Britten’s War Requiem at the Royal Albert Hall
Far from diminishing in its significance as the years pass it’s something of a morbid…
Browsing: In Other Matters
Vegetables at the Sofitel
In the ever-competitive world of fine dining it’s not uncommon for restaurants to think of…
Do It His Way – The Sinatra Select Experience
Continuing his assault on meaningful tipples, this time Stirling drops everything, except his fedora, and…
Beauty and the Beast
Stirling’s iron exterior softens when he finds the twin delights of Arctic crab and Krug champagne… Clouds…
The Art of Swiss Ice Cream
There are some things in life – like gin, steak and holidays – which deserve…
Sir Richard Attenborough
“I can’t write, I can’t paint, I don’t compose.” RIP Baron Sir Richard Attenborough, CBE;…
Legends of the Martini
Stirling, a man who knows a thing or two about cocktails, takes on art and icons…
Tallulah at The Ritz
I have a confession to make: I’ve never been to The Ritz. There, I said…
Wimbledon Champagne
When you think of Wimbledon what do you envisage? I have happy memories John McEnroe…
Masterpiece Marie Curie Timeless Party
June 2014 will see the return of The Masterpiece Marie Curie Summer Party in partnership…
The Chef’s Table
Of all of life’s better decisions, surely one of the more enjoyable is that of…
The Chelsea Flower Show and The Goring
Casting your eye to the garden on these glorious May days? Thinking it’s time to…