmas Gifts from The Alma - Dinner vouchers - Wine club vouchers - Hampers filled with homemade preserves including Sloe Gin, Piccalilli & Chutney

Reservations: 0207 359 4536 or info@thealma-n1.co.uk Lunch: Fri 12.30pm - 3.00pm, Sat 12.30pm - 4.00pm, Sun 12.30pm - 9.30pm Dinner: Mon - Thur 6.30pm - 10.00pm, Fri & Sat 6.30pm - 10.30pm, Sun 12.30pm - 9.30pm

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FEATURED BARS

PURL BAR

M COC IXO K LO TAI GY L

50/54 Blandford Street W1U 7HX 020 7935 0835 Open Mon-Thu 5pm-11:30pm; Fri-Sat 5pm-12am; Sun 9am-10:30pm purl-london.com

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url is a revolutionary cocktail bar that combines elements of Victorian Gin Palaces, prohibtion Speakeasys and forward thinking cocktail technology. Perhaps the best thing about Purl is that it occupies the basement of a Georgian house; the low-vaulted ceilings and cubby holes providing an atmosphere that is a rarity in the modern age now.

An ever-growing list of cocktail creations, our stand out choice is the Absinthe Sazerac - an intoxicating blend of sugar, cognac and bitters. The dedication to molecular mixology is apparent in drinks named things like Mr Hyde’s Fixer Upper, ensuring that there’s no shortage of fun to be had at this Baker Street drinking den!

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BAR MUSIC HALL

134 Curtain Road, Shoreditch EC2A 3AR ☎ 020 7729 7216

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ALBERT & PEARL

181 Upper St Islington N1 1RQ ☎ 020 7354 9993

NorthWest

THE ADELAIDE

143 Adelaide Road Primrose Hill, NW3 3NL ☎ 0870 383 4595

BOHO MEXICA

THE ALMA

THE ALICE HOUSE

CALOOH CALLAY

THE COACH & HORSES

COCO BAMBOO

ICE BAR LONDON

THE HANBURY ARMS

FIFTY FIVE BAR & LOUNGE

LOUNGELOVER

KESTON LODGE

131 Upper Street, Islington N1 1QP ☎ 020 7354 9535

2 Crouch End Hill, Crouch End, London, N8 8AA ☎ 020 8340 1028

PAUSE BAR

THE LONDESBOROUGH

MAGDALA

VINOTECA

WAX JAMBU

THE QUEENS PUB AND DINING ROOM

151-153 Commercial Street, London E1 6BJ. ☎ 020 7377 8418

65 Rivington Street, Shoreditch EC2A 3AY ☎ 020 7739 4781 31-33 Heddon Street Mayfair W1B 4BN ☎ 020 7478 8910

1 Whitby Street Shoreditch E1 6JU ☎ 020 7012 1234

80-84 Leadenhall Street, Shoreditch EC3A 3DH ☎ 020 7621 0850

7 St John St London EC1 ☎ 020 7253 8786

59 Newington Green Road London N1 4QU ☎ 020 7359 4536

178 Stoke Newington, High Street, N16 7JL ☎ 020 7254 6697

Linton Street, Islington, N1 7DU ☎ 020 7288 2222

36, Barbauld Rd, London N16 0SS ☎ 020 7254 5865

144-145 Upper St, Islington N1 1QY ☎ 020 7226 7660

283-285 West End Lane West Hampstead London NW6 1RD ☎ 020 7431 8818 48 Chalk Farm Road London NW1 8AJ ☎ 020 7267 6613

31 Jamestown Road Camden Town London NW1 7DB ☎ 020 7424 9054 KINGS HEAD

2a South Hill Park, London, NW3 2SB ☎ 020 7435 2503

26 Broadway Parade, Crouch End, N8 9DE ☎ 020 8340 2031

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RESTAURANT REVIEW

ICE, ICE, BABY! Harry Plume discovers what’s cool about the Icebar...

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fter the very pleasant but unseasonably hot start to October with temperatures soaring through the record books, my date with the IceBar coincides with the dramatic cold snap and predictions of snow! Quite timely to rug up, however still living the Indian summer dream, I arrive unwittingly wearing open toed shoes.

Nestled at the top end of Heddon Street, a popular street for alfresco dining and cocktails and just off Regents Street, the IceBar can provide a fun night ‘with a difference’. We start our evening in the Wolf Bar on Ground level, and enjoy the spacious and relaxed surroundings. The dark wooden furnishings and draped transparent curtains giving it almost a Balinese feel. There is a vibrant atmosphere, a very well stocked bar and drinks menu to match. It offers a nice option for those wanting to switch off and escape from the real world.

As it nears 7.15pm, there is a real buzz as people mill around the entrance for their 40 minutes of frozen fun. With a strict limit of 60 per session, it is best to book in advance to avoid disappointment.

The Below Zero bar and the entire interior is made purely from ice harvested from the frozen Torne River in Sweden, known for its exceptional and crystal clear purity. As we step inside the UK’s only permanent bar made of ice, the sub zero temperatures tingle my exposed toes, but my body is kept cosy and warm in the stylish blue thermal cape with faux fur trimmings.

My favourite moment once inside the invigorating igloo is sipping from the precision cut iced cube that contains my pleasant vodka cocktail, which surprisingly

does not stick to your mouth or tongue on contact, so no iced injuries!

Once my toes begin to lose feeling, we exit and de-cape and are led downstairs to the Moose Dining room, where we are transported from the bright white land of ice to the dark warm depths of comfort.

It is the perfect complement. The lower ground restaurant seats up to 75, however with the option for private hire, the larger section of the restaurant had been taken over by a function.

The smaller area includes the bar with a chic edge and continues the theme of the Wolf Bar with warm dark furnishings. The collection of booths and tables create a relaxed personal atmosphere and provides a sumptuous answer for both intimate and social affairs.

Continuing the cocktail theme, we opt for bubbles and a dirty martini, 3 olives please! The beverage options cater for all preferences, so it is difficult to be disappointed.

Turning to the menu, IceBar offers ‘social’ sharing plates, light bites or more substantial meals and there are plenty of enticing options. We select a number of sharing plates, a mixture of seafood, meat and vegetarian, and our dishes arrive sporadically throughout the evening as we catch up on the week and intermittently chat with the attentive waiter passionately relaying stories of his IceBar experiences.

We love the Cauliflower risotto, mascarpone, shallots, pine nuts and truffle oil. The creamy richness of the mascarpone complemented by the texture of the cauliflower and pine nuts creates a very decadent comforting dish. The rocket parmesan salad with a classic vinaigrette is such a simple dish and succeeds on the quality of ingredients. This one thrives and is a perfect complement to our other selections.

Other appetising dishes we sample include fresh seared scallops, salt ‘n‘ pepper prawns with a definite zing of chilli and garlic, smoked wood pigeon and Merguez sausage ravioli, which together make for an enjoyable savoury feast of flavours.

We manage to find a little space for desserts, the menu just too tempting to ignore. We share an indulgent Chocolate tart with hazelnuts and a Baileys mousse and a selection of sorbets to cleanse the palette.

These are a lovely combination of refreshing treats to end our evening.

The IceBar is not only a fun night with a difference but also offers a great setting for some culinary delights. It presents a complete evening of wining and dining, with a refreshing twist.

belowzerolondon.com, 31-33 Heddon Street London , W1B 4BN, 020 7478 8910

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All The Meredith Group pubs are open Christmas Day for Bramble Farm Organic Bronzer Turkey with all the traditional trimmings and lots more!

Join us at The House, Islington on the Saturday the 17th Dec from 11am for our annual Childrens Christmas Party where there will be a guest appearance from Father Christmas, games, face painting, presents, a childrens menu and a set menu for the grown-ups!

Contact Blair on 0207 704 7410 or email blair@thehouseislington.com for more details.

We will be holding our annual Charity Carol Singing evening at The Portman, Marylebone on Monday 19th Dec from 7pm in aid of Cystic Fybrosis. No tickets required, just bring yourselves and some loose change, mince pies and mulled wine for all, and a singing competition with a prize! 70% of all revenue will go to the charity.

For further information on our Christmas Party and Christmas Day Menu’s please refer to our websites or contact Cara on 0207 499 2988 or email cara@themeredithgroup.co.uk

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LOCAL PROFILE

SONIA MURRAY Sonia Murray is the owner of chic hair and beauty salon 171, named after its Upper Street location.

She’s been in the business for the past fifteen years so we decided to chat to her about Islington -– and what makes 171 a cut above the rest How did you start your business, 171 Hair & Beauty?

I started out in Harrods and was a beautician in Selfridges, then I had my own shop in the West End on both Duke Street and Chiltern Street. However, I live in Islington and when we started 171 fifteen years ago there were no beauty salons. There were plenty of hair salons but there was a gap in the market for beauty specialists.

How did you go about deciding the interior decor for the salon?

I’m lucky enough to be friends with interior designer Graham Wynne who has worked for the BBC on the programme Changing Rooms. He designed the salon and his style is very clean and sophisticated.

Obviously you have combined both hair and beauty services at 171 from the start. What kind of treatments do you offer clients? What are the most popular?

We offer a full range of treatments, from waxing to manis and pedis and specialist facials and electrolysis. We’re open to anything new in the market and what we think may be popular with clients, but we always research, discuss and try out everything before we offer it. As far as hair is concerned, I’d say the most popular service is colouring and beauty-wise, it’s got to be waxing and nails.

How popular are your extensions and bridal hair services?

Extensions are quite popular but they are very specialist and can be expensive - we have around five or six regulars who we do them for. Our Bridal services are very popular as we don’t charge a fortune unlike salons in the West End. With bridal hair and make-up, the first thing we do is check stylist and bride availability.

We insist that brides come in and have a trial with us; some don’t want one for cost reasons but we actually offer a very good deal and spend a lot of time with the client.

A trail run is imperative; a bride may not wear much make up in general but the likelihood is, she will on the big day and we’ll need to work out what she’s comfortable with. We like to really get to know the bride.

What sets you apart from other salons in the area?

I have to say that we have a very good team of colourists and we try to give as best a service as we can. We like to talk to clients beforehand about what they want to achieve and what fits with their lifestyle. It can be difficult to do this on a Saturday when it’s manic - I would advise clients to come in during the week when it’s less busy - but we always endeavour to talk things through with clients.

What do you like about your Islington location?

I have to say it’s the people.

Islington has a young, vibrant crowd and I learn something new every day - not necessarily about hair or beauty - just something interesting. It’s always nice to meet new people.

You also offer packages for men including waxing, massage and facials.

Have you always offered treatments for men and do you find that they are now

more popular than ever?

We’ve always offered the services and I used to treat men in Selfridges too. Truthfully, health and beauty treatments for men have always been popular, but it’s just more accepted these days.

The boys will have everything the girls have! Quite often men are given gift vouchers from their partners who’ve visited the salon themselves and want their boyfriends to have a treatment too. Sometimes they can be a little apprehensive beforehand but once they’re in they love it!

171 have an emphasis on contemporary hair-styles and the latest trends. What styles are in vogue this season?

I’d say quite severe and exaggerated hairstyles with a feminine twist. Colour wise, soft Autumnal tones are key and warm reds are very popular this season. Our clients tend to be their own women, independent with sophisticated taste, so they know exactly what they want. Again, we like to discuss everything we can offer with all our clients to work out what suits their lifestyle.

171 Upper Street, Islington N1 1RG 020 7354 2266 171hairandbeauty.com

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Vintage blues Decorate with

Gail Abbott

Find the right mix of fabrics, wallpaper and furniture and you can create a warm, homely feel this winter with blue and white, says interior designer Gail Abbott

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lue and white is a classic combination, used in the English country house for generations.

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1. EASY LIVING Vintage linen sheets make wonderful loose covers to be thrown over a pair of armchairs teamed with cushions that link aged floral fabrics with country ginghams.

Scour salvage yards for an interesting round window, and re-glaze it with mirror glass. with beeswax so it gleams, and re-upholster seating in old white linen. Don’t be precious about matching colours, or worry about coordinating patterns, the beauty of the system is that any combination of stripes, florals, check or plains will look beautiful together if they are united by the timelessness of blue and white.

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Get the Look

2. CLASSIC DINING Hand-loomed linen tablecloths and monogrammed napkins combine for a style that is truly ageless, so collect old table linens, bone-handled knives and silver plated cutlery, and mix and match with modern glassware and china.

• Turn a hand woven sheet into a loose cover or tablecloth, from £115 for 1.40 x 2.30 metres; linen napkins from a selection, beyondfrance.co.uk • Blue toile de Jouy fabric from £10 a metre, surreylinencompany.com • Find Vintage floral fabrics from around £42.50 a metre, as well as a wonderful, ever-changing selection of household goodies at vintage-home.co.uk

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3. SIMPLE TIE Use a length of jute string for artless napkin ties and lay a blue and white Irish glass cloth down the centre of the table for a stripe of colour.

• Ian Mankin stocks a huge range of traditional stripes in blue and white, like Ticking, £22.50 a metre, or Angus Stripe linen, at £39.50 a metre, ianmankin.co.uk • Farrow & Ball have resurrected a stunning range of traditional wallpapers, like their St Antoine, originally produced in 1793, £82 per roll, farrow-ball.com

4. VINTAGE BLUES Blue is an obvious choice for a traditional bathroom, but choose a grey-toned white for the walls and soft, blue grey for the underside of a rolltop bath or wooden bath panel.

• Fired Earth’s paint colours are second to none, so look for Kevin McCloud Lime White, Flake White and Alabaster, £29.50 for 2.5 litres; or the National Trust range of blues like Crom Fog, Painter’s Grey, or Larder Blue, £32.50 for 2.5 litres, firedearth.com.

5. PATCHWORK CHAIR Look for a mix of two or three vintage fabrics and use them to re-upholster a classic armchair for a corner of the kitchen. A simple seaside stripe works well with a pair of 1930s cotton florals.

6. DAMASK BEDROOM Wallpaper can bring a classic look to a bedroom, but give it a contemporary angle and use it sparingly on one wall as a feature wall behind the bed, or hang up a flat panel of fabric instead. Team it with crisp white, lace-edged pillow cases. gailabbott.co.uk

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Retailer of the month

HOUSE OF HACKNEY

Step into the surreal world of House of Hackney in East London, who take the concept of classic British home-wares and turn it on its head. Taking the beige out of interiors, their products encompass English eccentricity through bold prints in everything from cushions to wallpaper and teapots.

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Interior

Inspirations Gemma Billington rounds up the best trends, local gems and designers this month...

Design JEWEL VASES

Launched in 1997, Plümo is a company that source products from around the world that are original in design, beautifully crafted and a little bit different. These gorgeous handblown glass vases are perfectly uneven and misshapen, reminding me of the simple joy of bubble-blowing. £18 - £98 plumo.com

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Revered for his two-dimensional art applied to three-dimensional form, Italian painter, sculptor, interior decorator and printer of books, Piero Fornasetti was a visionary whose work transformed the decorative arts scene of the 20th century.

Working in graphic illustration, theatre sets and magazine covers, he displayed humour and surrealism in his artwork.

When Piero died in 1988, his son Barnaba took over and has successfully brought his father’s vision into the 21st century.

These scented candles are part of the first home fragrance collection, Fornaseeti Profumi. £99, united-perfumes.com

Design ANAJOU COOKIE JAR

The fruit trend dominated the catwalks this year and I love this glossy pearshaped jar. It’s simple, sweet and just a little bit silly. £98 anthropologie.eu

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LONDON UNDERGROUND Take a tour of the London streets, one of, if not the, finest metropolis in the world and what do you think you are going to see?

Can’t see anything?

Then look... beneath you!

INTERVIEW BY JANE TARRANT

Basements that’s what you’ll find; hundreds of them, all over London.

There are so many basements being built around London that you would be forgiven for thinking we are becoming a subterranean species.

Some high profile celebrities are so against them, when even more of the glitterati are having them built. So, we thought we would ask our old sparring partner, Steven McDicken from Metropolitan Basements, to justify the upheaval, the digging , the dirt and the bad press!

Why do people hate basements?

The only people who hate basements are the ones that don’t need them.

Everybody else I know loves them.

So… why do people love basements?

Simple… more space! and at a fraction of the cost of moving home.

At a fraction of the cost… please explain?

Well if you wanted to move home it would cost you say £800 to £1500 per square foot for that extra floor space and if you build a basement it only costs you, £400 per square foot including the VAT. In fact, what you would save on the stamp duty you have to pay when moving house, goes a long way to buying a large part of your basement!

So are you saying it’s purely for money?

No… more space!

But, by doing so you just happen to create rather a lot of equity in your home. It ‘coincidently’ makes good financial sense. Unless you just sell it on, of course.

What about the bad press?

People will always be people; they will make a mountain out of a basement, then they will turn around and build one themselves.

No one wants to live next door to a basement being dug… the noise for a start, do you think they will ban them eventually?

They can’t, they’re largely permitted development and you can’t see them.

As for the noise, they are no less noisy than digging your garden and they are a million times quieter than someone digging up the road. Traffic noise in London is more than the sound of a basement being dug.

Anyway, we work 8am to 5pm Monday to Friday, when everybody is at work.

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Planning is not an issue then?

There is no reason why it should be. Except listed buildings and even then it can be done.

How long to build one?

Depends on the size but let’s say 1220 weeks for the majority of houses in London.

Who designs them?

We have an architect who is rather experienced with them. He wrote a book: Architect Your Home by Hugo Tugman. There is a section in there all about basements too. You can buy it from www.anovabooks. com Don’t be put off by his picture, he is actually one of the nicest architects I’ve ever met.

So what’s your parting shot to the basement critics and lovers alike?

Well, not a parting shot - just a statement that the majority of people will eventually get a basement dug to gain that extra space, especially in the more affluent areas of London. Even if you are against it now, you will succumb in the months or years to come or the people that move into your house after you are gone will get one done.

It’s just going to happen, like it or not, and it’s going to be widespread, just in the same way double glazing stated in the 70’s, but much less intrusive or visible because it’s underground!

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INTERIORS TRAVEL

Pack your favourite Euro-chic pieces DIOR J’ADORE EAU DE PARFUM SPRAY, £60.50, SELFRIDGES.COM

While you’re there DON’T MISS the Jacques Brel Foundation. The world-renowned singer and contemporary of Édith Piaf made his debut in 1952 at a cabaret in his native Belgium and shot to fame in Paris.

This dedicated archive centre and museum, set up by his daughter, France (named for Brel’s adopted home), contains more than a hundred hours of footage and another hundred of audio recordings, as well as thousands of photographs and articles.

BI-COLOUR DOUBLE FACED COAT, £1,100, NICOLE FARHI, 27 HAMPSTEAD HIGH STREET, HAMSTEAD, NW3 1QA

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BE INSPIRED by the old masters and surrealists. Founded two centuries ago, the Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium hold an impressive twenty thousand paintings, sculptures and drawings; a must for those art-lovers inspired. fine-arts-museum.be

Brussels Weekend Getaway

Our editorial team samples the confectionary delights of Brussels Stay at: Hotel Amigo

MONOGRAM KEPPALL, £675, LOUISVUITTON.COM/UK

HOTEL AMIGO has been fabulously restored to its rightful status as the best luxury hotel in Brussels. Superbly located in the very heart of Brussels, adjacent to one of the most beautiful squares in Europe, Grand Place, close to Brussels’ financial district and within easy walking distance of the antiques district of Le Sablon, Hotel Amigo is an ideal base from which to explore the city. hotelamigo.com/

Drink beer

THE CANTILLON BREWERY is still a working brewery that takes you behind the scenes of the production of gueuze. Tasting is essential.

Rue Gheude 56, 1070 Anderlech GET INTO THE CHRISTMAS SPIRIT – Brussels does Christmas to a T with markets at the Grand Place and the St. Catherine’s area. The usual shopping chalets and brass bands are accompanied by a skating rink and ferris wheel. Think ginger-bread house-style huts, twinkly lights and lots of festive grub.

LOMO L-CA+ CAMERA, £249, LOMOGRAPHYUK.COM

Eat: TORY BURCH SELMA LEATHER BALLET FLATS, £230, MATCHESFASHION.COM

SCOFF CHOCS! And eat cake…many of the chocolatiers also run patisseries and have amazing tearooms. Enjoy the best of both worlds with a slice of chocolate cake at Brussels’ most famous chocolate shop, established in 1910 by the Wittamer family.

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Now you can enjoy the magic of keeping fish, without lots of work Everything you’ll need, in one box

Buy a biOrb and you’ll get everything you need to start your aquarium. You won’t have to go shopping for any additional parts and you’ll get full instructions to help you on your way. Just add water and fish. Then sit back and enjoy the magic of keeping fish without lots of work.

Slim built-in lighting

It’s so slim you’d be forgiven for not noticing it was there. The LED light is neatly built-in to the lid. The LEDs themselves are bright, low voltage and long lasting.

The truth about filters

Many traditional aquariums have a filter on the side or at the top, but guess what - fish waste sinks. biOrbs have a filter hidden at the bottom of the aquarium. Put simply, the filter works where there is most to filter.

We’ve even made it easy to change. It takes seconds and you only need to do it every four to six weeks.

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Acrylic is ten times stronger than glass.

Why’s that important? Just ask anyone who’s broken a glass aquarium and flooded their home. Did you know it’s also noticeably clearer? Acrylic has a transparency rate of 93% but glass only allows 70% of light to pass through. With a biOrb it’s been said that “it’s like watching fish in high-definition”.

There’s a biOrb for you

biOrbs come in many shapes, sizes and colours. Visit your local aquatics store or you can buy online at www.reef-one.com

Ask about biOrb at your local aquatics store or visit us at www.reef-one.com

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in the comfort of luxury train, The Royal Scotsman. The Edwardian style locomotive accommodates just thirty six guests with an open-deck observation car and private cabins. Journeys range from a classic highland tour over two nights to a week-long grand tour of Great Britain. With activities such as clay pigeon shooting, whisky tasting, boat trips and even a bespoke tartan dress service thrown in for good measure, all you need to do is have fun, be pampered and watch the world go by. royalscotsman.com

Dining

There are full Scottish breakfasts and both formal and informal dinners available on The Royal Scotsman. The fixed menus reflect seasonal changes and take advantage of local ingredients and the chefs ranked amongst the very finest in Britain. Experience the local specialities such as Scotch broth, Dundee cake, Aberdeen Angus beef and shortbread. The Royal Scotsman also has an extensive cellar that provides a range of wines, liqueurs and, of course, malt whiskies.

Scotland UK Getaway

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Our editorial team take in some Scottish highlights aboard the luxurious Royal Scotsman Things to do

Sample some home grown whisky at the Dalmore Distillery, located on the northern shores 1. of the Firth of Cromarty, deep in the Scottish Highlands. Originally owned by the Clan Mackenzie (with the iconic Royal stag emblem taken from the family crest), the distillery has been producing exceptional single malt whisky since 1839. thedalmore.com

The beautiful historic city of Edinburgh is enchanting in 2. winter, with glittering lights on George Street and, from mid November, a traditional German Christmas market and ice rink.

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The contemporary and edgy city of Glasgow is home to 3.

Scotland’s most visited modern art gallery, The Gallery of Modern Art (GoMA). Until the end of this month, GoMA is

screening a selection of artwork from Videonale.13, highlights from the 13th edition of the Biennial Festival for Contemporary Video Art. glasgowlife.org.uk

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In rural Angus, discover the story of Scotland’s 4. ancient past at the award-winning Pictavia visitor centre. The institution tells the story of

Scotland’s Pictish tribes, a mysterious warrior people who roamed the area nearly 2,000 years ago, with an audio-visual show narrated by Brian Cox. pictavia.org.uk

TWISTED SCARF £59, HAND KNITTED KNEE SOCKS £129 THETOFTALPACASHOP.CO.UK

For those who love the great outdoors - whatever 5. the weather - Fort William is a major tourist attraction on Scotland’s West coast that markets itself as the ‘outdoor capital of the UK’ due to its location near Loch Linnhe, Glen Coe and Ben Nevis.

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Camden and Islington Business Awards

Winners

The Camden and Islington Business Awards took place on October 27, at The Arsenal Emirates Stadium. The evening proved a fantastic opportunity to increase public awareness of local businesses.The ceremony welcomed Andy Lopata as the official speaker; an auction and raffle prize draw and three course banquet with a champagne reception ensured that a good time was had by all! cibawards.com

And we can reveal that this year’s winners are...

Community Engagement & Regeneration Award The Ringley Group

Best Creative Business Award Base Creative

Best Property Services Business Award VHH Architects

Environmental Responsibility Award The Gower School

Hospitality service provider of the year MIC Hotel and Conference Centre

Business Service provider of the year Cushion The Impact

Young Entrepreneur of the year Jackie Fast, Slingshot Sponsorship

Peoples Choice Award

THE RINGLEY GROUP

Camden Town Unltd

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Veolia Environmental Services were delighted to sponsor the Environmental Responsibility Award. As the UK’s leading recycling and waste management company, Veolia provide their services to over 100 local authorities as well as operating a network of waste recycling, treatment and disposal facilities. They offer a comprehensive range of services to the commercial and industrial sector, and can deal specialist services issues such as hazard waste, marine waste and offshore decommissioning. Veolia Environmental Services employs 12,000 people in the UK (85,600 worldwide), servicing more than 73 million customers in 33 countries.

The company is a part of Veolia Environnement, the worldwide reference in environmental services. veolia.co.uk, veolia.com City and Islington College has set a standard for success as one of the country’s largest and most successful providers of further education and training. It offers an exceptionally wide range of courses at all levels from basic skills through to higher education.

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Colman Coyle Solicitors Property Law with Professionalism

“There are few that are as well versed as you – glad to have you on our side” Buying or selling a property Property enfranchisement Lease extensions Property disputes Commercial property Contact property partner Hema Anand and the property team with no obligation (0)20 7354 3000

For forward thinking legal advice www.colmancoyle.com

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Get ready for Winter at Highgate Hospital It’s important to prepare yourself and your family for a healthy winter.

Flu vaccination – now available. At a cost of £25, why not book your appointment today?

Introducing our NEW Winter Warmer Health Check - £80 • a 20 minute consultation with a private GP • flu vaccine • blood pressure check • height, weight and BMI calculation • cholesterol check • urine test • blood glucose test • lung function check.

These services are available as part of our new Private GP Service.

Convenient appointment times available every weekday until early evening and on Saturdays with choice of male or female GPs. There is no need to register you can simply use the service on an odd occasion or as often as you want.

To book an appointment, simply call us on 020 8347 3880.

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WHAT’S ON

From the series 365 Days A Catalogue of Tears 2011

BONFIRE NIGHT

5 NOVEMBER SOUTHGATE FIREWORKS DISPLAY

WALKER CRICKET GROUND The Southgate fireworks display returns for another year, bringing one of the best-loved displays to North London. A perennial favourite, the 2011 display at Walker Cricket Ground looks set to be just as popular and every bit as magnificent.

Walker Cricket Ground, Waterfall Road, Southgate, London, N14 7JZ

ART

THROUGHOUT NOVEMBER LAUREL NAKADATE EXHIBITION

ZABLUDOWICZ COLLECTION The Zabludowicz Collection presents the first UK solo show of work by acclaimed US artist Laurel Nakadate which includes a new body of work commissioned for this exhibition. Working in film, performance and photography, Nakadate often puts herself – her body and personal relationships – at the centre of the nexus of author, artwork and audience. She creates highly charged scenes with relationships premised on gender, power and sexuality. Zabludowicz Collection 176 Prince of Wales Road, NW5 3PT zabludowiczcollection.com

What’s On

NOVEMBER We round up all the best things to do this month CHARITY FAIR

5 NOVEMBER WINTER FAIR IN AID OF COMBAT STRESS

FELLOWSHIP HOUSE, HAMPSTEAD Martin Bell will once again open this event in aid of Combat Stress (ex-services mental welfare society), a cause very dear to his heart. The fair open from 11am-2pm - is a great opportunity to start some early Christmas shopping, with vintage items, collectables, children’s books and toys available along with home made cakes and produce, a raffle and much more.

136a Willifield Way, Hampstead Garden Suburb NW11 6YD FILM

KIDS

EVERYMAN HAMPSTEAD Everyman Hampstead hosts the 14th UK Jewish Film Festival this month. Running from 4th21st November, the UKJFF programme offers a diverse range of the latest films from contemporary drama, awardwinning documentaries and innovative short films from around the world relating to Jewish culture. Kilburn High Road, London NW6 7JR, tricycle.co.uk

JACKSON’S LANE Inspired by Shakespeare’s classic The Tempest, The Magician’s Daughter invites you to follow Miranda’s daughter on her adventures across a magical faraway island. Written by former Children’s Laureate Michael Rosen, this is a captivating and enchanting story brought to life with Little Angel’s wonderful blend of puppetry and song, in association with the Royal Shakespeare Company. 269a Archway Road N6 5AA jacksonslane.org.uk

4 - 21 NOVEMBER UK JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL

19 & 20 NOVEMBER THE MAGICIAN’S DAUGHTER

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Local Directory MYHOME

ON HAND TO TAKE THE HASSLE OUT OF YOUR HOUSEWORK THIS SUMMER Myhome’s team of full-time, trained professionals are on hand throughout the summer to provide homeowners with a premier cleaning service. Whether you need the house ‘spring cleaned’ before the in-laws arrive or given the once over after the school holidays – they are on hand to take the hassle out of your housework! For more information or to arrange your personalised quote please call 020 7923 2266, myhome.co.uk

THE ELK IN THE WOOD This fun and friendly chain restaurant offers up a vast and tasty brunch selection, ranging from healthy superfoods like organic porridge and the Granola Breakfast Sundae to the traditional Full Brunch Plate or the alternative Veggie Brunch Plate. Popular with the locals, Giraffe isn’t a unique venue but they sure know how to satisfy hungry customers with their generous adults if they are lucky), making this a vibrant and fun place to spend a Sunday.

39 Camden Passage, 020 7226 3535

LADYBIRD BAR Find a bar that thinks its Friday night, every night, and you’ll be in Ladybird, it really is Angels best kept secret. Constantly changing its décor they manage to keep its core value – the atmosphere, firmly grounded. Open until 2am weekdays and 4am on weekends. Its extensive cocktail menu, massive sharing drinks and an emphasis on world renowned dj’s makes this is a place not to miss. Members get discounts too!

70 Upper Street, Angel, N1 0NY ladybirdbar.co.uk

FIFTEEN With an array of pastries and fresh bread cooked on site and tasty dishes such as wild Arbroath smokies with watercress and hot lemon butter, pastry chef Kenny’s homemade pancakes or the ‘Full Monty’ breakfast, Fifteen spoils you with choice. The flagship restaurant to Jamie Oliver’s Fifteen they cater for everyone. Operating a pioneering apprenticeship scheme for young people, ages 18-24, alongside the day-to-day running of the restaurant adds to the charm of this eatery.

15 Westland Place, 0203 375 1515

THE BREAKFAST CLUB Sharing the same name as John Hughes’ 1985 cult classic film, The Breakfast Club has an ‘80s theme running through this tiny brunch place that gives it volumes of retro character. With wooden floors, and is always busy on a Sunday.

Offering a wide range of breakfast combos that will satisfy the hungriest of men (and women), they also offer a choice of international dishes such as burritos and nachos.

31 Camden Passage, 020 7226 5454

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NOVEMBER 2011

STORMONT ROAD, N6

ÂŁ2,250 P/W

5 bedroom, 2 reception and 2 bathroom home.

This well presented detached period residence set in mature gardens, is situated within easy walking distance of Highgate village and Hampstead Heath. The accommodation offers wonderfully light, generously proportioned family living space and is newly refurbished in modern style. The Property is offered unfurnished at an asking rental of ÂŁ2,250 per week.

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Muswell Road, Muswell Hill, N10

ÂŁ1,450,000 Freehold Sole Agents

Retaining an abundance of original period features is this truly outstanding five bedroom (2,469 sq ft) three storey Edwardian family home. The property has been tastefully modernized by the present owners which include a new roof and double glazed wooden sash windows; there is also a fantastic 30’ kitchen/diner which leads out to a secluded south-easterly facing rear garden. The house is situated within minutes walk from Muswell Hill Broadway and its large selection of boutique shops and restaurants, excellent bus services to Highgate Tube (Northern Line) and within favourable distance of Fortismere Secondary School and Muswell Hill Primary School.

Muswell Hill Office: 020 8444 1771

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Sydney Road, Crouch End, N8

ÂŁ595,000 Freehold Sole Agents

An imaginative and contemporary three/four bedroom town house designed over three floors by the award winning architects, Julian Cowie, and has been tastefully decorated by the present owners. This intelligent, high quality design provides clever use of light and space with open-plan kitchen and dining room with tall full width doors opening onto a landscaped rear garden. On the first floor level is the high ceiling reception room with contemporary feature fireplace and floor to ceiling windows. Located within easy reach of the restaurants, bars and fashionable boutiques of Crouch End Broadway, the house is close to Hornsey main line station and Piccadilly Line Underground Station at Turnpike Lane for quick and convenient access to the West End and City. Being offered Chain Free.

Crouch End Office: 020 8341 4050

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VIEWPOINT

LEGAL HEMA ANAND FROM COLMAN COYLE, GIVES HER EXPERT ADVICE ON ALL YOUR LEGAL PROPERTY QUESTIONS It has come to our attention that the Freehold of our building has been sold to a property based company. I do recall reading somewhere that the freehold cannot be sold without first being offered to me and my neighbours.

There are six flats in the building. Is this correct?

You do not say how you have discovered the sale of the freehold interest. For example, has the new landlord sent notification to you to advise of the change in ownership? If so, this can have an impact on what recourse may be available to you and the timescales within which you would be required to operate.

However and generally, subject to certain criteria being met, where a landlord is proposing to sell his interest in the building and the rights of first refusal applies, then the landlord must by law offer first refusal to the leaseholders before the landlord is in a position to sell the same to another party. The rights of first refusal are contained in the Landlord & Tenant Act 1987.

To establish whether or not the rights to first refusal apply then certain criteria need to be met. For example, the building must contain at least two flats, no more than 50% of the building can be in non-residential use and more than 50% of the flats must be held by what is referred to as a qualifying tenant. A qualifying tenant is generally a leaseholder of a flat subject to a long lease (or a lease originally granted for a long period regardless of how many years are now left). A qualifying tenant can also include a leaseholder that has a fixed or periodic tenancy, although please do bear in mind that a tenant of three or more flats in a building would not qualify as a tenant of any of the flats. There are certain landlords that are exempt and therefore the rights of first refusal do not apply. For example, many housing authorities or registered social landlords would be an exempt landlord.

It is therefore important to establish whether the rights of first refusal actually apply. If so, then subject to certain timescales and meeting further requirements, you and your neighbours could have the right to request certain information in respect of the sale and force the new landlord to sell the interest acquired by them to you.

(It is also a criminal offence for a landlord to fail to comply with statutory requirements in respect of rights of first refusal).

ASK THE EXPERTS

Contact property partner Hema Anand with no obligation on 020 7354 3000 or email property@colmancoyle.com

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PROPERTY NEWS

Stirling Ackroyd to open new office in London’s Swiss Cottage

Premium London Estate Agents Stirling Ackroyd are pleased to announce the opening of a new office in Swiss Cottage, covering some of London’s key property areas including Hampstead, Belsize park, St Johns Wood and Primrose Hill. Stirling Ackroyd has been involved with London property for more than 20 years and have been offering residential and commercial property services within the city and have been an active part of its development as a global property hotspot, Swiss Cottage is an ideal placement for a new office because of existing prestige and quality of the area. With the opening of the new office the company will be more connected than ever with the development of London.

Stirling Ackroyd, 1RegencyParade, FinchleyRoad, NW3 5EQ Tel: 020 7748 5224 www.stirlingackroyd.com

Hamptons Hampstead Lettings

THE MOUNT, LONDON, NW3 £2000.00 PER WEEK (FURNISHED, UNFURNISHED)

4 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Kitchen, Reception Room, Dining Room, Study, Walled Garden.This charming semi-detached Georgian house has been refurbished with a contemporary feel and decorated in neutral tones. The property is situated near the summit of Hampstead Village and has far reaching views across London and a landscaped walled garden. 9 Heath Street, Hampstead, NW3 6TP, Tel: 020 7431 4462

HampsteadLettings@hamptons-int.com, www.hamptons.co.uk

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Hamptons International Sales. 020 8883 5997 muswellhill@hamptons-int.com

Colney Hatch Lane, N10 – £2,650,000 Freehold Wellfield Avenue, N10 – £2,400,000 Freehold A late regency villa with lots of character and a substantial interior space of over A double fronted five bedroom Edwardian property which includes a separate out-building ideal as studio or office space.

4,200sq ft.

Woodberry Crescent, N10 – £1,200,000 Freehold A three storey five bedroom semi-detached house which retains many period features including original fire places and stained glass windows.

Church Crescent, N10– £1,649,950 Freehold

Wood Vale, N10 – £1,899,950 Freehold A fabulous modern home in Muswell Hill which combines the very best of contemporary styling and expansive entertaining space.

Dukes Avenue, N10 – £1,950,000

A six bedroom family residence with a fifty foot rear garden that includes a wood built studio/office space ideal for working at home.

Freehold A stunning five bedroom property within a hundred yards of Muswell Hill Broadway and totalling in excess of 3,700sq ft.

Hamptons International has been crowned Gold Winner in Best for Property Management at the 2011 Lettings Agency of the Year Awards in association with The Sunday Times and The Times, recognising Hamptons’ commitment to exceptional customer service and its status as an employer of choice. Call us to find out more about how our Property Management Services can help us meet your property requirements.

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Central Muswell Hill, N10

£2,650,000 Freehold

Wellfield Avenue, N10

£2,400,000 Freehold

An imposing double fronted “late Regency” villa, circa 1830’s, incorporating a wealth of architectural features, combined with a smart and tasteful modern restoration. 3,800 sq. ft. of living space provides a delightful family home for the 21st Century. Situated right in the heart of Muswell Hill, nestled behind established trees, is a deep, secluded 80 ft. front garden and carriage driveway, leading to this impressive house, Set on a large plot of 1/3rd of an acre, which is spread over 3 floors and has 5 double bedrooms - one with an en suite bathroom and a large, adjacent dressing room - 4 expansive reception rooms, including a drawing room, a spacious study/morning room and a separate formal dining room plus a family sized kitchen/breakfast room. There is a large playroom/games room - on the lower ground floor - with a utility area and a wine store. There is also a stunning, approximately 200ft. long, south westerly facing garden - and a generously sized garage, opening from the carriage driveway.

A rare opportunity to purchase this superb Edwardian double fronted family home, in arguably one of the most prestigious of Muswell Hill’s tree lined Avenues, close to the Broadway. The house, on 3 floors, has been extensively and tastefully refurbished - including a recently built garden studio - whilst retaining a wealth of original period features including fireplaces, stripped floors and stained glass windows. There are 5 double bedrooms - one a super Master suite, with a large dressing room and shower room - 3 generously sized Reception Rooms, a spacious and very modern Kitchen/dining room and a utility room/downstairs loo. Also 2 bathrooms and an additional en suite shower room, gas central heating, a wide South Westerly facing garden, approximately 80ft. long, with a rear driveway access and 2 off street parking spaces at the front of the house. There is also planning permission, in place, to allow for a further 1000 sq.ft. of extension into the cellar, if so desired.

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Church Crescent, N10

£1,900,000 Freehold

In one of the most prestigious of Muswell Hill’s tree lined crescents, only moments walk from the heart of Muswell Hill Broadway, is an expansive Edwardian double fronted and semi linked house, retaining many original features and fireplaces. Priced to allow for someone to create a home reflecting their individual taste and style, the house could be arranged with 8 bedrooms - 2 currently kitchens, with good potential to convert into en suite bathrooms - 3 generous reception rooms, a kitchen/dining room, 3 bathrooms and 2 separate loo’s, gas central heating and a wide, approximately 40ft. long, Westerly facing garden.

Muswell Hill, N10

£849,950 Freehold

A semi linked 1920’s built house, which has a tasteful interior décor, 5 good sized bedrooms - 2 of which are carved from the loft and interconnect - 2 reception rooms - connected by wooden double doors - and a fitted kitchen/diner, plus a utility and downstairs loo. There is also a contemporary, recently fitted bathroom, plus a separate shower room, a shaft cellar, gas central heating and a secluded and Southerly facing, lawned garden. The house is situated in a sought after, tree lined road, within easy walking distance of good local shops or Muswell Hill Broadway, and close to Bounds Green Tube Station and Alexandra Palace Mainline Station - for speedy journeys to the City and West End.

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HAMPTONS INTERNATIONAL MUSWELL HILL OFFICE

market insight WITH

How has the second half of 2011 been for you?

It’s been a very exciting second half of the year for me for a number of reasons. I left my previous company after 10 years to join Hamptons International in its new venture in Muswell Hill. The new Muswell Hill office, which has both a Sales and Lettings function, is part of an exciting wider programme of expansion currently taking place at Hamptons International. Our branch has been open for just four weeks and the initial response has been very positive. We have a wide range of properties on our books already and the office is buzzing.

If any readers are passing by, please pop in and say hello!

Do you think that Muswell Hill has bucked the trend in the market over the last two years?

Muswell Hill has seen its fair share of ups and downs but the area is very well known for its schools and as a result it remains pretty resilient. There is always a steady stream of young families moving into the area and many people who move here do so for the long term, so fluctuations in the property market play less of a role in the grander scheme of things.

A number of the people selling at the moment bought quite a number of years ago.

CHRIS MULLIN

How long have you been based in Muswell Hill and what makes this area so special within London?

I used to work in the City but I’ve lived in the area for nearly 17 years. I love being close to London but at the same time being able to walk the dog at Ali Pali and Highgate Woods, and being able to escape from London quickly should I need to! The 10 minute journey to work is also a real plus! I like the interesting mix of independent shops and larger retailers; I do all my food and clothes shopping here; and I never get bored of the variety of places to eat. There’s a very strong sense of community in Muswell Hill, both for the residents and for the local businesses.

What types of properties typify the area?

Muswell Hill is predominantly a mix of detached and semi-detached villas and large terraced family homes.

The Broadway is well known for its art-deco fronted shops with the attractive flats above. There are a number of new developments in nearby Hornsey and Crouch End. The diverseness of many of the houses keeps it very interesting for us as agents.

Are you optimistic for the rest of the year?

The traditional post-Summer activity is in full swing at the moment both for us in Muswell Hill and across the wider Hamptons International network.

While of course people have been affected by the current economic conditions, people still need to move

home and there are plenty of buyers out there. We are finding that well-priced properties are selling quickly and so are advising our clients that realistic pricing is key to a successful sale We’re expecting the market to remain busy until the Christmas slowdown, although we will be preparing ourselves for another thriving January market.

In an area with so many Estate Agents what makes your agency different?

Hamptons prides itself on offering its clients and customers the best of both worlds: as well as a strong network of offices across the South of the UK and London, we have an impressive international network which helps us reach an international audience.

This has already helped us in the Muswell Hill branch.

As well as that, Hamptons is an established estate agency business with 140 years of heritage but we are also proud to lead the industry when it comes to innovation in the business; the fact that we were the first agent to launch apps for the iPhone and iPad is a good example.

Above all, Hamptons prides itself on offering a first-class level of service to our customers, to the way they are first greeted when they step foot into our office to how we market their property to how we communicate with them throughout the Sales cycle. This is at the heart of what we do and has been the key to the Hamptons International network to date.

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