What's On 14 April

Ellie Smith
April 14, 2024

Dear Reader,

There’s nothing like the deep satisfaction of landing a word, preferably with a ‘z’, ‘q’ or ‘x’ in it on the red triple word score on a Scrabble board. It can be a literal game-changer and that ‘gotcha’ moment is always worth it. I grew up playing board games; some I loved: Boggle, Buccaneer, Othello, Ludo; others I hated, namely Monopoly and Risk – too aggressive, too often an excuse for my older brother to trounce me. But that was all part of the fun. Apparently though, Scrabble has just launched a ‘more inclusive’ double sided board, removing from one side any of the scoring mechanisms for those who find the game intimidating. No score? What a bore! Words, for once, fail me.

Have a great week.

WHAT’S EXCITING ME THIS WEEK

More Traitors? Yes, Please

More fringe, more fashion, more Claudia, more Scottish skulduggery. What’s not to love? The news that Traitors is potentially committed to six more series is bringing me much future joy.

French Fancy

We wondered what this cookery legend would do after closing the doors to Le Gavroche earlier this year. Well, we don’t have to wait any longer. Michel Roux is helming a new restaurant – Chez Roux – at the Langham. Reserve your table now.

Serenity + Energy = Surenne

The hottest new wellness place in town opening soon for high-fee paying members is Surenne, part of the new Emory Hotel in Belgravia (which also features London’s first abc kitchens restaurant from Jean-Georges Vongerichten). I had a sneak peek and, from the pool to the Tracey Anderson studio, to the longevity doctors and the Rosemary Ferguson café, it really is the bee’s knees.

FIVE THINGS NOT TO MISS

Loved Manteca? Check out David Carter’s new restaurant, OMA, a Greek-inspired spot arriving in Borough Market this week. Opens 16 April

Ahead of Earth Day on 22 April, tune into Earthfest, an event designed to inspire positive climate action through interactive workshops and talks. 18 – 21 April

Image courtesy of Sky

The TV show to watch this week? The Regime, a new political drama starring Kate Winslet, created by the writers behind Succession.

Make the most of the short wild garlic season with this pesto pasta recipe – plus find out which other veggies to cook with this spring.

Cambridge Literary Festival is back, with an impressive line-up featuring names like George the Poet, Armistead Maupin and Jackie Kay. 17 – 21 April

WHAT'S TRENDING ON C&TH

Bridget Jones 4 is coming

The fruit and veg tableware edit

Copenhagen Fashion Week AW24 Streetstyle (c) Tonya Matyu

Quilted spring jackets to shop now

An expert’s guide to running nutrition

Win Weekend Tickets To Park Fair Festival & A Stay At The Crown Inn, Church Enstone

If you’re looking for some sensational summer plans, look no further: we’ve partnered with Park Fair to offer one lucky reader the chance to win two weekend tickets to their incredible festival in the Cotswolds from Friday 21 to Sunday 23 June – plus an overnight stay at The Crown Inn, Church Enstone.