Rustic charm at One Leicester Street

Rustic charm at One Leicester Street

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Who? One Leicester Street What? Chef Tom Harris has been at the helm of One Leicester Street since its days as St John Hotel. Having attained a Michelin star for the restaurant last year, Harris has retained the star in the latest guide. The food is rustic, the décor is charming and the whole thing is very, very British. And if you like pickling, curing and other things made from scratch, it is just the perfect place to dine. When? Open year round Where? One Leicester Street, London WC2H 7BL How? For more information, see oneleicesterstreet.com

Brace the rain in style with see-through wellies

Brace the rain in style with see-through wellies

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Who? Town & Country What? Wellingtons aren’t the most stylish of footwear but with Chameleon Crystal Clear Wellingtons, you’ll be able to change your style according to your mood. The wellies are see-through so their design will be dictated by your choice of socks. Better be careful of those odd socks then! Priced at £24.99 for adults and £12.99 for children. When? Available now Where? Available online at Town & Country How? To purchase, visit www.townandco.com

Hotel and art merge in Adelaide
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Hotel and art merge in Adelaide

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Who? Majestic Minima Hotel What? The Majestic Minima Hotel in Adelaide has undergone a transformation with the help of South Australian artists. Each of its 46 rooms were redesigned by the artists using their personal styles. Guests can expect to find anything from street art to tactile installations in the rooms. Rooms start from AUD $99 per night. When? Open now Where? 146 Melbourne Street, North Adelaide, South Australia 5006 How? For more information, see www.majestichotels.com.au

Champagne, The Magnum Effect

Champagne, The Magnum Effect

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Who? Christie’s Eduction London What? Champagne lovers must not miss Christie’s Education London’s masterclass on Champagne. The course will give you the opportunity to taste a chronological selection of four cuvées from Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label in both bottle and magnum sizes. It will be a great opportunity to see the difference between wines bottled in 75cl bottles and in magnums, especially in more mature products. Priced at £145. When? 6.45pm to 8.45pm, 21st November Where? Christie’s Education London, 85 Old Brompton road, SW7 3LD How? For more information, see www.christies.edu

Trunks for Trunks from Love Brand & Co

Trunks for Trunks from Love Brand & Co

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Who? Love Brand & Co What? If you haven’t heard of Love Brand & Co before, now is the time to pay attention. The company was set up with one thing in mind – to help endangered wild elephants. Set up in 2011, the brand now retails shorts, polo shirts and t-shirts for boys and men, with 5% of all profits going to elephant conservation charities. The fashion brand has recently opened their first boutique in London’s Chelsea. When? Available now Where? 5 Park Walk, London SW10 0AJ How? For more information, see www.lovebrand.com

A Work in Progress by René Redzepi
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A Work in Progress by René Redzepi

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Who? Phaidon What? The latest book by René Redzepi is published by Phaidon in a three-book set. The Journal is a diary by Redzepi of a year at Noma including thoughts on creativity, ambition and collaboration. The Recipes book is a collection of 100 new recipes from Noma. The final small book, entitled Snapshots, is a series of behind-the-scene images taken by Redzepi and the team at Noma. When? Available now Where? Available in store and online How? Purchase at Amazon