Critically and commercially, 2008 has been good for foreign movies and next year looks even better. From a Korean spaghetti western to a Danish war film, expect the unexpected.... more
J Sheekey has expanded by turning what used to be a secondhand bookshop into an oyster bar. It’s about the most convincing seafood bar in town, says David Sexton.... more
She already boasts two Michelin stars and is the model for chef Colette in Ratatouille. Now Hélène Darroze brings her culinary clout to The Connaught.... more
It's not so much about eating less or the illusion of saving money, it’s sharing and exploring that makes an array of small plates eminently satisfactory.
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Britain's biggest cycle race kicks off in London on Sunday. The Tour of Britain, which covers 500 miles over six stages, starts at Crystal Palace park.... more
Fond memories of restaurants enjoyed on holiday often tempt people into trying to recreate the magic here. But London does not always play ball, as La Petite Maison shows.... more
The Tour de France could be back in London before the Olympics after four million people watched its opening stages through the capital and Kent at the weekend.... more
London is poised to be at the centre of the biggest global music concert in history this weekend when Live Earth takes place at Wembley Stadium.... more
Dark crusts revealed quite decent meat at Santa Maria del Sur, a restaurant specialising in Argentinian steaks, but it had the melancholy feel of an English barbecue, says Fay Maschler.... more
Cartoons and graphic novels take over the ICA this weekend while Britain and France hold an intellectual fisticuffs. Richard Godwin picks the best weekend events.... more
Richmond may rate itself as one of the smartest areas to live in London, but good restaurants are thin on the ground. La Buvette is one of the few shining lights.... more
Fluent and fluid, the Orchestre National de France, under the direction of Kurt Masur, achieved something quite remarkable at the Albert Hall last night.... more
Sofia Coppola's boyfriend is lead singer and they won the Grammy for Best Alternative Music Album this year. Now, Phoenix tell Nosheen Iqbal, they are set to conquer London
Move over, Mahiki. Nightclub entrepreneurs Charlie Gilkes and Duncan Stirling are soon to launch a new Eighties-inspired club in Chelsea, in honour of Lady Thatcher
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