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Tempus Hot List: October 2024
By Lauren O'Neill | 4 October 2024 | Food & Drink, Lifestyle
As we enter the final months of the year, we round up the hottest events, openings and collaborations for you to enjoy this October
Book a Dr Jack facial at The Savoy
Launching this month, The Savoy has announced its first Wellbeing Residency Series, where it will feature a rotating roster of top wellness and skincare experts. The series kicks off with the renowned Dr David Jack. Available every Friday at The Savoy through until 20 December 2024, guests will be able to book the exclusive DDJ x The Savoy facial carried out by a Dr David Jack facialist – a relaxing yet potent treatment using state of the art therapies to target signs of ageing and environmental stress. The treatment includes a deep cleanse, radiofrequency around the eye area and cheekbones, bespoke peel, dermaplaning, a hydrating massage and mesotherapy to deliver a cocktail of vitamins direct into the top layers of the skin. The perfect pick me up ahead of party season, your skin will thank you!
drdavidjack.com
Attend The Wright Brothers Oyster masterclass at Langan’s Brasserie
In London, there is no better place for oysters than The Wright Brothers and this month, on 15 October, the restaurant has partnered Mayfair Institution Langan’s Brasserie for an exclusive seafood evening, which will feature an oyster masterclass hosted by co-founder Ben Wright, where you will learn how to shuck, taste and pair the perfect oyster, followed by a bespoke seafood dinner curated by Langan’s group head chef Benjamin Mellor complete with wines chosen by head sommelier Yann Prigent. Dishes will include classics such as Bouillabaisse, alongside catches such as monkfish, Dover sole and sea bass.
langansbrasserie-events.giftpro.co.uk
Experience a night of costume at Soho Hotel’s The World of Tim Burton event
Just in time for Halloween and in the spirit of dazzling costumes, in celebration of the opening of The Design Museum’s The World of Tim Burton exhibition, on 27 October The Soho Hotel will host a special event with Maria McLintock, curator of the exhibition, who will explore Tim Burton’s work with costume designer Colleen Atwood on films such as Alice in Wonderland and the new Beetlejuice 2. Following the talk, guests can enjoy a pre Halloween screening of the renowned Edward Scissorhands followed by a three course dinner.
firmdalehotels.com
Grab a table at Sael
Fans of Pollen Street Social will be happy to hear that Ihra and Jason Atherton have recently opened their new venture Sael in St James’ Market, bringing the Pollen Street Social team back together, including head chef Dale Bainbridge. Offering a fresh take on British cuisine, the brasserie will be an homage to the diverse heritage of the British Isles with ingredients sources exclusively from these areas, with a menu comprised of hyper seasonal dishes, departing from the traditional three course meals with a mixture of small and large plates and a focus on wood fired cooking. The decor reflects the celebration of all things British, with a nod to ‘‘cool Britannia’, and the drinks menu will feature a broad selection of homegrown wines, beers and ciders. Further, upstairs will be home to a separate bar, playfully named Apples & Pears, that will feature its own separate snack menu and is decorated with art work from the Young British Artists movement.
saellondon.com
Book tickets to see Barcelona
Fresh from a new season of Emily in Paris, this time actress Lily Collins is in London and treading the boards for the first time in her debut stage performance as Irene in Bess Wohl’s Barcelona. Joining her as Manuel, Álvaro Morte, known for Money Heist also makes his West End debut in this seductive thriller centred around an American tourist (Collins) and handsome local (Morte) who meet and spend the night together before things take a dangerous turn. Opening on 21 October and directed by Lynette Linton, the play will run for a limited time only at The Duke of York theatre, closing on 11 January 2025.
barcelonatheplay.com
Grab a membership to The Arts Club
London is awash with a host of amazing private members clubs, but The Arts Club in Mayfair is a step above. Founded in 1863, the Arts Club is a sanctuary for those who have a “professional or amateur relationship with the arts, literature or sciences”. From distinguished art exhibitions to fine dining, live music and an exceptional programme of events, the club remains at the heart of contemporary cultural life in London. Writers such as Charles Dickens, Wilkie Collins and Thomas Hughes; musicians like Paolo Tosti, Charles Halle and Franz Liszt; artists such as Frederic Leighton, John Everett Millais, Auguste Rodin and James McNeill Whistler, have all played an integral part in the club’s history. And you can become a part of this club’s distinguished legacy by becoming a member.
theartsclub.co.uk
Try a cocktail masterclass at The Cinnamon Club
Knowing how to make a good cocktail could make all the difference to a party. Learn how to mix, shake and muddle like an expert at Vivek Singh’s The Cinnamon Club, with the unveiling of its new intimate cocktail masterclasses. Located in the Grade II listed Old Westminster Library, the interactive masterclass hosted on the 11 October, 1 November, 6 December, and 7 February 2025, will take place in the restaurant’s subterranean cocktail bar under the watchful eye of bar manager, Piyush Gouchwal. And if you feel like grabbing a bite after, you can’t go wrong with a gorgeous Indian dinner at the restaurant.
cinnamonclub.com
Celebrate 20 years of exceptional Japanese cuisine at Roka
This year, Japanese robatayaki restaurant, Roka, has been celebrating 20 years since it first opened on London’s Charlotte Street through a series of 20th anniversary seasonal specials menus. And on 14 October, Roka will launch the last menu in the series. The 20th anniversary specials have seen Roka bring back 20 of the best-loved dishes from their 20 years of service. The October edition — which is the last one of the quarterly menu releases — features dishes like beef tartare with black truffle ponzu, salmon tataki with shiso yuzu chilli dressing, yellowtail maki with chives and miso aioli and many more.