Rolling Stones star Ronnie Wood’s ex-girlfriend Ekaterina Ivanova is all set to open up about their romance on a British reality TV show.
Woods, 62, is lately through a rough patch of time – he was taken into custody earlier this month after allegedly choking Ivanova during a 30-minute violent tiff outside a Surrey restaurant.
The couple [...]
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Ronnie Wood’s ex-lover ‘to open up about their romance on Big Brother’
December 28th, 2009 |
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Katie Price ‘reunites’ with cagefighter Alex Reid
December 7th, 2009 |
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Katie Price has reunited with cagefighter Alex Reid in a bid to stop him from revealing the details of their sex life, it has emerged.
The glamour model apparently got worried after she learnt Reid had signed her confidentiality agreement, as his cross dressing alter ego “Roxyâ€.
The mismatch in the name means cancellation of their [...]
Rolling Stones’ Ronnie Wood Arrested For Domestic Violence
December 3rd, 2009 |
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Rolling Stones rocker Ronnie Wood, 62,was released on bail Thursday after being arrested for suspicion of assault in southern England overnight, police and his spokesman said.
Police in Surrey say Wood was picked up in the town of Esher Wednesday night on suspicion of assault in connection with a domestic incident on Claygate High Street, south [...]
Girl Hospitalized After Fight Over Robert Pattinson Poster
November 18th, 2009 |
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Robert Pattinson’s dashing looks almost turned deadly for one British teen, who had to be hospitalized last weekend after scrapping with another girl over a poster of the Twilight actor.
The fan was one of 300 competition winners who won tickets to the world premiere of the new Pattinson fan DVD Robsessed, London’s HeatWorld said this [...]
Jordan urges ‘haters’ to attack her on Twitter
November 3rd, 2009 |
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Jordan has reportedly urged those who hate her to attack her on the popular micro-blogging website Twitter.
The glamour girl a.k.a Katie Price evoked much criticism over her wild antics and bitter split from former husband Peter Andre.
The 31-year-old, who is presently dating cross dresser beau Alex Reid, allegedly came up with the bizarre online rants [...]
Chawla signs up with Surrey for 2010 county season
October 22nd, 2009 |
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After a successful stint with Sussex, young Indian leg-spinner Piyush Chawla has now signed up with the Surrey County Cricket Club for the 2010 English domestic season.
The 20-year-old took 36 wickets for Sussex last season at an average of 27.25, a performance that made an impression with Surrey manager Chris Adams.
“There were two clear [...]
India beat Canada 4-3 in 2nd hockey Test
October 12th, 2009 |
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Dhananjay Mahadik scored twice as India overcame a determined Canadian challenge to win 4-3 in the second hockey Test and go 2-0 up in the seven-match series at the University of Victoria Ground in Victoria.
India, who won the opener on Friday, were locked 3-3 at the breather on Sunday.
Apart from Mahadik’s strikes in 32nd [...]
Noah and the Whale Tour & Album Stream
September 30th, 2009 |
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Noah and the Whale Embark on October Headline Tour Supporting Their New Album
NPR Music Offers “Exclusive First Listen”
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Noah and the Whale embark on an October headlining tour supporting their new album and its accompanying film The First Days of Spring, out October 6 on Cherrytree/Interscope. They will kick things off at L.A.’s famed Roxy venue on October 20 playing select cities across the U.S. before ending the tour with a special event to be announced soon. In addition, there will be a number of intimate screenings of the film in select cities.
The U.S. release and tour come on the heels of the August 31 U.K. release where the album debuted in the Top 10 and was met with an overwhelming response: NME 9/10 – “…Spiritualized-tinged grandiose beauty,” The Sunday Times 4/5 – “…a masterpiece,” 4/5 Q Magazine – “breathtakingly beautiful,” 4/5 MOJO – “Breathtakingly ambitious.” In addition, the band performed this past August on the main stages of Reading and Leeds, where they shared the bill with Radiohead, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Bloc Party and Vampire Weekend.
In 2008, chief singer and songwriter Charlie Fink first began thinking of making an album that was also a film, and as he sees it, vice versa. The First Days of Spring was recorded in London and New York with producer Emery Dobyns (Patti Smith, Antony & The Johnsons) and the film was shot on location in London and Surrey with an ensemble cast that includes model Daisy Lowe. The film can be seen as a companion piece to the album, as a visual version of it, or as a piece of work in its own right but this decision is one which Noah and the Whale have decided to leave up to the listener and viewer.
NPR Music is currently streaming the entire new album, one week ahead of its official release. The First Days of Spring is available for free, on-demand listening now through October 6 at npr.org/music, as part of the site’s “Exclusive First Listen” series.
Tour Dates
10/01/09 Thu Oxford Academy Oxford, GB
10/02/09 Fri Koko London, GB
10/04/09 Sun Waterfront Norwich, GB
10/05/09 Mon The Junction Cambridge, GB
10/07/09 Wed Concorde 2 Brighton, GB
10/08/09 Thu The Rockhouse DERBY, GB
10/10/09 Sat Exeter Phoenix Exeter, GB
10/11/09 Sun Komedia Bath, GB
10/12/09 Mon Princess Pavilion Falmouth, GB
10/14/09 Wed Leadmill Sheffield, GB
10/15/09 Thu Oran Mor Glasgow, GB
10/16/09 Fri Birmingham Academy Birmingham, GB
10/20/09 Tue The Roxy Theatre West Hollywood, CA
10/22/09 Thu Swedish American Hall San Francisco, CA
10/24/09 Sat Crocodile Cafe Seattle, WA
10/25/09 Sun Doug Fir Portland, OR
10/29/09 Thu Lakeshore Theater Chicago, IL
10/30/09 Fri The Pike Room Pontiac, MI
10/31/09 Sat Horseshoe Tavern Toronto, ON
11/07/09 Sat Debaser Stockholm, SE (w/ Phoenix)
11/08/09 Sun Brew House Gothenburg, SE (w/ Phoenix)
11/09/09 Mon Rockefeller Oslo, NO (w/ Phoenix)
11/10/09 Tue Vega Copenhagen, DK (w/ Phoenix)
11/12/09 Thu Docks Hamburg, GER (w/ Phoenix)
11/13/09 Fri Ringlokschuppen Bielefeld, GER (w/ Phoenix)
11/14/09 Sat E-Werk Cologne, GER (w/ Phoenix)
11/15/09 Sun Theatre Fabrik Munich, GER (w/ Phoenix)
11/17/09 Tue Zapata Stuttgart, GER (w/ Phoenix)
11/18/09 Wed Cocoon Frankfurt, GER (w/ Phoenix)
11/20/09 Fri Alte Feuerwache Mannheim, GER (w/ Phoenix)
11/21/09 Sat Huxley’s Berlin, GER (w/ Phoenix)
Jordan, Peter Andreâ€â€™â€™s marriage ‘was dissolved in 42 seconds’
September 9th, 2009 |
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Katie Price and Peter Andre had a rather quick divorce after the judge ended their marriage in just 42 seconds.
Both of them were not present at London”’’s High Court when Judge Hilary Bradley declared their union decree nisi – the first stage of divorce proceedings – just before 10.30am.
Judge Bradley said that both parties could [...]
England gamble on uncapped Trott
August 16th, 2009 |
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Fifth Ashes Test, The Oval: England v Australia
Dates: Thursday, 20 August to Monday, 24 August Start time: 1100 BST
Coverage: Live Test Match Special commentary (from 1025 BST on day one, 1045 BST on remaining days) on BBC Radio 4 LW, 5 Live sports extra, the Red Button and BBC Sport website. Live text commentary on BBC Sport website and mobile phones. Also live on Sky Sports.
England are set to take a major gamble in the crucial fifth Ashes Test by replacing Ravi Bopara with the uncapped Jonathan Trott, BBC Sport understands.
Ian Bell, whose position in the side has also been under threat, is poised to keep his place and move up the batting order to number three.
Changes had been expected after the humiliating defeat in the fourth Test.
Mark Ramprakash and Rob Key had been touted for call-ups, but appear to have been overlooked in favour of Trott.
England, who must win the fifth Test against Australia at The Oval to regain the Ashes, are set to officially announce their squad at 0930 BST on Sunday after a week of intense debate about the make-up of the squad.
The 28-year-old Trott was included in the 14-man squad for the fourth Test at Headingley, but was released to play for Warwickshire.
With 1013 runs in the County championship this season at an average of 92.09, Trott is a player in a rich vein of form – but the decision to throw him in for a Test debut in the high-pressure environment of a decisive Ashes Test is a big gamble for the selectors.
The South Africa-born batsman served a timely reminder of his ability with a century for Warwickshire against Nottinghamshire at Trent Bridge, while Bell made 126 to help his case to retain his place.
Trott will get a dress rehearsal of sorts when he plays for the second-string England Lions side against Australia in a two-day match at Canterbury starting on Saturday.
Bopara’s place has been in severe jeopardy, with just 105 runs from his seven innings in the series.
"Every batsman has been through a run of low scores and he hasn’t managed to really get in and show what he is made of in this series"
England coach Andy Flower on Bopara
He showed his fighting spirit and ability with an unbeaten 52 for Essex against Middlesex on Friday, but it appears to have been insufficient evidence for the England selectors.
Nevertheless, England coach Andy Flower has backed the 24-year-old – who had been in fine form against the West Indies earlier in the year – to come through his difficult spell.
"Every batsman has been through a run of low scores and he hasn’t managed to really get in and show what he is made of in this series," said Flower.
"It’s a tough situation for him but he is a pretty calm bloke, so he’s keeping it in perspective."
Trott’s elevation to the side has come at the expense of the 39-year-old Ramprakash and Key.
Ramprakash made the last of his 52 Test appearances in 2002, but had indicated he would be available should the selectors require his services.
The Surrey batsman has once again been in prolific form for his county, notching his 108th first-class career century against Derbyshire last week.
His Test statistics, however, make more sober reading, scoring 2350 runs at 27.32, with just two centuries from 92 innings.
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Meanwhile, Kent captain Key, who played the last of his 15 Tests for England in January 2005, has also failed to convince the selectors.
Marcus Trescothic had also been mentioned as a possible replacement, but the former England opener ruled himself out of contention earlier in the week.
Trescothick retired from five-day cricket in March 2008 because of a stress-related illness.
The fascination with the state of inspirational all-rounder Andrew Flintoff’s knee has been overshadowed by the debate over changes to the batting line-up in the build-up to the Ashes decider.
But Flintoff, who missed the Headingley defeat, should be fit for his final ever Test.
The 31-year-old was examined by specialist Andy Williams on Monday but while the prognosis was encouraging, England said Flintoff will undergo "further rest and intensive treatment" in order to regain his place in the starting XI on Thursday.
Away from the top order, England face further quandaries over the composition of their bowling attack on a pitch which has yet to see a victory in a Championship match all season.
The Oval is traditionally one of the fastest pitches in England, favouring genuine quick bowlers and spinners, rather than swingers.
With Flintoff expected to return, the selectors must decide whether to drop Steve Harmison, who took two wickets on his recall at Headingley, Graham Onions, James Anderson or Stuart Broad.
Anderson failed to take a wicket in the fourth Test, while Broad registered career-best figures of 6-91.
However, Surrey manager Chris Adams suggested the ball will turn at The Oval and told Phil Tufnell’s Cricket Show that England should select two spinners from Graeme Swann, Monty Panesar or Adil Rashid.
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Ramprakash backed for Test recall
August 10th, 2009 |
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Surrey batsman Mark Ramprakash is being backed for a remarkable England recall for the decisive fifth Ashes Test – seven years since he was last capped.
Australia crushed England to level the series going into the final match at The Oval, Ramprakash’s home ground.
He turns 40 in September and has not played for England since 2002 but has been in prolific form for his county.
"If I was an England selector picking my best side, he’d be in it," said Surrey cricket manager Chris Adams.
"He is playing the best cricket of his life," Adams, who briefly played for England, both at Test and one-day international cricket, told BBC Radio 5 live.
"He’s a fine player, whether it’s the right time to bring him back into a Test match is a different story"
Australia captain Ricky Ponting
"He has done so for three years. I believe strongly he has been the best batsman available for England for those three years.
"I know Kevin Pietersen would have something to say about that but from what I’ve seen from Mark this year he is an exceptional batsman, a batsman at the top of his game."
Adams echoed comments made by former England captain Alec Stewart, also a Surrey stalwart, who suggested a one-off return for Ramprakash might be the best option for a side enduring a middle-order crisis.
Only one England batsman, skipper Andrew Strauss, has scored a century in the series so far, compared to Australia’s return of seven.
Ravi Bopara, Paul Collingwood and Ian Bell, who replaced the injured Pietersen, have all disappointed.
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Between them, Bopara, Collingwood and Bell contributed a total of just 16 runs during the fourth Test at Headingley and England coach Andy Flower has suggested the batting line-up might be altered following his side’s innings and 80-run defeat.
Earlier in the summer Essex batsman Bopara cemented his place at number three with three consecutive centuries against West Indies but the 24-year-old has struggled against Australia, scoring 105 runs in seven innings at an average of 15.
England named Warwickshire batsman Jonathan Trott in their squad for the fourth Test and he is another being touted to replace Bopara for The Oval Test, which starts on 20 August.
Kent captain Rob Key’s name is also being bandied around, with former England batsman Geoffrey Boycott and BBC cricket correspondent Jonathan Agnew backing his inclusion.
Meanwhile England are again waiting on the fitness of all-rounder Andrew Flintoff.
He was seeing knee specialist Andy Williams on Monday with England captain Andrew Strauss keen for an early decision.
England waited until the morning of the fourth Test to rule Flintoff out.
The Lancastrian had said he was fit enough to play but was overruled by Strauss and Flower.
Strauss said: "Hopefully we’ll know two or three days out from the Test match whether he’s fit enough to play.
"He’s still desperate to play in that final Test but he realises he’s got to be fit enough."
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But it is Ramprakash, who won the BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing show in 2006, whose name is causing the biggest stir.
The right-hander has played 52 Tests, scoring 2350 runs at an average of 27.32 with 12 half-centuries and two tons.
In 12 Tests against Australia he has notched 933 runs at an average of 42.40 with one century, coming at The Oval in 2001.
He was dropped after scores of nine and two against New Zealand in Auckland seven years ago but has since moved from Middlesex to Surrey and continued to dominate opposition bowling attacks at county level.
In 2008 he became only the 25th player to score 100 first-class centuries with a ton against Yorkshire at Headingley, and on Sunday he showed he was still going strong with 134 not out against Derbyshire.
It was the 108th first-class century of his career and moved him level with Pakistan’s Zaheer Abbas in 16th place on the all-time list.
"He’s a fine player, whether it’s the right time to bring him back into a Test match is a different story," said Australia captain Ricky Ponting.
"It’s amazing how quickly things change either the way the media sees the team or even the way the team looks upon itself."
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Retired banker to live on deserted island for 1 month to quit smoking
August 1st, 2009 |
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A retired senior Brit banker has decided to live on a deserted island for a month in a bid to quit smoking.
Geoff Spice, 56, from Surrey, started smoking 43 years ago while working as a paperboy, after stealing some cigarettes from the shop where he was working.
Spice has now decided to become a castaway on [...]
‘Fake UK sites’ trick consumers
August 1st, 2009 |
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By Brian Milligan
Business reporter, BBC News
Trading Standards officers say that consumers are being tricked into buying fake goods on the internet by companies pretending to be based in the UK.
The websites are often based in China, but use "co.uk" as part of their domain name, giving shoppers a false sense of security, they say.
It is thought that there could be as many as 480,000 websites which carry "co.uk", but which are not UK based.
The sites sell a range of goods from trainers to hair straighteners.
‘Taken in’
Matthew Brown was taken in by a website called trainers9.co.uk.
"As soon as I opened the box I realised they were fake trainers," he said.
"There doesn’t need to be a UK link"
Paul Miloseski-Reid, trading standards officer
But the fact that delivery was promised in less than three days, together with the apparently British address, convinced him that the site was genuine.
"It also had the safe purchase certificates at the bottom. So I was taken in by all that really."
Open to abuse
Trading standards officer believe the "co.uk" suffix is lulling consumers into a sense of false security.
In fact it offers no protection whatsoever, and certainly does not mean the site is operated by a UK company.
Anyone prepared to give their name and address, and pay £5, can buy a co.uk domain name for a two-year period.
In total about 6% of registrations for "co.uk" domain names come from foreign companies, mostly based in China.
"There doesn’t need to be a UK link," says Paul Miloseski-Reid, a trading standards officer based in Richmond, Surrey.
"So it’s really open to abuse by criminals who want to pretend they’re local, when they’re selling unsafe, counterfeit goods."
In a survey of 52 countries, trading standards found that most countries have far tougher rules than the UK.
Usually they demand some sort of link with the country whose domain name they are adopting.
Vigilance
Nominet, which is responsible for giving out domain names in the UK, is unrepentant.
It is proud of the fact that eight million "co.uk" addresses are now in existence, and that the UK operates one of the most liberal internet regimes in the world.
We ask Nick Wenban-Smith, the legal counsel for Nominet, whether consumers are being hood-winked by the "co.uk" name.
"Maybe," he replies tentatively. "People need to be vigilant."
If consumers are unsure about the origins of a website, the advice is to use the "Whois" tool, onNominet’s website.
Options
Using that tool, we traced Matthew Brown’s fake Nike trainers to Fuzhou, in Western China.
When we contacted the company, trainers9.co.uk, they did promise to carry out an internal investigation.
But practically speaking, Matthew has few options.
Neither Paypal nor his credit card company are prepared to accept any responsibility.
His only option is to post his trainers back to China, and ask for a refund.
But he does not think that option is worth trying. </p
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Jordan says Peter Andre is a â€pansy†compared to new love
July 22nd, 2009 |
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Kate Price has reportedly found new love in cage-fighting champ Alex Reid, who she believes is quite different from her estranged husband Peter Andre.
Sources have revealed that the 31-year-old star considers Andre to be a “pansy†as compared to the muscular former ‘Hollyoaks’ star.
Price, aka Jordan, met Alex through her personal trainer, and the duo [...]
Four bailed after another Facebook party turns riotous
July 20th, 2009 |
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Five youths were arrested after 100 people were involved in a street fracas near a house party which was advertised on the Facebook website.
Hampshire Police and Surrey Police’s helicopter and dog section attended the scene in Chapel Lane, Farnborough, Hampshire, on Saturday night.
Seva Nurueva, 15, apologised after her friend Jordan Wright placed their joint party on the site.
The five being held are aged 17 to 19 and from Farnborough and Aldershot.
‘Escalated into riot’
Miss Nurueva added: "We are really sorry for all the damage we caused.
"It was scary – I did not really know what to do. All I did was cry."
Sherry Wright, mother of Jordan, said: "It [the party] was quite peaceful to start off with but then it all got out of hand.
"I do not know what happened."
The party was held in two converted flats in a house.
A neighbour, Deborah Hunter, said: "We came home after an evening out and were confronted by hundreds of youths – male and female – spilling out onto the street from a party that was being held at the two houses.
"It escalated into a riot."
A police spokesman said: "Officers dispersed the crowd after approximately an hour and a half."
Det Insp Steve Cook, of Hampshire Constabulary said: "Police from Hampshire and Surrey responded swiftly and effectively with extra officers to prevent a large public order situation from escalating within the community.
"The violence reported was contained and there have been no reports of serious injuries or further calls about disorder in the area.
"Our investigation is continuing with suspects being questioned in custody."
Police are appealing for witnesses. </p
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USA Softball win
July 17th, 2009 |
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SURREY, British Columbia, Canada | Former University of Alabama outfielder Brittany Rogers went 2-for-3 with a walk and scored three runs to help the U.S. national team defeat Venezuela 10-0 in a game that ended in the early hours of Thursday morning at the Canada Cup international softball tournament.
Rogers batted in the leadoff position, while [...]
Tennis ace Andy Murray in pet scare
July 16th, 2009 |
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Scottish professional tennis player Andy Murray was in a tizzy when his pet dog had to be rushed to the vet, after it ate many rocks from the garden.
Murray, 22, became worried when his border terrier pet dog Maggie started suffering from a mystery illness.
He had a pet ambulance collect Maggie from his 5million-pound home [...]
What I love about restaurants
July 10th, 2009 |
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What do you love about good (and perhaps endearingly bad) restaurants?
As an unhealthily regular visitor to restaurants good, bad and indifferent, I was recently asked to contribute to a feature on critics’ bugbears. It was all too easy to work myself into a righteous frenzy about thumping house soundtracks and the barefaced expectation of two sets of tips.
Even at the top end, few restaurant experiences are perfect. Now more than ever, minor irritants – Mrs Sturgess is my mum, not me, and no, we wouldn’t like to sit next to the bogs – can accumulate to make a dinnerly treat feel like money wasted.
But, for all the easy gripes, restaurants are great. You’ve got to love cracking open a new menu, or discovering somewhere that’s run with dedication and integrity. And then there’s a Murray mint with the bill. Ooh, buttery. Here are some of the things I like about restaurants.
The passion
The term has been brought to its odious nadir by MasterChef; during the last civilian series Gregg observed, deadly serious, that a contestant had ‘good passion’.
Nonetheless, I’m wont to get a bit teary when faced with some restaurateurs’ obsessive love of their art. At The Sportsman in Seasalter, Stephen Harris makes his own butter and his own salt. From the sea!
But the chef most likely to brew those happy tears in his customers is Marc Wilkinson, of the Wirral’s Fraiche. He works alone, very hard, producing intelligent, delicate food in courses that come at you in lovely waves. Even in this weather, I’d bet my Kenwood he doesn’t have a tan. He never leaves his restaurant.
The little people
No, not kids, although it’s nice when they’re welcome. The independent operators who, virtually unnoticed beyond their patch, understand their customers, know great food and put the two together to devastatingly good effect. It helps if they know enough about business to stay in it.
Brent Castle and his family, who run The Three Crowns in Herefordshire, are the perfect examples. On a cold night, faced with only two customers (thankfully, a rarity) many chefs would close the kitchen. He’s been known to produce an impromptu tasting menu instead.
The familiarity
When a waitress knows how you like your eggs, that’s a restaurant at its best. The quality of the egg cookery is secondary. I’m mildly jealous of the WOM-ers who happily recommend their regular haunts. We moved house six months ago, and what with all the new restaurants, the nearest I get to one of those reassuring, life-affirming Cheers-style moments is tagging along to someone else’s favourite place with them. Susan Smillie salutes The Yellow House, in an unpromising corner of Surrey Quays, and so do all who go with her.
The service
Good service is a glorious thing, and there are many ways of getting it right. The most seamless service dance – think the subtler work of Pan’s People – I’ve ever witnessed was at Charlie Trotter’s in Chicago. Our water glasses were always full, and we barely saw the pourer; across the room, 12 main courses were being served simultaneously in one graceful pincer movement.
But you don’t have to spend a fortune to bask in the attentions of the switched-on waitress who knows her shallots, or to enjoy the peculiar brand of brusqueness that goes well with salt beef sandwiches.
The petits fours
If the Murray mints are off, the next best thing is a silver tray of petits fours. Apart from a recent encounter with a fruit jelly that had accidentally been rolled in salt, not sugar, here, I love them. They’re sweet and miniature, like babies, some places bring them even when you haven’t ordered coffee, and they’re compensation for a crap dessert, or choosing cheese. Peanut butter ice cream lollies at Purnell’s? You don’t get a finish like that at home.
What do you love about good (and perhaps endearingly bad) restaurants?
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