The SLMan Hot List: September
THE SPIN-OFF
It’s Bagels! Notting Hill
Its Primrose Hill site opened last year to queues around the block. This week It's Bagels! launched a second location in Notting Hill. The new place stays true to its founder’s New York roots with classic Big Apple diner interiors and a range of staple bagels. Firm favourites include The Works (cream cheese, lox, onion, capers, lemon, tomato) and BEC (bacon, egg and cheese), as well as new additions featuring fresh-sliced deli meats and cheeses such as The Grinder (mortadella, salami, turkey provolone, spicy iceberg slaw) and Salt Beef (pulled salt beef, French’s mustard, house pickles, shaved red onion, Kewpie mayo, melted Swiss cheese). Get in line.
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THE MUSIC DOC
Blur: Live At Wembley Stadium
Blur: Live At Wembley Stadium is a two-hour concert film immortalising the band’s historic 2023 show, which saw the Londoners perform their much-loved songs for 150,000 fans across a transcendent, once-in-a-generation weekend that brought a sweep of ecstatic five-star reviews. The cinema release captures the band in full flight at the biggest show of their career. It coincides with the release of a new live album – under the same title – and follows the recent release of the critically acclaimed documentary Blur: To The End.
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THE HOTEL
Palazzo Talìa
Who knew film directors were so hospitable? First in 2024, Francis Ford Coppola opened Palazzo Margherita in southern Italy. Now Luca Guadagnino has overseen the conversion of Palazzo Talìa – a 16th-century school moments from the Fontana di Trevi. The visionary mind that gave the world Call Me By Your Name and Challengers has bequeathed us a maximalist boutique hotel where sensual interiors span the centuries to grand yet intimate effect: modern chandeliers are matched to the building’s original features, bold contemporary carpets share attention with ornate ceiling frescos. Start your evenings with oyster happy hour in the mirrored Bar della Musa, then slide into the timeless Tramae restaurant – or its leafy courtyard – for dinner.
Visit PalazzoTalia.com
THE COFFEE TABLE BOOK
Federer
An early contender for your 2024 Christmas wish list, this new tome has been produced by Assouline in very close collaboration with the tennis legend himself. The first visual biography of Roger Federer arrives on the heels of the documentary about the final 12 days of his career. It gives fans an exclusive look into Federer’s childhood, private life and career. Featuring never-before-seen family images from Roger and his wife Mirka’s own archives, exclusive interviews and emotional handwritten notes from Roger himself, the book explores the determination that define one of the great global icons of our time. Look out too for quotes from notable friends such as Rafa Nadal, Lionel Messi, Bill Gates and Anna Wintour.
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THE INDIE FILM
Starve Acre
The run of great British folk horror films continues into September with Starve Acre, an unsettling film written and directed by Daniel Kokotajlo (Apostasy). Starring Matt Smith (fresh from his turn as Daemon in House Of The Dragon) and Morfydd Clark (Saint Maud, Lord Of The Rings: The Rings Of Power, The Personal History Of David Copperfield), the film is based on the award-winning 2019 novel by Andrew Michael Hurley. In 1970s rural Yorkshire, Richard and Juliette Willoughby’s seemingly idyllic family life is thrown into turmoil when their young son Owen starts acting out of character. A sudden, tragic event brings grief and drives a wedge between the once happy couple. At Starve Acre, their remote family home, academic archaeologist Richard explores a folkloric myth that the ancient oak tree that once stood on their land is imbued with phenomenal powers. While Juliette turns to the local community to find some kind of peace, Richard obsessively digs deeper. To accompany the release, Kokotajlo has programmed a BFI Southbank and BFI Player season of films and television programmes that have inspired and influenced him. Roots, Rituals & Phantasmagoria runs from 1st September.
Visit BFI.com
THE BACK-TO-WORK BAG
Carl Friedrik
This month sees the expansion of Carl Friedrik’s bestselling Heritage bags. Launching on 19th August, a new collection includes the sleek, office-and-travel-focused Palissy Briefcase, Palissy Double and Palissy Weekend – all now available in three grained leather colourways (Fango, Taupe and Mustard) that subtly expand Heritage’s classic colour palette. The briefcase is a master organiser with slick design features; the Palissy Double offers ample space with two zipped compartments and multiple pockets to keep your essentials organised; while the Palissy Weekend combines elegance and functionality – and, as its name suggests, is just the thing for quick getaways.
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THE RETURN
Endo At The Rotunda
Endo at the Rotunda – the highly regarded restaurant from acclaimed third-generation sushi master Endo Kazutoshi – will reopen its doors on 17th September following a refurbishment. Its new era will be defined by the concept of ‘onkochishin’, a way of looking into the future through the perspective of the past. Designed in collaboration with architect Kengo Kuma, the space will see the bar area replaced with a wooden landscape-like seating area recalling the materiality of the natural world. The omakase experience will be informed by recipes and techniques derived from Endo’s grandfather, the first of the family’s sushi masters. Omakase will be served at the reconfigured sushi counter, now seating 10 guests to ensure a closer interaction between Endo and his guests. ‘Phone eats first’ will be an alien concept, as the use of tech will be discouraged at the counter to heighten the experience. We approve.
Visit EndoAtRotunda.com
THE SCENT
Big Sur Eucalyptus
DS & Durga's centrepiece fragrance launch for AW24 is a scent that embodies the brand's motto: Perfume Is Armchair Travel. Big Sur Eucalyptus captures the green groves along the iconic highway on the California coast. A perfume version of the brand's bestselling candle, Big Sur Eucalyptus is just the scent to embrace the cool weather: cold, crisp and fresh. Expect notes of Pacific spray, rosemary, cypress, cardamom and magnolia.
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