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This is such a classic, rustic recipe. Perfect for cold evenings, it can be rustled up and ready to eat in moments. How can such simple ingredients taste so divine? French Onion Soup with crusty bread Ingredients: 50g butter 1 kg onions (white) thinly sliced 2 tblsp thyme 3 tblsp dry sherry Stock –
Yet again, the weekend is lurking around the corner. The week feels as though it’s gone faster than ever – but it’s hardly something to complain about. With this in mind, pour yourself a drink and ditch the suit for something a little more comfortable and celebrate the weekend in style. To help you in
It’s the long awaited, inspirational, combined creation from Swiss watchmakers and perfectionists, Chopard, and Milan based luxury car bodywork designers, Zagato; The “Chopard Mille Miglia Zagato Chronograph!” Half timepiece half car, disappointingly this watch cannot be driven, it’s 0-60mph statistics are quite poor, and unfortunately it’s fuel consumption cannot be measured in miles per gallon;
Some things are better in red; Arsenal are better than Tottenham, the lions are better than Australia, Virgin is better than BA etc. Red seems to be the colour that works. However, there is more to life than backing ‘the red one’ at the races and this is why this column is more about the
So you’re relaxing on the backseat of a London cab, flicking through The Gentleman’s Journal Magazine (of course) whilst en route to the airport as you embark on an important business trip. In doing so, you’re wearing an immaculate pair of brown brogues, some dark blue selvedge denim, a crisp white shirt with a beautiful
In his prime, Lord Michael Heseltine cut a flamboyant figure with his coiffed blond hair, powerful oratory, and grand fortune (today estimated at £250?million) from Haymarket Media, the publishing group he founded in the Fifties. But Lord Heseltine is still very much the high-flyer. In October last year he produced his report – No Stone
This week our friends at Twenty Something London have chosen their top five picks of things to do this week. This time round they’ve got Drive In film clubs, beer tasting showdowns, great musical showcases and much, much more. Drive In Film Club in North London Experience Cinema, Brentcross’s South Car Park Drive In cinema comes to
Meet Montblanc, one of the most iconic brands in men’s luxury accessories today. Owned by the Richemont Group – the same family as brands such as Cartier, IWC and Panerai – Montblanc is identifiable through its snowflake logo resembling the peak of the Montblanc mountain in the Alps, it can be found in the pocket
Hawksmoor – where a gentleman can find something to sink his teeth into. Welcomed into the bar with cocktails, the delectable Sinking Spritz and the infamous Hawksmoor Collins each with their own take on the the classic aperitif with hints of elderflower, ginger and a subtle bitter twang. With a suitable introduction to the evening
I challenge you to think of a more brilliantly idyllic scene than sitting out for breakfast taking in the smell of fresh salt air, the warmth of the South African sun and the spectacular views of the Atlantic coastline. All this is possible at the Cape View Clifton in Cape Town. This 556-square metre guesthouse
From Dali to Groucho Marx, Poirot to Ron Burgandy, famous or fictional, nothing says ‘True Man’ like the moustache. With November now in full swing, Gentlemen, it’s time to amp up the testosterone in the name of a good cause – Movember. Over the centuries the moustache has been through a lot, adorning the faces
2014 looks set to be another hit year for Academy Award winning director Martin Scorsese with the release of his new film The Wolf of Wall Street. The drama – which will for the fifth time reunite the Hollywood legend with another, Leonardo Dicaprio (Gangs Of New York, The Aviator, The Departed and Shutter Island)
Now, for those who have not heard of them before there are a few things that need to be appreciated about Bang & Olufsen. The first is that they were actually founded by a man who was genuinely called Mr Bang – which clearly deserves a medal of some kind. The second, is that these
At last, the weekend is upon us. A time to put the stresses and strains of the working week aside and take some time out. However you choose to spend this weekend – do it in style. And to give you a helping hand, here at The Gentleman’s Journal we have itemised six, style savvy,
The 1930s resonate strongly today; like then, we’re holding up through a great recession following years of overinflated decadence. Enter Hardy Amies. The 1930s saw the English designer explode onto the fashion scene, directing a Mayfair couture house and beginning a long career that saw him dressing Queen Elizabeth II for 40 years, before passing
This week we have another offering from our friends at Grey Goose vodka. This time it comes in the form of the delicious French Negroni; a spicy, aromatic cocktail which packs one hell of a seasonal punch. A French twist on a classic favourite, this drink is easy to concoct and will leave you feeling
Welcome to the world of the International Watch Company, otherwise known as IWC. Since the dawn of aviation, the only watches pilots have worn are IWC. Many would argue that Breitling should be classed as the official aviation watch, and certainly Breitling cannot be denied their terrific credentials as specialist timepieces, however IWC, through the
There is always a film that scores the early oscar buzz, its name banded around from critic to critic as they decide whether it is worthy of the ultimate cinematic prize. The film this year is British director Steve McQueen’s 12 Years a Slave (enter small congratulatory pat on the back just because he’s a
To receive the latest in style, watches, cars and luxury news, plus receive great offers from the world’s greatest brands every Friday.
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This is such a classic, rustic recipe. Perfect for cold evenings, it can be rustled up and ready to eat in moments. How can such simple ingredients taste so divine? French Onion Soup with crusty bread Ingredients: 50g butter 1 kg onions (white) thinly sliced 2 tblsp thyme 3 tblsp dry sherry Stock –
Yet again, the weekend is lurking around the corner. The week feels as though it’s gone faster than ever – but it’s hardly something to complain about. With this in mind, pour yourself a drink and ditch the suit for something a little more comfortable and celebrate the weekend in style. To help you in
It’s the long awaited, inspirational, combined creation from Swiss watchmakers and perfectionists, Chopard, and Milan based luxury car bodywork designers, Zagato; The “Chopard Mille Miglia Zagato Chronograph!” Half timepiece half car, disappointingly this watch cannot be driven, it’s 0-60mph statistics are quite poor, and unfortunately it’s fuel consumption cannot be measured in miles per gallon;
Some things are better in red; Arsenal are better than Tottenham, the lions are better than Australia, Virgin is better than BA etc. Red seems to be the colour that works. However, there is more to life than backing ‘the red one’ at the races and this is why this column is more about the
So you’re relaxing on the backseat of a London cab, flicking through The Gentleman’s Journal Magazine (of course) whilst en route to the airport as you embark on an important business trip. In doing so, you’re wearing an immaculate pair of brown brogues, some dark blue selvedge denim, a crisp white shirt with a beautiful
In his prime, Lord Michael Heseltine cut a flamboyant figure with his coiffed blond hair, powerful oratory, and grand fortune (today estimated at £250?million) from Haymarket Media, the publishing group he founded in the Fifties. But Lord Heseltine is still very much the high-flyer. In October last year he produced his report – No Stone
This week our friends at Twenty Something London have chosen their top five picks of things to do this week. This time round they’ve got Drive In film clubs, beer tasting showdowns, great musical showcases and much, much more. Drive In Film Club in North London Experience Cinema, Brentcross’s South Car Park Drive In cinema comes to
Meet Montblanc, one of the most iconic brands in men’s luxury accessories today. Owned by the Richemont Group – the same family as brands such as Cartier, IWC and Panerai – Montblanc is identifiable through its snowflake logo resembling the peak of the Montblanc mountain in the Alps, it can be found in the pocket
Hawksmoor – where a gentleman can find something to sink his teeth into. Welcomed into the bar with cocktails, the delectable Sinking Spritz and the infamous Hawksmoor Collins each with their own take on the the classic aperitif with hints of elderflower, ginger and a subtle bitter twang. With a suitable introduction to the evening
I challenge you to think of a more brilliantly idyllic scene than sitting out for breakfast taking in the smell of fresh salt air, the warmth of the South African sun and the spectacular views of the Atlantic coastline. All this is possible at the Cape View Clifton in Cape Town. This 556-square metre guesthouse
From Dali to Groucho Marx, Poirot to Ron Burgandy, famous or fictional, nothing says ‘True Man’ like the moustache. With November now in full swing, Gentlemen, it’s time to amp up the testosterone in the name of a good cause – Movember. Over the centuries the moustache has been through a lot, adorning the faces
2014 looks set to be another hit year for Academy Award winning director Martin Scorsese with the release of his new film The Wolf of Wall Street. The drama – which will for the fifth time reunite the Hollywood legend with another, Leonardo Dicaprio (Gangs Of New York, The Aviator, The Departed and Shutter Island)
Now, for those who have not heard of them before there are a few things that need to be appreciated about Bang & Olufsen. The first is that they were actually founded by a man who was genuinely called Mr Bang – which clearly deserves a medal of some kind. The second, is that these
At last, the weekend is upon us. A time to put the stresses and strains of the working week aside and take some time out. However you choose to spend this weekend – do it in style. And to give you a helping hand, here at The Gentleman’s Journal we have itemised six, style savvy,
The 1930s resonate strongly today; like then, we’re holding up through a great recession following years of overinflated decadence. Enter Hardy Amies. The 1930s saw the English designer explode onto the fashion scene, directing a Mayfair couture house and beginning a long career that saw him dressing Queen Elizabeth II for 40 years, before passing
This week we have another offering from our friends at Grey Goose vodka. This time it comes in the form of the delicious French Negroni; a spicy, aromatic cocktail which packs one hell of a seasonal punch. A French twist on a classic favourite, this drink is easy to concoct and will leave you feeling
Welcome to the world of the International Watch Company, otherwise known as IWC. Since the dawn of aviation, the only watches pilots have worn are IWC. Many would argue that Breitling should be classed as the official aviation watch, and certainly Breitling cannot be denied their terrific credentials as specialist timepieces, however IWC, through the
There is always a film that scores the early oscar buzz, its name banded around from critic to critic as they decide whether it is worthy of the ultimate cinematic prize. The film this year is British director Steve McQueen’s 12 Years a Slave (enter small congratulatory pat on the back just because he’s a
To receive the latest in style, watches, cars and luxury news, plus receive great offers from the world’s greatest brands every Friday.