Life

There’s more to successful WFH than sticking your desk next to a window and having natural day light. SLMan asked a group of experts what you really need to do to stay productive and healthy. Covering the physical and mental aspects of working from home, here’s what they had to say...

The weather’s hotting up again and London’s reopening for business. Now’s the time to acquaint yourself with the city’s top restaurants with outdoor space. From old favourites to new openings, here are 13 great places with terraces to book now…

Chances are lockdown has made you realise there are a few home improvements you need to make. Electric drills can help with anything from screw-driving to hammering through concrete. Martin Parker-Elms, who looks after power tools for B&Q, is here to tell you about the options – plus we’ve rounded up the best models on the market today.

The reopening of pubs grabbed the headlines, but it’s their close cousin the taproom that’s really worth getting excited about. With lots of space – inside and out – these underrated venues look well set up for the new era of social distancing. They also happen to serve some of the finest and freshest beer in the city. Put these outstanding examples on your radar now…

The negroni is a classic cocktail whose popularity in the UK has risen immeasurably in recent years – and not just because Stanley Tucci was making them in lockdown. An ideal balance between sweet and bitter, this Italian aperitivo works as well on a hot afternoon as it does as a pre-dinner drink. Here, two top bartenders tell us what makes it so good and how to make the ultimate version at home.

Dr Sophie Shotter worked on the frontline of the NHS as it fought the Covid-19 outbreak in the UK. Three months after the nation went into lockdown, she is bringing us up to speed on everything we now know about the virus…

Finally accepted the rusting hulk at the end of the garden isn’t fit for purpose? There’s still time to save BBQ season. Grill expert Richard Holden has told SLMan everything you need to know before purchasing – plus we’ve rounded up the best barbies on the market right now.

The government has just announced rental e-scooters will be legal for road use from this weekend. Green, easy and helping to keep people off public transport, they look set to become the ride of choice for the new normal. To give you an idea of what life with an e-scooter would be like, Tom McPhail of specialist retailer Pure Electric chatted SLMan through the basics...

Whether you’re heading somewhere a little more tropical for the summer or not, you’ll want to make a few seasonal tweaks to your wardrobe. Love Brand & Co is a British brand with a conscience that specialises in warm-weather wear. SLMan caught up with founder Oliver Tomalin to find out everything you need to know…

Teriyaki – an addictively sticky glaze – adds unbeatable flavour to speedy weeknight suppers, says food writer and SL contributor Chloe Scott-Moncrieff. Here are three easy recipes using this store-cupboard staple…

Not currently grabbing-and-going on your usual commute? Or just want to improve your Saturday-morning game? To help you master coffee making, SLMan asked James Bailey – head of quality at Workshop Coffee – for his tips. We’ve also rounded up the best coffee subscriptions, gadgets and delivery services out there now...

Simon Duffy launched Bulldog Skincare in 2007. Today, it has global retail sales of more than $100m but Simon’s focus is on a new business. Waken is applying Bulldog’s principles to dental products and Simon believes it can go far. He spoke to SLMan about thinking like an entrepreneur and the lessons he’s learnt to this point…