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Extreme Sailing

With upcoming events in Nice, Sicily and Singapore, the Extreme Sailing Series arrived in Britain last week. Stuart Whitman was on hand to offer expert advice, and extreme is certainly was, with a host of over-turnings, over-boards and wipe outs that made even the waves look tame. more...

McQueen Visits Shoreditch

He had a scruffy beard, long hair and liked to kick in the wheels of pick-up trucks that wouldn’t work. He lived on his own terms, known by a select few to whom he bared his soul. Many of his fellow artistes had that vagrant romantic quality, but none spent this quality in quite so distinctive a fashion as Steve McQueen. more...

Cassis Bistro

Situated a hop and a skip from both the V & A and the Brompton Oratory, there’s little doubt that Marc Abela’s latest opening, Cassis Bistro, is firmly aimed at an upmarket and well-heeled clientele. more...

La Dolce Vita

This is NH Resorts Donnafugata located near the charming town of Ragusa on the island of Sicily, famous for the Cosa Nostra, olive oil, and now apparently its championship worthy golf courses. more...

Concours d’Elegance

The lawns of the Hurlingham Club were taken over with planes, boats and automobiles for the inaugural Concours d'Elegance. Pride of place was the Hermes europcopter and the sunseeker boat rides, which definitely broke the 'suggested' 12 knot speed limit of the River Thames. more...

More Than Fairlie Good

Andrew Fairlie's restaurant is often described as the best establishment in Scotland, and with its stunning setting, amazing food and lovely staff, it isn't at all hard to see why. more...

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