Monday 30 September 2013

Jaguar C-X17 Concept


The Jaguar C-X17 Concept.

 
 


 
 

Saturday 28 September 2013

Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom - Smart Phone / 10x Optical Zoom Camera (Video)


Samsung have created this amazing 10x optical zoom smart phone.


I haven't seen one in real life yet and wonder just how user friendly it will be as it looks more 'camera' in design than 'smart phone'.  Still, it may be worth a look.


There's more information on their website...

Friday 27 September 2013

The Haven Hotel - Sandbanks Poole


The Haven Hotel
Sandbanks
Poole
Dorset
BH13 7QL

Tel: 0845 337 1550


The Haven Hotel is on the tip of the Sandbanks peninsular.  It has beautiful views across the entrance to Poole Harbour.  The outside terrace is a great place for enjoying a drink and watching the boats pass-by.


On sunny days you could imagine you're in St Tropez or Monaco!



The Sandbanks Hotel, another FJB hotel, is only a short walk away with a terrace right next to the beach.


Yes, this is in England!

There's more information on their website...

Thursday 26 September 2013

The 50s American Diner - Derbyshire DE11 8EJ


The 50s American Diner
John Street
Church Gresley
Derbyshire
DE11 8EJ

TELEPHONE 01283 220050

For a real American Diner experience in the UK try 'The 50s American Diner'.


It can get quite busy so it's worth booking a table in advance before setting out.


There's more on their website...


Wednesday 25 September 2013

Hackett - Pierce Brosnan 'The Leading Man'. Photographed by Terry O'Neill


Pierce Brosnan is the face of Hackett London for their AW13 collection as
'The Leading Man'
Photographed by Terry O'Neill.







Tuesday 24 September 2013

The Orange Tree Bar & Grill - Stoke-on-Trent


The Orange Tree
Bar & Grill
Newcastle Road
Stoke-on-Trent
ST4 6PG

Tel: 01782 719222


The newly opened 'Orange Tree Bar & Grill' is owned by the Paragon Pub Company.  They also own 'The Swan With Two Necks', Blackbrook & 'The Wayfarer', Stone.

The interior has the look of a boutique hotel.

Could this be the most upmarket bar and restaurant in Stoke-on-Trent?

Owners the 'Paragon Pub Group' describe it like this...

'The Orange Tree Bar and Grill is housed in a fusion between a Georgian listed building and a contemporary, architect designed, glass extension combining the best of old and new.

The modern glass extension.

Steaks are our passion and we source the very best quality from British and Irish farms. Cooking over our authentic chargrill ensures our 28-day dry aged meat is tender and juicy with all the flavours locked in. In the bar we have lagers from the continent, wines from around the world and some of the finest classic and contemporary cocktails you can imagine.
 
 From breakfast at the weekends, coffee in the mornings to a special celebration dinner we’ll make sure your visit is one to remember. Book a luxurious booth in the Wardle room for a party night or a table for two in the bar, our friendly team are here to make you feel welcome and host your occasion.'
 
A weekend breakfast.

Situated on the A34 in Trent Vale, originally Springfields House or better known as the 'Springfield Hotel' Trent Vale, built in the mid C18, it is now a listed building and stands west of Newcastle Road at its junction with Clayton Lane.


The interior style is very similar to 'Cafe Shore' in Sandbanks.

 

If you're in the area it's well worth a visit.  


Please remember as it's newly opened it can get quite busy so please consider booking before setting out.

There's more information on their website...


You can even book online!






Monday 23 September 2013

Cafe Shore - Sandbanks Poole


Cafe Shore
10-14 Banks Road
 Sandbanks
Poole
Dorset
BH13 7QB


If you're lucky enough to live on the South coast of England or you're having a holiday in the area then I recommend popping into 'Cafe Shore'.

There's a bar area to the front of the building.  To the rear is a restaurant with floor to ceiling windows with a view straight out over Poole harbour.




Sunday 22 September 2013

Toyota Scion IQ / Aston Martin Cygent Convertible by NCE

The Newport Convertible Engineering Toyota Scion IQ.




I guess the same conversion to a soft-top could be done to the Aston Martin Cygnet.






Saturday 21 September 2013

The Oyster Catcher & Wills Bar - Maelog Lake Rhosneigr Anglesey


The Oyster Catcher & Wills Bar
Maelog Lake
Rhosneigr
Isle of Anglesey
LL64 5JP
Tel: 01407 812829



A find by Lisa, my sister, on a recent trip to the West coast of Anglesey.

 Photo by Alan Cookson

 Taken from Google Maps

It's located off the A4060 in an exclusive position between Lake Maelog and the Irish Sea.