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Pennsylvania governor’s voter registration change draws Trump’s ire in echo of 2020 election clashes
Pennsylvania governor’s voter registration change draws Trump’s ire in echo of 2020 election clashes
Donald Trump has Pennsylvania’s voting rules in his sights, and it's a familiar target
2023-10-01 20:36
Matty Healy 'set to reunite with Taylor Swift' on new album
Matty Healy 'set to reunite with Taylor Swift' on new album
The 1975 frontman Matty Healy is reportedly set to collaborate with Taylor Swift on her new album.
2023-09-13 19:00
Jefferies' third-quarter profit falls short of expectations as M&A sputters
Jefferies' third-quarter profit falls short of expectations as M&A sputters
By Niket Nishant and Lananh Nguyen (Reuters) -Jefferies Financial Group reported a smaller-than-expected third-quarter profit on Wednesday as lingering economic
2023-09-28 06:18
In Horto: Hearty, outdoorsy fare in a secret London Bridge garden
In Horto: Hearty, outdoorsy fare in a secret London Bridge garden
Walking into In Horto feels like walking into someone’s garden after the green thumbed designers of Your Garden Made Perfect have had their way with it. Stylish yet homely, with thought put into making every corner feel like you’re stepping into someone’s al fresco dinner party – hexagonal red brick flooring, rattan lamp shades and roof, wooden dining tables and chairs, as well as rustic dishes and serving plates. Potted plants welcome you at the entrance and vines twirl around the edges of the restaurant, which gives it an even more cloistered feeling. Just a five minute walk from London Bridge, right next to Flat Iron Square, In Horto has a distinctly different vibe to its packed surroundings. There’s the Borough Market crowd, where inching behind tourists is only made worth it if you procure a sausage roll from the Ginger Pig (mmm, dreamy); while Flat Iron Square boasts a hipper, boozier clientele. In Horto offers a bit of an oasis from both – a quieter, calmer place to sit down and have a meal. In Horto is a venture by TVG Hospitality, also known as The Venue Group, which boasts Mumford and Sons member Ben Lovett as one of its backers. The group also operates Flat Iron Square, which it moved from its original location on the corner of Southwark Bridge Road and Union Street to its current home last year. So it makes sense that the company is trying to develop the area by providing more restaurants with different concepts – it also opened Carrubo next to In Horto, a Mediterranean-inspired “light bites” place. The clue to why the restaurant feels so much like a garden party is in the name; In Horto in Latin is “in the garden”. The cooking on display here is very much focused on outdoorsy, wood-fired cooking, with a beautiful large domed oven taking pride of place behind the counter. Almost every dish is baked, roasted or grilled in this hard-working piece of equipment, bar things like the charcuterie board or the burrata and caponata, but even that has a touch of fire with the addition of smoked white balsamic dressing. In Horto’s menu moves with the seasons, but some things that are a staple and absolutely worth having again and again. The confit potato chips, which have been described as an “uncanny” dupe of Quality Chop House’s own version, are very, very good – layers of nearly paper thin potatoes layered and cooked in a thick wedge, before being portioned into chunky batons and roasted so that they caramelise and crisp up on the outside, but retain a delicious softness on the inside. The heritage beetroot with vegan feta and sunflower and pumpkin seeds also went down a treat, with the earthy, gorgeously red and purple root vegetables allowed to shine. We were big fans of the ’nduja butter and burnt onion butter that can be ordered and slathered with relish on bread. Also enjoyed were tenderly shredded venison batons ensconced in crispy crumbs, and while I generally find padron peppers to be a bit… well, boring, In Horto’s were covered in a healthy sprinkling of Aleppo salt that gave the soft, slightly charred vegetables that much-needed crunch. The mains were hearty and great for sharing, although perhaps less exciting than the starters and sides. There’s only so many roasted vegetables you can eat before it starts to taste a little monotonous. Having said that, the slow roasted braised lamb was a triumph; tender and juicy, with a delicious amount of fat that melts on the tongue. The real joy of In Horto’s menu is that it is all made to be shared, which I love. There is something so comforting and communal about passing dishes to one another, making sure everyone tries a little bit of everything. After all that food, it’d make sense that there was little room for dessert. Except I’m nothing if not determined. We had to be sensible though – the tarte tatin with vanilla ice cream sounded bloody lovely, but would have been far too much and we would have had to be rolled home. Being the balanced and rational eaters we are, we opted to share the rich, luxurious chocolate mousse with honeycomb and salted caramel ice cream. Unwise? Perhaps, just a little. But I have no regrets. In Horto, 53b Southwark St, London, SE1 1RU | inhorto.co.uk | 020 3179 2909 Read More The Union Rye, review: Finally, a decent restaurant in this charming East Sussex town Forest Side: Heavenly Cumbrian produce elevated to Michelin-starred proportions I tried the food at Idris Elba’s restaurant – he should stick to wine
2023-07-28 20:41
Wheeler deals, Schwarber, Harper, Realmuto homer and Phillies beat D-backs 6-1 for 3-2 NLCS lead
Wheeler deals, Schwarber, Harper, Realmuto homer and Phillies beat D-backs 6-1 for 3-2 NLCS lead
Zack Wheeler delivered another postseason gem with seven shutdown innings, Bryce Harper, Kyle Schwarber and J
2023-10-22 11:38
Congolese Nobel laureate kicks off presidential campaign with a promise to end violence, corruption
Congolese Nobel laureate kicks off presidential campaign with a promise to end violence, corruption
Congolese Nobel Peace Prize laureate Dr. Denis Mukwege has kicked off his campaign for next month’s presidential election
2023-11-26 05:58
'It's an amazing show': Taylor Swift's Eras Tour earns praise from Keith Urban
'It's an amazing show': Taylor Swift's Eras Tour earns praise from Keith Urban
'I mean, she's absolutely at the top of her game. This tour is just the best of the best,' said Keith Urban
2023-05-21 03:13
'AGT' fans point out Howie Mandel's 'hypocrisy' as he lashes out at Simon Cowell's 'inappropriate' judgment
'AGT' fans point out Howie Mandel's 'hypocrisy' as he lashes out at Simon Cowell's 'inappropriate' judgment
Howie Mandel is well-known for repeatedly pressing the red buzzer during live broadcasts
2023-09-13 13:53
Youth bring climate case to Europe rights court
Youth bring climate case to Europe rights court
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) on Wednesday began hearing a case brought by six Portuguese youths against 32 nations for not doing enough to stop global warming, the latest bid...
2023-09-28 01:09
Goldman Sachs Says ESG Bonds Are Headed for Major Slump in US
Goldman Sachs Says ESG Bonds Are Headed for Major Slump in US
Companies based in the US are on track to halve the amount of ESG-labeled debt they issue this
2023-10-06 17:00
Twitter sues hate-speech watchdog, following through on its litigation threat
Twitter sues hate-speech watchdog, following through on its litigation threat
Twitter has sued the Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH), a nonprofit group that has criticized the company's handling of hate speech, following through on a litigation threat that had been publicly revealed just hours before.
2023-08-01 19:38
This Brand Put A Surprising, Stylish Spin On Strapless Bras—& I’m Here For It
This Brand Put A Surprising, Stylish Spin On Strapless Bras—& I’m Here For It
Picture it: You’re wearing the most stunning low-back top or slinky dress… and your bra is sticking out. You try to shimmy the band down throughout the night, causing more annoyance and discomfort than anything else. But there must be a solution, right? While boob tape and self-adhesive bras are popular options, they might not offer enough support (or, in the case of boob tape, feel like a DIY project you have to complete before leaving the house). BAXXE offers a third option that seems so simple, yet so clever, we’re both delighted and wondering why no one has thought of it yet. Simply put, the brand designs bra bands that are meant to be seen — and actually enhance your look rather than detract from it.
2023-07-08 00:45