Style, culture and the good life. The latest stories from Gentleman’s Journal.
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Thank you to Simon Smith, one of My Chef’s master Chefs, for this excellent recipe for turkey with an exotic twist. Roll on Christmas and turkey galore! THIS RECIPE IS FOR 4 PEOPLE Stuffed Dates with Turkey and Sumac 250gms Turkey mince 16 Soft dates 1tsp Harissa paste 4 Blanched almonds 6 Dried figs 200gms
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 comedy nights, theatre plays, underground music nights, and lots more. Book Slam Music, books & comedy, Notting Hill Gate This monthly comedy and music night brings together a highly anticipated line up including Amy Tan,
Warner Edwards is one of the newest and most exciting brands to join the British craft distillery movement, bringing something truly special to the growing craft gin category. There is a lovely story behind the brand, which is built upon a lifelong friendship between Englishman Tom Warner and Welshman Sion Edwards. They distil their gin
Let’s be clear on this; people get things wrong. For example; look at the new Qatari world cup stadium and think about precisely which part of the female anatomy it reminds you of – that’s an example of an error! Asking for banned substances and talking about gay sex in the back of a Ford
To mark last week’s release of the second instalment of the Hunger Games franchise, Catching Fire, we decided to celebrate our absolute best action films of the year so far. Monsters fighting Robots, superheroes battling super villains and pirates vs Tom Hanks; 2013 had it all and to a much higher quality than of years
It’s here! The Winter Issue of The Gentleman’s Journal is out now and, if we do say so ourselves, this issue is the best one yet. With a focus on entrepreneurship (but not as you might know it), we have interviewed some of the brightest business people across a number of different industries, from the
In the wise words of Mr Thomas Jefferson: “A walk about Paris will provide lessons in history, beauty, and in the point of Life.” And here at The Gentleman’s Journal we feel the same. After all, Paris is the city of love and jetting out this weekend ought to be on everyone’s mind. Whether you’ll
With bitter cold and torrential rain more of an inevitability than a misfortune, it’s time to take the party inside. Whether curled up on the sofa with a loved one, or entertaining guests at a mid-week dinner party, these are three of the wines we highly recommend… Quinta de Vale Veados 2011 A modern red
What? Think para-gliding, but with a motor on your back. You get the pleasure of gliding through the air, but you don’t need a cliff and a good wind to take off: you simply throttle your engine, run a few dozen metres and launch off from your feet. I can’t help feeling there’s something slightly
The best of Britain gives us Bremont, a Henley based family firm, who since 2002 have been making exceptional timepieces. Nick and Giles English, sons of EX RAF pilot Euan English, first got their inspiration for their aviation related timepieces through their father. In 1995, the brothers’ father Euan was killed in a tragic flying
Our friends at Twenty Something London pick their top five plans for the week to get involved in, all over London. This time round they’ve got all types of pop-up wine bars, book chats, and more. A Grape Night In Pop-up Bar, Balham Laura & Kiki, the girls from A Grape Night In, are back in
On the 7th day of Christmas what did his true love say? Taking inspiration from the swans on the Sipsmith label, this cocktail to be made exclusively in the Harvey Nichols bar is made with Sipsmith Sloe Gin, lemon juice, cinnamon syrup and Harvey Nichols Prosecco, garnished with lemon and a cinnamon stick. The cocktail
Looking for a breathtaking and exclusive resort to take you away from the city slog? Well look no further than the Evason Hideway Ana Mandara in Vietnam. This boutique beauty, nestled in the dramatic Ninh Van Bay, is Nha Trang’s only beachfront resort. A clever blend of uncompromising luxury and traditional Vietnamese flourishes, the Ana
Whether an avid book worm, or the kind of man who dips in and out of the novel-of-the-moment whilst sunning himself on holiday, there are certain books that every man should have read. We have constructed our definitive list of the 10 best books that should already be on your book shelf. Here are the
Last night Los Angeles played host to what might just be the most dynamic car release to date. In front of an audience boasting the likes of Miranda Kirr, Simon Cowell and Kelly Osbourne, the Jaguar F-TYPE Coupé burst into action in what looked like a car-chase scene taken straight out of a Hollywood blockbuster. As Design
Part film-set, part camp-site, with a bit of floodlit hockey game thrown in, the Alfred Floor Lamp is the most unusual lighting piece we’ve seen in a while. My office is run – and design-vetted – by an interiors collector, partial to tarted-up industrial cast-offs. Every piece that crosses the threshold needs his approval; it’s
Whenever Hollywood decides to remake a classic film, they always run a massive risk. Will it be as good as the original? Will it be better? Well, despite original RoboCop actor Peter Weller not having much faith in the project – when asked about whether he thought they would be able to replicate the brilliance
Who better than Claridge’s to play host to the celebration of the 100th birthday of Gstaad Palace hotel? The glamorous guests present at the evening caught up with old friends, swapping stories from times spent at the Palace themselves. Geraldine Winner was seen cathing up with Guido Bocchini, whilst Tom Hill and Kate Earle enjoyed
Style, culture and the good life. The latest stories from Gentleman’s Journal.
Page 612
Thank you to Simon Smith, one of My Chef’s master Chefs, for this excellent recipe for turkey with an exotic twist. Roll on Christmas and turkey galore! THIS RECIPE IS FOR 4 PEOPLE Stuffed Dates with Turkey and Sumac 250gms Turkey mince 16 Soft dates 1tsp Harissa paste 4 Blanched almonds 6 Dried figs 200gms
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 comedy nights, theatre plays, underground music nights, and lots more. Book Slam Music, books & comedy, Notting Hill Gate This monthly comedy and music night brings together a highly anticipated line up including Amy Tan,
Warner Edwards is one of the newest and most exciting brands to join the British craft distillery movement, bringing something truly special to the growing craft gin category. There is a lovely story behind the brand, which is built upon a lifelong friendship between Englishman Tom Warner and Welshman Sion Edwards. They distil their gin
Let’s be clear on this; people get things wrong. For example; look at the new Qatari world cup stadium and think about precisely which part of the female anatomy it reminds you of – that’s an example of an error! Asking for banned substances and talking about gay sex in the back of a Ford
To mark last week’s release of the second instalment of the Hunger Games franchise, Catching Fire, we decided to celebrate our absolute best action films of the year so far. Monsters fighting Robots, superheroes battling super villains and pirates vs Tom Hanks; 2013 had it all and to a much higher quality than of years
It’s here! The Winter Issue of The Gentleman’s Journal is out now and, if we do say so ourselves, this issue is the best one yet. With a focus on entrepreneurship (but not as you might know it), we have interviewed some of the brightest business people across a number of different industries, from the
In the wise words of Mr Thomas Jefferson: “A walk about Paris will provide lessons in history, beauty, and in the point of Life.” And here at The Gentleman’s Journal we feel the same. After all, Paris is the city of love and jetting out this weekend ought to be on everyone’s mind. Whether you’ll
With bitter cold and torrential rain more of an inevitability than a misfortune, it’s time to take the party inside. Whether curled up on the sofa with a loved one, or entertaining guests at a mid-week dinner party, these are three of the wines we highly recommend… Quinta de Vale Veados 2011 A modern red
What? Think para-gliding, but with a motor on your back. You get the pleasure of gliding through the air, but you don’t need a cliff and a good wind to take off: you simply throttle your engine, run a few dozen metres and launch off from your feet. I can’t help feeling there’s something slightly
The best of Britain gives us Bremont, a Henley based family firm, who since 2002 have been making exceptional timepieces. Nick and Giles English, sons of EX RAF pilot Euan English, first got their inspiration for their aviation related timepieces through their father. In 1995, the brothers’ father Euan was killed in a tragic flying
Our friends at Twenty Something London pick their top five plans for the week to get involved in, all over London. This time round they’ve got all types of pop-up wine bars, book chats, and more. A Grape Night In Pop-up Bar, Balham Laura & Kiki, the girls from A Grape Night In, are back in
On the 7th day of Christmas what did his true love say? Taking inspiration from the swans on the Sipsmith label, this cocktail to be made exclusively in the Harvey Nichols bar is made with Sipsmith Sloe Gin, lemon juice, cinnamon syrup and Harvey Nichols Prosecco, garnished with lemon and a cinnamon stick. The cocktail
Looking for a breathtaking and exclusive resort to take you away from the city slog? Well look no further than the Evason Hideway Ana Mandara in Vietnam. This boutique beauty, nestled in the dramatic Ninh Van Bay, is Nha Trang’s only beachfront resort. A clever blend of uncompromising luxury and traditional Vietnamese flourishes, the Ana
Whether an avid book worm, or the kind of man who dips in and out of the novel-of-the-moment whilst sunning himself on holiday, there are certain books that every man should have read. We have constructed our definitive list of the 10 best books that should already be on your book shelf. Here are the
Last night Los Angeles played host to what might just be the most dynamic car release to date. In front of an audience boasting the likes of Miranda Kirr, Simon Cowell and Kelly Osbourne, the Jaguar F-TYPE Coupé burst into action in what looked like a car-chase scene taken straight out of a Hollywood blockbuster. As Design
Part film-set, part camp-site, with a bit of floodlit hockey game thrown in, the Alfred Floor Lamp is the most unusual lighting piece we’ve seen in a while. My office is run – and design-vetted – by an interiors collector, partial to tarted-up industrial cast-offs. Every piece that crosses the threshold needs his approval; it’s
Whenever Hollywood decides to remake a classic film, they always run a massive risk. Will it be as good as the original? Will it be better? Well, despite original RoboCop actor Peter Weller not having much faith in the project – when asked about whether he thought they would be able to replicate the brilliance
Who better than Claridge’s to play host to the celebration of the 100th birthday of Gstaad Palace hotel? The glamorous guests present at the evening caught up with old friends, swapping stories from times spent at the Palace themselves. Geraldine Winner was seen cathing up with Guido Bocchini, whilst Tom Hill and Kate Earle enjoyed