What's On 6 October

Ellie Smith
October 06, 2024

Dear Reader,

Does Michelin do it for you? It certainly is the most highly-regarded accolade that a restaurant can get – especially when they nab three (there are only 146 restaurants worldwide to boast the triple – and nine in the UK). Not content though with spreading stardust among eateries, Michelin is going further with the launch of Keys – a new awards system for hotels. So which of our UK and Irish hotels grabbed a set or two (or three)? An impressive 123 establishments: 72 gaining one, 37 two, and 14 a much-vaunted three. It’s no surprise that these included London stalwarts like Claridge’s, The Connaught and The Savoy, together with rural hotspots like Raymond Blanc’s Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons and Lucknam Park (both favourites of mine). Further from London, it was Scotland’s Gleneagles and Adare Manor in the Republic of Ireland to top the charts. Congratulations all round, but I wonder if they’ll also introduce their green star system for hotels too… I hope so.

WHAT’S EXCITING ME THIS WEEK

Sparkle Time

Our delicious, sparkly new Watches & Jewellery special is out now – and it’s a dazzler. Buy it now to find out how luxury brands treat their very (very) important clients, the steps being taken to have traceability over your gemstones – plus plenty of shopping ideas.

A Tribute To Maggie Smith

Whether you loved (or indeed remember her) in The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie, or were first introduced to her in the Harry Potter films, there’s no doubt that we have said goodbye to one of our most beloved actresses. Catch our favourite top ten Maggie Smith films here.

Michael Gove – The New Spectator Editor

The only time I met Michael Gove was in a tapas restaurant in South Ken. I was three sheets to the wind, and I spied him across the room and stomped over. It was the night before Liz Truss resigned and I almost cried on him over his calamari about the pain and suffering the Conservatives were subjecting us to. He assured me it wouldn't last much longer. He was right (at least about her), of course. His reputation for ruthless decapitations continues as he’s announced as the new editor of The Spectator magazine. Farewell, Fraser…

FIVE THINGS NOT TO MISS

Help save the planet while sipping a pint at the 55k Tonnes pop-up, billed as London’s first ‘carbon-negative pub’. 7 – 9 October

Affordable Art Fair Battersea. Photo by Shaun James Cox

Get your tickets now for the Affordable Art Fair, which returns to Battersea Park for its autumn edition, complete with exhibitions, talks and more.

Looking for your dream wedding dress? Nab a bargain at RIXO’s bridal sample sale, taking place at the brand’s Chelsea store. 11 – 13 October

The Savoy has launched its first Wellbeing Residency Series. First up: a one-hour facial from aesthetics wizard Dr David Jack. Fridays until 20 December

It’s officially pumpkin season. Head to one of these patches near London to pick your own to use in seasonal recipes this autumn.

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