Harriet Addison

<p>Le Lagoto, one of Monica Galetti's favourite places in Samoa </p>
Travel

What's Samoa really like? Chef Monica Galetti shares her guide

The chef was born in Samoa, and shares her favourite places to eat, drink, swim, stay... and crucially, dance

23 Oct 2024
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Events and Things To Do

Photobook Cafe in Shoreditch, where nobody is on Instagram

Procure soup and grilled cheese from bearded Ian, advises Harriet Addison, before whiling away the perfect afternoon at this cavern of curiosity

14 Oct 2024
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Events and Things To Do

London's hidden gems: BFI Mediatheque

Harriet Addison discovers a room rich with treasures

28 Sept 2024
<p>The cabins at the Legoland woodland village, Windsor</p>
Travel

What it's like staying the night in Legoland

Earlier this year, Legoland Windsor opened a new ‘woodland village’ — here’s what it’s like to sleep in a theme park

9 Sept 2024
<p>A Voyage around the Queen by Craig Brown</p>
Books

A voyage round the Queen that reminds us what a very odd life she had

Was the late Queen troubled about the future of the monarchy? This gossipy, lively biography suggests she was.

29 Aug 2024
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Lifestyle

21 things we learnt about the royal family from Craig Brown's new book

A new biography sees the royal writer turn his attention to the late Queen Elizabeth II. From washing up gloves to old-school selfies, Harriet Addison rounds up the most surprising revelations

29 Aug 2024
<p>A lagoon villa at Maxx Royal hotel, Bodrum</p>
Travel

Maxx Royal, Bodrum review: the uber-luxe family hotel

Private concierge on call 24/7, people to clean your sunglasses, and a kids club open until 2am... What it’s like inside Turkey’s most exclusive new hotel

17 Aug 2024
<p> Lucien Laviscount and Lily Collins in Emily in Paris</p>
TV

Emily in Paris season 4: this fizzy show has its MeToo moment

The light-touch show deals with heavy issues this season and still confirms its status not as a guilty pleasure but just a pleasure

15 Aug 2024
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Wellness

'The Zoe app made me put weight on'

The yellow glucose monitor has gained a cult following, but does it really work? Harriet Addison on her surprising road test

30 Jul 2024
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TV

Those About to Die: a gore-tastic dive into Ancient Rome's underbelly

This epic series about sport in Ancient Rome must absolutely be watched on as large a screen as possible

17 Jul 2024
<p>The Mayfair suite at the Mandarin Oriental </p>
Lifestyle

A look inside the new Mandarin Oriental hotel in Mayfair

Unashamedly opulent — Harriet Addison checks into London’s newest £1,000 per night hotel

18 Jun 2024
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TV

Eric on Netflix: Cumberbatch is totally absorbing and utterly vile

Scores of weighty metaphorical monsters haunt the shadows of this knotty psychological drama

28 May 2024
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TV

The Tattooist of Auschwitz review: made me gasp in horror

An excellent portrayal of a familiar subject – but goodness, I was glad when the six episodes were over

30 Apr 2024
<p>Here’s one they made earlier: the Standard’s features team get ready to cook</p>
Food + Drink

Can a meal kit revolutionise your dinner?  

DIY gourmet fare delivered to your door with idiot-proof instructions — but is it really the best way to dine, asks David Ellis

26 Feb 2024
TV

Fleishman Is In Trouble on Disney+ review: a superb screen adaptation

The series is not subtle, but it is both painful and brilliant

20 Feb 2023
TV

Maternal on ITV review: a refreshing look at mothers in the workplace

Though it’s heavy-handed at times, the show treads new ground

16 Jan 2023
<p>Eclectic haul: the Honey & Co hamper </p>
Food + Drink

Four top Christmas hampers for a last-minute buy

Not sure what to get for the food lover in your life? These four boxes are still available for those in a pinch

22 Dec 2022
Lifestyle

21 ways to spark joy this autumn

The cold is rolling in but there are always ways to banish the blues. From blockbuster art shows to glam ice skating, let Team ES be your guide to feeling good

18 Nov 2022