LAST CALL TO RSVP
Cazadores x UJ Dia de los Muertos Fiesta
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Today’s your last chance to RSVP to November’s most fabulous Dia de los Muertos fiesta, as brought to you by UJ and Cazadores. A vibrant celebration of the dearly departed, the party will have Cazadores cocktails, authentic Mexican snacks, glittering skulls, altars, botanas and glamorous fancy dress as well as fabulous performances led by burlesque princess Kitty Bang-Bang and non-stop tunes from the Circus DJs. We want you dolled up in your finest Mexican glam – see here for details on how to apply.

2 Nov, 7:30pm-2am,
Circus, 27-29 Endell Street, WC2H 9BA

BOOK AHEAD
Art Basel Miami Beach

Once again the great and the good of the art world will descend on Miami Beach for schmoozing, sipping cocktails, partying and eyeing up the latest work from more than 250 leading international galleries and 2000 artists. Come December it’s the hottest place to be, so don’t leave it too late – book your ticket now.

1-4 Dec, www.artbaselmiamibeach.com

LAUNCH
American Express International Access Program
Ides of March

At the Ides of March launch last week, UJ was lucky enough to be on the carpet with George, Rachel and co., courtesy of American Express. Dressed in black tie – thank god we followed the invite as this was a super-Lanvin-full-on black tie crowd – we watched Gosling serve a stellar performance and then headed onto the afterparty at 50 St James for Jameson Irish Martinis and were even offered Clooney’s couch. Nice. The film, which is out tomorrow, is directed and co-scripted by Clooney and offers a look into life on the campaign circuit. Intense.

The Ides of March, Friday October 28, 18:15/21:15
£8 standard ticket, £18 sofa seat www.aubincinema.com/home/

* The Ides of March Gala forms part of American Express’ International Access Programme; providing top international customers with exclusive access to a range of premium experiences across travel, dining, fashion and entertainment. From one off cultural events to priority seats, the programme is curated to offer Cardmembers unique experiences, allowing them get more out their Card.

BABINGTON HOUSE OFFER
Udderley Gorgeous, for Mums to Be

Forget baby showers with games and grape juice (please, noooooooo). We’ve always thought it was best to treat the one who is actually preggers (everyone will buy the baby gifts later…). And what better present than a luxurious night’s stay at Babington including breakfast, a full body Cowshed treatment for her and a Cowshed pregnancy gift set? They’ll even throw in a Floyd sponge for the kids and a Head Massage for an additional guest, all for £500.

Offer based on 2 people sharing a Main House or Coach House Room. Subject to availability and available on new bookings only.

Babington House, Babington near Frome, Somerset, BA11 3RW, 01373 812266

PHOTOS
Patrón Secret Dining Society
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Good food, good drink and even better company – all the makings of an enjoyable evening, and ones which Patrón perfected at their Secret Dining Society last Thursday. Shay Ola made magic in the kitchen (just how did he get the mascarpone so foamy?) and JJ Goodman taught us how to shake up our own Patrón cocktails. The Bethnal Green space was suitably minimal with ribbons falling from beams, and a cool, colourful Patrón bottle lighting fixture.

See the photos here..

COMPETITION
Go-karting at Tower Bridge
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NFL last week and now go-karting; just call us sporty junkies! While go-karts and pizza might not be our usual Saturday offering, the slick new track at TeamSport is fun, fast, and the opportunity to wear a racing jumpsuit is one that can't be missed. The cars are electric and eco-friendly and the beer's cold too. UJ has 12 karting spots to giveaway. To enter simply tell us how many wheels a go-kart has?

TeamSport Tower Bridge, Tower Bridge Business Park, 100 Clements Road, SE16 4DG

T&C: TeamSport open-time race sessions offer two 15-minute sessions per karter. Karters must have an inside leg measurement of 29inches. They can be taken at any time, but must be booked in advance. Race sessions to be booked no later than 30th November.

DO NOT DISTURB
This week’s hottest travel destination

L’Hotel Paris
Luxurious, opulent and the perfect St Germain location

13 Rue Des Beaux-Arts, 75006 Paris

www.l-hotel.com

About
Right in the heart of St Germain-des-Prés, it was here Oscar Wilde came to rest his head; literally, it was his last residence. Small, sultry and perfectly located, this is an old faithful where you wish the walls really could talk.

Décor
Heavy curtains and lush fabrics in hues of red, purple and gold – there’s a definite nod to the baroque here and a feeling of opulence throughout. UJ loved Le Restaurant, where small, perfectly-formed sofas replaced chairs at the dinner table; the leopard print rug really did it for us. The décor – by Jacques Garcia, who is also responsible for interiors at Hotel Costes – plays with contrasting patterns with expensive, French attitude.

Highlights
We loved the layout of the hotel; while waiting for the elevator, you can stare down and get vertigo. The hamman downstairs was also a nice touch – you can book it out privately, which feels very extravagant. The main highlight however is Le Restaurant (Le Restaurant and L’Hotel, geddit!). Boasting a Michelin star, chef Julien Montbabut serves a stellar, modern (even, dare we say, light) French menu; this is a tucked-away Parisian find. Even breakfast here feels like a special treat, and the cocktail list (by multi-award-winning bartender Carlos Madriz) is bespoke, innovative, and worth staying in for. Go for a ‘Bittersweet Love’: homemade lemonade, tequila, guarana-infused tea and various herbs and spices.

Why Go Now
November sees a special B&B offer at L’Hotel, so it’s the perfect time to and treat yourself to a gastro weekend. Pull up at the bar and sample from the menu, move into the dining room, and then roll into bed.


L’Hotel Nov 1 - January 15 Winter Bed and Breakfast special rates start from €290
* Not valid from 27 Dec- 1 January