The London Magazine December 2022 - Sample Issue

CONTENTS

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THE WISHLIST December concerts, exhibitions and restaurant openings 19

THE LUXURY GIFT GUIDE Shop our edit of the best Christmas presents 25

RIGHT ON TIME An insider tour of Watches of Switzerland’s Battersea Power Station showroom and boutiques 30

LIVE WELL LONDON Health, beauty and wellbeing tips, plus product picks 32

FESTIVE FITS Yuletide fashion essentials for the whole family 34

FIRST LONDON HOME Christmascarol composer and conductor John Rutter talks to Jane Slade 36

GLAD TIDINGS Dining interiors’ tips for festive-season hosting 42

TOP TABLE London’s top chefs offer up their favourite seasonal recipes 47

CHRISTMAS CHEERS Cocktail recipes and generous pours to enhance both your hosting and gifting reputation 53

TRAVEL Usher in 2023 with a luxury north-of-the-border Hogmanay getaway 54

VILLAGE LONDON With the opening of the freshly developed Power Station, Battersea is fast-becoming the city’s hottest retail and property destination 58

PROPERTY NEWS Zoe Dare Hall outlines 2022’s greatest property sales, from intense bidding wars to Instagraminspired purchases 62

ANNE ASHWORTH Why a walk around the city is just that much better once the Christmas lights go on 130

PROPERTY OF THE MONTH Spike Milligan’s Bayswater pied à terre

ON 30

THE COVER

EDITOR

Ihad expected to be dazzled as I walked through the Turbine Halls at Battersea Power Station, with their vast ceilings, subtle lighting and rows of gleaming new shops. What I had not expected, was to feel so moved. Forty years after the lights went out at one of London’s most iconic landmarks, here it was, an industrial giant brought back to life. So much of its old character remains, from steel girders to lovingly restored brickwork and art deco tiling. It is London regeneration at its fi nest: respecting its past, inspiring its future. In this edition, enjoy our focus on Battersea – I urge you to take a look if you haven't already! Plus there’s our luxury gift guide, festive recipes from top chefs and mixologists, and property sales of the year. Have a wonderful Christmas in the capital!

Editorial Editor Anne Cuthbertson

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THE WISHLIST

EXPERIENCE

LONDON

ROYALLY CHRISTMAS: Renowned conductor John Rutter (see First London Home interview, p34 ), returns to the Royal Albert Hall with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. The evening features choral classics, sing-along carols, and Rutter’s original compositions. And you'd better start brushing up on your festive trivia for the ever-popular Christmas quiz. 6 December. royalalberthall.com

THE WISHLIST

EXHIBITIONS AND EVENTS

Wild at Heart

Join Wild at Heart, right, in Liberty's Heritage Suite for a Christmas craft experience. Learn to design, create and decorate your masterpiece from the florist experts. Tickets are £150 and include materials and drink on arrival 7-8 December libertylondon.com/uk/events

The British Art Prize 2022

Readers of The London Magazine are invited to a private view of The British Art Prize 2022 at the Oxo Tower's gallery@ oxo on 24 November, 6-8pm. RSVP at britishartprize@chelseamagazines.com. The British Art Prize, in partnership with Artists & Illustrators, features works from artists across all levels and genres. 23-27 November coinstreet.org

Southbank Winter Festival

ART AND DESIGN

Winter Wonderland

The one stop destination for all things Christmas, Hyde Park’s Winter Wonderland is back for another year. Attractions, entertainment, food, and festive drinks await visitors. It's never too early or late to start the festivities, so make a day of it and book your slot, pictured above Until 2 January hydeparkwinterwonderland.com

Christmas at Kenwood

Be mesmerised by the light trail at Kenwood House this winter. Nestled in the world-famous Hampstead Heath, festive food and drink will be available. The captivating trail showcases an enchanting display of light and colour. 2 December - 1 January 2023 christmasatkenwood.co.uk

Sprinkle some magic on your Christmas celebrations. If you're in search of warming mulled wine, fancy some festive food or want to take in the art at the outdoor Winter Light exhibition, you'll find it all here. Until 8 Jan southbankcentre.co.uk

PHOTOGRAPHS: GILES SMITH, JAMIE LAU

THEATRE AND MUSIC

WaterAid’s Christmas

Carol

Concert

Delight in the magic of Christmas in the majestic St Paul’s Cathedral. The evening promises, poems, carols, and performances – actors Sir Tony Robinson and Amanda Mealing will join in with readings – that you won’t want to miss. Tickets are available via the Barbican’s or WaterAid's websites. 6 December tickets.barbican.org.uk; wateraid.org

Jack and The Beanstalk Fee-fi-fo-fum! Yes, it's already time for pantomime season. Dawn French joins Julian Clary and Alexandra Burke in a brand new production of the classic tale that's always a firm pantomime favourite. Opens 10 December palladiumpantomime.com

Merry Little Christmas Concert

In Cadogan Hall's Sloane Terrace, the NSPCC's Christmas concert in aid of Childline promises Christmas cheer with a children's choir, traditional carols, celebrity guests and mince pies on arrival. Tickets start from £40. 13 December cadoganhall.com

Luna Cinema

Watch your favourite Christmas films including The Holiday, Love Actually and It's a Wonderful Life, in Kensington Palace Pavilion. Start the countdown to Christmas under the soft glow of fairy lights, while tucking into a selection of Christmasthemed food and drink. 10-23 December thelunacinema.com

FOOD AND DRINK

Skate at Somerset House

Bringing The Alps to the capital is Chalet Suisse by Jimmy Garcia. After spinning round the ice rink, gather for a post-skate treat such as traditional fondue, below. Private dining rooms are available. The Strand Until 15 January somersethouse.org.uk

The Little Scarlet Door

The Little Scarlet Door, below left, is the ideal setting for a quiet Christmas cocktail with friends or a late-night disco with festive classics. While there, why not sample the Boxing Day leftovers sandwich? Greek Street thelittlescarletdoor.co.uk

Aquavit

Serving delicious Nordic cuisine, head chef Jonas Karlsson is offering a Julbord traditional sharing feast for two or more at £90 per head. For parties, private dining for small or large groups is available. St James's 14 November-24 December aquavitrestaurants.com

COYA City x LAY

Experience festive dining decadence at Peruvian COYA City, which has collaborated with tablescape stylists LAY London to makeover the private dining room. Throgmorton Street Throughout December coyarestaurant.com L

LOOK AHEAD

ART FOR CHANGE

Catch the M&C Saatchi's collaboration with the Saatchi Gallery, a new international art intiative, the Art for Change Prize. The exhibition celebrates emerging artists from across the world responding to the theme Equality through visual art. Until 6 January saatchigallery.com

SWAN LAKE

The famous tale of Prince Siegfried falling in love with Odette, Queen of the Swans is taking centre stage at Richmond Theatre. Enjoy the backdrop of this historic Grade II* listed theatre, built in 1899, and prepare to be dazzled by the Nerubashenko Ballet's talent.

12-13 January Richmond Theatre atgtickets.com

LIGHTOPIA LONDON

If still in need of brightness in the New Year, head to the Lightopia festival. See Crystal Palace in a new light, through interactive and life size installations. Among the many attractions include the land of fairies, illuminating night bees and a circus. Until 2 January Crystal Palace lightopiafestival.com

Fresh start

A fragrance inspired by the exhilarating crispness of alpine air, Silver Mountain Water is a fresh, contemporary eau de parfum. With juicy citrus head notes and unfolding heart notes of tea and a salty ozonic note, this exhilarating perfume also draws on base notes of sandalwood and musks, which lend an icy air of freshness to this uplifting and energising unisex fragrance.

£245, creedfragrances.co.uk

Play it again

“Our new home is unique, so we don’t want just a black piano like you see everywhere else…” Welcome to Edelweiss – where the piano is reinvented. Available for international delivery, these concert-quality pianos are hand-built in the company's Cambridge workshops to your colour and design specifications. It comes supplied with integrated self-play and 1,000 tracks, all operational from your mobile phone.

From £40,000, edelweisspianos.com

Seeing is believing

Swarovski Optik sets new standards with the lightest and most compact binoculars in its product range. The CL Curio is small, easy to handle, foldable, and ready to be used anywhere, any time – it’s got it all. Because optical quality matters. Intuitive operation meets viewing comfort, making the relaxed observation of nature a sheer pleasure.

£630, swarovskioptik.com

Capital craftsmanship

Colour, texture and exquisite craftsmanship are the hallmarks of London-based Julia Lloyd George’s handmade and bespoke fine jewellery. From her Earl's Court studio, the talented jeweller produces an inspiring variety of contemporary timeless jewellery. She's a specialist in bespoke commission work, using coloured gemstones, particularly paraiba tourmaline.

Prices available upon request, julialloydgeorge.com

Gourmet hampers

For more than 50 years Partridges has been creating luxury Christmas hampers, filled with carefully selected fine food and drink, and this year has eight prepared hamper options for you to choose from. Alternatively, its experienced team would be delighted to help you create a unique bespoke hamper, filled to the brim with gourmet treats. 50th Anniversary Golden Hamper, £235, partridges.co.uk

Box of delights

A beautiful new collaboration between two icons of British craftmanship and design, Morris & Co and Ettinger. With nine products to choose from, this medium jewellery box, with four compartments, makes a lovely Christmas present. It's available in two colour ways: Madeira Blue leather with the Morris & Co Marigold design in Indigo/Linen inside (above), or Taupe with the Blackthorn design in G reen.  £160, ettinger.co.uk

Winter warmth

Apsley Cologne is a truly distinctive and captivating fragrance. Harmonious overtones of woody vetiver are lifted with a refreshing essence of grapefruit and accentuated by crisp notes of pepper. The cedarwood and patchouli base is enriched with sensual notes of musk and smouldering woods, which softly mature into elegant, warm tones so characteristic of this unique fragrance. £82, truefittandhill.co.uk

Classic comfort

The Emma Willis winter brushed cotton collection of shirts, dressing gowns and pyjamas combines the luxury of this soft fabric with sharp tailoring and renowned craftsmanship, with all products made in its English factory. Finished with mother of-pearl buttons and stitched with a single needle, the craftsmanship of Emma Willis's cutters and seamstresses results in the perfect ready-to-wear or bespoke shirt. From £260, emmawillis.com/collections/italian-brushed-cotton

Sparkling company

Established in 1952 (making it England’s oldest commercial vineyard), family-owned Hambledon crafts award-winning wines, thanks to a combination of long heritage, expertise and exceptional terroir. Aged almost six years, its Première Cuvée is produced exclusively from its estate in the Hampshire village of Hambledon. Book your visit or check the website for gifts, wines and exceptional experiences. Première Cuvée, £55, hambledonvineyard.co.uk

Black magic

Attilus is the name that international gourmet chefs and respected connoisseurs associate with exquisite caviar. And it's one of the world's few producers that offers customers real Oscietra caviar. Royal Oscietra is renowned for its excellent egg quality. The grain has a slightly nutty flavour, with a mellow length that lingers beautifully on the palate.

From £26 for 20g, attiluscaviar.co.uk

Luxury living

If you’re looking for the perfect present this Christmas, Culinary Concepts has an extensive range of unique gift ideas on offer. Discover an assortment of luxurious and highly original gifts that are sure to wow, from barware and dining must-haves to decorative homewares.You're sure to find something for everyone on your gifting list, even those that are hard to buy for.

Octopus Hurricane Lantern, £195, culinaryconcepts.co.uk

Scents of grandeur

Standing in the heart of St James’s, Floris is proud to be the standard bearers of perfumery expertise in London. A sophisticated fragrance case, housing a selection of Floris’s finest scents, is perfect for a fragrance connoisseur, or as an exploration through nearly 300 years’ worth of perfumery history. This year's set includes the soon to be launched Mulberry Fig Eau De Parfum.

Fragrance Case (9 x 10ml), £175, florislondon.com