http://members.quintessentially.com/insider Sun, 05 Feb 2012 21:14:54 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://members.quintessentially.com/insider/2012/01/23/one-of-the-greatest-comedies-ever-written/ http://members.quintessentially.com/insider/2012/01/23/one-of-the-greatest-comedies-ever-written/#comments Mon, 23 Jan 2012 16:29:54 +0000 Alex Larman http://members.quintessentially.com/insider/?p=28102 And, oh yes, it’s funny. Along with One Man, Two Guvnors, it’s the most uproariously hilarious night that I’ve had at the theatre this year. I’d seen it before about a decade ago with a starry cast including Lynn Redgrave and Stephen Mangan, but I don’t remember that production reducing me to the helpless paroxysm of mirth that this one did.]]> http://members.quintessentially.com/insider/2012/01/23/one-of-the-greatest-comedies-ever-written/feed/ 0 http://members.quintessentially.com/insider/2011/12/22/aurelia/ http://members.quintessentially.com/insider/2011/12/22/aurelia/#comments Thu, 22 Dec 2011 14:06:46 +0000 Alex Larman http://members.quintessentially.com/insider/?p=28076 It’s also worth making sure that you leave enough room for dessert because the sweets on offer are not to be missed. Choose from a rich cheesecake made with mascarpone, a semi-deconstructed crème brûlée or a fine cheese board, to mention just a few.]]> http://members.quintessentially.com/insider/2011/12/22/aurelia/feed/ 0 http://members.quintessentially.com/insider/2011/12/06/woodstock-hope-house/ http://members.quintessentially.com/insider/2011/12/06/woodstock-hope-house/#comments Tue, 06 Dec 2011 18:04:06 +0000 Alex Larman http://www.quintessentially.com/insider/?p=28038 Woodstock boasts its fair share of high-end hotels, including The Feathers, but the place to stay if you want a genuinely special and unique experience is the fabulous Hope House.]]> http://members.quintessentially.com/insider/2011/12/06/woodstock-hope-house/feed/ 0 http://members.quintessentially.com/insider/2011/11/11/hedone-istic-delights/ http://members.quintessentially.com/insider/2011/11/11/hedone-istic-delights/#comments Fri, 11 Nov 2011 15:47:53 +0000 Alex Larman http://www.quintessentially.com/insider/?p=27943 Hedone is a complete contrast to most linen-tableclothed and formal dining rooms, offering a relaxed atmosphere]]> http://members.quintessentially.com/insider/2011/11/11/hedone-istic-delights/feed/ 0 http://members.quintessentially.com/insider/2011/11/05/more-than-a-tea-party/ http://members.quintessentially.com/insider/2011/11/05/more-than-a-tea-party/#comments Sat, 05 Nov 2011 21:09:12 +0000 Alex Larman http://members.quintessentially.com/insider/?p=28212 Whatever you want from a major city, whether it's culture, heritage, going out or shopping, you're certain to find it in the pride of America's East Coast, Boston]]> http://members.quintessentially.com/insider/2011/11/05/more-than-a-tea-party/feed/ 0 http://members.quintessentially.com/insider/2011/11/02/thirty-six-is-a-lucky-number/ http://members.quintessentially.com/insider/2011/11/02/thirty-six-is-a-lucky-number/#comments Wed, 02 Nov 2011 17:09:13 +0000 Alex Larman http://www.quintessentially.com/insider/?p=27851 Typical of Mendham’s techniques is a starter of quail which combines braised leg, terrine forestiere and – wittily – a miniature fried (quail’s) egg. It’s delicate, makes its point almost immediately and impresses in a subtle, unfussy fashion.]]> http://members.quintessentially.com/insider/2011/11/02/thirty-six-is-a-lucky-number/feed/ 0