Who? Hugh Johnson and Jancis Robinson
What? The World Atlas of Wine by Hugh Johnson and Jancis Robinson is really an iconic wine book. The latest, and seventh, edition is completely revised. It includes never-before featured regions such as Ningxia in China as well as 25 new specially commissioned maps. Available as an ebook (£19.99) and hardback (£40).
When? Available now
Where? Available in store and online
How? Purchase at Amazon
Who? Canvas Bar What? Canvas Bar has a sort of late night vibe. Perhaps it’s the dim lighting and pumping music, which surprisingly allows conversations. Perhaps it’s the DJ booth, seemingly ready to go. Or perhaps it’s because it doesn’t really start getting busy until 10pm. Either way, it’s probably not where you’d expect to find a gallery. But there is one. The walls in Canvas are decorated by a rotating gallery from local artists, which, if you like, you could buy. Most people go for the cocktails though, which are divided into seven different categories. Upcycled is a good category to try but it could be fun, as the…
Who? Gray M.C.A. What? Specialists in modern and contemporary art, Gray M.C.A., are holding an exhibition of post-war fashion illustrations. Four decades of fashion illustrations are on display from the 1940s to the 1970s, by fashion illustrators from America, Germany, France and Great Britain. Often drawn from memory, of what was seen in the fashion shows, the illustrations capture the elegance of the runway pieces with simplicity and subtlety. Prices for the pieces range from £300 – £10,000. When? 11th to 16th September, by invitation Where? Gallery 8, 8 Duke Street St James’s, London, SW1Y 6BN How? For more information and to request an invitation, see www.graymca.co.uk
Who? Noah Charney What? The Ghent Altarpiece by Jan van Eyck is perhaps one of the most important paintings ever made – it’s certainly the one that’s been most frequently stolen. In Stealing the Mystic Lamb, art historian Noah Charney charters the stories behind each of the thefts and uncovers the many reasons why the masterpiece is so desired. When? Available now Where? Available online and in store How? Buy now from Amazon
Who? The Bar With No Name What? Cocktail maestro Tony Conigliaro has recently unveiled his latest inventions at The Bar With No Name, all created in his new drinks lab. New on the menu include Terroir, a distillate created from clay, flint and lichen which is served straight from the bottle. Cocktails are £9 each. When? Available now Where? 69 Colebrooke Row, London N1 8AA How? Visit 69colebrookerow.com for more information
Who? Louis XIII and Dorchester Hotel What? Following the launch of Louis XIII Rare Cask 42,6, the luxury cognac brand has teamed up with the Dorchester Hotel to create the world exclusive “Louis XIII Dorchester Experience”. Guests will be able to try a flight of Louis XIII cognacs at the bar including Louis XIII Black Pearl, Louis XIII Rare Cask 43,8 and Louis XIII Rare Cask 42,6. Priced at £2,013. When? Available now Where? The Bar, Dorchester Hotel, 53 Park Lane, London W1K 1QA How? Order at the bar
Who? The White Swan Inn What? Spend mid-week at The White Swan Inn in Yorkshire for a taste of an artist’s retreat. The boutique hotel has unveiled “A Brush With Hockney”, offering guests the chance to walk in the footsteps of the artist David Hockney. Rooms start from £199 per night, including dinner, breakfast and a David Hockney book. When? Available now Where? Market Place, Pickering, North Yorkshire YO18 7AA www.white-swan.co.uk How? Book online www.white-swan.co.uk
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