Celebrate Father’s Day at Harvey Nichols Bristol

Make it a Father’s Day celebration to remember with an indulgent two course roast and cocktail at the award-winning Second Floor Restaurant.

Starters include Wye Valley asparagus and pea soup, chive oil and Lyme bay scallops, caponata, olive crumb, green chilli salsa Verde, while mains include Frampton on Severn salt marsh Roast leg of lamb with all the trimmings and bottomless gravy or Brixham caught cod, romesco sauce, seared spring onion, green beans and crispy serrano. For the grand finale, Maraschino cherry and amaretto Bakewell tart, pink peppercorn, and vanilla ice cream and Middle Eastern tiramisu, cocoa nibs, orange flower are just two of the desserts on the menu.

Guests can choose from two accompanying cocktails, a Whiskey Sour with an HN twist and English Garden with Elderflower, apple and gin.

Sunday 18 June | 12pm – 4pm | Two-course roast dinner and cocktail, £40.

Visit www.harveynichols.com to book

OUR JUNE ISSUE: OUT NOW

You'll love our fabulous June magazine which features a great collection of reading by our team of wonderful writers as well as beautifully presented advertising by Bristol's best businesses. We hope you enjoy the read!

15,000 copies are delivered door to door, and you can pick up a copy at many places around town – including our stands at Waitrose, John Lewis, House of Fraser and Harvey Nichols.

Read the digital version of our current issue here!

And if you would like to have a copy sent in the post every month, then we offer a postal subscription for just £33 for 12 issues, £18 for six issues or buy a copy for just £4.25. UK mainland prices. For Euro and World zone subscription prices – see our website. 

Words by Melissa Blease

Discover: griddled peaches

According to T S Eliot's J Alfred Prufrock (as in, Eliot's 1915 poem, The Love Song Of...), eating a peach is a symbol of taking a carefree, spontaneous approach to life. But what would Prufrock have made of taking a slightly more technical approach to one of the UK's most popular stone fruits, at their best from roundabout now until the end of September?

Why? Griddling peaches over a high heat intensifies their deep summer sweetness and bring out yet more juiciness.

How? Simple! All you need are firm, ripe peaches and a hot pan. A griddle pan works best (the charred lines add further texture) but any decent, solid frying pan will do. Cut the peaches in half, remove the stone and allow them to sauté in the hot pan (cut side down only) for around 2-3 minutes until caramelised and golden. If you're aiming for a sweet treat, sprinkle the peaches with a bit of brown sugar before frying; for savoury, use black pepper instead.

Hang on – savoury peaches? As you'd expect, griddled peaches are delicious served with whipped cream, ice cream or yoghurt. But the saltiness of cheese or charcuterie triples the sweetness of the peaches. Try a combination of griddled peaches, slivers of prosciutto, chunks of blue cheese and a handful of lightly dressed leaves, and you're in for a real treat. Or, griddled peaches, burrata, pistachios and honey. Or what about griddled peaches, feta cheese and mint? Life's a peach indeed!

Making a case for Kiwi Wines

Okay, so mention New Zealand wine and you’ll instantly think Sauvignon Blanc: of course you do – they sure know how to produce a great glass.

But dig a little deeper into The Great Wine Co. cellars and you’ll find not only the best SB’s by NZ estates, but also excellent varieties from vibrant, aromatic Pinot Gris, through decidedly Burgundian Chardonnay, gorgeous Pinot Noirs, Syrahs and so many more. And with at least 25% off a case of NZ wines, you can explore for less... or just buy a case of great Sauvignon!

Single Vineyard Pinot Gris – Yealands Estate
This delicious new vintage packs an exotic punch with flavours of Williams pear, grapefruit and ripe peach. A full bodied and luscious palate, showing a fine balance between texture, fruit weight and acidity | £11.95

Chardonnay – Carrick Winery
A truly amazing Chardonnay with fruit, finesse and texture reminiscent of a fine Chassagne-Montrachet | £20.83

MOMO Pinot Noir – Momo
This delicious, feminine Pinot Noir exudes lifted aromas of cherry and ripe, red, berry fruits. The palate shows a lighter touch, yet is juicy and complete. The wine finishes with firm tannins that sit in wonderful harmony with the fruit and acidity | £18.33

The Chatterer Syrah – Squawking Magpie
Wild dark berry fruit and gentle baking spice with a twist of black pepper and liquorice on the nose. Velvety textured with bright berry fruit and floral flavours. Sustained depth of flavour and texture through the palate with a fine, refreshing and lingering finish | £18.33

Chiaroscuro – Seresin Estate
Harmoniously combining aromatic Riesling, Pinot Gris and Gewürztraminer grapes, this wine is a fairytale marriage of delicacy and elegance to bright aromas of citrus, yellow peach and white flowers | £20.33

Riesling - Peregrine Wines
This dry Riesling shows beautiful floral and citrus aromas. Flavours of elderflower, lime and lemon peel are balanced by wonderful mineral acidity. It has just enough maturity to show some sumptuous roundness of texture, whilst still possessing an edge of vibrant, primary fruit character | £22.91

Visit the NZ cellars at greatwine.co.uk

Rain Ponchos | £69

Get ready for festival season with Grace and Mabel!

We all know how unpredictable British weather can be... so, as the festival season approaches, make sure you're prepped whatever the forecast!

The Rainkiss rain ponchos are cut to perfection with taped seams and a waterproof column of 10,000mm. One size fits all and material is 100% waterproof, keeping you seriously dry.

Visit graceandmabel.co.uk to shop

Hunter Ladies Original Short Nebula Wellington Boot | £100

Featuring the Hunter Original tread pattern, and a comfortable polyester lining, this boot is a glimmering rainy-day necessity.

Perfect for wet weather conditions this women’s Wellington Boot is a shorter version of the iconic Hunter Original Tall Boot. Formed of natural rubber, each boot is handcrafted and assembled over three days before being vulcanised for superior protection. Featuring the Hunter Original tread pattern, and a comfortable polyester lining, this boot is a glimmering rainy-day necessity.

Visit wadswick.co.uk to find out more

Explore Pomellato at Mallory

The Italian, fine fashion jewellery designer Pomellato produces spectacular pieces that are timeless, unconventional and most of all - very, very colourful.

Perfect for Summer are the rings ( there’s matching necklaces and earrings too) from the highly coveted Nudo collection.

Nudo, characterised by a 'nude’ stone, has become Pomellato's most iconic ring and features a sleek, powerful look available in infinite colour combinations choice of precious metals and sizes. The range starts at just £1,650 for a simple Nudo Petit ring, rising (according to gem and size) through the Classic and Maxi versions to the top of the range Assoluto featuring the finest solitaire diamonds.

Visit mallory-jewellers.com to see the Nudo collections and more from Pomellato

Curated by Daniel McCabe

BOYS! BOYS! BOYS! claims to be the world's first fine art photography magazine dedicated to queer and gay photography. I don’t know if that’s true, but it’s an undeniably impressive series which stretches to six issues with this latest release. Each volume is clad in a minimalist single colour jacket and runs to a substantial 160 pages to showcase the work of ten contemporary photographers. Not only is BOYS! BOYS! BOYS! highly imaginative for the genre but there’s plenty of wicked humour too which goes a good way to explaining its popularity – it nearly always sells out with us, so if queer fine art photography is your thing, grab this burgundy beauty before it’s gone.

store.magalleria.co.uk

Cheltenham 7s Festival

Cheltenham 7s Festival is a spectacular show of music, sports, entertainment, food, drink, and so much more. 

With a huge lineup of talented artists, bands, and DJs, this year's headliners include James Haskell, Gemma Cairney, Duke and Switch Disco. You don't have to be taking part in the sport to be a part of this unique event. Festival goers can expect top activities, an all star rugby match on Friday and a 5km Colour Fun Run for families. Plus, an array of food and drink pop-ups. 

21 - 22 July | Newlands Park, Cheltenham, GL52 3PE
Head over to cheltenham7sfestival.co.uk for more information

Inland starring Mark Rylance

Starring Rory Alexander and Mark Rylance, writer-director Fridtjof Ryder’s atmospheric and accomplished debut feature unravels as a mysterious modern folktale.

Following the mysterious disappearance of his mother, a young man (Alexander) walks back into a world he once knew well. Guided by a father figure (Rylance) and old friends who care deeply, his journey through the dreamlike spaces of local forests and small town life brings him face to face with a loss that haunts him in unexpected ways.

With echoes of David Lynch and Nicolas Roeg, Ryder’s enigmatic debut feature premiered at London Film Festival to critical acclaim.

16 - 22 June | Watershed, 1 Canon's Road, Bristol, BS1 5TX
To find out more, visit watershed.co.uk

Charja Verkerk and the Church presents an art exhibition on Loss

A multimedia art installation comprising different mediums - textile art, paintings, photography and poetry.

The exhibition invites everyone to explore and engage in different kinds of loss, the process of grief and how we all experience mourning.

Following the cycle of grief: denial, anger, bargaining, depression and finally acceptance, the exhibition hopes to conjure open conversations about loss in a time where it can be hard to connect and share with others.

 2 - 9 July 2023 | 9am - 5pm | St Albans Church, Bayswater Avenue, Bristol, BS6 7NS
Visit chajanadiaverkerk.com to find out more. 

Black Mirror returns for its sixth season

The series was released on Netflix this week and is proving to be the most unpredictable season yet. As the rain is forecasted to roll in this weekend, the dark, weird, and wild show is sure to keep you busy if you're stuck inside.

Creator Charlie Brooker told Tudum: “I’ve always felt that Black Mirror should feature stories that are entirely distinct from one another, and keep surprising people — and myself — or else what’s the point? It should be a series that can’t be easily defined, and can keep reinventing itself”

Watch the star-studded series for a TV binge that you won't forget!

Stream all episodes now at Netflix.com

Local Retirees invited to a Summer Party in Clevedon

Join McCarthy Stone for some fun in the sun out in the beautiful landscaped gardens of The Pottery. They'll be serving light-bites from the on-site bistro and fizz set to some fabulous live jazz!

It's a great opportunity to look around the stunning development and to meet the lovely homeowners who live there. Call 0800 201 4811 to book your space. Friends and family welcome. 

Tuesday 20 June | 2 - 4 pm | 169 Kenn Road, Clevedon, BS21 6GA 

Visit mccarthyandstone.co.uk to find out more

Lime Kiln Road, Bristol, BS1

Offered for sale by Rupert Oliver estate agents

Nestled between Lime Kiln Road and Bristol's iconic floating harbour, New Retort House is one of the newest editions to the city's thriving harbourside scene. Completed just a few years ago the property blends seamlessly between Bristol's strong commercial past and modern, luxury harbourside living.

Located on the top floor, with a full width balcony and lovely views, the penthouse apartment presents almost 1000 sq. ft of accommodation, complete with three double bedrooms, two bath / shower rooms and a superb open-plan kitchen, dining and sitting room.

With lift access to the top floor from the communal entrance the property opens up into a generous entrance hall that leads to an open plan sitting room. This is a fabulous space, with plenty of room for a large dining table and chairs as well as easily accommodating several sofas and a coffee table - all taking in the superb views.

The kitchen is beautifully appointed; with a fabulous range of Bosch integrated appliances.

To the end of the hallway the master bedroom is a superb size, complete with dressing area and a beautifully appointed en-suite shower room. The master bedroom has access to the balcony which runs the full width of the house and connects at the end to the siting room.

The two remaining bedrooms share a very well-appointed family bathroom.

Outside the private balcony, with a wider “roof terrace” accessed from the sitting room via sliding glazed doors. The balcony catches much of the morning and midday sun with stunning harbour views.

To the front of the apartment is a large landscaped communal garden with plenty of spaces to sit and enjoy the water views. This is a “residents only” garden albeit shard with another apartment block forming part of the same development. This garden has direct access to the harbourside. The apartment has access to an allocated underground parking space, as well as a communal bin store and a communal bike store. 

Guide Price; £850,000

For more images and details click here to see the apartment on the Rupert Oliver website.