Over a year has passed since the world as we knew it changed forever. So used to hopping on a flight to Firenze or a train to Paris, suddenly we were confined to not just our island, but our postcodes, and the concept of a quick, last-minute city break became a distant memory. Summer on a Spanish beach or winter in a Bavarian market were whipped off our collective list of options in a way we could never have imagined.
Thankfully, 2021 is finally turning into the year of rebirth we so hoped it would be. Vaccines are being dished out, hugs are once again legal (cautious ones, mind – whatever that means) and holidays are creeping back into the national psyche as something we may actually get away with this year. After nigh on 18 months of cabin fever, we may finally get that change of scenery we all crave.
New and Improved: 15 Fun Things to Do in Beverly Hills PureWow 11 hrs ago letters@purewow.com (Carole Dixon)
One of the most famous cities in the world for extravagance and excess has morphed into 2021 with a new and improved profile, including a slew of cool-hip things to do. Of course, there is a certain prestige associated with the 90210 zip code but it’s also geographically desirable in spread out la-la-land so it’s a good move for many new or established brands. And while you can now order a $100 burger with gold leaf from newly imported “Salt Bae” if you’re in the mood for something luxe, the area is not always as pricy and over-the-top as you might think. In fact, one of the most fun pursuits on our list won’t cost you a dime. Check out our roundup of fun things to do in Beverly Hills and get yourself over there, stat.
With Pie Master Calum Franklin.
This is an online event hosted on the British Library platform. Bookers will be sent a link in advance giving access and will be able to watch at any time for 48 hours after the start time.
Famed for his intricate pastry designs and innovative fillings, Chef Calum Franklin has revived the art of the pie in the UK. For this live session you are invited into the heart of Franklin’s bespoke pie room in London’s Holborn Dining Room to watch him create one of his pastry showstoppers while reflecting on the historical cooks, techniques and traditions that have inspired him.
Listen 7 min MORE “We eat pies left, right and center,” says Aussie chef Curtis Stone. He is using the animal fats from his butcher shop in the savory pies for his latest pop-up concept. Photo by Andrea D’Agosto.
Legions of restaurants pivoted last March as the city shut down. Many Michelin restaurants found it difficult to switch gears as chefs swapped their tweezers for takeout boxes. At
Gwen, Curtis Stone’s restaurant and butcher shop, the already existing retail component was a saving grace and the chicken pot pie to-go became a staple and a life preserver. But Aussies have always loved their pies, especially the savory. With that connection and his butcher counter as inspiration,Chef Stone opened
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