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South Wales Argus
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- South Wales Argus
I tried Gordon Ramsay's beef wellington at the Savoy
The first purpose-built deluxe hotel in London, The Savoy is still to this day the only 5-star hotel on the River Thames. A magnet for the wealthy, the famous, and the glamorous. Or so you thought. 'Cos I went last weekend. I've always loved a trip to London. The train down itself evokes a sense of excitement in me, but this trip surpassed all others. It was, without question, unforgettable in every way. On the Northbank of the River Thames, it is equidistant from the City of London, the world's financial capital, as well as the luxury thoroughfares of Knightsbridge and Mayfair. (Image: Newsquest) So, as I approached the grand entrance - as a man who often looks like he got dressed during a power cut - I was somewhat nervous at what lay ahead. Thankfully, I had the foresight to plan ahead, there would be no sartorial faux pas on this occasion. Ha! No sir. I wore jeans. Jokes aside, it honestly was quite nerve-wracking at first. My girlfriend and I had experienced Gordon Ramsay's food before, at his incredible restaurant in Manchester, but this was on another level. To the uninitiated, The Savoy is daunting. At first, you don't know how to act, whom to speak to, or even where to look. We were at least three social classes below the local stray cat. But then came along the concierge at the reception, who set the perfect tone for the evening. Charming, warm, friendly, and to put it plainly, nice, we were set at ease seconds upon crossing the threshold. All those preconceived emotions dissipated immediately, we simply gave in to the experience. And we were in for some ride. The inside of the Savoy screams elegance, yet somewhat delicately. Now, you might think, how? But it somehow manages it. Subtle, decadent, yet still retaining an incredible allure. We passed through a lounge, which had a feeling reminiscent of 1950's jazz bars, to get to our table. Right in the corner of The River Restaurant by Gordon Ramsay. Perfect. (Image: Newsquest) The view of the Thames was quickly forgotten by the sudden arrival of Ethan, our server for the night and Champagne, complimentary from the River Restaurant. I'm not one for bubbles, typically, but I could have had an entire bottle of this. After mulling over the menu (lord knows why, we had perused the online version weeks beforehand obsessively), we decided on a bottle of Chablis, the seafood platter for two, Gordon Ramsay's signature beef wellington, and the haddock in Champagne sauce. When. In. Rome. Ethan told us the wait for the seafood platter would be about half an hour, so he suggested we get some sides for the time being. Do not threaten us. We went for some malted sourdough and whipped taramasalata with cured scallop roe. In hindsight, this was a mistake. The Chablis and sides arrived promptly, and we tucked into both. I'll be totally honest, I'm not overly familiar with taramasalata, but it was a pure revelation with that sourdough bread and butter. However, we were in danger of filling up too quickly. Thankfully, my favourite white wine on the planet soothed our palates just in time for the showstopper, the seafood platter for two. Or as it should be styled, 'half of Brighton's seafront, on ice'. I gawped at what lay in front of me, staring open-mouthed at the mountain of Finding Nemo extras. Oysters, snails, cockles, clams, mussels, crevettes and deviled crab. For myself, the oysters complemented by the vinaigrette and Tabasco were a marriage made in heaven. The snails, on the other hand, a lonely singleton. Not for me. (Image: Newsquest) The mussels were equally moreish; they are perhaps my favourite fish of all, so to be edged out by the oysters is truly saying something. The prawns, the cockles and the clams were all equally delicious. It all tasted so incredibly fresh, like that half-hour wait was giving the chef ample time to go and catch them, just for us. Stunning. Where we sat felt special. Right in the corner where we could chat, drink amazing wine, and take in the incredible aura of the restaurant. 'Bury me here,' springs to mind. I do like a spot of people watching from time to time, so this best seat in the house gave us the perfect opportunity. Forgive everything I said earlier about this being a place solely for the ladies, lord's and aristocrats, it was a place for normal people wanting an unforgettable experience. An anniversary, a birthday, a celebration, the Savoy listens to what you want to get out of it and responds tremendously. But before I became lost in the moment, the next round of showstoppers was about to arrive. Gordon Ramsay's beef wellington is arguably one of the most famous dishes on the planet. From TikTok to YouTube, I've seen this dish recreated a thousand times, and the end result never ceases to amaze me. Aesthetically, it appears to be one of the most succulent things in the world. But I've never had the opportunity to see if the taste matches the look until now. As the plate approached my table, I had a flashback. Have you seen the Top Gear episode when Jeremy Clarkson arrives at camp with a cow on his roof? Yep, that's what it felt like. Imagine that cow in pastry. Georgia's haddock in Champagne sauce felt a little more delicate. Anyway, le verdict. Does it stand up to the hype? Yes, it does, in droves. (Image: Newsquest) The beef was cooked perfectly medium rare and cut through like butter, each mouthful felt more tender than the last. The accompanying red wine jus elevated the flavour of the beef to new levels; it was without doubt one of the best cuts of beef I've ever tasted. The haddock, word. I went in expecting the beef wellington to just blow me away, but that honour has to go to the haddock. The Champagne sauce had a hint of anise to it, which felt like a soothing Ouzo cuddle in the belly. Of the haddock itself, it was quite honestly one of the nicest things I've ever had the pleasure of tasting. It's called the River Restaurant for a reason, after all. After all this food, you're probably thinking, how can you possibly fit more in? Well, his beef wellington is probably just a touch more famous than his sticky toffee pudding. So we shared one. If this were to be our Mr Creosote moment, then so be it. It would've been worth it. Recommended reading: Gordon Ramsay's restaurant review: An incredible experience I visited the Grand Hotel in Birmingham and owe an apology REVIEW: Marco's New York Italian - a sad disappointment The Savoy's River Restaurant by Gordon Ramsay was a once-in-a-lifetime experience to be frank with you. I felt so lucky to be able to experience a place that lives up to the hype and more. Yes, ok, it's obviously going to be an expensive experience. You don't need me to tell you that. But if you want to visit somewhere for a special occasion that will truly give you a taste of the high life, then consider this top of your list. From the staff at reception to the waiters, sommeliers and chefs, it was a place that made you feel wealthy, famous, and glamorous, no matter your background
The Review Geek
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Review Geek
The Better Sister – Season 1 Episode 8 Recap, Review & Ending Explained
Episode 8 Episode 8 of The Better Sister begins with Nicky telling Chloe what happened the night Adam was murdered. Who kills Adam and why? Nicky checks in on Debbie, Adam's mother, from time to time, and is at her place when Ethan calls. He tells Nicky about the fight and is scared for Chloe. Nicky panics as he reveals that Adam has been hitting Chloe often. She gets ready to confront Adam and Debbie randomly comments how Adam and Chloe have left them, suggesting there is no love lost between mother and son. Nicky shows up at the beach house and threatens to expose Adam. She wants to talk to Chloe but a drunk Adam grabs her and tries to make her leave. She fights back and he chokes her. She has a pocket knife and she stabs him. After she leaves, Ethan arrives home. He finds Adam and thinks Chloe has killed him. He stages a break-in and is about to leave when Adam moves. But instead of calling for help, Ethan lets Adam die. Meanwhile, Nicky rushes back to Debbie's and cleans up. The pills she grabs are antibiotics for her injuries. And that's what she takes when the cops call her. How does Chloe handle Adam's murder case? Nicky worries that Nancy may put her in prison even though it was self-defence. Chloe promises to fix things and takes the knife. As for the gun, we learn that Nicky was going to cause a scene if Ethan had been found guilty. Later, Jake shows up and confides in Chloe about the Gentry investigation for illegal construction. They are in trouble from Gentry as well as Olivero, since they won't stop till they get what they want. And it is the dirt that Adam has on Gentry Group. Chloe reports Olivero for sexual harassment and physical abuse. She then looks around and finds the Gentry files. There is also a recording in which Bill orders Adam to extort Gentry. She makes a copy and sends it to Matt. She then gives the originals to Bill as a peace offering. While he is distracted, she hides Nicky's knife, the murder weapon, in Bill's study. After she leaves, Matt gets a search warrant and finds the knife. He arrests Bill for corruption and suspicion of murdering Adam. Why is Nancy unable to catch Nicky? Nancy looks into Debbie who has a criminal record for fraud using Adam's social security number. They are estranged as Adam didn't like his parents' wayward lifestyle. The cop visits her and tries to trace Nicky's whereabouts. Debbie reveals that Nicky forgot her phone when she stepped out for a while on the day Adam died. When she returned, she told Debbie that Ethan had been stabbed. Once she realises that Nancy suspects Nicky, she shuts down. It is enough for Nancy to deduce that Nicky used her phone's location as her alibi. Nancy texts forensics to check Nicky's DNA against Adam's clothes. Unfortunately for her, McCabe finds out that Nancy beat up Eddy. However, Eddy isn't the trafficker. She beat up the wrong, innocent Black guy. Nicky gives the proof to Catherine who publicizes it. The Lieutenant is forced to take Nancy off the case and put her on leave. Her request to forensics gets cancelled. He also points out that Debbie's testimony is hearsay from a grieving mother and Bill is the primary suspect. What's the deal with Gentry Group? Bill fires Jake to appease Gentry Group as he is the only other known FBI mole. Bill tells them that they have a mole too, who confirmed that Adam was working with the FBI. However, Bill looks out for Chloe and insists that he will take care of her. Jake goes to Chloe and we learn that Gentry built a stadium with indentured labour. The construction also involved violations of human rights and regulations. Adam felt guilty and went to the FBI. After he was killed, Agent Olivero blackmailed Jake into helping him. At the end of The Better Sister Episode 8, Jake is found dead, presumably killed by Gentry for being the mole. How does it end for the Macintoshes? Ethan is upset with Chloe for picking Adam over Nicky. Nicky defends her and claims Chloe only had Ethan's best interests at heart. Later, he confesses that he feels like the bad guy for letting Adam die. Nicky comforts him and he hopes to go with her if she leaves New York. When Nicky visits Catherine to take down Nancy, the editor asks her about the book deal which is pretty much confirmed. Nicky confronts Chloe who reveals she forgot to tell her because of the killer plot twist. However, Nicky doesn't care about the book deal and only wants to focus on her family. She asks where Chloe's loyalties lie and Chloe insists that it is with her and Ethan. Nicky believes her as she learns that Chloe framed Bill for Adam's murder. That night, Nicky and Chloe smoke by the beach. Chloe shares that the only stories worth telling are with her. Nicky agrees to the book deal. The Episode Review The Better Sister Episode 8 gets a little messy while trying to wrap up the Gentry storyline. They are never actually shown, so the threat involving them doesn't feel as real. And in turn, Bill ends up as a caricature of the magnanimous boss with a dark secret. Jake's death feels anticlimactic as well and we doubt his whining to Chloe brought about any emotions from viewers. Matt is yet another character who is underutilised and just around to crack some jokes, get made fun of, chase dead ends and finally catch a break courtesy of the way cleverer heroine who does his job for him. Catherine is another wasted character who acts shady but doesn't amount to much. She is just a spokesperson, first for the board and then for Nicky. Thankfully, the finale does justice to Chloe, Nicky and Ethan who honestly deserved a larger role in the story. His conflicting emotions involving his toxic parents can be quite relatable to many. Chloe uses her manipulative side for good and tricks Bill into taking the fall for Adam's murder. Sure, one tip from Nancy can have Matt confirming that Nicky is Adam's killer but the show doesn't seem to care about this huge plot hole. Nicky's sincerity is sealed, even though it feels fake at times given we personally don't think Chloe deserves it. With so many shady characters, Nicky stands out like a fish out of water as she genuinely cares for her sister. She goes as far as to confront Adam and tries tell Chloe that her husband hits her because he is…abusive? Thank you, Captain Obvious. Honestly, don't look too deep because the logic in this show is as flawed and flimsy as they come. Although we can appreciate the irony that while everyone thinks Chloe is the better sister, it is Nicky who deserves that mantle. All in all, this Amazon Prime Original is far from perfect, but Banks and Biels keep us hooked with their portrayal of two messy sisters struggling to stay afloat. Previous Episode Expect A Full Season Write-Up When This Season Concludes!
Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
The Better Sister ending explained: The shocking truth behind Adam's murder in Jessica Biel's thriller
When you dive into Prime Video's The Better Sister, get ready for a rollercoaster of drama, deceit, and one seriously tangled family web. The eight-episode thriller starring Jessica Biel and Elizabeth Banks hooks you with a gripping plot, two estranged sisters, Chloe and Nicky, reunited by the murder of Chloe's husband, Adam, who just so happens to be Nicky's ex and the father of her son Ethan. Talk about complicated family dinners. The Better Sister ending explained At first glance, Ethan looks like the prime suspect. Arrested and put on trial, the teen carries the weight of suspicion, his DNA on Adam's body, no less. But things are never that simple in this thriller. Turns out, Ethan witnessed Adam abusing Chloe and, in a panic, tried to cover for her by messing up the crime scene to make it look like a robbery. So, no, Ethan did not kill his dad, but he certainly played a dramatic part. The plot thickens when Chloe takes the stand, revealing the dark secret of Adam's abusive nature. She even drags Jake, Adam's friend and her secret lover, into the mess, painting him as a possible culprit. Jake's falling out with the law firm and insider knowledge about shady dealings adds more fuel to the fire, shifting suspicion away from Ethan. The Better Sister twist Then, we get a huge twist: Adam framed Nicky in the past to strip her of custody of Ethan by drugging her and making her look like an unfit mother. Nicky's tragic backstory and fight for her son add emotional depth that hits hard. I'm starting The Better Sister and the first point I'd like to make is that Jess Biel's back makes me want to put down my chips and have an apple or something. Jesus Christ. The climax? A showdown where Nicky confronts Adam after learning about the abuse. In a physical altercation, she stabs him fatally. The sisters then hatch a plan to pin Adam's murder on Bill, a crooked law firm partner with plenty of shady secrets, a perfect scapegoat. But the drama is not over. Jake's mysterious death on the beach in the finale leaves viewers with unanswered questions: was it suicide or foul play? The Better Sister is a taut, emotional ride where nothing is as it seems, and family ties are tested to the breaking point.
Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Sirens ending explained: What happened to Ethan?
Netflix's latest dark comedy thriller, Sirens, has had a compelling five-episode run with enough plot twists and character jabs to keep the audience hooked. Boasting big names like Julianne Moore, Kevin Beacon, and Meghann Fahy, the cast delivered a haunting portrayal of life behind the elite curtains of the privileged and wealthy. While most characters had their journeys set right from the beginning, many fans have questioned the outcome of Ethan Corbin III, played by Glenn Howerton. The secret relationship between Simone (Milly Alcock), Michaela Kell's (Juliane Moore) assistant, and Ethan is set pretty early into the show. Once Michaela becomes aware of her assistant's secret fling, she takes it upon herself to step into the shoes of an able mentor and shield Simone from making the mistake she did when she married her husband Peter (Kevin Beacon). Convinced that Simone is only in it for Ethan's money, she makes a rather generous offer to lead her foundation in New York; a proposal Simone graciously accepts. With her mind set on breaking up with Ethan to move to the city, trouble soon invades paradise when he is nowhere to be found. Turns out, Ethan is head over heels in love with Simone and plans on proposing to her. This bid for marriage makes him take a trip to bring Simone's estranged father from Buffalo, New York to Port Haven to seek his blessings. Simone, however, isn't as appreciative of the gesture as Ethan had hoped her to be due to years spent in foster care following her mother's death when her father gave up on her upbringing. Considering this too much to handle, Simone instantly decides to break up with Ethan; rejecting the proposal he wanted approval for so badly. Dejected and heartbroken at the rejection, a drunk Ethan has an altercation with Simone at the Cliff House where he tries to win her back but to his dismay, she is unwilling to budge. During the fight, Ethan falls off the cliff despite an attempt by Simone to save him. While initial speculation suggested that Michaela or Simone herself may have aided his fall, Ethan's inflated sense of ego turns out to be his downfall (quite literally) in the end. The fall, however, spares Ethan's life but breaks both his legs in the process. Despite Simone's attempt to visit him in the hospital during the finale, Ethan soon shuts her out and starts reacting quite aggressively to her presence in the room- a reaction that is suspiciously shut down by Peter. A photo taken by the Vanity Fair photographer clears the confusion around Peter's strange reaction in the hospital when it's revealed to Michaela that her husband has been cheating on her with Simone all this time. Michaela is quick to convey the same to Simone by firing her from her post and demanding that she leave her home at once. Simone's exit from Port Harbor, however, leaves just enough time for her to reconcile on the beach with Peter who puts forward an interesting proposition. Turns out, Peter has already asked Jose (Felix Solas) to destroy the picture of the two kissing from his wife's safe and instead asks Simone to take Michaela's place. The final scene features Simone attending a gala on Peter's arm while Michaela and Devon (Meghann Fahy), Simone's sister, are sent packing from the island on a ferry.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
A Lot Of Mission: Impossible Fans Think The Final Reckoning Ending Is Open-Ended, I Need To Loudly Disagree
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Warning: spoilers for Mission: Impossible: The Final Reckoning are in play. All IMF operatives who haven't been properly debriefed are warned. We've finally arrived at Ethan Hunt's final reckoning, after almost 30 years of seeing Tom Cruise's espionage hero in action. The 2025 movie schedule has been marketed as the end of the Mission: Impossible series - at least for Cruise, anyway. While some may feel that the eighth entry is far from final, this door is firmly closed - and for really good reason. Spoilers abound from this point on, folks; so those who want to remain unsullied can read our review on Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning. For everyone else, please unseal your files, and let's begin. Want to know how to defeat The Entity? Just ask Ethan you can find him. When last we saw The Final Reckoning hero, he was standing in a crowded London setting, taking a final wordless meeting with Benji (Simon Pegg), Grace (Hayley Atwell), and Paris (Pom Klemantiff). Grace hands Ethan the item that's crucial to this ending's finality - a storage device that contains The Entity, and after that point, our hero puts his hood up and walks away. Let's hope he has a Paramount+ subscription to pass all of the time he'll be spending in solitude. Paramount Plus: from $7.99 a month/$79.99 a yearYou don't need The Entity to see all of Ethan Hunt's past exploits - you just need a Paramount+ subscription. For as little as $7.99 a month (with an option to upgrade to ad-free/Showtime inclusive streaming for $12.99 a month) you can run through every Mission: Impossible movie without leaving the couch. And when you've accomplished that mission, there's still plenty of entertainment you can choose to accept at your leisure. View Deal Now, I know what you're thinking: 'Mike, Ethan isn't shown as dying. Do you really think he's never going to come back?' Well, Reader, I'll say this: there may be a slim margin of error, but even with that severely narrow window in existence, you'd better hope a potential Mission: Impossible 9 doesn't bring Mr. Hunt back to the playing field. Which leads to the loudest part of my dissenting argument. Ethan and The Entity are made for each other. Not literally, but rather metaphorically, because the man himself is the only meat-based life form this rogue A.I. is afraid of. Which means that The Final Reckoning's digital demon probably saw Cruise's sick wing walking stunt, and the resulting on-screen deaths that came from them. By showing Ethan its plan, The Entity gives its human foe the way to defeat it. Who better to take a plan to the edge, risking the lives of the entire planet, in order to vanquish a foe once and for all? For this digital genie to be kept in its bottle, it needs a minder, as Ethan is the only person who isn't swayed by its powers of persuasion. Which also means that when and if he ever pops up again, all parties who want to possess The Entity will be pursuing him to the ends of the earth. We saw that dance skirt the edge of nuclear armageddon in The Final Reckoning, so I don't think anyone wants to return to that state of play. If you want The Entity to stay put, Ethan will have to totally swear himself to that IMF Oath - living in the shadows, to save those that he'll never meet. Perhaps Dead Reckoning's ending, and the plot that came before it, was good for something after all. There are still more stunts and secrets to discover in Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning, as it debuts at a theater near you. Especially if, somehow, you want to loudly counter my disagreement with what you see as cold hard fact. This message will self-destruct in five seconds…so you can use the smoke as an excuse for any potential tears you may be shedding.
