I'm proud to present the latest issue of Tempus Magazine just in time for the festive season. The New Year's issue stars No Time to Die actor Daniel Craig, who took time to speak about his timeless personal style – and favourite watches – while celebrating 60 years of Bond with Swiss watchmaker Omega.
Looking to the new year, we also meet the female super-chefs dominating fine dining and discover the best art restaurants in the world with Aesthetic Dining author Christina Makris, before heading to Monaco to dive into the new trends dominating the world of yachting – and test drive the Iguana shore-to-sea amphibious boat.
Read my Editor's Letter below:
“There’s magic in how we come together around a table,” says author Christina Makris. I met the author for breakfast at Mayfair’s Langan’s Brasserie to discuss her book, Aesthetic Dining: The Art Restaurant Around the World, and learn about her philosophical take on what she’s describes as the theatre of fine dining.
It was the first time we’d met but, as we sipped smoothies and enjoyed classic poached eggs among the restaurant’s beautifully curated gallery walls, it was more like conversing with a friend. Langan’s famous art collection includes pieces from numerous museums, galleries and charities – including Tate London, Art for Black Lives and the Terrence Higgins Trust – curated by Sophie Oppenheimer. The result is a bright, convivial décor that is both inviting and energising: and serves to prove Christina absolutely right.
The rituals of breaking bread and sharing a meal in such a stylish atmosphere had worked their magic, leaving us free to jump from the topics of art and food – the reason we were there – to travel and music, goals and interests, and even to touch on the eccentricities of modern politics.
At this time of year, the art of eating out can be both amplified and exhausting. With those of us in the UK enjoying our first restriction-free festive season since 2019, the party invitations are rolling in thick and fast, leaving us to balance the rush of a packed schedule with the lure of late nights celebrating with friends and family.
Thankfully, the best venues will only add more festive spice to our celebrations, helping us slow down and appreciate just how fortunate we are to be packed around a table sharing fine food and wine with our loved ones once again. And to celebrate that fortune, this issue, Christina shares the most beautiful dining destinations in the world (16), we explore London’s thriving music scene (70), update your party wardrobe in Rikesh’s lastest style column (112), and gather the very best gifts of the season in our festive Luxe List (10).
Elsewhere in the issue, Daniel Craig reflects on his partnership with Omega (36) and Chef Monica Galetti – founder of Mere, London, and MasterChef: The Professionals judge – leads our celebration of women super-chefs (66).
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