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DOCKYARD GIGS | SUMMER LATES
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SS Great Britain’s Summer Lates Series returns
Thursdays are set to be the biggest night of the week this summer as SS Great Britain’s Lates Series returns for 2023 with eight dockyard gigs scheduled from 15 June.
Following last year’s success, SSGB is hosting twice the number of events with even more exciting music to discover at Bristol’s most unique gig location. Watch the dockyard come to life with live bands, a summer BBQ, local beers and the SSGB’s special signature cocktail, the Steamship.
What’s more, SSGB is partnering with Coffee Club Bristol, who have been putting on some of the city’s best alternative gigs since 2013, to provide the best line up yet.
Dates: 15 June, 22 June, 29 June, 6 July, 13 July, 20 July, 3 August, 17 August Times: 6-9pm
• For more information and to book tickets, visit: ssgreatbritain.org
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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.
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FROM THE CURRENT ISSUE | A CENTURY OF CINEMA
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From this month's print issue - A century of cinema
From the Wild West to Bristol, Mark Cosgrove – Watershed’s film curator and the founder of Cinema Rediscovered – speaks to Alexis Herrington about how film transcends time and place…
Click here to read
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WEEKEND RECIPES | SALAD SEASON
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Words by Melissa Blease
Spicy Black Bean, Corn and Feta Salad
If you're not familiar with black beans, you're missing out on a fabulous store cupboard standby ingredient. High in protein and fibre, bursting with B vitamins and laden with essential minerals, these beautiful little black jewels have a mildly earthy, slightly sweet flavour and a creamy texture that adds interest to all manner of dishes from casseroles and soups to tacos and dips.
This recipe gives black beans the centre-stage spotlight they so richly deserve, teaming them with the milky-sweet uplift of sweetcorn in a spicy, flavour-laden salad guaranteed to liven up your summer season midweek menu plan.
Ingredients (serves 2) 2 ears of fresh sweetcorn (or 200g canned or defrosted frozen sweetcorn) 1 x 400g tin black beans, drained and rinsed 1 large, ripe avocado, peeled, de-stoned and chopped into chunky dice 200g cherry tomatoes, halved 4-5 spring onions, roughly chopped 150g feta cheese
For the dressing 1 tsp ground cumin 1 tbsp Chipotle Tabasco The zest and juice of 1 lime ½ tsp caster sugar 1 tbsp sherry vinegar 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
To serve: 1 large handful of fresh coriander, finely-chopped
Method Simmer the corn cobs in salted water for 10 minutes. Plunge into cold water and drain well. Using a sharp knife, carefully strip the kernels from the cobs. Pour a drizzle of oil into a non-stick frying pan and sauté the kernels over a medium-high heat until nicely charred. Tip the sweetcorn into a large serving bowl with the black beans, avocado, spring onions and cherry tomatoes. Stir to combine, taking care not to mash the avocado chunks.
Mix all the ingredients for the dressing together in a small bowl, season well and pour over the salad. Crumble the feta cheese across the top, sprinkle with plenty of freshly-chopped coriander and serve immediately.
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Mollie's Diner launches midweek specials menu
Mollie's Diner, the retro-inspired American roadside pitstop designed by the team at Soho House, will be serving up special themed nights every Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday in its Bristol destination. Taking global inspiration, the brand is plating up new serves for locals, visitors and motel guests, offering the freshest take on classic favourites.
Meatball Mondays
Kicking off the start of the week with a delicious Italian twist, Meatball Mondays will see the launch of a wholesome new pasta dish - Spaghetti, Meatballs & Red Sauce. Slow cooked to perfection, the indulgent dish is best enjoyed with a glass of red wine and is topped with rich grana cheese.
Top Out Tuesdays
Those who know of Mollie’s, know of its famous Mac ‘n’ Cheese. Tuesdays are a celebration of the dish, offering new and indulgent toppings to maximise the flavour. Guests can choose between three tasty toppings: Crispy Shrimp
with hot sauce and tangy pickles; Pineapple BBQ Pork with smoky chipotle mayo and pickles or Popcorn Chicken served with fragrant garlic mayo, crispy onions and pickles. Each Mac ‘n’ Cheese is served up with a plate of Diner Hash Browns which are crisp-fried to perfection with salt & vinegar, garlic mayo and grana.
Wing It Wednesday
Star of any Diner experience is a piled plate of Chicken Wings. Wing It Wednesday is the only night of the week that Mollie’s guests can order three different types, each served with crispy fries, pickles and coleslaw. Options include Buffalo Cheese Wings - buttermilk fried chicken wings with honey mustard gravy, mayo and chives, Honey Fried Wings and Buttermilk Fried Wings
served with a rich peppercorn sauce, crispy onions and garlic mayo.
Mollie’s Bristol is an affordable hotel and diner concept designed by the creative team at Soho House, with ambitious plans to roll-out a collection of cool design- and tech-led venues across the UK. An uplifted, contemporary take on the American-style motel and drive-in diner, Mollie’s bold vision is to transform travel with its own distinctive and disruptive ‘budget-luxe’ brand with an eye on key locations in and around UK cities.
Go to mollies.com/bristol for more information
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VENI. VEDI. VINO. | SALUTE!
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Vino Italiano - Explore Italian Wines
What a great way to start the month of June, The Great Wine Co are offering great savings on mixed cases of their Italian wines? There are some awesome producers too – here we've singled out a fabulous winemaker, Bertani, who has been making traditional Italian wines for over 150 years and they are very, very good. Salute!
Soave 'Sereole'
The nose opens up with sweet scent of elder and pear blossom and develops into apricot, pineapple and melon. £16.60
Recioto della Valpolicella DOC
Classical notes of plum, cherry and raspberries accompanied by spices, vanilla and cocoa. In the mouth this is intense, full and opulent through to the lingering finish. £35
Valpolicella
Decanter 2022 World Wine Award – Silver. Attractive violet red colour. Intense notes of blackcurrant, plum, raspberry, black cherry and spice. Fresh and pure with beautiful balance through to the finish. £16.60
Due Uve Bianco Pinot Grigio-Sauvignon
A clever combination of the body and elegance of Pinot Grigio with the aromatic notes typical of Sauvignon Blanc, achieving a truly original creation rich in personality and character, a fusion of two of the world's most famous grape varieties. £14.95
BertaRose Chiaretto
A lychee-pink colour. Fresh aromas of pomegranate and red-currants with notes of white flowers. Delicate balance on the palate between body and acidity. Excellent length. £14.80
Amarone Valpantena DOCG
This wine comes from the hills of the Valpantena, the only "cru" subzone in the Valpolicella area. Superb weight of fruit and a real purity come across in this dry style of Amarone; wonderful with food this delicious Valpentena is the reason people should seek out Amarone. £44.00
Explore Bertani, and mix up a case of excellent Italian wines at The Great Wine Co.
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Published yesterday: 'Paella: The Original One-Pan Dish: Over 50 Recipes for the Spanish Classic' by Omar Allibhoy
In his new book 'Paella: The Original One-Pan Dish: Over 50 Recipes for the Spanish Classic', chef Omar Allibhoy unveils the insider knowledge and tips you need to produce a perfect panful of glorious tastes and textures with ease.
In his career, Omar has never dedicated more time, care and attention to anything else than to the single art of mastering paellas. The Spanish chef has had a passion for paella since he was just a child and has memories of celebrating his grandfather’s birthday every year in Valencia, gathering around the signature, impressive large dish. It was this tradition that prompted him to research and learn to cook the dish from an early age.
Follow Omar on Instagram @omarallibhoy
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FATHER'S DAY | SUNDAY BEST
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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.
Second Floor Restaurant Sunday 18 June Two-course roast dinner and cocktail, £40. Available 12pm – 4pm
Book at harveynichols.com
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Sakura Cherry Blossom Hair Mist - £40
Elevate your daily routine with fragrant Sakura Cherry Blossom Hair Mist (30ml). With naturally derived argan kernel oil and pro-vitamin B5, the formula is lightweight, and gives hair a healthy shine. Leave hair scented with this delicate, light floral fragrance.
Visit jomalone.co.uk to shop
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FASHION | LIMITED EDITION COLLECTION
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Whistles Pre-Fall 23 Limited Edition collection is now available online
The most curated and creative collection each season, Whistles' Limited Edition is its exclusive expression of the mood and intent for the months ahead. With just 16 pieces in each range, the Limited Edition collection is made in strictly small batches, with only 20-200 produced per garment. These investment pieces, which focus on fit and premium fabrics, are created by Whistles in-house design team in London to complement and elevate the mainline collection - and the go-to pieces within your own wardrobe. Here, you'll find the perfect dress, the perfect tailoring: they'll be reliable closet allies for years to come.
Visit whistles.com to shop
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OBJECTS OF DESIRE | GLASS MASTERS
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By Lalique, the Champs-Elysées Vase - Large
Inspired by spectacular rows of plane trees lining “the most beautiful Avenue of the World” is the design of the finely engraved crystal leaves that adorn Lalique’s Champs-Elysées range of vases and bowls. Created by Marc Lalique in 1951, his sublime crystal sculptures capture light like no other.
This is a fabulous work of clear crystal art, handmade in France and weighing in at a hefty 20.5 lbs (9.2kg). Dimensions 33cm high x 28.5cm diameter. £4,900
See this and many more Lalique objets d’art at Mallory
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THE MAGAZINE KIOSK | MAGALLERIA
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Curated by Daniel McCabe
Brownbook was a standout in our range when we started. It was an important journal that threw precious light on the artistic and cultural vitality of the Middle East and North Africa in an effort to counter-balance much of the bleaker news reporting that might easily dominate our thinking about the region. After more than 60 issues it stopped publishing, but we’re very pleased to see that it’s back, albeit with a slightly different remit. Issues are now devoted to exploring Middle Eastern connections and identities in different cities around the world, kicking off with Tokyo. It’s more compact that before but dense with many more pages and packed with information and various print add-ons tipped in. Not to be missed. | £21
store.magalleria.co.uk
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GET TICKETS | A SOMERSET SUMMER FAIR
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The Country Brocante
Enjoy the beautiful country house of Roundhill Grange with its idyllic gardens and grounds near Bruton where you can explore white marquees bursting with treasures for the home and garden.
Shop an exquisite collection of English, French and Swedish antiques alongside decorative objects, plants and herbs, as well as attend country craft workshops and author book signings. You can also meet the makers of great British brands as well as shop home-wear, slow fashion and design creations from smaller independent businesses.
Try cocktails from mixologist Theo Maxfield and tuck in to delicious seasonal dishes in the walled garden created by Michelin Guide restaurant Roth Bar and Grill, and enjoy this quintessential Somerest Summer fair experience.
Exclusive to our readers: get 50% off tickets by quoting ‘BATH50’ at the checkout.
Friday 9 and Saturday 10 June | Roundhill Grange near Bruton Click here to find out more
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A Memory of the Ocean - New commission by Grace-Evangeline Mason
Bristol Choral Society and Hilary Campbell are proud to present the world premiere this summer of A Memory of the Ocean by Grace-Evangeline Mason. A prominent young musical star, Mason was commissioned by the Royal Philharmonic Society (RPS), with the support of the RVW Trust to compose this collection of pieces. The result is simply breathtaking.
Just think about the ocean, the close harmony of waves and currents, along with haunting melodies from piano and cello. Celebrating the 150th anniversary of the birth of Ralph Vaughan Williams, this concert also showcases very contrasting pieces by Elizabeth Poston and Judith Weir.
Sat 24 June | 7.oopm | Bristol Cathedral, College Green, Bristol BS1 5TJ Go to bristolchoral.co.uk for tickets and more information
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SUMMER LEARNING | GROWING MINDS
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Greenhouse Learning launches Growing Minds Holiday Club
What a great idea. There’s Drama on Mondays, History Tuesdays, Whodunnit Criminology on Wednesdays, Creative Writing on Thursdays, and Music Fridays; the sessions are a perfect blend of fun and learning, igniting curiosity, cultivating creativity and helping youngsters grow and develop confidence.
Designed for ages: 7 – 11, the sessions will run every weekday for 6 weeks from 9am - 4pm, from Monday 24th July to Wednesday 30th August - (excluding 28th August).
All activities are stand-alone, so you can book for as many or as few days as you’d like. Priced at £30 per day the Holiday Club is operated by the excellent Greenhouse team of tutors.
Find out more on the Greenhouse Learning website
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• PROPERTY AND INTERIORS •
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PROPERTY | A MAGNIFICENT STRIDE
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Hampton Park, Redland, Bristol, BS6
Offered for sale by Rupert Oliver estate agents
This is quite simply a stunning family house. Over the past 10 years the owners have thoughtfully and creatively extended, refurbished and restored this superb townhouse to present exceptional family accommodation.
Situated at the end of a terrace of just five houses, the house is approached via a driveway providing off-street parking. Once inside, the beautiful entrance hall leads to a staircase down to the lower ground floor, which comprises of a sensational 36' family kitchen, dining room and snug, with natural light flooding in via full-width bi-folding doors opening into the garden. The Bulthaup Kitchen is custom designed and finished to the very highest standard, complete with an oversize central island and state of the art fixtures and fittings. The whole space is finished with underfloor heating and a hard-wearing herringbone parquet wooden floor.
Across the hall floor are two beautifully reception rooms, blending the retained period features such as stripped wooden floors, period fire surrounds and attractive original cornice work and central ceiling roses, with its distinctive contemporary finish.
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Upstairs, are two more floors of accommodation with four superb double bedrooms and three bath / shower rooms between them. On the first floor, is the master bedroom, situated to the rear which has the benefit of the full width of the house creating a dramatic bedroom space, whilst still providing access for a beautifully appointed en-suite shower room; complete with a Japanese deep soaking tub, walk-in shower cubicle.
To the front is a guest bedroom with its own beautifully appointed shower room accessed from the landing.
On the top floor, are two further double bedrooms. These bedrooms share a stylish family bathroom.
Outside, to the rear the house is a deceptively private fully-walled, south-west facing garden, catching much of the days sun. Promoting the “inside / outside” lifestyle beautifully bi-folding doors open out from the kitchen / dining area and a deep fully paved dining terrace. A perfect spot for al fresco dining and a BBQ. A set of shallow steps lead up to lovely level lawn with mature borders, and beyond to a raised paved terrace, complete with a stone built garden store. Subject to any required consents, this could be repurposed as a home office / gym or studio room. Guide Price, £1,695,000
Click here to see more beautiful images and read through the details on the Rupert Oliver website
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