Daily 11 August

 

 

Staying In

Watch Mourinho

The World Cup may be over and the Euros still two years away, but there’s plenty of content to tide fans of the beautiful game over in the meantime. And if you enjoyed Netflix’s 2023 Beckham documentary, you are in for a treat with MOURINHO. Retiring from football playing aged just 24 after an uneventful career in the Portuguese leagues, it would soon become clear that José Mourinho was a far worthier asset on the sidelines. Two decades ago, he shocked the sporting world by leading FC Porto to Champions League glory, and he has since gone on to win league championships in four countries, as well as two European Cups with two clubs and all three UEFA club competitions – all as a manager. His work from Chelsea to Inter Milan and Real Madrid has come to redefine what it means to be a football manager in the big leagues. Netflix’s new three-part docuseries, streaming in full from today, charts Mourinho’s rise into the outspoken, bombastic manager we know today. Mourinho himself features, as do Sir Alex Ferguson, John Terry, Marcelo, Frank Lampard and more of football's greatest names. Streaming now, netflix.com 

Going Out

Try A Cult Brooklyn Pizza At The Standard

Founded by Brooklyn-born Frank Pinello, Best Pizza is one of the hottest pizza joints in Williamsburg, New York – and this summer, it’s coming to London. See what the fuss is about by heading to Double Standard at The Standard, London, where the restaurant is popping up with its signature 14"–16" pies. On the menu? Classics like the Margherita, White Pie and Marinara, all cooked in a Gozney live fire oven, as well as a special made just for Londoners: the Soppressata Coppola. Pair with drinks from Two Tribes brewery – and be sure to finish with a classic tiramisu. For an extra treat, book an overnight stay at the hotel (ask for the Premium King View for unparalleled vistas of the city skyline). Pop-up runs until 13 September, standardhotels.com

Property Of The Day

From royal visitors to its enchanting walled gardens, this Scottish castle really is the stuff of fairytales. Dating back to the 12th century, the impressive estate features 16 bedrooms, 10 bathrooms, eight reception rooms, plus a host of additional cottages for guests and staff. 

On the market for £1,600,000, search.savills.com

Little Luxury

Jetting off on a weekend break? Travel in style with Antler’s chic new cabin-sized suitcase, which features an innovative dual opening system to make the packing and unpacking process smoother – as well as ensuring repacking post-security and grabbing items on the move is seamless. Inside, thoughtfully placed pockets keep everything secure and exactly as you packed it. Choose from three shades: classic black, green or taupe. £220, antler.co.uk

Competition Time

Enter here for your chance to win three of NIANCE’s bestselling products from the Glacier Platinum Collection worth over £1,000. Each powerful formulation within the collection contains a fusion of highly concentrated active ingredients to deliver an instant lifting and firming effect on the skin.

Psssst…

Just days after C&TH’s Ellie Smith spent the night there, Surrey hotel Beaverbrook was flooded with A-listers arriving for the wedding celebrations of Zendaya and Tom Holland. The couple reportedly tied the knot in secret earlier this year, but last week they took over the five-star estate for a three-day event attended by the likes of Timothée Chalamet, Kylie Jenner and Robert Downey Jr. 

Whatever You Do, Don’t

Assume seasonal affective disorder (SAD) only occurs in the winter. The summer blues are also very much a thing, caused by factors including high heat, disrupted sleep and intense social pressure to be happy – here’s an expert guide to fighting it.

 

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