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December 20, 2015
Five of the Best: Christmas gifts for him
by Matthew Steeples
Matthew Steeples selects five gifts that gentlemen will most definitely welcome this Christmas
July 7, 2015
Francesco Macera
by General
Naples born Francesco Macera found fame in London whilst working at Frankie Dettori’s restaurant, Sette.
April 24, 2015
A round with Frankie
by Matthew Steeples
Invitation to participate in Frankie Dettori and Your Golf Travel’s annual golf day at The Berkshire on Monday 15th June
April 23, 2015
Tommy’s troubles
by General
Thomas McLoughlin sentenced for his latest actions against Matthew Steeples
January 17, 2015
Picture of the Week: Finding truth
by Matthew Steeples
Hope, truth and desperation are contrasted in an image from Massachusetts
January 13, 2015
Locking up the local
by Matthew Steeples
Matthew Steeples suggests that the closure of the Knightsbridge restaurant Racine brings with it another nail in the coffin of dining out in The Royal Borough
October 26, 2014
Head to Highclere: A review of The Yew Tree Inn
by Matthew Steeples
The revitalisation of The Yew Tree Inn at Highclere has put this country pub firmly back on the culinary radar
September 5, 2014
Stabling Frankie
by Matthew Steeples
Frankie Dettori puts his Voysey designed country house up for sale Champion jockey Frankie Dettori is best known for his “flying dismounts” and for having won seven out of seven races at Ascot in 1996. He currently lives at Stetchworth on the Cambridgeshire-Suffolk border near Newmarket but is now selling his home there.
August 5, 2014
A rake’s progress
by Matthew Steeples
Businessman Peter Burrell solves the problem of keeping gravel level Gravel drives are a joy and a nightmare at the same time. A crunchy drive, according to The Independent’s Jeff Howell is something that most would have on their bucket list at a “dream home” but with one, you get the problem of weeds … Continue reading “A rake’s progress”
June 24, 2014
No clowning around
by Matthew Steeples
Matthew Steeples reviews Toto’s in Knightsbridge, London It takes something for me to be impressed with a restaurant but after three visits to the newly reopened Toto’s in Knightsbridge, I will boldly declare that I believe it to be the best opening of 2014
June 21, 2014
Picture of the Week: Recycling England
by Matthew Steeples
England’s most disastrous World Cup performance ever For the last few days, the nation attempted to get enthusiastic about the chances of the England team in the World Cup. Sadly and predictably, this came to nothing.
June 5, 2014
Picture of the Week: The Lying Scotsman
by Matthew Steeples
An appropriate description of the SNP leader The biggest donors to the campaign for Scottish independence thus far have been Colin and Chris Weir, a couple who won £161 million in the EuroMillions lottery in 2011. They’ve funded 79% of the ‘Yes’ campaign and now as Scotland prepares to vote on this stupid gamble, … Continue reading “Picture of the Week: The Lying Scotsman”
March 28, 2014
Quote of the Week: Lanced
by Matthew Steeples
Musician Willie Nelson makes a mockery of Lance Armstrong Submitted by reader Peter Burrell, our first quote of the week comes from the American country music singer-songwriter Willie Nelson
March 4, 2014
Picture of the Week: Skintland
by Matthew Steeples
A redrawn map of Scotland sums up the perils of independence It’s always been our belief that the sum parts of the Union are worth more together than apart. Great Britain is great because of the diversity brought together in uniting England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Commonwealth and with their attempt to … Continue reading “Picture of the Week: Skintland”
January 23, 2014
Frankie’s fairytale
by Matthew Steeples
Frankie Dettori’s triumph at Lingfield marks a great start to his return to racing Frankie Dettori’s win at Lingfield on Wednesday is to be celebrated and marks a most welcome return for Britain’s favourite jockey.
July 5, 2013
Stuart Brayson
by Matthew Steeples
This singer-songwriter turned musical theatre composer began his career in the rock band Pop. His West End début with From Here To Eternity alongside Sir Tim Rice is already attracting much acclaim.
June 18, 2013
Royal Ascot 2013
by The Tout
The Tout’s tips for Royal Ascot Finally for all fans of horse racing the greatest week of the year has arrived and even the ladies look forward to it with anticipation as their outfits come together in time for the greatest parade of horse flesh that any punter can see at any single meeting. … Continue reading “Royal Ascot 2013”
June 17, 2013
Dettori drives forward
by Matthew Steeples
Frankie Dettori signs with Your Golf Travel Champion jockey Frankie Dettori is back in the saddle and back in business. As well as performing his trademark flying dismount after winning at Goodwood on Friday on Stormy Paradise, the Italian has signed a five-figure sponsorship deal to become an ambassador for the world’s largest golf … Continue reading “Dettori drives forward”
April 7, 2013
New openings in SW3
by Matthew Steeples
Forthcoming restaurant openings in Chelsea The restaurant business is a transient place and it seems no more so than in Chelsea. Places come and go here and though there are a number of mainstays that have lasted for a considerable length of time, some last barely even two years. Beauchamp Place, commonly known … Continue reading “New openings in SW3”
March 12, 2013
Trebled by The Tout
by Matthew Steeples
Three out of four for our man, The Tout The first day of Cheltenham has been kind to our mysterious friend, The Tout. His predictions of Hurricane Fly to win the Champion Hurdle, Quevega in the David Nicholson Mares’ Hurdle and Simonsig in the Racing Post Arkle Challenge Trophy Chase all paid off … Continue reading “Trebled by The Tout”
March 11, 2013
The theatre of dreams and the home to real men and horses
by The Tout
The Tout’s tips for the Cheltenham Festival 2013 Finally, after a long and harsh winter we have arrived at the greatest show on earth for National Hunt fans. The Tout feels his blood pressure rise and a keen sense of anticipation as this week looms and now that it is upon us we are … Continue reading “The theatre of dreams and the home to real men and horses”
February 11, 2013
Bubble (2012 – 2013)
by Matthew Steeples
His life was short but he brought joy throughout it and wherever he went. He looked like Colonel Gadaffi, loved the voice of Radio 4’s Jenni Murray and was particularly partial to a visit to Chelsea’s Sette restaurant. He even liked travelling by bus. This boisterous Standard Poodle will be greatly missed.
January 14, 2013
Five of the best: Lunch deals in The Royal Borough
by Matthew Steeples
Five of the best places to enjoy a great lunch deal in The Royal Borough It being January, we’re all after a deal. Here are a few places that you can enjoy on a budget in the country’s most expensive borough. Sette, 4 Sydney Street, SW3, 6PP Situated in the heart of Chelsea, … Continue reading “Five of the best: Lunch deals in The Royal Borough”
January 3, 2013
We’re backing Frankie
by Matthew Steeples
The Steeple Times backs Frankie Dettori to win Celebrity Big Brother 2013 Though Frankie Dettori split from Sheikh Mohammed and Godolphin in October and was banned from racing for six months in December 2012, he began his comeback last night by entering the Celebrity Big Brother house.
December 14, 2012
The brilliance of Brooks
by Matthew Steeples
Our thoughts on the £10.8 million payout to Rebekah Brooks Rebekah Brooks is a lady who is variously described as looking like Lady Macbeth and Merida, the animated hero of Pixar’s Brave. Brooks is of working class extraction but rose to find herself in the company of the likes of Gordon Brown, Tony … Continue reading “The brilliance of Brooks”
November 16, 2012
Victoria Spicer: “What’s on your mantelpiece?”
by Matthew Steeples
The Steeple Times asks the journalist and equestrian expert Victoria Spicer: “What’s on your mantelpiece?” The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom.” What’s your guiding force? Sat nav, usually. “Don’t get even, get medieval” is, in our humble opinion, a great motto. What’s yours? I’m stealing my motto from someone else – “Don’t … Continue reading “Victoria Spicer: “What’s on your mantelpiece?””
October 23, 2012
Frankel: The Best
by The Tout
The Tout says a fond farewell to Frankel It must have taken some restraint from Sir Henry Cecil, the trainer of many of the greatest horses of the last 40 years, to wait until after Frankel’s last race on Saturday to state: “Frankel is the best I have trained, the best I have seen … Continue reading “Frankel: The Best”
October 16, 2012
Another Magnificent Seven
by Matthew Steeples
Richard Hughes achieves a “Magnificent Seven” On the 28th September 1996, Frankie Dettori, at odds of 20,095-1 rode seven winners on seven horses in the seven races of the day at Ascot. His achievement cost the betting industry some £40 million and became known as the “Magnificent Seven.” Dettori even named his Chelsea restaurant, … Continue reading “Another Magnificent Seven”
October 12, 2012
Phone pests
by steepleadmin
The Tout lays into Britain’s biggest pests: mobile phone operators The Tout would normally only comment on matters of a sporting nature and interest but apart from Abu Hamza’s wife and family continuing to live at our expense in this country there is one other issue that we could all rise up over collectively … Continue reading “Phone pests”
September 29, 2012
How the mac ’n’ cheese met the truffle oil
by Matthew Steeples
Christian Huhnt recounts an evening of rock ‘n’ roll at the opening party for Hollywood Road’s latest venue, Honky Tonk When you hear about the opening of a London-based “underground NYC inspired rock ‘n’ roll restaurant,” the last thing you expect is to find it in the very heart of an area that estate … Continue reading “How the mac ’n’ cheese met the truffle oil”
September 27, 2012
Firing up for the 2012 Ryder Cup
by The Tout
The Tout’s predictions for the 2012 Ryder Cup We never miss an opportunity to pat ourselves on the back here and our last foray into golf tipping resulted in Ernie Els winning The Open at the rewarding odds of 40/1. We are not going to be offered such generous terms by our good friends … Continue reading “Firing up for the 2012 Ryder Cup”
August 22, 2012
Peter Burrell
by Matthew Steeples
A businessman with a passion for racing. Burrell has worked with Frankie Dettori since the latter was 15 and was also the agent for Vinnie Jones. He drives a Toyota IQ, has climbed the Matterhorn and loves playing a round of golf in his spare time. In 2014, he invented the Gillhams Gravel Rake to solve … Continue reading “Peter Burrell”
August 20, 2012
Cycling with a Smile
by Matthew Steeples
Former Emmerdale bad boy Lyndon Ogbourne updates readers of The Steeple Times on his cycle expedition for Once Upon a Smile Part One: I begin this section of my travel journal, sat Bear Gryls style, next to a campfire I’ve successfully made, cooking a fish I’ve caught (with much difficulty) that I plan to … Continue reading “Cycling with a Smile”
August 16, 2012
Tom McLoughlin: “What’s on your mantelpiece?”
by Matthew Steeples
The Steeple Times asks private aviation entrepreneur Tom McLoughlin: “What’s on your mantelpiece?” 7th January 2013: When we published this interview on 16th August 2012, we were unaware of the real identity of Thomas McLoughlin. He told us he was an ambassador for American Express and all manner of other tales. Our readers responded … Continue reading “Tom McLoughlin: “What’s on your mantelpiece?””
July 27, 2012
Frankie Dettori MBE: What’s on your mantelpiece?
by Matthew Steeples
The Steeple Times asks Frankie Dettori MBE: “What’s on your mantelpiece?” The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom.” What’s your guiding force? My faith, my family and my self-belief. “Don’t get even, get medieval” is, in our humble opinion, a great motto. What’s yours? I’ve never held a grudge in my life. … Continue reading “Frankie Dettori MBE: What’s on your mantelpiece?”
July 19, 2012
Don’t desert Nathaniel for The King George
by The Tout
The Tout’s tips for The King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes The second most prestigious race for three year olds and upwards is run at Ascot on Saturday and it is known as The King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes over a mile and a half. It sounds harsh to say that … Continue reading “Don’t desert Nathaniel for The King George”
July 5, 2012
Who will win the Eclipse?
by The Tout
An analysis of the Eclipse by our latest columnist, The Tout The Eclipse is a Group One race named after one of the great thoroughbreds that we have ever seen in this country. It is a key event in establishing the reputation of any good horse and is run over a mile and a … Continue reading “Who will win the Eclipse?”
July 4, 2012
An interview with Lyndon Ogbourne
by Claire Rubinstein
Claire Rubinstein interviews Lyndon Ogbourne for “The Steeple Times” Last week, Claire Rubinstein made Emmerdale fans envious when she interviewed the soap’s former baddest boy at Sette restaurant in Chelsea. Over lunch, the pair chatted about Ogbourne’s career, charity, social media and forthcoming projects. Watch video footage of the interview here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tncDQkCxgsY … Continue reading “An interview with Lyndon Ogbourne”
July 3, 2012
Peter Burrell: What’s on your mantelpiece?
by Matthew Steeples
In the first of our mantelpiece series, we pitch twenty questions to Peter Burrell, a racing supremo who also co-owns Sette restaurant with Frankie Dettori MBE The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom.” What’s your guiding force? Mine is the world of horse racing that I have been in love with since I was … Continue reading “Peter Burrell: What’s on your mantelpiece?”
May 30, 2012
Sir Peter O’Sullevan CBE (1918 – 2015)
by Matthew Steeples
“The Voice of Racing” was undoubtedly the most charming gent in England and was the first sports broadcaster to have been knighted.
Elliott waves
by Matthew Steeples
A review of Blummyz, Hollywood Road, SW10 Blummyz is certainly a restaurant that has nothing in common with Brinkley’s, its better-known neighbour and home to ageing lotharios and single women of a certain age. The only similarity, apart from their being on the same street, is that neither fall into the grey area when … Continue reading “Elliott waves”
May 11, 2012
Terry Venables
by Matthew Steeples
“El Tel” is best known as a footballer manager but he’s a man of many talents. Few know that this national team manager of England (1994 to 1996) also co-authored four novels with Gordon Williams and was the co-creator of the ITV detective series Hazell. A Chelsea resident, he’s often to be found at Motcomb’s, … Continue reading “Terry Venables”
May 4, 2012
Frankie’s Set
by Matthew Steeples
A review of Sette, Sydney Street, SW3 An invitation to lunch with Pete Burrell is not one to miss. This Chelsea restaurateur is one of the best-connected men in town and along with Marilyn Fry, who has just become chairman of The Lady Taverners, I readily headed to Sydney Street’s newest restaurant, Sette Cucina … Continue reading “Frankie’s Set”
April 28, 2012
Umberto Scomparin
by Matthew Steeples
You won’t meet a maître d’ like him. Scomparin does a mean Liverpudlian impression and following a stint at the now defunct Ilia, he’s moving on to pastures new. An evening in his company is always going to be jolly.