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I don’t get recognised as much which is wonderful Credit: Josh Shinner The retail consultant and broadcaster, 61, lives in London’s Primrose Hill. She shares custody of her son Horatio, nine, with her ex-wife Melanie Rickey, and has two adult children, Mylo, 27, and Verity, 25, with her ex-husband Graham Portas My morning routine revolves around coffee. It doesn’t wake me up – I wake up for my coffee. I know I’m meant to drink hot water, ginger and lemon, but I can’t be arsed. I get up at 6.30am and watch it percolate in my beautiful Alessi Moka espresso maker by David Chipperfield. It pleases my heart. While my milk is boiling, I’ll do tapping to get energy flowing around my body. I’ll add in a couple of yoga stretches to open up my back too. ....
Richard Bryant The River Cafe has come a long way since it first opened its doors in 1987. Founded by Ruth Rogers (now Lady Rogers CBE) and the late Rose Gray, it was originally allowed to operate only as a lunchtime spot for local workers. Tucked away in a then little-known part of Hammersmith, the unique space, with its open kitchen and riverside terrace, was designed by the acclaimed architect Lord Rogers (Ruth’s husband), who’s always been closely involved with the development of the site. Through the intervening years, The River Cafe has grown to become not only a London stalwart but globally renowned. It attracts a wide-ranging clientele, from local families who’ve been visiting for years, to starry names like Dame Judi Dench, Stanley Tucci, Damien Hirst and Valentino; all flocking to feast on its regional Italian fare. A restaurant that champions hyper-seasonal, ingredient-led cooking (and did so long before such terms were the buzzwords they are today), it� ....