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Boujis, Mahiki, Ministry of Sound and now Raffles – Carlo Carello has been involved with them all. The last 17 months might have wiped out 15 years of profits, but the nightclub owner has a plan to bounce back. He told Tobias Gourlay what happens next – and why getting hit with sticks by a Russian man called Eugene is the most invigorating thing you can do in London right now.

It’s August – a time of year when your condiment cupboard really comes into its own. Whether you’re looking to add some heat to your burgers, smoke to sandwiches or a punch of freshness to a BBQ spread, these 19 sauces have you covered this summer.

Electric scooters are big news – on the one hand, they’re an eco-friendly and efficient way to travel, on the other hand, they’re often seen as a hazard. It proves you need to know what you’re doing if you’re interested in getting one – from safety features to speed range. Here are some of the main need-to-knows, as well as the top models, recommended by experts.

Over the last year or so many of us have learnt the value of utilising all the space you possibly can. And, if you’re not currently making the most of the bottom of your garden, now’s a good time to put that right. Whether you want a home gym, office space or your very own bar, the design team at Rudolph Diesel ran us through your options and told us what you need to think about.

The right kitchen gadget can change your cooking, prepping and cleaning experience. From high-tech thermometers to wine preservation systems, these are the devices we rate right now.

Horacio Colombo’s passion for beer and the craft beer industry started back home in Argentina, where political unrest in the early 2000s meant that all beer imports stopped, and Horacio and his friends needed to get creative. They started making their own beer in their kitchen, and Horacio accidentally found his calling. Now head brewer at Beavertown Brewery – which won Brewer of the Year UK 2020 – Horacio told SLMan what his days now tend to look like, and what’s next in the world of beer.

The value of Britain’s classic car industry has more than doubled in less than a decade. Tobias Gourlay asked Bicester Heritage’s Philip White what’s going on, how much money you need to get involved, and why 90s Porsches were the last true Porsches.

Bitters are the cocktail essential every home bar needs – but doesn’t necessarily have. They’re a great way of elevating everything from an Old Fashioned to a G&T. These days there are plenty to choose from besides good old Angostura, so it can be tricky to know which ones to try – and when. We went to two cocktail experts for tips, and asked three bartenders for their top recipes…

Summer is synonymous with entertaining, and to pull off a great night you’ll need a reliable speaker. Whether you’re hosting a BBQ, movie night or dinner party, these are the devices to take note of...

Getting your hands on a Tesla is now easier than you thought. Enter Virtuo, the business disrupting the car rental market by offering smart cars at the best prices out there. Here’s what you need to know…

David Rockwell has helped define the look and feel of 21st-century New York. As founder and president of the 250-strong Rockwell group, he has designed game-changing contemporary icons like the first ever W hotel, the original Andaz on Wall Street, and the New York Edition. But he’s not just a hotel architect. He’s won a Tony award as a set designer on Broadway, collaborated with Oscar-winning director Steve McQueen and this year he transformed an LA train station into the set for the Oscars themselves. David told Tobias Gourlay how he made it, why good architecture and design matters, and what he’s been doing to help out his home city during the pandemic…

From a selection of summer beer launches to a by-the-glass wine subscription service and a new range of premium wood chips to enhance your BBQ, these are the best new food and drink releases out there.