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VOLUME 02 ISSUE 03 THE N TH DEGREE SUMMER 2014 THE WORLD’S LEADING PRIVATE DINING ROOM GUIDE PLEASE ENJOY HENNESSY RESPONSIBLY. DRINKAWARE.CO.UK FOR THE FACTS their reservations 6 months in advance. Restaurants that have become part of the foodie Super-trend such as these seem to have a magic formula that includes unique dining spaces, creative food offerings, the odd A-List celeb the era of and an almost viral amount of online media coverage. As the President of the Restaurant Association of Great Britain and the restaurant Founder of The Nth Degree Club, it’s my job to stay on top of the ever-changing restaurant scene. The Nth Degree Club loves putting the spotlight on London’s newest and most talked-about super-trend restaurants, allowing our members everyone knows about them. presence of social media, word about these emerging new restaurants can not just the top critics and restaurant connoisseurs that know about them. Gone are the days that you’d pick up restaurant review. Food bloggers, online magazines and sites like Twitter and Instagram have a huge part to play in providing almost real-time restaurant reviews. The only trick now is knowing how to get a reservation! I’m not saying that these restaurants are all going to be short lived, quite the contrary. I am sure that many of them will be around for decades to come. But the real challenge for them is whether they can stand the test of time. Their sudden surge of popularity means they are rivaling London’s most famous and consistently popular restaurants such In all my years of working and living of fashion. Forget carrying the latest as The Ivy, Cecconi’s and Scott’s on The Nth Degree Club in London, I have never see this city’s designer bag. Being seen at the Friday night, but how long for? Founder Robert Walton restaurant scene move at such a pace. London’s newest restaurant opening is The new digital world continues to MBE takes a look at the Every week there is a new hot spot to eat the new way stay bang on trend. advance the Super-Trend and grow at, a new bar to drink in and a super- As I write this, new London restaurants the outstanding quality, creativity and ever-changing landscape trendy place to Tweet about. such as Marylebone’s Chiltern diversity of London’s restaurant scene. of London’s Foodie Scene Restaurants have always been an Firehouse, Mayfair’s Gymkhana and I can’t wait to see what is coming next! and why it is more diverse intrinsic part of London culture, but Jason Atherton’s City Social burst onto than ever. dining out in the city’s newest haunts the London restaurant scene just a few has recently become an expression months ago and now people are making Bob Walton MBE
02 THE NTH DEGREE THE NTH DEGREE 03 Andie Jones Callum Walton International Editor in Chief Music Editor From humble beginnings as a As The Drummer of up and coming ski and rollerblade instructor, to UK band The Parades, music is Heston media guru, there aren’t many Callum’s biggest passion. With an Inside the mind of Heston Blumenthal things Andrew hasn’t written in-depth knowledge of the music about, photographed, branded or industry, Callum oversees all the represented in one way or another, music and entertainment features 52 Nth Degree in the last 25 years. As Editor within the book. Growing up at race car in Chief and founder of The Player brand, as well as Managing Trunkwell House, a popular wedding 16 The Nth Degree car at Director of the publishing house, Andrew has accumulated a wealth venue in Berkshire, the world of hospitality is in Callum’s blood. Monaco Grand Prix of knowledge and a deep understanding of the luxury market. Jason Li The Ritz Jessica Gibson Chinese Editor The history of William Group Editor Jason Li is the business development Kent House As an experienced journalist and manager for China and South East Asia at the Royal Garden Hotel. He is responsible communications professional, Jess 46 The United Chefs been immersed in the luxury market for managing and growing both corporate of America ED’S BRIEF since the very beginning of her career. and leisure group accounts, having 34 The chefs that made Welcome to our third issue of the Nth Degree Book. It gives me great After starting out as a copywriter to moved internally from his previous role the USA great pleasure to present what I feel is a true representation in print of a club some of the world’s most prestigious as general manager at Min Jiang, the that is expanding globally week on week. brands, she has developed a passion hotel’s renowned Chinese restaurant. Jason also writes for two Chinese newspapers. Al Barari Dubai venues over the last six months and with Dubai about to join an ever editorial for a number of high-end publications in both print and Showcasing Dubai’s most increasing network, things look set for an interesting and fun future. digital, Jess brings a wealth of experience and creativity to The Nth innovative real estate Firstly I would like to express my thanks to all the Nth Degree Paul James Griffiths offering Degree Book. journalists who have contributed, as without them this book would Picture Editor quite simply not exist. Over the last few months The Nth Degree Club Paul is self taught and began 118 Jason Li has not only expanded its membership but also the team behind photography from an early age using India Abadee 138 Lifting the lid on the scenes. A new member of the elite Nth Degree team is Jessica Private Dining Guide Coordinator Chinese High Net Worth Gibson, who worked with me on another publishing project over the After leaving her hometown of Sydney skills and embraced the more recent Individuals in London last few years. Jessica’s experience is second to none when it comes Australia, India has taken London by moves in technology, converting to to publishing and writing and this has proved immeasurable in getting storm and is at the heart of The Nth digital in 2005. As a very busy freelance Degree Club’s multi-faceted events photographer and with a passion for Meet the Logans Knight, who has also worked with me previously. Her attention to detail At home with Kenny and calendar. India has a passion for good people, he has naturally specialised in all aspects of social photography and ‘smooth operator’ style of running things, has been a welcome Gabby Logan food and wine and has built up an which has taken him on commissions worldwide, capturing people in sense of fresh air. expert knowledge of London’s their environment and surroundings. Paul has worked with many high The plethora of interesting articles within the following pages restaurant world. India is responsible for shortlisting all of the private 58 represents the dramatic diversity of our members and their very dining rooms for our guide, liaising with the venues and ensuring our photographic editor on the Nth degree publications. unique and different industries. However, the common goal for all of us at the Nth Degree Club is networking, and to this end the book and the club it represents, are in my opinion, the nth degree. Brett Burbridge The following pages are dedicated to great features, interesting Natasha Knight Art Director interviews and some superb reviews from all over the globe. Club Secretary A lover of all things design, Brett As our World is so diverse and insatiably intriguing, we here at the Natasha Knight joins the Nth has worked on the creation and Nth Degree book are constantly striving to maintain and improve the implementation of wealth and brand content in order to bring you the very best read. However, as we are running business start ups in various identites for large corporates. When always looking for inspiration, if you have any thoughts or ideas that you industries from corporate events to not co directing his design agency bp think will make great reading, please do get in touch and let us know. fashion boutiques. With a passion for design, he can be found illustrating his meeting eclectic people, Natasha’s favourite children’s books Harold & continue to enjoy the Nth Degree Club. role as Club Secretary lies in the very Franklin which he produces with a Yours in publishing heart of The Nth Degree Club and certain Mr Andie Jones. Bretts invaluable experience keeps The Nth Mr Andie Jones Degree Book at the cutting edge of design. International Editor in Chief champagne and her Siberian husky Malakai.
Rebecca Jackson Motorsports Editor Rebecca is an expert in all things automotive and presents motorsport and car programmes both online and on television. As well as this she successfully runs RJ Prestige Cars, selling and sourcing high end and executive motor vehicles. As well as contributing to The Nth Degree Book, she also writes for The Sunday Times and Autoexpress with in depth reviews of exotic sports cars and tales of her racing adventures.
Whilst every effort is made to maintain the accuracy of information and images portrayed within this publication, no responsibility whatsoever can be accepted for errors or ommisions. 04 theTHE player NTH DEGREE THE NTH DEGREE 05 THE Nth DEGREE CLUB, 40 Elizabeth Street, London. SW1W 9NZ www.thenthdegreeclub.com Charlie Carter Charlie is a Partner of BC Partners Ltd, Kenny Logan in 1986. BC Partners principally invests patron’s of in Europe, acquiring and developing John Salako to create value in partnership with successful stint playing for London Tony Hadley Wasps. the nth degree Tony is an English pop singer- songwriter, occasional stage actor and Sir John Madejski OBE radio presenter. During the 1980s, he Dougray Scott national theatre, television and puppet Disease Association. Peter Haworth the arts. Patrick O’Connor the X-Men. More recently, Dougray Jason Hunt the television series Desperate Jason is founder of The Crazy Bear The Earl of Bradford Brian Turner CBE Graham Simpson The Earl of Bradford is the son of Gerald opened Porters English Restaurant Christian Nellemann fresh Galway Oysters. restaurant is the popular Covent Garden top restaurants. Grill. Donna Ida Thornton John De Stefano John Virgo Nigel Barklem and Guildford, an online store and a Sir Desmond Pitcher Tim Bisley Chris Tarrant OBE and for coining the catchphrases, “But
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