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What’s On Our Radar This Month: August 2025
From exciting new food joints to the latest must-have beauty and fashion launches, here are the 20 things on The Sybarite’s radar this August.
Ask anyone who lives in London, and they’ll surely tell you there is no shortage of exciting openings, launches and events taking place each month — the trouble is usually hearing about them. From a hot, new restaurant opening to a newly-launched wellness product to add to your wishlist, consider The Sybarite your luxury barometer when it comes to the noteworthy newcomers each and every...
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Eight Of Londons Most Immersive Experiences To Get Lost In
27th November 2024
In a city as vibrant as London, there is never a shortage of fun to be had. From delicious dinners to captivating theatre, the list is extensive. But, what if we told you it gets even better? Immersive experiences are the perfect way to create lasting memories with loved ones. Inviting you to solve the mystery, sing the song and bake the cake, they take you along for the ride in the best possible way. Below, discover London's most enthralling immersive experiences which go far beyond the average.
In Conversation with Gregory Batsleer, Artistic Director...
29th November 2022
Crafted to captivate both classical music enthusiasts and newcomers to the genre, "Handel’s Messiah: The Live Experience" will grace the stage at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, for a sole evening on December 6th, 2022. This exceptional event marks the debut of a groundbreaking style of classical music concert. The inaugural performance revolves around Handel's renowned masterpiece, "Messiah," a composition of unparalleled acclaim and a favoured selection on Desert Island Discs. This event guarantees an exceptional spectacle, featuring virtuoso musicians and a fusion of pioneering lighting design, imaginative visual effects, choreography, and staging. As a result, the audience will be fully immersed in a dramatic and novel presentation of Handel's cherished musical narrative, which narrates the story of Christ and delves into universal human themes encompassing birth, hope, joy, suffering, sacrifice, and redemption. In an exclusive interview, Niamh Walsh engages in conversation with the ingenious visionary behind this ambitious endeavor, Gregory Batsleer. Renowned as the Chorus Director of the Royal Scottish National Orchestra Chorus and the Scottish Chamber Orchestra Chorus, along with being the principal conductor of the National Portrait Gallery’s Portrait Choir, Batsleer has garnered acclaim as one of the preeminent choral conductors of our time—an accolade that is well-deserved given the magnitude of his accomplishments and creative insights.
Women Who Launch: Ofelia Botella
2nd November 2022
Making a career out of your passion isn’t always as straightforward as one might think. Despite the clear enthusiasm that comes with getting paid to do what you love, the path is often far from being sustainable. “Growing up, I fell into this narrative that I’d never be able to make a living as a creative and would instead need a ‘serious job’,” says artist and illustrator Ofelia Botella. This mindset pushed her to study business and put her knowledge into practice by working in art galleries, museums, and auction houses in London, Paris, and Shanghai. “After a while I realised that as glamorous as that life sounded, I wasn't feeling very fulfilled simply working in art but not being a creative myself,” she shares. She then left the art industry and entered an entirely new space—the world of technology, whilst still maintaining her art as a hobby on the side. Botella tells me that the pandemic was a real turning point for her, where she found herself painting daily. It was also during this time that she made her first sale, which encouraged her to pursue this new channel further. She then started selling more of her work, making bespoke wedding stationery and illustrations, doing murals in private homes, and hosted her first exhibition. The biggest leap of all came this year when she decided to officially take some time off from her tech job to dedicate to her new business. “I haven’t looked back since!” she says.
Featuring How to become an art collector
24th November 2016
The search for art can be joyous, and with some thought behind it, your purchases can turn into a collection, and possibly an investment.
Featuring Inside David Bowies private collection
9th November 2016
Bowie's maverick ways of re-invention and curiosity are mirrored through his weird and wonderful art collection, which has been kept private up until now. Over 400 pieces including Harold Gilman, Frank Auerbach, Damien Hirst and painter Peter Lanyon in particular depth are on display, however, his collection is by no means limited to British art alone and also encompasses Contemporary African art, self-taught artists from Vienna’s Gugging institution, as well as designs by Ettore Sottsass and the revolutionary Memphis group. Encompassing some 400 objects from the personal holdings of a man who approached collecting with the same inspired sense of individualism that defined his own fiercely original art. "Art was, seriously, the only thing I'd ever wanted to own. It has always been a stable nourishment. I use it. It can change the way I feel in the mornings. The same work can change me in different way, depending on what I'm going through."- David Bowie
Own a private vineyard home and, if you choose, let...
3rd November 2015
Production plots start at 7,000 sq. m. and owners will have the freedom to control the use of their vineyards, whether producing their own wines guided by Casa de Uco’s experienced winemakers or renting out their vineyards for a yearly profit. What we find most appealing about Casa de Uco is that it offers wine connoisseurs the opportunity not only to own a private vineyard in one of the best regions for winemaking, but also to avail themselves of the resort’s expertise. Wine experts will be on hand to guide proprietors through the entire process – from harvesting young grapes to handling the business and profit-making side of things. Owning a Casa de Uco private villa is an idyllic experience: Nestled within the vineyard and surrounded by amazing vegetation and picturesque views of the Andes Mountain, the villa comes with round-the-clock concierge service, offering hotel-like hospitality. Some might consider this a fine way to retire.
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