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Winter 2009 Issue Four www.centrallife.co.uk

WIN tickets to see Anna Frielin the West End!

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HELLO AGAIN from

Central LifeSo much has happened since our last edition. With the panic and gloom of 2008 safely behind us, 2009comes as a welcome relief for many. The West End is thriving. Pubs and bars are buzzing and restaurants are full thanks, in part, to some great incentive offers from them.

Central Life magazine is yours to enjoy and we value your contribution. It welcomes input from smallbusinesses wishing to share their services with our readers and hoping their good name will reach you. We bring history and of the moment recommendations for great places to eat, drink and be merry. And withChristmas just around the corner we’ll give you advice on some of the best spots to enjoy the festive period.This is the area where we live and work and play – it is the Centre of the world – this is London!

This issue includes fashion features with commentary from Max Karie and Nick Tentis, both well knownwithin the fashion industry. There are also fantastic tickets to be won to two great shows now running - War Horse and Breakfast at Tiffany’s. You will find entry details on page 5 along with great offers on health treatments.

If you have any ideas you would like to share with us for our upcoming issue, please contact a member of the Central Life team at [email protected]

Thank you for your continued readership and support. We hope you will continue to enjoy our magazine.

All the best, Jonathan Hudson

ContentsCentral Life is

Copy and project management by Cass Stainton

Contact: [email protected]

Editorial contributors:Richard RobertsAston James (Pop Up article)Nick Tentis (Men's fashion)Max Karie (Ladies fashion)Jonathan Hudson

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4 Eating out

5 Theatre, competitions

6 Ladies fashion

7 Men’s fashion

12 Local listings

14 Health

16 The Way It Is

17 Property

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EATINGOUT Café Koha

Nestled between the stage doors of the

Wyndham and Noel Coward theatres lies

Café Koha. Here you can sample hospitality with that

little bit extra! In addition to the spirited and elegant

dining room, which itself allows for al fresco and

authentic dining, Koha’s downstairs bar hosts, among

other events, jazz and poetry nights, corporate

events and private birthday parties.

Koha is a family-run business, its glory accredited to

two decades of providing great hospitality and a

wholesome menu. Koha’s dishes are all homemade

using only the finest local and seasonal ingredients

and their in-house baker produces fresh homemade

breads and desserts every day. Koha has become

the favourite haunt of some of London’s most

interesting artists, journalists, sportsmen, politicians

and professionals, who enjoy lunch for business or

pleasure in its welcoming, intimate and stylish setting.

The menu showcases modern classic cuisine and a

superb selection of wines. Specialities like Grilled

Saudi Prawns are favourites at Koha and Pan-fried

Monk Fish is the star of the show. Koha is a hidden

jewel buried in London’s Theatreland. One visit and

you’ll be hooked!

Café Koha, 11 St Martins Court,

Covent Garden, WC2 4AJ

Tel: 020 7497 0282

Masala Zone (Marshall Street Soho and Floral StreetCovent Garden WC2)

Masala Zone Marshall Street, located behind bustlingCarnaby Street offers a welcome retreat along withan Indian emphasis on healthy living, fresh food andgreat taste sensations.

We were shown to our table by host Abhinav, andwere quickly refreshed by Nimboo Pani – MasalaZone’s homemade lemonade made from lemon,limes, salt and sugar.

We ordered the tasty grazing platter starter, a selection of Bhel – a crunchy salad with chutney and peanuts, Dahi Puri - puffed hollow biscuits filled with chick pea mash with yoghurt and chutney,Aloo Tikki Chaat - spiced mash cake with yoghurtand chutney and Gol Guppa - lentil & tamarindstuffed whole wheat biscuits, a taste sensation not to be missed.

Next, refreshment. Lassi Yoghurt drink, the perfectmouth cooler, and apple and mint juice, also most refreshing.

For our main course we chose Grand Thali - equal to a two course meal comprising a canapé, Papadum& chutney, a choice of curry – both lamb and sweetchicken very tender, also available vegetable andprawn, two vegetables (one green and one root),Dahl (lentil), Raita (yoghurt), salad, freshly-madewhole wheat Chapati (Indian bread) & rice.

Dessert. Wow. Homemade Kulfis, a mixture ofblended Indian ice cream – caramel, mango and pistachio alongside traditional Gulab Jamun (frieddough balls with syrup). Absolutely outstanding.

Masala Zone is well worth a visit. They offer a lunchand pre theatre special at £8.50 for 2 courses. Youmay not be able locate all the dishes on their website, so just go along and enjoy an authentic Indian experience!

Masala Zone - Soho - 9 Marshall Street, W1Tel: 020 7287 9966

Masala Zone - Covent Garden - 48 Floral Street,WC2 Tel: 020 7379 0101

Masala Zone

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WIN tickets to Breakfast at Tiffany’s

WIN tickets to War Horse

THEATRE

Here’s your chance to win a pair of tickets to one of

two of the most talked about productions currently

on stage in our great city. If you’re lucky enough to

win, you could be going to see either Breakfast At

Tiffany’s or War Horse, we have tickets to both so

will choose one winner for each competition.

Starring the gorgeous Anna Friel, an English-born

actress with successful television series on either side

of the Atlantic, Breakfast At Tiffany’s written by

Truman Capote and adapted for this new stage

version by Samuel Adamson, celebrates its 50th

anniversary year this year.

To win a pair of tickets for Breakfast At Tiffany’s, just

answer this simple question and send your answer to

[email protected]

Who starred as Holly Golightly in the double

Oscar winning 1961 film?

a) Audrey Hepburn

b) Marilyn Monroe

c) Doris Day


After two sell out runs at the National Theatre, the

critically acclaimed War Horse is now thrilling

audiences (and the Queen!) at the New London

Theatre.

Despite the demand for tickets, Central Life has

managed to get hold of a pair of top price tickets for

one lucky reader.

Based on the celebrated novel by Michael Morpurgo

about a young boy and his horse at the outbreak of

World War One, War Horse takes us on a gripping

journey through history. Actors work with

magnificent, life-sized puppets by the internationally

renowned Handspring Puppet Company.

To enter, just answer the following question:

In War Horse, what is the name of Albert’s beloved

horse?

a) Joey

b) Rosie

c) Harry

web address: www.warhorselondon.com

n.b. tickets are subject to availability

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Central Life welcomes fashion consultant, stylist

and retailer Max Karie to comment on the world of

ladies fashion. Among Max’s long list credits he has

notably run some of Soho’s most iconic stores

including Shop at Maison Bertaux Café.

This winter Max’s Fashion tip is for all things British.

One such item is the Billingham Bag - the Rolls

Royce of camera bags – now in collaboration with

the very British lifestyle and home wares company

Pedlars. This versatile bag is ideal for both men and

women and is available for the first time as a

purpose fit bag, lined and labelled as part of the

ongoing alliance with Pedlars.

Normally the preserve of camera buffs, this cool

bag comes in two sizes. The traditional small Hadley,

ideal as a unisex run-around shoulder bag, and the

larger Pro, suitable for a MacBook. Both are fully

lined in the exclusive Pedlars Red Colourway,

striking against either the black canvas and leather

construction or a khaki/tan version.

Grab one now, they’re going fast at Pedlars.co.uk!

Max Karie, Fashion Consultant, maxkarie.com

LADIESFASHION


It’smy

bag!by Max Karie

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MEN’SFASHIONThe McQueen look is back!

by Nick Tentis

Autumn / Winter 2009

Our menswear style advisor Nick Tentis will guide us

chaps through this seasons what’s-hot-and-what’s-

not’ must haves – we can’t allow those girls to have

all the fun!

With many years experience in high end fashion

design Nick Tentis’ have had the good fortune to

dress celebrities and sports stars alike, many of

whom are prepared to travel distances in order

to meet with them and show off the Tentis style

worldwide.

Autumn/Winter is all about separates and mixing it

up; short blazers with tapered trousers and Mod

loafers, cardigans with polo shirts, and tons of colour

and texture.

Men are wearing either formal wear, e.g. suits and

ties, or casual wear - jeans and knitwear. Instead, go

for tailored cotton trousers with a sports jacket or a

brightly coloured cardigan over a shirt with knitted

tie and loafers or desert boots.

Suit looks

Suiting and formal wear trends are not fleeting and

can spread over several seasons. This Winter I would

recommend grey flannel, sharp small stripes and dark

mohair ; all classics that are right for now and will still

work throughout next year.

The Three Piece

Now, if you want to look the part, go for the look

Steve McQueen perfected in the film The Thomas

Crown Affair (not Mr Brosnan). If you want to wear

a three-piece suit with style - rent the movie and

copy McQueen’s style – it works! The trend for

single and double button suits is still strong. A single

button can still be a contemporary fashionable look

as well as classic Savile Row. Go for Flannel, Prince

of Wales checks and classic dark grey shark skin.

Three Button. Oh yes, it’s back, total Mod. The

three-button is making a come back and, in our

opinion, one that is long overdue - try Mohair,

Dogtooth or small pinstripes.

Nick Tentis are opening their flagship store at

37 Savile Row in February 2010, offering a complete

menswear lifestyle range, tailoring, outerwear,

knitwear, watches and more.

The shop will include a cocktail and espresso bar on

its ground floor and a cigar lounge on the lower

ground floor.

For enquiries about the new store or clothing from

Nick Tentis contact -

Tel 020 7355 3399

Email [email protected]

Nick Tentis are offering Hudsons’ readers a

complimentary style/wardrobe consultation as well

as an opportunity to apply for membership at Nick

Tentis. Membership grants access to Nick Tentis

special events, art events and more.

For further information email - [email protected]


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LEGALADVICE Will Changes – how it’ll effect you

With more than 60% of the population not having

made a will, it is left to the state to decide who inherits

their assets when they die. This is called intestacy.

If a married man dies, survived by his wife and

children (who may be from a previous relationship),

his wife receives the first £250,000 of his assets and

the right to the income from half of what is

remaining, this half ultimately passing to his children.

The other half, namely 25% of his assets, passes to

his children immediately. In times of poor property

prices, this may result in a widow having to sue her

dead husband’s children for a considerable share of

their inheritance.

This month The Law Commission is launching a

Consultation Paper reviewing the law. A number of

wide-ranging proposals are to be addressed including

the suggestion that a widow should inherit 100% of

her husband’s assets, to the total exclusion of his

children. The proposals will be wide-ranging and the

public are asked to comment directly to the Law

Commission, but there is no substitute for consulting

a solicitor and making a will.

Richard A. Roberts, BA, TEP, CTAPS

Gedye and Sons Solicitors Limited

07803 728051

Hudsons are pleased to announce the arrival of

Robert Burwood at Hudsons. Robert will utilise

his 12 years of experience in the Covent Garden

market to run our dedicated Covent Garden

department. Robert comments “I have always

considered the West End as representing the very

soul of our vibrant City and Covent Garden is surely

the ultimate location to experience the best London

has to offer”. Over the last 15 years Covent Garden

has enjoyed a dramatic renaissance as the trend

towards city centre living has gathered momentum,

and through careful development the area now

offers a tremendous variety of property catering for

all tastes and budgets. I am really looking forward to

enhancing and expanding the service Hudsons

already provide with the creation of our new

dedicated Covent Garden department and will work

closely with Jonathan and the team in making us the

trusted agent in the area. Hudsons are offering

special commission rates to welcome new clients to

experience a different way in letting and selling in

Covent Garden

Robert Burwood joins Hudsons


A man dedicated to Covent Garden

NEWOPENING

Covent Garden

020 7631 8700

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FOCUS ON SOHOSam Arkus and the

Little Shop that Rocked

The little shop that rocked, that rolled with thepunches for close to seventy years, has finally takenits leave.

Sam Arkus’ long tradition began in 1947 when patriarch Jack Arkus, an itinerant tailor from the EastEnd, passed the reins to son Sam, who upon signing a lease at 60 Berwick Street, charged son Peter withmanaging until his retirement early this year.

Traditions may occasionally be lost along the way,and it seems that the days of the tailor-lined streetsof Soho are to fade into history.

Sam moved to the ground floor shop in BerwickStreet boasting the then, ultra modern, deep displaywindows and dashing red scripted signage. WithWorld War II finally ceasing, soldiers were returninghome jettisoning their uniforms and in need of newclothes to begin the new life the war had forcedthem to make.

Sam Arkus offered ready-made clothing with anarray of suits, trousers and jackets. The family tradition of tailoring served Sam well as he oversawhis alteration team. So well in fact that customersbegan requesting bespoke suits, as memories of warfaded and the new battles of the business worldbegan occupying their minds.

Yet it was not only businessmen who sought outSam Arkus. The Everly Brothers, Nick Cave, PeterWynear, and The Who all became devoted customers as lapels narrowed and flared. Trousershugged the ankles before trends billowed them intobell-bottoms. Sam Arkus served them all. Young Peter still only in his teens willingly left schoolto follow his father into this glamorous world. Worldchampion fighters George Cottle and Dave Charnleyregaled the young Peter with their stories. Bill Nighy,The King Singers and countless others had their suitstailored at Sam’s. Peter was lucky enough to be in-vited to their performances, whether in a ring, onstage or in the local clubs. In 1967 Sam, the biggestfan of this good life, passed away leaving Peter theshop. With a young family and a growing trade Peterbecame the tailor of choice for MP’s, diplomats andminor royals, continuing the showbiz tradition set by Sam.

This popularity took Peter to Africa, the US and Europe in order to serve his clients who preferredhome visits rather than traveling to London. His relationship with many of these clients grew closeand to this day he maintains warm friendships withseveral of them.

Fashions and style are constantly evolving. TheNoughties found men’s fashion designers workingmore and more with former bespoke-suit customerswho had become more label conscious and were attracted to the cachet of internationally recognisednames.

Unfortunately, a downturn in the economy in recent years has reduced the number of men willingto splash out on bespoke tailoring. But the greatestdownfall in the industry has been the ageing population of trouser makers, coat makers, lapel specialists, buttonhole women, and pressers. Peterfound it increasingly difficult to maintain the quality of work that his clients had come to expect. Whenhis master alternations man,

Agnello Buonocore, announced his retirement after35 years with the Arkus family and returned to hisbeloved Italy in 2007, Peter knew it was time for himto move on, too. And so he did. Although still servinga select group of clients when he visits London, Peternow divides his time between North and SouthAmerica returning to London to see his family andgrowing brood of grandchildren. The deep displaywindows are still there, but the flamboyant sign hasgone and the Arkus tradition of men’s tailoring hassadly gone with it.


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LISTINGS For this issue of Central Life, we placethe spotlight on a selection of annualevents in this exciting and vibrant city toperk you up following a damp summer…

Winter Wonderland, Hyde ParkSaturday 21st November 2009

Hyde Park will be transformed into 'Winter

Wonderland' from November 21st with London's

largest ice skating rink, Zippos Circus, a massive

glittering observation wheel, German Christmas

market and a feast of tasty, warming treats in the

food markets. Entry is free but you need to buy

tickets for the ice-skating and wheel.

To book tickets, call 0844 847 1771

or visit www.hydeparkwinterwonderland.com

Theatre - The SnowmanWednesday 2nd December 2009

Younger audiences will be enchanted once again as

The Snowman returns to The Peacock Theatre from

2nd December to 10th January. Now a major fixture

in the festive calendar, the stage version of Raymond

Briggs' much-loved book continues to delight

children as it returns this Christmas


or visit www.peacocktheatre.com

Somerset House Ice SkatingTuesday 17th November 2009

As the nights draw in and Christmas approaches,

another ice rink springs up in the most beautiful of

settings at Somerset House. Celebrating its 10th

birthday, you can skate beneath the stars, with a

calendar of special events which includes Breakfast

with Tiffany, DJ nights and Penguin Club.

For those who prefer to watch, there's the Skate

Café & Bar and Tiffany Tuck shop where jewellery,

cupcakes and other treats are on offer. Open all day

and into the night, Somerset House ice rink is

London's favourite winter tradition.


or visit us at www.somersethouse.org.uk/ice_rink/

ArtMonday 7th December 2009

The third annual Love Art auction in aid of Ovarian

Cancer Action takes place at BAFTA on Monday 7

December, this year with star lots: your portrait shot

by Gered Mankowitz, one of the greatest

photographers of the last 50 years, whose previous

subjects have included Jimi Hendrix and the Rolling

Stones.

Plus an exclusive opportunity to bid on a previously

unavailable portrait by the legendary photographer

Lord Snowdon, printed uniquely for Love Art.

This is on top of the 30 pieces of donated works of

art by internationally renowned artists such as

Cornelia Parker, Tracey Emin, David Hockney, Leon

Kossoff, Lelia Pissarro, Damien Hirst, Peter Blake,

Paula Rego, along-side cutting edge and leading

emerging artists including Maria Chevska, Simon Bill

& Sam Jackson.

Tickets available from Westbrook Gallery at:

[email protected] Central Life Issue Four

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LOCALNEWSTottenham Court Road

meets Crossrail – 2010You may be aware already that long awaited worksrejuvenating Tottenham Court Road Tube Station and the new interchange with Crossrail are well underway. Additional improvements will include aticket hall nearly six times the size of the existingone, step-free access from street to platform, newescalators to the Northern Line and finally a newlandmark Plaza in front of Centre Point. All work is due to be completed by 2017.

The Crossrail Terminal, in particular, is an excitingprospect for the area, principally for the retailers at the eastern end of Oxford Street. Already, the addition of a Crossrail Terminal is attracting millions of pounds in investment as its imminent arrival approaches.

Local homeowners in the surrounding area will alsobenefit. The new link will open further the fantastic

reach the West End provides, withnew, high-capacity trains – twenty-fourper hour - running through centralLondon, directly linking Heathrow and Maidenhead to the West, and Brentwood and Canary Wharf to the East.

For further information on this please visit www.tfl.co.uk orwww.crossrail.co.uk

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Hairdresser Nic Davis has worked for over 20 years

in Mayfair, Covent Garden and Fitzrovia. “Haircutting

and understanding is what I do. I wish to go back to

original principles, maintaining high standards and

simplifying what has become complicated over the

years."

With encouragement from clients, friends and local

community, 19 Rathbone Street will be a welcoming

and exclusive home, its basement shielding prying

eyes. We will be as sustainable as possible, re-using

furniture and sourcing local handmade products.

My philosophy is that a haircut must look and feel

totally natural, texture and clients must be assessed,

and the cut executed with total knowledge and

expertise. Wash and wear hair, finished simply with

minimal products and labour.

With simplicity re-mastered, learning and training

programs run continually for the team and

hairdressers wishing to improve their skills.

Models are always required and welcome.

We will cut bits off ya!HAIRDRESSING

HEALTH

Winter is once again at our door, Swine Flu is knocking

and the economic crisis still looms overhead. With all

this doom and gloom around us, it is all the more im-

portant that we keep our immune systems strong and

our spirits high this season.

It is easy to remain in good health with the help of

a few simple remedies. Adding chopped garlic, onions

and ginger to your meals can help increase circulation

and keep colds at bay due to their antimicrobial action.

Fresh honey, lemon and grated ginger in hot water are

antibacterial, good for soothing dry, sore throats and

are suitable for the whole family. The same can be said

for chamomile and cinnamon.

A good quality Echinacea tincture, available from

your local health food store is great for supporting

your body’s natural defense mechanisms and can

compliment sugar-free Vitamin C and Zinc

supplements, which are also fantastic for bolstering the

immune system.

Finally, inhalation of Eucalyptus or Olbas Essential Oil

can help clear congested sinuses and are usually

found in every home’s medicine cabinet.

When it comes to good health, there is no substitute

for eating fresh, seasonal fruit and vegetables, getting

plenty of rest and maintaining a good exercise

routine. Make your home a haven this winter by

acquainting yourself with the herbs and spices in

your kitchen and use these simple health tips to

enjoy feeling good this festive season.14 Central Life Issue Four

Give Ill Health The ColdShoulder This Winter

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WELLBEING

“Are you plagued by sore shoulders, a stiff back and aching feet?

Do you ignore persistent health concerns? If yes, we would like to

share some of central London's finest therapists on whom we

have come to depend over the years, visiting them to re-charge,

unwind and relax.”

Are you plagued by sore shoulders, a stiff back and aching feet? Do you ignore persistent healthconcerns? If yes, we would like to share some of central London's finest therapists on whom we havecome to depend over the years, visiting them to re-charge, unwind and relax. They are currently offering exclusive discounts to Central Life readers.

Thai Yoga MassageA Thai yoga massage with Eve Khambatta will leaveyou feeling relaxed and rejuvenated for days. Whilstlying on a futon Eve begins with feet and lower legsand works her way round the whole body using gentle yoga stretches. Concentrating on deep breathing throughout, she combines acupressureusing her palms, thumbs, elbows and feet, wonderfulherbal compresses helping her concentrate on problem areas.

Thai Yoga massage can alleviate stress, neck andshoulder pain, headaches and migraines, menstrualdifficulties, lethargy, insomnia, poor digestion, MS andME. Eve also treats pregnant women, easing manypregnancy related health complaints.

Eve works from Tri-Yoga, Soho Monday 5pm-9pm.Price £65 for one hour and £85 for 1.5hrs, howevershe is offering a 20% discount on first treatments toall Central Life readers up until the end of January2010. To arrange an appointment please call her directly quoting the magazine on 07912 011298.

Tri-Yoga Soho is holding an open day on the 10thNovember between 2.30pm-5.30pm, where you canmeet Eve and other therapists for a free fifteenminute ‘taster’ session. www.triyoga.co.uk

Deep TissuePeter McGregor, an experienced deep tissuemasseuse, specialises in cranio-sacral, sports massageand hands-on healing work, promoting physical, mental and spiritual health. Peter works around themind/body axis, relieving stress and emotional issues,whilst also offering holistic, therapeutic and deep tissue massage. He has a special interest in sufferersof chronic postural conditions such as scoliosis (curvature of the spine).

Peter's massage is firm to extremely firm when necessary, giving relief to aching muscles and painfuljoints using restorative aromatherapy oils. Each session is tailored to suit your body’s needs. Havingbeen described as "profoundly relaxing and rejuvenating", we certainly agree!

Treatment prices range from £40 for thirty minutesto £65 for one hour and £105 for one and a halfhours. Peter if offering a 10% discount until Christmas to all Central Life readers.

Peter works from Neal's Yard Remedies, MaryleboneHigh Street, W1 on Thursday and Friday afternoonsand Saturday mornings. Tel: 020 7935 0656

ReflexologySusie Ray’s reflexology involves massaging and applying pressure to areas of the feet to treat individual organs, glands or areas of the body. This releases energy blockages, stimulates healing and restores energy. It can help alleviate a wide range conditions including migraines, sleep disorders,back/neck pain, hormonal imbalances and digestivedisorders - clearing toxins and eliminating waste.

Susie works with women encountering fertility problems, helping to stimulate their hormonal system, and treats pregnant women with ailmentssuch as fluid retention, morning sickness, aches, painsand constipation. She takes care to explain whatbody areas she is working on, helping you better understand your body and reflexology’s wonder.

Susie works from Neal's Yard Remedies, Foubert'sPlace, off Carnaby Street W1 on Wednesday andThursday afternoons. One hour normally costs £55,however she is offering a 20% discount on all firsttreatments until the end of January 2010. To arrangean appointment call her directly on 07966 888901and quote Central Life or visit www.susieray.com


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10 Central Life Issue Three

The Way It Is Feel Good Factor Returning

by Jonathan Hudson


London market seems to be the more robust than

people ever imagined. In 2008 prices were affected

but blue chip properties still commanded healthily

prices. Most affected then were flats in secondary

locations. However, 2009 has been very different,

with buyer confidence returning and a shortage of

available housing there are more buyers than

properties. There are still a few buyers being

cautious, but many are not. Some buyers have

emerged from our European neighbouring countries

as the Euro exchange rate is strong and cash-rich

investors earning little interest on their money in

banks are returning to the tried and tested formula

of bricks and mortar.

So what does 2010 hold? With only a couple of

years remaining until the Olympics rush we expect

further investment from overseas buyers looking to

invest in our great city. I have high hopes. The West

End is a great place to live, work and play. With great

diversity and a heritage of fantastic parks and open

spaces to walk through, amazing architecture to

admire and museums and galleries to visit, it’s all

there for us all to enjoy.

With 2008 a fading memory, we have smiled again

this year. I am confident, indeed certain of a full

London recovery – the doctor has prescribed the

medicine and our city is responding well - it may take

a while yet to reach all areas but I am confident we

will be the picture of health again soon.

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other article in this issue of Central Life, please email

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As the end of 2009 emerges, we leave it behind

feeling more optimistic than last Christmas. People

have abandoned their consumer overspending of

2008 in favour of more valuable pursuits. Family life,

cooking a wonderful meal at home, using that gym

membership more often and being content to

forego some of those expensive luxuries. The credit

crunch taught us a hard lesson - that increasing your

debt on the ‘never never’ is a dangerous game and

the harsh fact is that we should avoid overextending

ourselves as circumstances can change all too quickly,

as we recently have seen.

Amazingly, it is now over two years since Northern

Rock had a run on savings! There have been scares

since with some big names being bailed out by the

government but recent news is certainly more

positive. The recession is ending and barring any major

setbacks, economists are confident the worst is over.

With the global recession largely originating in the

States it is indicative of how closely linked we are

with our friends across the pond. And since the US is

our biggest single trading partner, accounting for 15%

of our import and export trade, it is encouraging to

hear that the US is now experiencing growth at a

fairly brisk pace. A large proportion of the rest of

our trade is with the founding EU countries (the

European Union), such as France and Germany, who

have already emerged from recession - another

encouraging sign.

So what does this mean for London’s future

property market? It is certainly true that the central

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HUDSONS’PATCHCulinary Heights

by Cass Stainton

Newly lit up in a brilliant array of colour to mark the count down of 1,000 days until the Olympics, the revolving restaurant at the top of the BT Tower is rumoured to be about to undergo refurbishmentso it can re-open in 2011 for the first time in nearly30 years.

Located on the 34th floor of the iconic tower,celebrity chefs Heston Blumenthal, Jamie Oliver andGary Rhodes are said to have been approached toopen the restaurant, which has not been open to thepublic since 1980 when the Top of the Tower venuewas forced to close after 14 years, partly because ofincreased security fears. An IRA bomb had explodedin the lavatories in 1971 when Butlins, better knownfor running holiday camps, managed the restaurant.

The revived restaurant will undergo a full refurbishment before it reopens, although one feature that will stay the same is the 10ft-wide revolving part of the floor that provides diners with a 360-degree view over the capital. It takesabout 20 minutes to complete a circuit — roughly10 minutes less than the London Eye.

When it reopens in about Christmas 2011, it is likelyto have seating for 60-70 diners.

The 581ft BT Tower took four years to build and was opened in 1965 by Harold Wilson, then primeminister. The site remains an important part of thetelecoms infrastructure, and for many years its details were covered by the Official Secrets Act. Itwas omitted from Ordnance Survey maps until themid-1990s.


Pop Up’sby Aston James

Time was when the words ‘pop up’ referred to a

toaster or a kids illustrated book. Enter 2009 and it

has a new usage. In case you didn’t know ‘pop up’

venues are all the rage. Anything from a Rembrandt

to a pigs trotter can become pop up these days,

it seems.

Selfridges installed a pop up restaurant on the roof

of their flagship store, with celebrated chef Pierre

Koffmann at the helm. Originally planned for a

two-week run it has been extended until 28th

November by public demand. I was lucky enough to

lunch there with my wife, then unlucky enough to

pay the bill, which was far in excess of the sum of

its parts.

Whilst an experience and a good one, in my opin-

ion the ‘experience’ of the meal was sitting on

Selfridges roof, not the service nor unfortunately,

the haute cuisine. Never mind, if the idea was to

make a successful commercial venture at a time

when the sector is finding it tough, it undoubtedly

worked.

So what next? What about a pop up members bar,

how would that work? Just ask Quintessentially

who have taken over the Grade 1 listed, House of

St Barnabus on the corner of Greek St and Soho

Square. With the help of some great designers, the

building has been turned into a members club – for

three months only.

They say that necessity is the mother of invention,

so pop up shops were probably invented by

Landlords to deal with retail property being empty

at crucial trading times of the year. For the last few

years we have had Banksy's Xmas Grotto in

Oxford Street but since then 'pop up' has become

the latest fashion. Whatever may be said of the

trend, it is fast growing into a phenomenon. Maybe

your space could house the next gallery or

Michelin starred chef?

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