Restaurant Review – Tartufi & Friends, London
By Jonathan Hatchman, Food Editor, @TLE_Food As Aristotle wrote, Truffles were “a fruit sacred to Aphrodite”. The luxurious Fungi may have become the Foodie equivalent to Bread and Butter in recent years, but Truffles have a deep Historic lineage and have always been a highly prized ingredient. Many fine restaurant kitchens will use the odd shaving here and there, yet Tartufi & Friends have always been dedicated to celebrating the Truffle, used munificently in almost every one of their dishes....
In Defence of Freedom of Conscience
By David Binder What do the recent 'gay cake' case, the same sex marriage referendum in Ireland and the British government's aspirations for ‘’snooper’s charter' all have in common? The answer lies in the fact that they all bring into question how we define and uphold both equality and liberty. It seems that these two values are increasingly being seen as diametric opposites when in actual fact they should be seen as bedfellows. Whilst I don't wish to discuss the...
Parliamentary sketch 10th June – It’s quoting not gloating dear
By Joe Mellor, Deputy Editor I remember when I was boy and I misbehaved with my mates, my mum would say “stop showing off in front of your friends,” and it had the desired effect, of shaming me into silence. It ruined my self-confidence and I barely spoke to another human until years of counselling, but that’s another story. Well this was the trick Harriet Harman used on the PM today, and it worked…a bit. Obviously the PM is fully...
England’s ‘new era’ delivers
Sport News 24/7 By David de Winter - Sports Editor @davidjdewinter @TLE_Sport Much has been written about England’s approach to one-day cricket. Since reaching the World Cup final in 1992 they have consistently failed to achieve anything of note in the limited overs format, save for a couple of Champions Trophy final appearances on home soil. After the debacle at the World Cup it was clear something had to change. Having installed Trevor Bayliss as coach (a slightly left-field choice...
Would we really give a toss, if she wasn’t a female Kate Moss?
By Dani Porter, Literary Editor Ah, you can almost hear the gleeful rubbing of tabloid editors’ sweaty palms from the reports on Kate Moss's recent Easyjet altercation. How they must have thrilled at her slip-up, her daring to be a bit pissed on a plane. Because no one likes a woman who doesn't mind behaving a bit badly in public, do they? It's not as if she doesn't lead the rock and roll lifestyle that often produces this – a...
El Salvador’s Return to a Peacetime War
By Rohan Chatterjee This March the National Civil Police (PNC) recorded 481 homicides as El Salvador continued its steady regression to levels of violence once hoped confined to the country’s ultraviolent past. March concluded as the deadliest month in over a decade, recording an average of 16 murders a day, including six separate massacres, as the Central American nation grapples with escalating gang violence. So far this year there have been more than 1,800 homicides in a country of just over...
Post Election: what it means for first-time buyers
By Dean Jones, managing director at SoSmart Money First-time buyers were set firmly within the sights of the majority of parties in the build up to the recent general election, and it appears that this target market may have been key to the outcome. During their last term in office – as part of the coalition government – the Conservative Party introduced various initiatives to help first-time buyers, including the Help to Buy Mortgage Scheme which was followed up fairly...
Metal Gear Solid: The Re-Write
This originally appeared on playthroughline.com Written by Ed Smith, the following script is a re-write of 1998's Metal Gear Solid and it's fucking hilarious and weird, and Joannes from playthroughline.com very kindly gave me permission to post it here for you all. Also a big thanks to Ed Smith for writing it or yapping it out-loud to his man-servant. I don't know his process but it works. Hope you all enjoy it. (Ed.) EXT. WET DOCK – SHADOW MOSES ISLAND...
Record Review: Ben Montague – Back into Paradise
By Julia Prigmore Back Into Paradise is precisely where Kentish-born Ben Montague’s fourth studio album will transport you to – as each earnest song carries you through his musical journey. Ben kicks things off with the infectious title track, showcasing his raw vocals with an anthemic, passionate chorus. This, combined with a powerful orchestral and choral accompaniment builds to a compelling finish. It’s got all the ingredients for a summer hit. Each track is charming in its own way. ‘We...