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Contents5 EDITORS LETTER6 ABSOLUTELY LOVES
Absolutelys top ten this month
CULTURE9 WHATS ON
Julys diary17 LOCAL PROFILE
Rene Elliott on the virtues of going organic
STYLE23 FASHION NEWS
The best local clobber26 THE QUEENS OF
PERSPEX Tatty Devine reveal the tricks of their trade
HEALTH36 HEALTH SPECIAL
Your last chance to get in shape for summer
FOOD & TRAVEL51 FOOD NOTES
Morsels of nourishing news
57 THE JEWEL OF ITALY Sorrento all wrapped up
INTERIORS63 INTERIOR INSPIRATIONS
Clerkenwell Design Week special
64 ALL ABOARD A houseboat designed for living
PROPERTY96 IN THEIR OWN WORDS99 PROPERTY NEWS
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Roberto Cavalli, Skirt, 165, Clover Canyon at Net A Porter, Collar,
1655, Erickson Beamon, Necklace, 475, Maggie Owen
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I admit it: when last months Diamond Jubilee bank holiday drew
to a close, I felt bereft. The leaking skies and gloomy clouds gave
me a troubling case of the what-now that even my own impending
wedding couldnt shake. My nuptials seemed like small beans in the
wake of Her Majestys prolonged celebrations - after all, my special
day wouldnt see the neighbours throwing street parties, stringing
coloured bunting from window to window or donning paper masks of my
face (or my partners - its not all about me) as they went their
merry way rejoicing. My calendar was suddenly shockingly empty of
Big Ones.
It was with sweet relief therefore that I turned my attention to
another looming national preoccupation: the Olympics. People are at
their best when theyre getting together and sharing the good times,
and the Olympics gives us the opportunity to do just that; with
events like the London 2012 Festival (p15) taking place on our
doorstep, we dont even have to leave home turf to join the fun.
This is our Body Issue, where we get in the sporting spirit and
focus on health and wellbeing. Youll fi nd a three-page spread on
new local bootcamps (p36) as well as a detailed report from Lime
Wood Hotels Welly Bootcamp in the picturesque heart of the New
Forest (p52). Weve also prepared a round-up of the best detox
delivery diets in town (p39). If you hadnt started already (if
youve been too busy with all that toasting), its time for the
beach-body countdown. If youre off on holiday soon, head straight
to this months fashion shoot for some serious globetrotting style
inspiration (p28)
Oh and I did get married in the end; I had a blast. Wishing you
all a very happy July!
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wash-out. Of course, we British are designed to stoically endure
all kinds of weather, and as were in full festival season, its time
to face the great outdoors in these fantastic tents by FieldCandy.
Loud, striking, fun and creative (whilst being 100% practical)
theres no chance of blending in with the crowd in one of these
beauties. From 495, fi eldcandy.com
La Sardina & Flash - Capri Grotta Azzura This gorgeous
camera (available in a variety of pastel colour combinations) from
analogue kings Lomography is like an injection of pure summer. We
love. 99, lomographyuk.com, 117 Commercial St, E1 6BG
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BEX Fragrances BEX London is a new collection of androgynous
scents that each represent a different part of the city. N6
embodies our neck of the woods; capturing the elegance of Highgate
Village and the wilderness of Hampstead Heath. Top notes consist of
bergamot, English fruit and pink pepper mellowing to rose, jasmine,
caramel, amber and sandalwood. 81 for 100ml, zuneta.com
London 2012 Collection Poster UmbrellaWhat better way to protect
yourself from the (inevitable) summer showers than with this
limited edition umbrella from The Olympic Museum, comprised of
classic Olympic posters from 1896 - 2008. 23.50, johnlewis.com
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everything from jewellery to dresses and brollies. The feminine cut
of this oh-so-pretty dress from Oliver Bonas has got us all in a fl
utter. 69, oliverbonas.com, 147-148 Upper Street, N1 1RA
My Cool Shed The sheds, studios and workspaces that make up this
fantastic new book, My Cool Shed are about as far removed from your
dads DIY shed as you can get. Theres over 35 creative hubs
including a remote Norwegian cabin, a Californian art studio and -
closer to home - the innovative Village Underground and Hackney
Shed. 14.99, anovabooks.com
Penguin Book Covers Penguin are celebrating the 150th
anniversary of author Edith Whartons birth with the launch of a
collection of her novels in couture-inspired Deluxe Edition. The
beautiful cover was even designed by fashion illustrator Richard
Gray for Alexander McQueen. 14.99, penguin.co.uk
Pantone Folding Chair The regimented style of the Pantone colour
chart system has found its way into all kinds of contemporary
interior design and accessories. Available in seven colours, these
folding chairs are a unique addition to the ever-growing range.
Pitctured colour: turquoise, 49, foundhomestore.co.uk
Luxury Bento Box 2012 is a year of celebration, not least for
Nobu London - the luxury sushi restaurant - which celebrates 15
years in business. To coincide with their anniversary, Nobu have
launched their Luxury Bento Box, which boasts an impressive three
tiers of mouth-watering dishes such as king crab ginger salsa and
sweet shrimp sashimi. 250 for 2 people, noburestaurants.com
The Conran Shop Scented CandlesSome say that the purchase of a
scented candle as a gift shows a distinct lack of imagination, but
theres no denying that the industry is now a very high-end and
competitive one. The Conran Shop have recently launched their own
line of eight scented candles designed by eponymous founder Sir
Terence Conran. Pictured English Oak, 28: conranshop.co.uk, 55
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Circus Space Summer School 23 27 JULY July marks the start of
Circus Spaces Summer School, which offers young people - both
beginner and advanced - an amazing opportunity to learn circus
skills such as trapeze and tightrope walking. Some bursaries are
available for young people from low income families in Islington,
Hackney and Tower Hamlets. circusspace.co.uk
SPITALFIELDS FESTIVALFROM 20 JULYSpitalfi elds Market is getting
into the festive spirit with their annual tea dances, accompanied
by live music from The Covent Garden Dance Orchestra, and a series
of Olympic-themed events. Statues of the offi cial Olympic and
Paralympic mascots, Wenlock & Mandeville, are positioned around
the market and therell be a special discovery trail where the new
infl ux of visitors can discover the sights and sounds of east
London. spitalfi elds.co.uk
FOTO8 SUMMERSHOW7 JULY - 18 AUGUST The FOTO8 Summershow is the
largest and most infl uential international photography show of its
kind in the UK. Seeking work that communicates strong stories that
help us to see the world differently, the 150 most powerful images
from photographers - professional and amateur - from around the
globe are brought together for the famous Summershow in London.
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KIDS COMPETITIONN1 CENTREIts the Islington N1 Centres 10th
Anniversary this year and to celebrate, theyre offering one lucky
Absolutely City & Angel reader the chance to win 10 tickets
(one for the winner, eight friends and a parent/guardian) to watch
the new Ice Age fi lm, Ice Age 4: Continental Drift. The screening
will take place on Saturday 15th July at midday at the Vue cinema,
Islington. The only rule is that the child who wins the ticket must
be 10 years old in 2012. To enter, simply email your name and date
of birth by July 10th to [email protected] GOOD LUCK!
Every Sunday, until 26th August, the N1 Shopping Centre shall be
offering half price parking to shoppers. On Sundays the rate is
just 1.50 per hour or 9.00 for a full day (half the standard day
rate). And to help ease your parking woes even further, the N1
Shopping Centre has also introduced a new day rate of 18 from
Monday Saturday. n1islington.com
EAST END FILM FESTIVAL3 - 8 JULYThe East End Film Festival will
this month take over east Londons cafs, cinemas and bars to
showcase hundreds of documentaries, fi lms and animations... all
for free! The programme includes the premier of Maurice Linnanes
much-anticipated documentary Arena: Amy Winehouse, featuring
never-before-seen archive and live footage of the late singer.
eastendfi lmfestival.com
BAUHAUS: ART AS LIFEUNTIL 12 AUGUSTBauhaus: Art as Life is an
exhibition which looks at the roots and development of the hugely
infl uential German art school. This is the biggest UK Bauhaus
exhibition in over 40 years and explores the subjects at the heart
of the school; art, culture, life, politics and changing
technology. barbican.org.uk, Centre Silk Street, EC2Y 8DS
LOMOWALL AT THE MUSEUM OF LONDON 13 JULY - JANUARY 2013Analogue
photography giants Lomography have commissioned photographers from
around the world to submit their images for the chance to be
exhibited on the LomoWall - a physical wall at the Museum of London
covered in thousands of snapshot sized analogue photographs. This
is the fi rst LomoWall in the UK since 2007 and will also feature
an exhibition of Paralympic athletes in training for the London
2012 Games. museumofl ondon.org.uk
SHOREDITCH FESTIVAL 14 - 22 JULYThe eleventh Shoreditch Festival
will be that little bit more special when it welcomes the Olympic
fl ame in its host borough of Hackney on Saturday 21 July. One of
Hackneys largest festivals, the exciting programme showcases the
best of east London with free live music, dance performances,
exhibitions, markets and entertainment along Regents Canal.
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the Radio 1 Hackney Weekend. Rihanna joined headliner Jay Z for
a surprise
duet, plus local stars Leona Lewis and Plan B entertained the
100,000 strong
crowd across six stages.
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everything;
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Hundreds of thousands of visitors will clog up the public transport
system and the entire
nation will be whipped into a patriotic frenzy. Olympic hysteria
is somewhat inevitable, so the Absolutely attitude is: if you cant
beat them, join them.
East Londoners are fortunate to have some of the BT London Live
events taking place on their doorstep throughout the summer, with
Victoria Park being taken over from the 27th of July. Part of wider
celebrations including events in Hyde Park and Trafalgar Square, BT
London Live will place a fi rm emphasis on sports participation,
with have-a-go football, lacrosse and judo sessions taking place in
the Vicky Park sports courts as well as the chance to watch the
Games in an intimate sports caf style screening set-up.
Going for goldAbsolutely explore BT London Live, the
summers hottest event and one guaranteed to get you into the
Olympic spirit
THE ONE HACKNEY FESTIVAL 21 JULYA borough-wide event to welcome
the Olympic fl ame to London. Everyone who lives and works in or
visits Hackney will be invited to take part in the celebrations.
hackney.gov.uk
ATHLETES; ACTION; ART AT THE GALLERY IN REDCHURCH STREET25 JULY
- 11 AUGUSTAn Olympic-worthy retrospective of original paintings by
Rosemary Taylor, who creates powerful studies of athletes depicting
the human body in disciplined movement.
galleryinredchurchstreet.com
TORCH RELAY DAY, HIGHBURY FIELDS 26 JULYBe on the streets of
Islington to cheer on the Torchbearer. events.islington.gov.uk
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One-time East London resident Danny Boyles spectacular opening
and closing ceremonies will be broadcast live in the park, which
will also play host to a uniquely East London programme of musical
and cultural concerts. Hackney Colliery, Club de Fromage, Bow
Jangles and Swing Zazou are just some of the acts set to keep the
crowds entertained - so even if sport is not up your street, theres
no excuse not to head down and get stuck in.
btlondonlive.com
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Gemma Billington meets author, mother-of-three and holistic tour
de force Rene Elliott, founder of green superstore Planet
Organic
Its hard not to feel a pang of jealousy when speaking to Rene
Elliott. Im conducting an interview with the Planet Organic founder
via Skype, with rain crashing against my bedroom window. Rene,
on
the other hand, is in the comfort of her rustic Tuscan home,
where she and her family have been living an absurdly idyllic life
for the past three years. I tentatively ask how the move to Italy
has changed her lifestyle. Its been unbelievable, she says with a
sort of euphoric sigh. We have a huge vegetable garden, fruit
trees, nut trees... Im much more relaxed here, you dont have the
freneticism of London. Born and raised in Mississippi, Elliotts
soft southern twang is peppered with subtle British inflections
from her many years in London and - no doubt - from her English
husband. On the subject of her bucolic Italian lifestyle, Elliott
summarises, its the embodiment of everything Ive learned over the
last 20 years. Though Elliott has been at the top of her game for
years, the subject of education - for her customers, readers of her
blog, her three children - and the quest to continue learning, is
still one of the most important elements in her life.
Growing up with an abundance of fresh produce at her disposal,
Elliotts life was dotted with hints to a career in food, but she
found herself - in professional terms - somewhat lost. At 19 I
thought, if I had a cause, I could actually achieve something she
says, but that cause was not yet apparent. In college, she
discovered a revolutionary book, Diet for a Small Planet by Frances
Moore Lapp, which completely altered her eating habits and views on
the farming industry. It wasnt until 1991, however, on a trip to
Boston, that the eureka moment struck on a visit to organic
supermarket Bread & Circus, where she realised that she could
emulate the store back in the UK and bring organic to the
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The opening was not exactly a runaway success back in late 1995
on the dodgy end of Westbourne Grove. I am a little taken aback at
the resounding no! when I ask if the store was well received. It
was terribly received she says with a little sigh, it was so
dreadful that by Christmas I was thinking that we would have to
pack it in... The health-conscious, bohemian vibe of contemporary
Notting Hill had not yet bloomed by the mid 90s. Eventually,
despite the tumultuous start, the local press began picking up on
the store and public interest steadily grew. The main breakthrough
however, came in February 1996 when the country suffered an
outbreak of mad cow disease (BSE). Unlike a lot of health stores at
that time, we had a fresh organic British meat and fish counter.
Elliott explains, people started to buy their meat from us because
of the fear of BSE. I comment on the impact that external social
and political events have had on the store and, indeed, the organic
movement. People need to be conscious about what theyre eating and
it was the food scares that did that; it woke them up, she says,
what I learned though, is that fear is not a permanent motivator
for change. But if you can get some information in that fear period
and people change the way they think, then that leads to permanent
change.
For all of Elliotts friendliness, charm and wholesome family
image - portrayed to perfection in her new cookbook, Me, You
&
the Kids Too - she is also without doubt an intelligent woman
who certainly doesnt mince her words. Her stern views on certain
ingredients such as white flour, industrial farming (you think the
farmers are doing the best for you and the government is protecting
you and its just so not true), plus a few eyebrow-raising facts
(formaldehyde in curtains, apparently) can leave the average
consumer feeling a little deflated; even guilty. Though she does
see herself as on a sort of health crusade, Elliott is not inclined
to force her opinions upon the masses and appreciates the stresses
of modern life. I understand the pressures on peoples lives she
says, my trademark really has become very simple cooking. This is
the main focus of her book and is clearly an area that she feels
passionate about. I feel it pertinent during our conversation to
raise the issue of cost when it comes to organic produce and
feeding the family; being the primary retort of the anti-Jamie
Oliver school lunch brigade. I dont think its too expensive to eat
healthily if youre cooking from scratch and using basic
ingredients, she counters, and points out that home cooking is
increasingly popular. If the price of organic is prohibitive, I say
buy what you eat the most of organic.
But what are the actual benefits of an organic diet? The main
thing is that youre getting the best quality food, she summarises,
food that is grown in soil thats healthy. The whole basis of
the organic movement is that healthy soil creates healthy
plants, healthy animals and healthy people. What people dont
realise is that the soil used in industrial farming is dead,
depleted and full of poisons.
The term organic is a complex one, Elliott admits, when I ask if
it is still surrounded by misconceptions. The press always want a
soundbite and organic is not a soundbite! she laughs, its very
complicated. Its also, as anyone who sets foot in any of the five
London Planet Organic stores will realise, a complete way of life.
Organic doesnt just stretch to fruit and vegetables, but to meat,
fish, cleaning products and cosmetics, which Planet has stocked
from day one. For me it was about providing a better everything.
Elliot says, toothpaste, meat, rice... If an organic overhaul seems
too overwhelming, Elliott is vehemently on the side of the working
mother, and throughout our hour-long conversation theres never a
hint of preachiness or bragging. Whether you embrace the organic
revolution with open arms or with a roll of the eye, its difficult
to feel anything but admiration for Elliott; for her phenomenal
personal and professional successes and her continuous strive for
the good life.
planetorganic.com, 64 Essex Road, N1 8LR
MORE of the following: Buy organic where possible Cook from
scratch as much as you can Eat lots of vegetables and fruit Use
wholemeal and wholegrain products Eat good fats Enjoy organic,
free-range meats
LESS of the following: Junk foods processed foods Sugary,
extruded breakfast cereals (and sugar in general) White flour,
pasta, bread and biscuits Taking nutritional advice from the
government
Rene Elliotts top organic tips for a healthy diet
People need to be conscious about what theyre eating and it was
the food scares
that did it. Although fear is not a permanent motivator for
change, it can alter the way in
which people think about food long-term
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STYLE
Style them with...
Six of the best...
TRIBALGATHERING
We look to world travel for this months fashion
inspiration
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1. Wayuu Taya Susu Bag, 145, lullilu.com
2. Toni Pons Red Wedged Espadrilles, 45, Start Boutique, 42-44
Rivington Street, EC2A 3QP
3. Zola Canvas Raffi a Hat, 125, heidiklein.com
4. Pamela Love Double Pyramid Lapis Lazuli Ring, 395,
net-a-porter.com
Car
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SS12
1. Clover Canyon Crepe de Chine Shorts, 175, net-a-porter.com 2.
Carven Asymmetric Jacquard Dress, 715, net-a-porter.com 3. Jonathan
Saunders Jacket, 675, matchesfashion.com 4. Inca Printed Bikini,
205, marahoffman.com 5. Acne Ambrosia Tan Sandals, 330,
acnestudios.com 6. Carven Striped High-Waisted Shorts, 335,
net-a-porter.com
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FASHIONNEWSThe hottest news, trends and products... All things
fashion, fi ltered
STYLE
Two of the hottest labels of the moment, House of Holland and
Superga, have joined forces to create some of the most desirable
sneakers weve seen since canvas made its big comeback in the early
noughties. Spicing up the famous Superga shape with HoHs statement
designs, the plimsolls run the gamut from mouth-watering candy
colours and polka dot prints to jet black versions featuring a
granny chic crochet pattern. The range also includes super cool
booties strewn with printed letters and our favourites - a platform
plim with Holland emblazoned along the side.House of Holland for
Superga, offi ce.co.uk, 100 Commercial Street, E1 6LZ
Dream team
OUT OF AFRICACentral St Martins graduate Buki Akib,
Nigerian-born and London-based, is a knitwear designer whose fi rst
menswear capsule collection was inspired by Afrobeat pioneer and
all-round musical legend Fela Kuti. The fashion glitterati loved
it, but where were the goodies for us girls? Wonder no longer:
Akibs latest launch is a bag collection that pays homage to Kutis
27 wives, combining Yoruba hand-weaving and a European pastel
palette for a continental crossover triumph. We like!
darkroomlondon.com, 52 Lambs Conduit Street, WC1N 3LL
ONE TO WATCH
Jil Sanders slick SS12 unisex sunglasses range is now available
at LN-CC. We love the attention to detail - classic silhouettes
come slightly over-sized and in a beautiful tortoiseshell acetate
with metal embellishments, making them real investment pieces...
wed wear them even in the rain.208, LN-CC, The Basement, 18
Shacklewell Lane, E8 2EZ
Summer must-have
What do overnight stays, laundry runs and days spent perusing
your local boutiques have in common? All are made much more
enjoyable by the addition of a roomy summer shopper that can
accommodate all your necessaries and still look stylish on the
shoulder. Rejoice, then, that this saucy little red, white and blue
number by Goods of Desire is available now from ber-cool Shoreditch
store Culture Label.culturelabel.com, 11 Chance Street, E2 7JB
Happy shopper
Designer of the monthDalston designer Emma Cook proved shes
worth her weight in fashion gold with a covetable SS12 collection
that combined quirky designs and statement prints with sleek,
stripped down structures verging on the minimalist. Fresh, fun and
always contemporary, well be previewing her AW12 collection
(available from August) in our September issue - and we cant wait
to see what her resort collection will bring. Watch this
space...emmacook.co.uk, 18 Shacklewell Lane, E8 2EZ
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STYLE
MENS OWNYour inside track on the
latest in mens style and shopping
CUT AND PRINTMenswears print revolution shows no signs of
abating as we head into autumn, and some of the new waves most
striking apparel is being produced right in our back yard. East
London label Agi & Sam is fronted by two 26-year-old designers
with CVs that include stints at Alexander McQueen and Karl
Lagerfeld. Their A/W 2012 collection is an expert fusion of bold
patterns, bright colours and carefully structured shapes -
positive, playful and perfect for the man who likes to make a
statement.agiandsam.com
WEBSITE OF THE MONTH: Bureau of TradeOnline shopping can be a
depressingly soulless endeavour for those who like their material
consumption served with a mitigating dollop of good taste and
romance. Fortunately, the fine gents at Bureau of Trade are doing
their damnedest to bring refinement, flavour and fun back to buying
on the web, with a daily edit of the best pre-owned and vintage
wares to be found on sites like eBay and Craigslist. Encompassing
everything from menswear and furniture to cars, taxidermy and some
rather lovely vintage timepieces, their cleverly themed (and
wickedly funny) mail-outs are essential reading for anyone with a
love of the characterful and unique.bureauoftrade.com
EASY RIDERSummer 2012 may seem like a wash-out but theres still
time, so grab yourself a pair of Folks light-as-a-feather Kieron
driving moccasins (180, available in navy, tan or brick red,
pictured) and hit the open road. Whatever the weather, your feet
are sure to think the sun is shining.folkclothing.com, 49 Lambs
Conduit Street, WC1N 3NG or 11 Dray Walk, E1 6QL
TAILOR MADETailor and clothing brand Gresham Blake has announced
a collaboration with the London Cloth Company, a micro mill in
Clapton.The E1 range is woven on shuttle looms in Clapton and
hand-stitched in Aldgate. It will encompass bespoke,
made-to-measure and ready to wear including a range of limited
edition blazers and waistcoats. Many pieces will be one-off
original items created from fabrics woven on antique
machinery.Watch this space... greshamblake.com
HIGH CONCEPTFollowing the successful launch of their Upper
Street store last year, British label Ben Sherman has finally found
its feet after a decade or two spent fluttering at the fringe of
mainstream menswear relevance. As a result of this renewed vigour
and rocketing popularity, the brand has recently set up shop in
Spitalfields and launched a new project to boot: Modular Blanc,
which will see the basement of the branch dedicated to emerging
brands and designers. The best of young talent alongside Ben
Shermans revitalised streetwear and tailoring lines? Well worth
checking out. bensherman.com, 108 Commercial Street, E2 6ZY
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Plastic Fantastic
Gemma Billington catches up with accessory queens Harriet
Vine and Rosie Wolfenden on the rise of Tatty Devine and
humble
beginnings on Brick Lane...
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STYLE
What is the Tatty Devine story? How did you meet and when did
you start making and selling jewellery together?We met at Chelsea
School of Art in 1996 where we were both studying Fine Art
Painting. In our second year we lived together and worked at the
V&A restaurant, and it was there that we realised we made a
fantastic team. After graduation we decided to make stuff together
to sell on a market stall. We started customising things, but after
Harriet found bags and bags of leather sample books outside a
furnishing store we started making leather cuffs. All we really
wanted was to defer getting a real job as we wanted to become
painters, but within six months we were being sold in Harvey
Nichols and featured in Vogue, and so Tatty Devine was born.
What were some of your earliest designs?At fi rst we just made
jewellery out of whatever we could fi nd. We had no knowledge in
manufacturing, so we invented ways of making tape measures, cake
decorations and plectrums into jewellery. I used to get a day
return to Paris and then barter in bad French to get good prices on
keyrings of the Eiffel Tower! There wasnt really any internet then
and we had no way of sourcing them any other way. In 2001 we
discovered perspex shapes in a signmakers in New York, we made them
into brooches and then found ways of making our own shapes in
perspex. That was the start of Tatty Devine products as people know
them today.
What do you think of the fashion scene in London and how does
this infl uence your jewellery?For both of us, London has always
been the only place we want to be, or could possibly envisage
designing in. There are really exciting fashion designers and there
is such a distinct style not to be found in Paris, Milan or New
York.
How did you end up opening the studio on Brick Lane? When we
started we were working from our bedrooms, but towards the end of
1999 we felt the need to get a space to work from. We lived on
Brick Lane and spent a day walking up and down it looking for
studios. We reached the end and then, feeling defl ated that there
was nothing around, we looked
up and saw a to let sign. We rang the number and to our surprise
the rent was
just outside our budget, but it was a whole shop with beautiful,
small red stained glass windows. We moved in just after the new
year in 2000. At fi rst it was just our studio, but over the
following months people would knock on the door wanting to buy what
we had on display, so we started trading as a shop and have never
looked back.
What is your design process? Harriet and I go through what we
are currently interested in and start collecting images and
objects. We roughly sketch out our ideas then Harriet sits down to
translate our ideas into workable drawings that the laser cutter
can read and samples can be made from. Then there is the editing
process and the fi nal selection. We like our collections to have a
theme and enjoy how we have created a language that we love
speaking in.
What are some of your all-time most popular pieces?The moustache
and dinosaur necklaces and the plectrum pieces.
Why did you decide to do a recent launch in silver? Was there a
demand for it?We wanted to make something in a precious material
that was more refi ned and mature; we would get a lot of comments
about how people wanted to see our ideas in more expensive and
precious materials. We also wanted to make jewellery for a new type
of customer, something luxurious but still fun.
tattydevine.com, 236 Brick Lane, E2 7EB
At fi rst we just made jewellery out of whatever we could fi nd!
MOUSTACHE NECKLACE, 24 GIANT
DINOSAUR NECKLACE , 132
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GEMMA WEARS FUR COAT, 790, ZADIG & VOLTAIREDRESS, 250,
THAKOON + ADDITIONCOLLAR, 240, MARNI.HEADSCARF, PRICE ON REQUEST,
EMILIO PUCCICUFFS, PRICE ON REQUEST, CHARLOTTE VALKENIERS
PHOTOGRAPHY: MARC HIBBERTSTYLIST: LUCY LONG
Ethnic-inspired printsmeet brash Euro glamour
CULTURE CLASH
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GEMMA WEARS BLOUSE, 150, MW BY MATTHEW WILLIAMSONBRA, 108 AND
CUFFS, 635 EACH, BOTH ROBERTO CAVALLISKIRT, 325, EMMA COOKSILVER
TASSEL BROOCH, 278, MARTIN MARGIELAEARRINGS, 260, ERICKSON
BEAMON
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GEMMA WEARSJACKET, 5575, ROBERTO CAVALLI
TROUSERS, 589, ROCHASCOLLARS, 395 EACH, BOTH PHILIPPE
FERRANDIS AT MAGGIE OWENBRA TOP, 50, FALKE
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STOCKISTS Just Cavalli www.harrods.comKinder
www.aggugini.comMaggie Owen www.maggieowenlondon.comNet-A-Porter
www.net-a-porter.comZuzu Naga www.zuzunaga.comErickson Beamon
www.ericksonbeamon.comRoberto Cavalli
www.robertocavalli.comValentino www.valentino.comCharlotte
Valkeniers www.charlottevalkeniers.comZadig & Voltaire
www.zadig-et-voltaire.comThakoon Diffusion www.liberty.co.ukMarni
www.marni.comMartin Margiela www.maisonmartinmargiela.comEmilio
Pucci www.emiliopucci.comViktor & Rolf www.viktor-rolf.comMW by
Matthew Williamson www.matthewwilliamson.comEmma Cook
www.emmacook.co.ukMoncler www.moncler.comRochas
www.net-a-porter.comFalke www.net-a-porter.com
REMY WEARSSCARF (WORN AS TOP), 255, GUCCI AT
NET-A-PORTERNECKLACE, 220, ANTON HUENIS AT MAGGIE OWENBRACELET,
PRICE ON REQUEST, PHILIPPE FERRANDIS AT MAGGIE OWEN
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CREDITSPhotographer:Marc Hibbert
Stylist: Lucy Long
Photographers Assistant: Benjamin Thapa
Hair: Alexander Soltermann using Bumble and Bumble
Make-Up: Daniela Koller at One Make Up
Models:Anja S @ Profile Model Management
Gemma Janes @ Profile Model Management
Remy Green @ Select Model Management
Shot on location at Shaka Zulu Restaurantwww.shaka-zulu.com
ANJA WEARSTWO-PIECE SILK BLOUSE, 745 AND TROUSERS, 835, BOTH
VIKTOR & ROLFCUFF, 543, ERICKSON BEAMONGOLD CUFF, 426, MARTIN
MARGIELATASSLE CUFF, 190, PHILIPPE FERRANDIS AT MAGGIE OWEN
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THE CLINIC: Tucked away just behind Harley Street, visitors to
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THE WELCOME: The warmth of the reception is the fi rst thing to
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THE PEOPLE: Norman Waterhouse is one of the UKs leading plastic
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FROM MATT ROBERTS
1- Eat Small Meals at Regular Intervals.Rather than eating three
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1. RAW FAIRIESBest for: Weight-lossThe unique meal delivery
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raw food chef Anya Ladra and her team create a daily menu of
innovative, botanical cuisine made from raw and living organic
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acquired one (getting accustomed to cold food is defi nitely a
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Nosh Detox Delivery offer the whole package. Their unique
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dramatic turn when her baby son developed multiple food allergies
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Sidhu-Robb developed her own solutions using nutritious, balanced
meals and alternative therapies and even qualifi ed as a healer and
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acidity and balance pH. The range of vegetable juices and
supplements, plus a
helpful daily tips email, makes the service (which ranges from 3
- 14 days) an invaluable tool in a total health re-evaluation.
Prices start from 235, purifyne.com
4. THE PURE PACKAGE Best for: Busy lifestylesCelebrity favourite
the Pure Package supplies delicious, freshly-prepared meals direct
to your door. The award-winning programmes vary according to client
requirement; from standard weight loss to healthy skin &
ageing, training support and even pre & post baby. No fuss and
no gimmicks, the Pure Package was derived from founder Jennifer
Irvines experience growing up in rural Ireland with an abundance of
fresh food and produce at her disposal. The meals are a lifesaver
for those bound by busy work schedules and this is one of the
easier diet plans to follow on the market. Prices from 399.50,
purepackage.com
5. DETOX KITCHEN Best for: Satisfying mealsThe word detox can
strike fear into the heart of even the most devoted of dieters. The
meals created by Detox Kitchen, however, are genuinely satisfying
and tasty and wont leave you craving stodgy dinners or sugary
snacks. The diet box, which arrives every morning, provides three
meals, supplements, herbal tea, snacks and a shot of wheatgrass
(the least appealing of the lot). The whole kit is created by a
team of nutritionists, holistic chefs and detox experts and avoids
toxic ingredients such as red meat, sugar, artifi cial additives
and dairy, so youre safe in the knowledge that everything provided
is the best for your health. From 29.99 a day,
detoxkitchen.co.uk
Too busy to cook balanced, nutritious dinners every night? Weve
rounded up the best diet and detox meals-on-wheels
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Three weeks until I go to Ibiza and I need to get my rear into
gear. Literally.
EF Medispa are offering a bottom-improvement package with my
name on it... so I rock up and drop my kecks.
My lovely therapist, Fleur, is going to primp and prime my
bottom into shape. Acoustic Wave Therapy (AWT) is now one of the
most popular forms of treatment for cellulite. Madonna loves it so
much she has her own machine - now EF are paving the way for beauty
clinics everywhere, combining AWT with the newest treatment machine
on the block, the Cellactor, which delivers the same
cellulite-busting action plus fat mobilisation for body contouring,
skin tightening and fi rming. My fat cells better brace themselves
for a shake-up.
Heres the science-y bit: in a study by Storz medical, the
equipment developers found that after treatment 95% of clients
reported smoother skin surface while 84% reported fi rmer legs. As
for body-shaping, 72% of clients experienced a reduction of 2.5-7cm
in the circumference of their thighs! I cant wait to get going.
AWT accelerates the lymphatic fl ow, stimulating metabolic
activity and encouraging fat breakdown by working on the connective
fi brous walls which trap fat and toxins. It gives me a slightly
odd sensation as it penetrates far beyond my skins surface to the
fat layers beneath. Mercilessly, it doesnt hurt.
The Cellactor machine, Fleur tells me, sounds like a jackhammer.
Good to know, I say, wishing Id taken up with a personal trainer
instead. And I cant lie: as Fleur fi res the machine up, I feel
nervous. The treatment gives an unsettling feeling and I bite my
lip throughout. As it draws to a close - and just as Im about to
give myself an almighty pat on
BOTTOMS UPHelen Baron road tests EF Medispas
Three Weeks to Chic package
the back - Fleur tells me that she turned the dial to just below
two - a lot of her clients have it cranked up to fi ve. Great.
Despite my valiant efforts, I am, it seems, a wuss.
The radio frequency is probably the most relaxing of all the
procedures, giving a warming feeling, but it soon heats up and
there are moments of discomfort. I wonder how the women who make up
EFs ever-growing list of regular clients manage more
intense settings without sending their cortisol levels through
the roof.
Fleur fi nishes my fi rst treatment by massaging my legs - and
despite those moments of discomfort, fi rst impressions are pretty
good. Maybe I was looking in a fl attering mirror but my bum looked
so smooth, I couldnt really see any cellulite. Best of all, the
results really do seem to get better and better - with each new
session my bum looks smoother and perkier. By the fi nal treatment
Ive even come to enjoy the jackhammer noise - it conveniently slots
into the equation that hard work equals results. Well, it may not
be hard work, but it sure sounds like it.
The whole process, I am told, increases blood-fl ow to treated
areas - which produces fresh and thicker bands of collagen. Used
for orthopedic conditions such as tendon and muscle disorders, the
machines will apparently be in use at the Olympics for muscle and
corrective tissue tightening in athletes. Ooh-er.
By my last session Im wishing I had the time to fi t this into
my life regularly. It defi nitely makes a difference - it even
spurs you to stick at your exercise regime so that you can fl
agrantly bask even more in the glory of a gifted bum. Three weeks
to chic may sound impossible, but take it from one who was
Ibiza-bound and running
out of time - now I cant wait to show off my derrire.
Three weeks to chic consists of two treatments a week for three
weeksFrom 350 per area, per sessionOne area, 6 sessions,
1,800efmedispa.com, EF Medispa, 69 St Johns Wood High Street, NW8
7NL, 020 7449 6923
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PHO THAI TRADITIONAL THAI THERAPYThe secret is out and word is
spreading fast. With a clientele of actors, dancers, artists and
musicians, this wonderful Thai therapy spa - tucked away on
little-known Goswell Road but just a minutes walk from Angel - is
one of Islingtons seriously impressive new destinations. Their
treatment range is consice as they stick to what they do best: Thai
Massage. Whether its the soothing Aromatherapy Massage, the
exquisite Thai Foot Massage, the full-on Traditional Thai Massage
or the gentler Thai Oil Massage, the temple-trained therapists
skillfully mix modern techniques with the ancient techniques
practised in Thailand for thousands of years.www.phothai.co.uk,
332a Goswell Road, EC1V 7LQ, 020 7837 3643
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MSH WELLBEINGMSH wellbeing is Londons premiere independent male
grooming and holistic therapies clinic.
The clinic is run by an experienced registered nurse and a team
of highly qualified, experienced practitioners.
They offer a comprehensive range of male beauty treatments and
holistic therapies, from relaxing treatments to male grooming, MSH
wellbeing is the perfect environment in which to relax and
unwind.To make an appointment, please call the team today on 020
7697 1050, Suite C Maples Business Centre, 144 Liverpool Road, N1
1LA, www.mshwellbeing.co.uk
SHINEThe Shine team deliver a diverse range of services and
treatments in a professional, modern environment. Inspired by the
look good, feel good philosophy, Shines mission is to offer an
unrivaled combination of holistic health care, an intelligent
approach to beauty and a creative, forward thinking salon.
Passionate about customer care as well as maintaining its
reputation as a centre of excellence, Shine welcomes you 7 days a
week. Shine Holistic, 020 7241 5033, Shine on the Green 020 7241
2065, shineholistic.co.uk
Fix up, look sharp with our pick of the best health & beauty
hotspots
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LAB SPAUnwind and get ready for summer with a full body pamper
at The Laboratory Spa and Health Club; your sanctuary of peace and
calm. Spa day packages include full use of all facilities, such as
the newly refurbished treatment rooms, gym and fi tness classes,
Scandinavian saunas, elegant marble steam rooms and a poolside
relaxation area. Theres a wide selection of packages to suit all
needs, from holistic therapies to indulgent beauty treatments to
get you into tip-top condition. www.labspa.co.uk, The Avenue,
Muswell Hill, N10 2QJ, 020 8482 3000
THE SALON GROUPThe Salon Group is a newly established unisex
salon in leafy Muswell Hill with a fresh approach to hairdressing.
Put together by Nina and Anthony, themselves and their team of
stylists have extensive knowledge and expertise - Nina in cutting
and colouring and Anthony specialising in mens hairdressing - which
led them to merge their skills and experience into The Salon Group,
which opened in early 2011. Since then, the salon has developed a
strong reputation for high quality, creative hairdressing with a
contemporary style. www.thesalongrouplondon.com, 020 8442 1865, The
Salon Group, Alexandra Park Road, Muswell Hill, N10 2DP
PILATES CENTRAL Pilates Central is a superb state-of-the-art
pilates studio in the heart of Islington. The teachers there have
had exceptional training and experience, and whatever your age or
fi tness level, they will devise a pilates program to suit your
individual needs.
Pilates may now have become something fashionable, but a high
proportion of the clients who visit Pilates Central are by medical
referral - because they have bad backs, necks, shoulders, joints or
other physical problems.
Pilates Central is located just off Upper Street and Essex Road,
within easy reach of Kings Cross, Clerkenwell, and the City.
www.pilatescentral.co.uk, 10-12 Gaskin Street, N1 2RY, 020 7812
1132
NO 74 HAIR & BEAUTY No 74 Hair & Beauty offers a
tranquil, unique space guaranteed to help you relax. Located in the
heart of Clerkenwell, the salon is in a Georgian townhouse, with
the modern touches to ensure that all your hair and beauty needs
are tended to. They use a range of high quality products from
brands including Yon-Ka Paris and OPI. Martin Reichelt and his team
look forward to welcoming you to their award winning salon soon.No
74 Hair & Beauty London, 74 Compton Street, EC1V 0BN, 020 7490
8555, [email protected], www.no-74.co.uk, Facebook:
No-74-Hair-Beauty-London, Twitter: No74HairBeauty
TRIYOGASweat and stretch or relax and rejuvenate at triyoga,
Londons fi nest yoga and wellness destination. With yoga and
pilates classes for all levels, deluxe treatments ranging from
massage and acupuncture to physiotherapy and organic facials, an
organic caf and lifestyle shop you will fi nd yourself looking
great and feeling even better. Try 2 weeks of unlimited yoga for
just 20 and receive 20% off all beginners courses this summer in
Chelsea.www.triyoga.co.uk, 372 Kings Road, Chelsea, SW3 5UZ 020
7483, [email protected]
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BATTLE OF THE BRUNCHnorth v east
north Karpokarpo.co.uk, 23 Euston Road, NW1 2SDBest For: Juices
and SmoothiesKarpo is an industrial-styled, self-proclaimed urban
newcomer to the burgeoning Kings Cross caf scene. With American
chef Daniel Taylor at the helm, the menu features some well-loved
classics from his homeland (including good old bagels with lox and
cream cheese) but the overall influence is more worldly. The
in-house baker is French (the window display of baked goods changes
throughout the day) and there is also a pastry chef knocking up
delightfully artful cakes in the French style. Our hot tip? The
smoothies: the beetroot, cucumber and ginger concoction knocked our
socks off. On a road teeming with rather unsavoury fast food
joints, Karpo is bound to become a hang-out for the local art
students looking for a decent brekkie.
The Gilbert Scottthegilbertscott.co.uk, St Pancras Renaissance
Hotel, Euston Road,NW1 2AR,Vibe: Franco-British DecadenceSet in the
former entrance of the Midland Grand Hotel, the bar at The Gilbert
Scott sets an opulent scene for anyone seeking a truly British
brunch accompanied by a dizzying array of classic and original
cocktails.
The menu is tailored to suit all appetites, using only the
finest ingredients and offering comforting classics such as the the
George a full English breakfast of eggs, bacon, homemade black
pudding, homemade beans, bubble and squeak, toast and Scotts own
muesli.
The cocktail menu has a new arrival every month; on our visit
its The Parisian, a sensuous mix of Amer Picon LOrange, Martini
Rosato, grapefruit and honey. My companion tries the Trade Winds,
which proves just the ticket for rejuvenating his hungover head,
its mix of Bols Genever, elderflower, ginger, lemon, green tea and
spice matching the Gilbert Scotts decadent decor and awesome
ceiling just as perfectly as it complements its beautiful menu.
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The Drift Barthedriftbar.co.uk, Heron Tower, 110 Bishopsgate,
EC2N 4AYVibe: Sex in the CityA stones throw from Liverpool Street
on Bishopsgate, The Drift Bar is ideally situated for those midweek
morning meetings. Sharing owners with The Folly at Bank, the vibe
and decor are of a piece with its sister establishment - and the
food makes this place a solid brunch choice. The menu is
reassuringly long and everythings made with fresh, seasonal
ingredients - bubble and squeak comes with shredded cabbage and
sweet cured bacon, eggs fl orentine with gruyre rather than
hollandaise. We went for a California Kick-start - poached eggs and
hummus, guacamole, grilled plum tomato and a fi eld mushroom, all
drizzled with sweet chilli sauce and served with a side of cinnamon
pancakes. It was a refreshing antidote to the lazy brunch choices
you so often fi nd in London.The fl oor-to-ceiling glass windows
and canteen-style shelves stacked with vintage-looking vats of
olive oil and other delicatessen-type curios give it a meat-packing
district edge. This is the kind of place Carrie Bradshaw would
breakfast with the girls.
Bread Street Kitchenbreadstreetkitchen.com, 10 Bread St, EC4M
9AJBest For: Bloody MarysGordon Ramsays City venture gets an
enthusiastic thumbs-up from us. Though its angling for the
corporate quid, it clearly takes its aesthetic cues from East
London, housed as it is in a cool warehouse space decked out
brasserie style. In any case, Lazy Loaf Sundays cant be aimed at
City workers, and highlights of the brunch menu have to include the
ricotta hotcakes with banana and honeycomb butter and the ham hock
hash with fried duck egg... so dont come looking for beans on
toast. Theres even a Bloody Mary buffet that lets you create your
own concoction from green tomatoes, spicy vodka and other
restorative treats. Signature cocktails include a Marmalade Fizz or
Kentucky Dawn - and if you arrive too late for brunch, the Sunday
lunch menu is equally tantalising.
Bubble and squeak comes with shredded cabbage and sweet-
cured bacon
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Tel: 020 7580 5230 / Fax: 02074369942 /
[email protected] Great Russell Street, London WC1B 3NA /
Tube: Tottenham Court Road
Manager: Yoosuf Kasim / Head Chef: Anil Panchal
The fi nest authentic South Indian cuisine
Opening Hours: Opening Hours: Monday to Sunday 11:30am 3:00pm /
Evening 6:00pm to 11pm
www.malabarjunction.comTucked away in the heart of Bloomsbury,
Malabar Junction is a hidden gem that has been
delighting diners with its delicious South Indian Cuisine in
Central London for fi fteen years.To celebrate this landmark
Malabar Junction has launched a traditional lunchtime
Thali special for a true Taste of Kerala - South India
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It has been remarked upon that whilst cotidie means everyday in
Latin, Cotidie is a far from everyday experience. In fact, it
offers an encounter with Italian food which is as good as it gets
in London. The only thing that is everyday is the frequency with
which the menu is renewed. Bruno Barbieri (of Italian Masterchef
and seven Michelin stars fame) selects his menu daily and brings
the fi nest ingredients from various regions of Italy to an
elegantly decked out restaurant on Marylebone High Street. It
delivers authentic recipes with a friendly, jovial service. This is
a modern Italian culinary experience. Classic Italian elements are
present but are taken to the highest level or in contemporary
directions, a completely different proposition to the
ever-increasing list of carby high street Italians.
The restaurant is set in stylish grey and slate tones with soft
streetlamp lighting, pressed linen and slick table settings. Tables
are spaciously laid out banquette-style with open, half-moon booths
for those dining in couples. We were served by an extremely
engaging and charming fellow who had my companion in stitches and
helped guide us through the menu. He was similarly gracious with
the rest of the smartly turned-out clientele amongst which there
was a noticeable Italian presence. Throughout we received small and
unexpected treats like the extra appetisers
of rustic lentil stew with balsamic vinegar. It is a small
thing, but from the minute we tasted the quality of the restaurants
olive oil (sourced from Perugia) and large emerald olives, we had
complete confi dence in what would follow. Simple things like
salmon tartare and roast potatoes with aromatic sea salt were top
notch. Nothing is too traditional or stereotypically Italian,
evidenced by the wasabi mayonnaise accompanying a warm sea bass
salad.
The key to Cotidie is to keep some appetite at liberty for
desserts, of which we had three each. The fi rst was an impromptu
plate of sparkling petit fours. We especially liked the
tuiles and coffee brulee chocolate cup. The fi nal round was the
desserts that we had ordered and both topped the lot. Brunos
Machiavellian cup-cream and cherry compote is not to be missed,
washed down with
a glass of Moscato dAsti, but the chocolate cocotte with milk
frapp was my dish of the night. Cotidie reminded my guest and I
that we really dont know half as much about Italian cuisine as we
thought we did and that Marylebone village is an unrivalled
hot-spot for new and classy boutique restaurants. Gareth
Fitzgerald
cotidierestaurant.com, 50 Marylebone High Street, W1U 5HN, 020
7258 9878
RESTAURANTREVIEWS
With a combination of delicious food, elegant wines and real
ambience, Le Bouchon Breton has embodied the style and je ne sais
quoi of French dining since it opened way back in 2008. Situated in
the rickety crown of Old Spitalfi elds it does make for an
inconspicuous location - however once inside, the brainchild of
restaurateur Ian Stoppani and Michelin-starred chef Michel Roux Jr,
Bouchon Breton is a throwback to the elegant dining era of the
1970s. Undeniably retro in tone, the restaurant is tastefully
embellished with belle poque touches and while it is inevitably
geared towards the well-moneyed clientele of nearby Liverpool
Street, the comprehensive selection of Angus steaks, cheeses and
French bistro classics retain a near universal appeal.
Originally inspired by classic Parisian institutions such as Le
Train Bleu, La Coupole and Bofi nger, the restaurants
black-and-cream chessboard fl oor is home to a fi fteen-metre zinc
bar serving champagne and seafood. Inside the drinkers half of the
restaurant there is a distinctive wine cabinet and luxury couches
dotted with drinking podiums for everyone to enjoy an aperitif or
two.
Starting off with a bottle of Domaine de Cabrials, this young
Pinot was a charming introduction and accompanied an entre of
homemade pumpkin soup and the pice de rsistance, hand-chopped steak
tartare, which had a tangible rustic fl avour. In keeping with the
plush environment, the table service was impeccable; a rare example
of patience and attentiveness, and the main courses swiftly
followed in the form of a John Dory fi llet deliciously graced with
Michel Roux Seniors most famous sauce, Bois Boudran.
Rounding off with a ravishing cheese trolley, the triple entente
of Brillat-Savarin, Compte and Mont Dor proved to be creamy, mature
and immensely satisfying. With over 40 regional French cheeses
available, many will come back to Bouchon Breton just to savour the
dessert trolley alone. Alas, if only there were more room to
further indulge in cheeses after a wholesome evening of bistro
dining. Daniel Agnewlebouchon.co.uk, 1st Floor, 8 Horner Square,
Old Spitalfi elds Market, E1 6EW0800 019 1704
FOOD
We were served by an extremely engaging
and charming fellow, who had my
companion in stitches and helped guide us through the menu
LE BOUCHON BRETON
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The Manchichi Bar @ Bistrotequebistroteque.com, 23-27 Wadeson
Street, E2 9DR, 020 8983 7900The writings on the wall for this one
- quite literally. The amount of people Ive seen
tweeting/facebooking themselves parked at said bar has been off the
hook since it opened last month. Maybe its where people gather to
post en masse. Manchichi bar dinner @ BISTROTHEQUE (thank you Lulu
Kennedy). Maybe its the name - it sounds like an over-elaborate bar
for men with extremely hairy chests; it sounds like there may be a
disco globe. (There isnt.) What there is, is a bar in the middle of
Bistroteques main dining room (featuring a brand new bar menu and
drinks list) with seats for 28 around a central American manchichi
wood counter. Whatever that is. Sounds exciting though, right?
Meter Pizzameterlondon.com,70 74 City Rd, EC1Y 2BJ 020 7253 2443
Where to go if you want to munch on a good pizza in a cool
atmosphere while keeping it nice and casual? This pop-up bar and
eaterie lies within the City-Shoreditch-Clerkenwell triangle,
serving up Neapolitan-style pizza (you know, the thin ones with the
airy crust) and priced per 0.25 metres. The pizelle al pomodoro - a
kind of alternative pizza-type treat - will certainly whet the
taste-buds. Next time youre hungover, dont pop one in the oven; let
yourself sink into the soft, leathery sofas at Meter Pizza.
THE CASTLE 34 - 35 CowcrossStreet, EC1M 6DB020 7553 7621
69 COLEBROOKEROW69 Colebrooke RowIslington N1 8AA07540 528
593THE NORTHGATEBAR & RESTAURANT113 Southgate RoadN1 3JS020
7359 7392
THE HIGHBURY BARN 26 Highbury ParkHighbury N5 2AB020 7226
2383
KESTON LODGE131 Upper StreetIslingtonN1 1QP 020 7354 9535
FIFTY FIVE BAR& LOUNGE31 Jamestown Road Camden Town, NW17DB,
020 7424 9054
AMICI MIEI28-30 KingslandRoad, ShoreditchE2 8DA020 7729
1594Italian
DOLLAR GRILLS& MARTINIS 2 Exmouth MarketFarringdon, EC1R
4PX020 7278 0077American
EQUATION330 Upper StreetIslington, N1 2XQ020 7226 5098Modern
European
OISHIII67 Stoke Newington Church StreetN16 0AR 020 7254
3488Japanese
YUM YUM THAI RESTAURANT183-187 Stoke Newington High Street N16
0LH 020 7254 6751Thai
ONE BLENHEIMTERRACESt Johns WoodNW8 0EH020 7372 1722British
SHAKA ZULUThe Stables MarketChalk Farm RoadNW1 8AB020 3376
9911South African
Bars/Pubs
Restaurants
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A legal force of natureThe Daily Telegraph
One of the rst solicitors to qualify as a family law arbitrator
through the newly-formed Institute of Family Law Arbitrators
(IFLA).
The rst Chief Assessor and Chief Examiner of the Law Societys
Family Law Panel.
A Fellow of the International Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers: a
global association of lawyers recognised for expertise in their
respective countries.
Located in WC1, Stowe Family Law specialises in family law
issues; from divorce to cohabitees rights, with dedicated
international and childrens teams.
The rms specialist in-house forensic accountancy department
tracks down hidden assets and can provide immediate nancial
advice.
Marilyn Stowe is the senior partner at Stowe Family Law and one
of the rst solicitors to qualify as a family law arbitrator in
England and Wales.Leading the UKs largest dedicated family law rm,
she has more than 25 years experience handling divorce cases and
family law proceedings.
If you need family law advice, early support can be essential.
Stowe Family Law can help.
[email protected] www.stowefamilylaw.co.uk
www.marilynstowe.co.uk
Contact 020 7421 3300 8 Fulwood Place, Grays Inn, London WC1V
6HG
Contact 0161 926 1410The Camellia Building, 38 Oxford Road,
Hale, Altrincham WA14 2EB
Contact 01423 532 600 The Old Court House, Raglan
Street,Harrogate, North Yorkshire HG1 1LT
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THE NORTHGATEBAR RESTAURANT
113 Southgate Road, N1 3JS020 7359 7392
As recommended by the MICHELIN FOOD AND PUB GUIDE
northgate July12.indd 1 27/06/2012 16:29
Fresh, home cookedItalian cuisine
Lunch time specials and 20% off any pizzaMonday to Friday
12-5pm
Amici Miei, an exciting new restaurant in Shoredtich bought to
you by the highly acclaimed Due Sardi pizzeria team.
Authentic Italian home cooking served in a relaxing, rustic
setting or delivered directto your home, simple.
28 - 30 Kingsland Road, London E2 8DA020 7729
1594www.amicimiei.co.uk
32 Kingsland Road,London E2 8DA020 7729 4192www.duesardi.com
delivery & take away pizza
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