What's On 17 November

Ellie Smith
November 17, 2024

Dear Reader,

I’m over Champagne Socialism, and deep into Champagne Conscience. My friends laugh at me as I only drink champagne. This is because a) I get deep joy from a crisp, cold glass (whatever the weather), and b) because it then means I can say no to all the other drinks (and therefore cut down consumption). So that’s the champagne bit, the conscience bit means I care about what I drink, who I drink it with and how it brings joy into a responsible lifestyle – which is the field in which C&TH plays. Step forward my solution: Telmont Champagne. Not only is it utterly delicious, it’s on a mission to transform the industry from the front. Helmed by the rather easy-on-the-eye Ludovic du Plessis – and with a partner in Leonardo DiCaprio – Telmont is on an uncompromising journey when it comes to sustainability – and taste. I’ll happily raise a glass (or three) to that.

Have a great week.

WHAT’S EXCITING ME THIS WEEK

Belmond’s New Luxury Sleeper Train

Who said train romance was dead (apart from those whose locomotives are forever delayed or cancelled). For those whose faith in rail remains undiminshed, the news that a new luxury sleeper from Belmond is coming the UK should send shivers down the proverbial tracks.

The 2024 Booker Prize Winner

The first woman in five years has scooped literature’s most vaunted gong – and the novel, Orbital, which is set in space, is the second shortest ever to win. For some this may be reason enough to give it a go (an 800-page doorstopper can sometimes feel too daunting). This – and the critical acclaim, of course – means it’s going on my Christmas wish list.

How Do Chefs Perfect Their Christmas Dinner?

Planning next month’s crimbo feast already? You can never prepare too early, so we’ve gathered some expert tips from our favourite chefs to help you on your way – and they’re just brilliant. Read them here.

FIVE THINGS NOT TO MISS

Visit The Berkeley’s new winter terrace: an Alpine-inspired space decked out with ski gondolas, where you can enjoy Swiss raclette and seasonal cocktails. Until 1 January 2025

VRAI, a fine jewellery brand featuring VRAI created diamonds is hosting a pre-Christmas pop-up holiday store, open on weekends from 10am until 6pm. From 2 November – 24 December 2024 at 58 Grosvenor Street, London W1K 3JB

Climate-positive spirits brand Sapling is hosting a supper club at Norman’s Greasy Spoon Café in London, marking the launch of their new regenerative vodka. 22 November 2024

Chef Akira Back has opened a new rooftop bar at the Mandarin Oriental Mayfair, offering panoramic views of the city alongside cocktails and small plates.

Japanese jewellery maison TASAKI is celebrating its 70th anniversary with a pop-up exhibition in Selfridges’ Wonder Room, entitled Floating Shell. Until 5 January 2025

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