James Dawson started selling wine from the back of his motorbike while holding a full-time job in the City. Fast forward ten years and he is making a real success of Humble Grape. He tells us what it takes to run a business that includes wine bars, a wine club and subscription service, an online retail outlet and a wine school.

In the early 80s, a supermodel asked legendary London bartender Dick Bradsell for a drink that would “wake her up and mess her up”. So he invented the espresso martini. His creation has stood the test of time and now makes a fine post-dinner digestif. But how do you make a really good one for your guests? We asked four master mixologists for their take on this modern classic – each one suits a slightly different palate…

Patrick Grant is a man of many talents. He is the owner of Savile Row tailor Norton & Sons and men’s casualwear brand E. Tautz. Plus, he is founder of the Community Clothing social enterprise, which aims to create jobs and restore pride in the British textile industry. You might also know him as a judge on BBC2’s The Great British Sewing Bee. From the best soufflés to spinning classes, he gave us a glimpse into his very stylish little black book.

Deciding to buy out of London is one thing, knowing where to focus your search is another. On the one hand, you’re probably making the move to get more space and for a change of lifestyle; on the other, you still want to be able to get into the capital as quick as possible and without crippling yourself with transport costs. To help focus your search (or perhaps at this stage it’s just food for thought) SLMan spoke to the experts at Savills about everything from which towns have the most manageable commutes to the areas with the most sought after schools.

Jamie Ramsay has run across the Atacama desert, summited the highest mountain in the Southern Hemisphere and cycled the Salar de Uyuni salt flat – when it was flooded. Back over here, he’s the first person to run the Three Peaks and the distances in between. As he preps for his next expedition, he tells us what it takes to be an endurance adventurer.

From trading sugar in Russia to upending the British high street with Moonpig and prowling Dragons’ Den, Nick Jenkins has had quite a career. He sat down with us to talk starting out, strategy and success…

Stuck for inspiration? Friends coming over? No time to shop? No problem. The cooking kings at Mob Kitchen have given us their best brunch recipes for a range of situations. Nab their ideas and you’ll steal the show.

As start-up distilleries have emerged to tinker with its age-old formula, the world of gin has well and truly exploded. To help you cut a swath through this new landscape, we asked Olivier Ward at Gin Foundry for the brands worth knowing about, how to serve them and why it’s worth trying something new.

Having grown tired of overly functional fabrics and boring designs, three young golfers have taken things into their own hands. Launched in August, Manors is already onto its second collection. For inspiration it’s gone all the way back to the vintage wardrobes of iconic golfing greats like Ben Hogan – and added a modern twist. The result is good-quality, ultra-wearable clothing that will look as good in the pub as it does in the clubhouse. SLMan speaks to co-founder Jojo Regan about changing the perceptions of golf.

Tommy Clarke is a rower turned fashion photographer turned aerial photographer. Whether it's planning a trip to Iceland or hanging out of helicopter over Martinique to get the perfect shot, no two days are ever the same.
SLMan caught Tommy in between flights to find out what its like to never know what is coming next and how he gets over his fear of heights.

According to a report from Royal Mail, it is predicted that the value of the subscription box market will reach £1 billion by 2022. In a crowded market, a good service will provide you with just what you want for a reasonable price on a regular basis without you having to remember to buy it. From regular razor blades and new pairs of socks to carefully curated bundles of pasta, here are a dozen of the best to know about…

Five years ago, Freddie Garland was selling flowers door to door. Today, Freddie’s Flowers has over 60,000 subscribers, makes over 22,000 weekly deliveries and is looking at expanding into Europe and the US. SLMan meets the man on a mission to make flowers more affordable…