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A Simple Guide to Beef: Understanding the Cuts From Chuck to Brisket

From the meltingly tender shoulder of chuck to the striated, flavourful underside of flank and brisket, our straightforward guide explains where each cut comes from and how best to make the most of it.

16 Nov 2011 By Official Bespoke

Gender Bender: The Battle of the Sexes Reimagined as Game Theory
people · culture

Gender Bender: The Battle of the Sexes Reimagined as Game Theory

The age-old tussle between husband and wife has even become a two-player game, pitting boxing against opera, where non-cooperation reigns and each partner must guess what the other truly wants.

14 Nov 2011 By Official Bespoke

Against The Grain: The Manhattan Community Centre Caught In Controversy
places · Unusuals

Against The Grain: The Manhattan Community Centre Caught In Controversy

When the Soma architects were commissioned to design a Muslim community centre in Lower Manhattan, they could not have foreseen the storm. Branded the ground zero mosque by a blogger, the project drew fierce dispute.

11 Nov 2011 By Official Bespoke

places · design

Safe and Sound: Markus Dottling and Four Generations of Legendary Vaults

Heir to a locksmith's practice founded in 1919, Markus Dottling restores vintage vaults and crafts modern, high-security ones. Customisation reigns, whether you wish to store cigars, watches, jewellery or even Hello Kitty.

9 Nov 2011 By Official Bespoke

Best of Both Worlds: Twizzle, the High-Tech Yacht That Both Races and Cruises
products · boats

Best of Both Worlds: Twizzle, the High-Tech Yacht That Both Races and Cruises

Twizzle is a high-performance, high-technology sailing yacht, equally at home racing a regatta or cruising the high seas in luxurious comfort. It is a vessel that ticks every box, named for a famously inventive marionette.

8 Nov 2011 By Official Bespoke

The Brimming Cup: Qatar Prepares To Host The 2022 World Cup
people · culture

The Brimming Cup: Qatar Prepares To Host The 2022 World Cup

Qatar's selection to host the 2022 FIFA World Cup startled Western commentators who knew little of the country beyond its heat. Since securing the tournament last December, the Gulf state has become a global focus.

4 Nov 2011 By Official Bespoke

people · business

Wonder Women: The Pioneering Figures Redefining Power Across the Region

Among them, Sheikha Lubna Al Qasimi, the UAE's Minister of Foreign Trade and the first woman to hold a ministerial post. We profile the trailblazing women reshaping government, business and public life.

1 Nov 2011 By Official Bespoke

Mission Impossible: Aboard An Italian Navy Frigate Built For War
people · boats

Mission Impossible: Aboard An Italian Navy Frigate Built For War

On one side stands the defence: the Bersagliere, a 113-metre Italian Navy frigate crewed by 188 men. Its arsenal is formidable, from a 25-tonne main cannon to two dozen missiles and an array of heavy guns.

30 Oct 2011 By Official Bespoke

Coup D'Art: How A Picasso Finally Made Its Way To Palestine
places · Unusuals

Coup D'Art: How A Picasso Finally Made Its Way To Palestine

On a 2009 visit to the Van Abbe Museum in Eindhoven, Ramallah-based artist and curator Khaled Hourani had a wild idea. Hearing of the museum's global loans, he resolved that Palestine, too, should benefit.

27 Oct 2011 By Official Bespoke

Evolutionary Ideas: The Technology Reshaping The Modern Motor Car
products · cars

Evolutionary Ideas: The Technology Reshaping The Modern Motor Car

Little remains impossible in the world of the automobile. Speeds that would once have torn cars apart are now routine, alongside satellite navigation, night vision, lane-departure warnings, adaptive cruise control and self-parking.

25 Oct 2011 By Official Bespoke

Outer Limits: Laraki, The Moroccan Maker Of High-Performance Supercars
products · cars

Outer Limits: Laraki, The Moroccan Maker Of High-Performance Supercars

Laraki was a Moroccan maker of high-performance sports cars that first appeared in 2002. Founder Abdeslam Laraki, a graduate of two respected Swiss design schools, won his big break in 1996 at just twenty-five.

22 Oct 2011 By Official Bespoke

The Hunt for a Shred of Sober: Sanctuary at New York's Langham Place
places · hotels

The Hunt for a Shred of Sober: Sanctuary at New York's Langham Place

A trip to America's most populous city may thrill, but finding the perfect hotel in vibrant New York is no easy task. Fortunately, Bespoke discovers a serene new sanctuary, the Langham Place, that proves worth every cent.

22 Oct 2011 By Official Bespoke