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ISSUE 11 JULY-SEPTEMBER 2009 1.60 WHERE SOLD
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Shaking up
top tipples
Hats off to
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ummertime and the living is easy. That may be the case but, to be honest, sitting here in our
offices in Kentish Town, I havent seen any fish jumping and the cottons only high when I climb
on the table in my M&S shirt to try and turn on the air conditioning. There is, of course, a far
easier way to chill out and thats by reading this months issue of Pulse. Packed full of fabulous
features, as well as hearing from the legend that is Matt Lucas, we serve up recipes for cool cocktails,
furnish you with inspirational ideas for interior design and fit you out with some
fantastic fashion tips for both the Summer Season and the summer seaside. What? I
wont be seeing you at Henley this year? Ah well, all the more Pimms for me Cheers!
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ON THE TOWN
4 Were you dressed to thrill on Purim
or out celebrating Israels 61st? Or
maybe you were at one of the
dozens of other parties or
fundraisers over the past three
months? Check out our pick of the
pics from the social circuit
ENTERTAINMENT
9 With Bruno, Brad, Jack and Harry,
theres a big screen summer of fun
in store for Jewish cinema-goers
38 Little Britains Matt Lucas gives us
the lowdown on his latest starring
role in Krod Mandoon
INTERIORS & PROPERTY
12 Never mind decking out the inside,
what about the decking on the
outside top tips for patios
16 How to make sure your home is
made of the white stuff
FASHION
20 Put your best foot forward this
summer with our guide to the
seasons must-have shoes
28 Whether youre off to a garden
party or a wedding party, if you
want to get ahead, get a hat
FOOD
42 Three tasty Turkish delights from
restaurateur Huseyin Ozer
44 Shake up your party with those
kings of cocktails, the LiquidChefs
48 Steaking out a jazzy restaurant
that really hits the high note
50 Theyre pleased to meat you in
Borehamwoods new kosher joint
SIMCHA
32 You dont just want to
get to the chuppah on
time, you also want to
get there in style!
TRAVEL
54 Those wizards of Oz
have turned
Melbourne into a
magical destination
HEALTH
58 Pick a card, any card
youll come up
trumps with PocketFit
60 Its time to face up to
facials and skincare
EDUCATION
66 Learn vital lessons
about getting your kids
into secondary school
LISTINGS
72 Whats on & where to
be seen in the weeks
ahead
UP FOR GRABS
42 Champagne and a
meal for two at Ozer
48 Succulent steaks for
two at Goodman
59 Five packs of Pocketfit
Diet & Exercise Cards
60 10 off a treatment at
FreshFaces plus win a
75 gift voucher
72 Scoop cinema tickets
on our puzzle page
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Pulse Interiors
Turn your outdoors into
another room where you can
relax and entertain. Gabrielle
Fagan finds out how to create
the perfect space with the
latest fabulous furniture
f ever there was a time to
make the most of your
outdoor space, its this
year.
Tight budgets and the
threat of viruses, as well as
a growing reluctance to stamp a
carbon footprint all over the
globe, will almost certainly result
in more of us enjoying time in
our own gardens this summer.
Fortunately, the choice of
garden furniture and accessories
has never been better, and theres
no longer any need to settle for
uncomfortable, wobbly seats or a
conventional dining set.
Liz Murphy, associate editor of
House Beautiful, says: Once the
domain only of the keen
gardener, our gardens have
become extensions of our homes.
Most of us rush to sit outside at
the first glimpse of spring
sunshine, and we want our gardens
to feel as comfortable as our living
rooms, equipped with everything
from sofas to coffee tables.
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CREATE THE PERFECT
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Open-plan kitchens opening on
to decks and patios is an
established trend, she points out,
and this creates the need for the
view from the back of the house
to look as good as the front.
Rather than grabbing the first
sunlounger or patio set you see,
she advises that when planning a
room outdoors, you start from the
same basic point as you would
when creating an indoors room.
Liz says: Decide what you want
the room to do, and how much
light it gets. If you want an
outside dining area and your
gardens in full sun over
lunchtime, make sure to include
lots of shade.
In the short term, this may be
an awning or huge parasol, but a
longer term solution could be an
arbour which, if you plant
climbing vines to cover it, it will
look gorgeous and give far more
shade
than an
umbrella.
New
materials such as
weather-resistant rattan have
banished the chore of rushing
around covering up furniture at
the first sign of a shower, or the
need to store it.
If your priority is to lounge,
rather than eat, Liz suggests
opting for comfy living room-style
furniture like large, squashy sun
loungers or a corner unit.
Dont neglect all-important
finishing touches like lighting,
she urges, adding: Solar-powered
ground and fairy lights will
gradually begin to twinkle as
darkness falls, creating a soft
glow to eat by.
Use lamps, lanterns and
candles to highlight particular
features in your garden, such as a
beautiful tree, bush, or
pretty seating area.
Add scented candles to
fill the air with
fragrance.
Spruce up your
patio by choosing from
this selection of some
of the best outdoor
furniture and
accessories.
COUNTRY COTTAGE
You can conjure the soft
prettiness of a country cottage
setting with dazzling white
painted furniture or decorative
wrought iron pieces.
SPEND: A delightful curved faux-
wicker all-weather set with two
armchairs, a small sofa and coffee
table is 299.95 from mail order
and online company, Scotts of
Stow.
SPLURGE: Echo the New England
country style with Vermont white
painted furniture from John
Lewis. Table 289, bench 240,
armchair 115, cushions extra.
SAVE: Chill with a cocktail on a
white painted wooden Portland
recliner. The set, including
footstool and table, is 149.98
from B&Q.
Accessories from The White
Company suit this style. Striped
Pembrook seat pads are 16 each
and metal candle lanterns from
45 each.
DECADENT ZONE
Lounging on an L-shaped sofa or
relaxing on a day bed isnt cheap
but the investment will pay
dividends and transform a patio
into an outdoor sanctuary.
SPEND: Guests will gravitate to the
Medici lounge bed (399) which,
when decked out with a cream
canopy (250) and cushions (350),
is a winner. Its 999 as a set from
Bhs.
SPLURGE: Loretto all-weather
rattan chaise sofas, which can be
joined to make an L-shape, are a
must-buy for outdoor couch
potatoes. They are 799 each from
Marks & Spencer.
SAVE: Asdas large circular rattan-
style Almera day bed with canopy
is a steal at 500 from Asda Direct.
Add the supermarkets silver or
black metal planters, from 5 for a
pair, and metal tea light holders,
5 each.
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Above: Medici lounge bed plus canopy and cushions from Bhs
Left: Almera rattan look day bed from Asda
Facing: Loretta all-weather rattan Chaise sofas from M&S
Below: Selection of garden goodies from Graham & Green
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Its time to kick up your
heels as shoes take centre
stage in any must-have
wardrobe. But how do you
ensure you have happy feet?
Lisa Haynes checks out this
seasons hottest trends
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STEPPING
INTO THE
SUMMER
GROOVE
ling those It bags to
the back of the
closet. This season,
statement sandals
are wearing the
accessories crown.
Fashionistas have gone crazy for
this summers catwalk shoe stars
- there are now lengthy waiting
lists for Balmains crystal-studded
sandals, YSLs caged boots and
Louis Vuittons Spicy platforms.
Madonna and Victoria
Beckham may have had no
problem bagging the tribal
Spicys but those left
disappointed by the sell-outs - or
the hefty 1000-plus price tags -
can still find catwalk hot shoes
on the high street.
The summer shoe season is
awash with statement styles,
vibrant colour palettes and
gorgeous embellishments with
something to match every
fashion trend, says Patricia
Becquereau, chief buyer at Moda
In Pelle.
Nothing kick-starts a summer
wardrobe like new sandals. The
perfect pair will instantly update
trousers and give tired dresses
and shorts an effortless seasonal
lift.
Get the pedicurist on speed
dial. Its time to give your feet a
starring role in this summers
must-have shoes.
FLAT FINDS
Whatever heels youre hankering
after this summer, no shoe rack
is complete without a pair of
walk-friendly flat sandals.
If you want a fiercer shoe than
the basic flip-flop look no further
than the gladiator, which has
survived yet another fashion
season. This summer theyve
been updated with ankle cuffs
and heavy embellishments -
perfect for work or play.
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Jewelled metallic flats and
gladiator sandals are some of the
hottest shoes around. Combine
them with summer shorts and t-
shirts to work the tribal trend,
Patricia recommends.
WEAR WITH: Micro shorts and
playsuits.
TRY: Jones Bootmaker yellow
patent Happy Gladiators 55;
Matalan metallic weave sandals
12; Tamaris Dune studded
gladiator sandals 35; Red or
Dead gold chainmail sandals
39.99 at Schuh.
WEDGE WONDERS
Cant face flats? Get an unfair
height advantage by walking tall
in towering wedge heels. Petite
Rachel Stevens has frequently
been spotted in her trusty
wedges.
Wedges are once again a
summer wardrobe staple, says
Patricia. Look for feminine print
styles to wear with floaty fabrics
or go for glossy patent brights
with leggings for a statement
look.
Wooden, cork or rope heel
styles are the pairs to plump for
in high summer.
WEAR WITH: Flowing maxi
dresses.
TRY: Dune red Captain wedges
85; New Look fringed suede
wedges 35; ASOS colour block
wooden wedges 64; Next woven
navy wedges 28; Freemans cut-
out wooden wedges 55.
HEEL HIGHS
More than 70 percent of us
instantly feel more glamorous
in a pair of heels, according to a
recent survey by Compeed. But
dont squash up your tootsies in
courts, free them in this
seasons statement platforms.
High heels are more daring
and sky-high than ever before,
Patricia explains. Fringing,
ruff les and reptile fabrics all
feature strongly and this
seasons colours include
everything from electric blue
and f lashes of neon for an 80s
Miami-inspired look to softer
pastels, neutrals and metallics.
WEAR WITH: 3/4 length peg
trousers.
TRY: Dorothy Perkins ankle cuff
platforms 35; Moda In Pelle
Lush purple cut-out platforms
90; River Island coral Nairobi
platforms 94.99; Matalan tan
studded gladiator platforms,
16.
PEEK-A-BOOTS
Booties in winter? Fashion has
found a way to make the
shoeboot summer-friendly with
the peep-toe boot as sported by
Cheryl Cole, Beyonce and Heidi
Klum to name but a few.
Take your lead from Stella
McCartneys 425 version with
light mesh material, cut-out
detailing and cheeky peep-toes.
Keep your outfits light and
summery by sticking to nude or
tan-tone tones or toughen up
girly frocks with black peep-toe
booties, which are also sticking
around for the autumn/winter
season.
WEAR WITH: Summer dresses.
TRY: Office Whats It All About
beige peep-toe boots 85; Linzi
Shoes blue peep-toe zip boots
30; ASOS leather and mesh pink
peep-toe ankle boots 65; Betty
Jackson black lace-up shoe boots
330 at my-wardrobe.com
HIGH HEELS ARE
MORE DARING &
SKY-HIGH THAN
EVER BEFORE
ASOS
www.asos.com
Dorothy Perkins
0870 122 8801
www.dorothyperkins.co.uk
Dune
www.dune.co.uk
Freemans
www.freemans.com
Jones Bootmaker
0800 163 519
www.jonesbootmaker.com
Linzi Shoes
www.linzishoes.com
Matalan
0845 330 3330
www.matalan.co.uk
Moda in Pelle
www.modainpelle.com
MyWardrobe
www.my-wardrobe.com
New Look
0500 454 094
www.newlook.co.uk
Next
0845 600 7000
www.next.co.uk
Office
0845 0580 777
www.office.co.uk
River Island
www.riverisland.com
Tamaris
www.tamaris-shoes.co.uk
Schuh
0845 3072 484
www.schuhstore.co.uk
STOCKISTS
From left: Moda In Pelle Lush, Matalan metallic weave, Tamaris Dune, New Look fringed suede
Facing: Dorothy Perkins ankle cuff platforms
Below: TK Maxx summer sandals
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Whatever you drive normally, when it
comes to your wedding, youll want to
be chauffered around in a smart set of
wheels. Brian Saunders, proprietor of
Brisan Carriages, steers us in the right
direction for choosing the right car
risan Carriages was
established in 1996,
and since then the
fleet has expanded to
almost 30 vehicles.
Based in Cuffley,
EN6, its area of operation covers
Hertfordshire, Essex, Middlesex
and most London postal
districts.
The range of professionally
chauffeured, high quality
vintage, classic and modern
Rolls Royce and Bentley
wedding cars, supported by
colour co-ordinated Daimler and
Mercedes seven-passenger
limousines, can meet
everybodys taste and budget.
The vast majority of the cars are
garaged in Cuffley, in a well-lit
building, where it is strongly
recommended that clients view
them either in the daytime or
evening by appointment, before
booking the cars.
Ive just got engaged and want to
book a car for my wedding how
do I know which one to go for?
Brian says: The wedding cars and
their chauffeurs play an integral
and important role on your
special day and should be
considered as more than just
transport.
There are many chauffeur-
driven car hire businesses
operating in the wedding sector
but it is important to select those
companies that have an in-depth
knowledge of the requirements
and traditions of the Jewish
market which vary quite
considerably from the many
other types of religious and civil
ceremonies.
There are many different types
of bridal cars available but the
most popular choice for Jewish
couples are Rolls Royce and
Bentley models from which you
can choose vintage (mainly
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1930s), classic (late 1940s to
1970s) or modern (1980s to
current). You can choose a car
which caters perfectly to the
bride and grooms tastes.
If the wedding is to take place
during the hot summer months
and the journey to the place of
ceremony is to take
approximately 45 minutes or
more, then a car with air-
conditioning may be high on the
brides list of requirements.
By definition a late classic or
modern car is recommended
where air-conditioning systems
were fitted as standard.
Invariably the later cars do not
have the character of the vintage
and early classic models and so
the external appearance and
character of the car may be
higher on the agenda than the
comfort of a modern AC system.
It should be borne in mind,
however, that most of the vintage
and classic cars have an airflow
system and also, as they travel at
modest speeds, a partial opening
of the windows will ensure
comfort without risk to the
brides hairdo.
Interior space is also an issue
and although there is adequate
space in all models, a bride who
wants maximum room and
comfort should choose a vintage,
long wheel base or limousine
model.
Should I book one car or two
what does it depend on?
Brian says: Support vehicles to
the main wedding car (mainly
for the bridesmaids and the
grooms party) are normally
Daimler or Mercedes limousines
that can carry up to seven
passengers. It is recommended
that you choose a company that
can provide support vehicles in
the same livery as the main
wedding car for greater effect on
the day.
The majority of Jewish
weddings follow the tradition
where the bride travels in the
main wedding car to the
ceremony, with both her mother
and the mother of the groom,
and the brides father travels
with the grooms party. It is
common, therefore, to use one of
the support vehicles to carry out
the transfer between both pick-
up addresses. This service is
normally provided in the
standard price of the car or for a
very small nominal charge which
reflects the time and distance
involved.
What is your most popular car
and why do you think this is?
Brian says: The most popular
main wedding car is the Rolls
Royce Silver Cloud.
I have three white Silver Cloud
111s pure white, porcelain
white and acrylic white (the
creamiest of the whites) and a
Silver Cloud 11 in black over
ivory. This car is a rare long-
wheel base model.
These cars date from the early
to mid 1960s and are, arguably,
the most elegant of the classic
cars combining space and
comfort as well as charm and
character. In the photographs
they look fantastic outside any
type of venue.
The Silver Clouds are always
supported by colour matching
Daimler Limousines which
compliment them perfectly.
Close behind the Silver Clouds
are the 1930s vintage Rolls
Royces which are absolutely
stunning. Despite their age we
are happy to drive them the
same distances as the other cars
including into central London.
What is the standard number of
hours a car can be booked for
and are there any extras
included in the price?
Brian says: The tariff is based on
a three-hour hire time with
additional time over and above
three hours chargeable at 50
per vehicle per hour; although if
there are several cars required a
package price is normally given.
The timing of the arrival at the
first pick-up address and time
allowed for the individual
movements of the cars is key to
an efficient operation on the day.
As a general rule, the groom and
his party should arrive at the
synagogue 45 minutes before the
ceremony for photographs,
prayers etc and the bride 15
minutes before to allow for the
bedeken - but depending on the
different requirements on the
day this may vary.
The time allowed for each
journey should be generous to
allow for possible hold-ups.
Travelling into central London on
a Sunday is a slow process. It is
always easier to park up and kill
time if necessary rather than try
to make it up.
I want a car that will stand out
from the crowd what do you
suggest?
Brian says: I believe that the cars
that really catch the eye are the
cars at the extreme ends of the
time spectrum.
The 1930 vintage cars are
spectacular and always receive
admiration from all who see
them.
However, I now have a new
Rolls Royce Phantom in the range
which is equally spectacular for
different reasons and has proved
to be extremely popular.
I have quite a low budget what
is your recommendation for a
credit crunch friendly car?
Brian says: The Rolls Royce
Silver Shadow is at the bottom
end of the price range. It is,
however, a beautiful classic
white Rolls Royce from the
1970s with all the refinements
of a modern car including air
conditioning. It is an ideal main
bridal car which can be
supported, if necessary, with a
seven-passenger classic
Mercedes or Daimler Limousine.
For more information, visit
www.brisancarriages.co.uk
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DONT FORGET...
1) To decide what your priorities are
(i.e air conditioning), which will also
include the budget allowed normally
determined by the grooms side.
2) To arrange who is to travel with the
bride to the ceremony, to allow time
for a transfer between the grooms and
brides addresses if necessary.
3) To plan a detailed timetable so that
there is a margin for error in the travel
times. The wedding car operator
should be involved to help with this.
4) To book an appropriate number of
cars with the seating capacity required
to carry out the job efficiently and
comfortably.
5) It is recommended that you use a
company that can provide matching
cars for greater visual effect.
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ith so any
restaurants to
choose from
nowadays, one
starts to wonder
whether weve
really gained anything in culinary
terms? Too many chefs seem to take
wonderful fresh ingredients and
then seem to do their utmost to
disguise the flavours.
Take steak, for example. So often
just mediocre meat served to the
masses rather than a charcoal-
cooked quality cut that comes from
a speciality kitchen.
I was therefore happy to come
across Goodman a proper
American steakhouse, which was
just what the doctor (or so I told
myself) ordered after a long, hard
day at the park. Named after Jewish
jazz legend Benny Goodman, the
moment I stepped into this Mayfair
establishment, I truly felt that Id
entered a little slice of the States.
The interior as a whole is
impressive brown is the
dominant colour, and teamed with
clever lighting and wooden floors,
Goodman exudes the aura of an era
long gone. Indeed, it felt as if Benny
himself might burst in at any
moment.
Rest assured, he didnt. What did
show up though was great food. For
starters, I tucked into the organic
salmon carpaccio with tomato
seeds, passion fruit and sea salt,
which was light but nontheless
packed with flavour the passion
fruit was a great twist that elevated
the dish. My dining partner went
for a more classic choice of sliced
tomato, crumbled stilton, red
onion and aged balsamic vinegar
which proved just as good in
quality, freshness and taste.
Mains though were the real
reason for coming to Goodman,
and we were spoilt for choice. The
steaks are cooked to order in a
special charcoal oven, and the
sweet smell of the choice cuts
filled the restaurant.
We knew we were in for a treat.
My Goodman rib eye was so
delicious, I nearly cried. Four
hundred grams of USDA prime
beef, 120 days grain fed providing
the perfect flavoursome and juicy
cut, and complemented to a tee by
the pepper sauce I chose as an
accompaniment.
My partner, meanwhile, opted
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comprised 250g from UK grass-fed
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sauce and hand cut chips crispy
yet light, just as the ideal chip
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cream was scrumptious as I cut
through the fondant, the chocolate
centre melted out on to the place
and merged with the ice-cream to
create the most amazing mixture
of taste, texture and temperature.
My partner was delighted with his
baked vanilla cheesecake which
came with a berry compote, which
looked creamy yet not too heavy.
It is easy to see why Goodman is
such a success: excellent service,
great decor, a classic American
theme, a central location and, lets
not forget, quality ingredients
cooked to perfection the ultimate
recipe for restaurant success.
(NK)
Goodman
26 Maddox Street
London
W1S 1QH
T: 020 7499 3776
W:www.goodmanrestaurants.com
Pulse Food
PERFECTLY COOKED,
THE FILLET STEAK
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THEY COOK STEAK LIKE BENNY
PLAYED CLARINET PERFECTLY
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1 Setting of the animated television series
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8 & 15 Across ER actress who married
photographer James Stenson in 2009
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11 Courteney --- played Monica in Friends
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28 Angelina ----- is the partner of Brad Pitt
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29 2008 movie starring Will Smith as Ben
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2 1998 picture starring Robert De Niro and
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7 The ---- was a 2006 picture in which
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