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Friends of Caprice - July News
It’s finally getting hotter. Mediterranean in places. Definitely balmy. Between writing this and clicking send we can’t guarantee there won’t be a sudden change in weather, but we can confirm that this month’s emailer brings news of a festival celebrating the heat of chillis at Bam-Bou, that The Mount Street Deli will be hosting a taste of Spain and that Sheekey’s Speakeasies return with the kooky, comedic and slightly barmy Isy Suttie. (OK, that was tenuous.) As tennis fever grips, 34 launches a new pudding in celebration. 'Advantage 34' (above) is a ball of white Valrhona chocolate sitting on chocolate popping candy 'soil'. As the hot strawberry sauce is poured over, its filling of strawberries, elderflower ice cream and elderflower sherbet is revealed. Summer love.
SATURDAY BRUNCH AT LE CAPRICE |
 
Sunday brunch at Le Caprice is a bit of an institution – no weekend is quite complete without a Bloody Mary and eggs Arlington. And from 15 July you can enjoy brunch on a Saturday too. As well as all the classics, new dishes on the menu include fried duck’s egg with chorizo, broad beans and Padrón peppers, crab roll with root vegetable chips and wagyu rump steak sandwich with black pepper mayonnaise, rocket and Parmesan. Brunch is available every Saturday and Sunday from 11.30am to 4.00pm. More information
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BAM-BOU CHILLI FESTIVAL |
Bam-Bou is going chilli mad this summer, hosting a festival to honour the fiery ingredient. On Monday lunchtimes and Monday to Friday evenings until the end of September, the chilli tasting plate (£16) features seven dishes of different heats including a Jalapeno popper - a fresh chilli stuffed with chopped pork and seasoned with lemongrass, garlic and shallots. Three equally spicy cocktails at £8.95 each, will complement. And if you don’t know a Mojave from a Scotch Bonnet, the team will be on hand to guide you. More information
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CELLAR MASTER'S CHOICE |
Our cellars under Hays Mews in Mayfair are a rarely-seen treasure trove and a wine-lovers delight. Hidden down there are gems from some of the great wine makers and it seems a shame for them just to gather dust. So, for this month only, bin ends of some of the best including Chateau Latour and Chateau Lafite Rothschild will be available at Scott’s, 34, The Ivy, Daphne's, J Sheekey and Le Caprice priced at only £20 over cost price. Remarkable value, amazing wines. See the wine lists at the restaurants for their current availability.
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ALFRESCO DINING |
Is summer finally here? The traditional rains of Wimbledon have held off and the pavements of town are awash with post-work socialisers. The terraces at Scott’s, Le Caprice, Bam-Bou, J Sheekey and Rivington Greenwich are open throughout the afternoon serving à la carte menus to accompany cocktails and perfectly chilled wines. And who cares if it rains? Umbrellas and heaters will protect stiff upper lips from the elements. More information
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TIM AND GARY TAKE THE HIGH ROAD |
Tim Hughes and Gary Lee are heading north of the border this week to Taste of Edinburgh. Gary will be at the AEG Taste Theatre at 12.45pm on 7 July cooking The Ivy’s aromatic crispy duck salad, watermelon and spiced cashews and grilled squid with chorizo and preserved lemon. Tim takes the stage at 2pm, showcasing J Sheekey’s Isle of Mull scallops with green tomato chimichurri and Peterhead cod with samphire and brown shrimps. To get 2 standard tickets for £12 (a saving of £16), call 0871 297 0742 and quote CP1or click here
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GLORIOUS GOODWOOD |
A highlight of the British summer, Glorious Goodwood really does live up to its name. Friends of Caprice can experience all the action on 4 August in the exclusive Richmond Enclosure, just yards from the finishing line with magnificent views of the Downs and the action. Your race day will include a Champagne and cocktail reception prior to a delicious three course lunch; drinks throughout the day; afternoon tea; a visit from a tipster; reserved car parking and race cards. Tickets are £245 plus VAT per person. For more information, availability or to book call the Goodwood Hospitality Team on 01243 755072 and quote CapriceGG12. Glorious Goodwood
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A TASTE OF SPAIN AT THE MOUNT STREET DELI |
Mayfair will have a touch of Madrid on 10 July which Brindisa visits The Mount Street Deli for an evening of Spanish flavours. James Robinson from Brindisa will lead a tasting of the carefully selected Spanish produce for which Brindisa have become famed including Teruel serrano ham DOP, Alejandro chorizo picante and Sobrasada iberico de bellota (an acorn-fed, spreadable chorizo). Tickets are £10 each and are strictly limited. To book, call 020 7499 6843. Credit card payment must be given on booking. The Mount Street Deli
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ISY SUTTIE COMES TO SHEEKEY'S SPEAKEASIES |
Fans of hit comedy Peep Show will want to be at a Sheekey’s Speakeasy on 15 July when Isy Suttie (who played Dobbie) will be behind the horseshoe-shaped bar, bringing us her wry and very funny one-woman show. There’s a late lunch show at 2pm and one over dinner at 7pm. Tickets are £35 and include a Ketel One cocktail on arrival and a three-course menu of Sheekey’s Oyster Bar favourites. To book, call 020 7240 2565 (credit card details must be given on booking). Sheekey’s Speakeasies also now has its own website - check it out
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RECIPE OF THE MONTH |
Tim’s recipe this month whisks us away to the heat of south east Asia with a crab, green mango & fragrant herb salad. A great, flavoursome dish for a summer party, the crab can be substituted for chicken or beef. Recipe
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The RSC’s production of Shakespeare’s great play transfers to the Noël Coward Theatre on St Martin’s Lane from 8 August to 15 September starring Ray Fearon, Paterson Joseph and Cyril Nri. The five-star acclaimed production was described by The Independent on Sunday as “scorchingly reinvigorated in Gregory Doran’s staging with a superb ensemble. A resounding triumph.”
Friends of Caprice can get a top price ticket (usually £49.50) and a two-course post theatre set dinner at J Sheekey for £59.50. Click for full details
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Charles Worthington knows that fabulous hair colour can make you feel on top of the world. During the Olympic season receive a 20% reduction on any colour service with a complimentary and celebratory glass of Champagne.
Offer valid only on the following dates 23, 24, 25, 30, 31 July / 1, 6, 7, 8 August. Valid at all Charles Worthington Salons located in W1, WC2 and EC2.
To book your appointment please contact Karen on 020 7831 5303 or email for more information.
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