man about town january/february 2011

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THE INDISPENSABLE GUIDE FOR MEN IN LIVERPOOL

WINTER GROOMING

GEORGE PANAYIOTOUWELCOME TO THE PLAYGROUND

EVOQUE

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RANGE ROVER

WHAT WOMEN WANT

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Shishi Design

Eleanor Gregory Student at JMU studying fashion communication.

Eleanor helps give top tips on whats hot and whats not.

Zoe Humphries Owner of Story Make It Happen, supporting

business management and growth. Zoe deals with the strategic planning and sales

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Natalie Byrne Responsible for the

Design & Art Direction of the magazine. Natalie has worked

creatively with some of the largest brand names in the UK

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Welcome to the second issue of Man About Town, the indispensable guide for men in Liverpool. This issue is about bringing you some of the best products & services Liverpool has to offer. We have collaborated with the likes of Reiss to bring you an up to date style guide. We have also picked out some of the best grooming products to keep you looking good & feeling confident this winter. What we want to achieve from this guide is to find you the best tips from all different aspects of life using industry professionals and produce a highly styled product that you can take away for free to enjoy at your leisure. We have enjoyed a lot of success and come a long way since our first issue and due to this we can now deliver more pages full of great content and great names such as George Panayiotou who I had the pleasure of meeting. He’s a real, genuine down to earth guy and his plans for night-life in Liverpool will definitely put us on the map!

I would personally like to thank my team members who have really helped to make this guide happen with all their hard work. We look forward to bringing you even more from Man About Town in 2012 such as Man About Town Live, events and competitions as well as more great issues.

All the best and have a great new year

James Parry

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Paul Knowles

Award-winning networker & the director of PKPR agency, with offices in Liverpool, Manchester,

London & Dubai

pkpr.co.uk

Amanda Harrington

Model, columnist and has featured in modelling campaigns, TV shows and

has recently launched Fase as well as starring in Desperate

Scouswives

amandaharrington.com

Frank McKenna

Founder and chairman of Downtown Liverpool in Business, one of the

most influential business organisations in the region

downtownliverpool.com.

Ian Harrold

Began hairdressing in 1991 and is the owner of Attitude

Men’s Hair salon on Rose Lane, Mossley Hill. He

is also a lead educator for American Crew

attitudemenshair.co.uk

Simon Whitnall

Founder of Synergy Health Studios and Synergy Fitness Camps, one of the leading

one-on-one and group training providers in

the UK

synergyhealthstudios.co.uk


CONTENTS\ Reiss Style Guide

\ Street Kings

\ Review: Watches

\ 2012 Hair Trends

\ Perfect Winter Scents

\ Save Face with Clinique

\ Prepare for the slopes

\ Ski Gear

06.13.14.16.18.19.20.21.22.26.

\ Cover Story: Playground

\ Range Rover Evoque

\ Interview Tips

\ Review: Blakes Restaurant

\ Review: Bar Four

\ Cuba Libre Recipe

\ Martini Lounge

\ The Joker Boat

\ MAT: Coming 2012

28.32.34.36.37.38.40.42.43.

Disclaimer:The information contained within Man About Town we believe to be correct at the time of printing. No responsibility can be accepted for errors or omissions. Please refer to the terms and conditions for advertisers on our website. Reproduction of any of this magazine, partial or whole, is strictly forbidden.

\ PKPR Events

\ What Women Want


ichael Collins store manager Reiss Liverpool One “I have worked in fashion retail for over 14 years, 6 at Reiss. Liverpool as a city has changed so much in that time and is now regarded as a fantastic destination for shopping, with Reiss being at the heart of Liverpool One on Peters Lane, We offer high quality clothing and fantastic customer service. We are a design

led, sexy modern and iconic brand. We offer a unique concept, being one of the only retailers who design and produce our own range of clothes for style conscious men and ladies. The brand offers an individual and aspirational look at affordable prices, bringing the gap between high street and international designers.”

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MANAGER PROFILE


Suit £340.00-

Waistcoat £89.00-Shirt

£89.00-Tie

£55.00-Scarf

£39.00- Handkerchief

£19.00-Socks £12.00-Shoes

£139.00

All available at Reiss


Suit £335.00-

Shirt £89.00-

Tie £55.00-Jumper £79.00-Scarf

£45.00-Socks £12.00-Shoes

£129.00



Ivor - butcher stripe rich blue £79.00-

Lewis -hairline stripe bright red £85.00-

Charter - plain formal lux blue £79.00



Clayton Cappucino£129.00

Hayle Black£149.00

Jacobs Tan£139.00



Stackhouse scotchgrainweekend bag

£245.00

Jefferson DB coat lux grey £285.00

Noel BB coat soft grey £245.00

Hawley DB coat peacock navy

£275.00


This versatile knitted tie is not only casual, but can be dressy too. Whether you are dressing up in a cool, sharp grey suit with a crisp, white cotton shirt or going for a more laid-back look by wearing it with a chambray, denim shirt. It is a seasonless accessory and brings a certain style to whatever you are wearing. { T

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John Radcliffe, Liverpool

Hugh Loucghran, Belfast Anton Goiri, Madrid

John Haynes, Manchester


EMPORIO ARMANI CERAMICA

For luxury styling without the high end price you can’t go wrong choosing the Emporio Armani Black Ceramica Chronograph watch (AR1400). The black bracelet and dial are highly stylish, the clasp is completely integrated into the bracelet for a smooth finish. The watch is understated and simple with the added practicality of a chronograph.

www.armani.com


The Tag Heuer Carrera Chronograph Day Date Calibre 16 offers its wearer high functionality and masculine styling. It is the small attention to detail that make the difference on this watch, the red accents in the seconds subdial, red tipped chrono counter, and the red trimmed chronograph start button really elevate the appearance of this timepiece.

The Tag Heuer Carrera Day Date is powered by Tag’s Calibre 16 automatic movement, nicely visible through the display back case. The case is supported by a stainless steel bracelet. This is one of Man About Town’s favourite watches - a true classic.

www.tagheuer.com

TAG HEUER CARRERA 16


The major trends at the moment are based on side partings, quiffs and a variation from disconnection through the sides of your head to totally blended in looks.

By day I always think a natural low shine product looks best. By night and depending on how you choose to dress I would look at applying a shine finish to the hair especially when wearing a suit or dinner suit. This I see as being a much smarter, classic look.

I get asked a lot by clients how to achieve these looks themselves. My first question is do you have a good comb? If you don’t then you need one! Then you have to look at what product you are using and how you apply it to the hair. How many times do you see men with product shadows in their hair? You can tell when a man just puts lots of product though the front of their hair and disregards the back and sides. So to combat this I teach clients to start the application of the product in the back of the hair, then the sides and finish with the top. There are two types of product - a base product and a finishing product.

I always recommend using a base product if you want your style to hold for long periods of time.

Towel dry hair after washing - Apply a small amount of light hold gel - Comb your hair into place and leave. As your hair is drying get yourself ready to hit the town. - Once you’re ready to put

the finishing touches to your hair the gel will have hardened, rake your hand through your hair and break up the gel.

Gel has great memory so once you apply your finishing product your hair will sit back in place. The styling product I would use by day is American Crew Forming Cream with American Crew Light Hold Gel By night use American Crew Pomade or if you have thick coarse hair then American Crew Grooming Cream is for you! And remember the gel base it will make a big difference. If that’s not your style and you prefer to wear your hair to show the texture and to defy gravity then dry your hair with American Crew Boost Cream then finish with Boost Powder & Defining paste, Fiber or Clay.

After your big night out, you can remove any product build up by using MOP Basil Mint Clean shampoo.

Have a Great Christmas from Attitude Mens Hair whether timeless, classic or fashionable.Our clients can relax in the knowledge that they are in expert hands, addressing their personal hair and scalp problems and prescribing solutions from our comprehensive range of male specific products. Our colour experts specialise in male colour requirements, and are skilled in reducing the level of visible grey hair, giving a lasting natural-looking appearance.

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by Ian Harrold

2012


Dolce & Gabbana The One Gentleman

By using understated notes, this fragrance evokes a contemporary air of simplicity and elegance. The first impression opens with confident notes of grapefruit blended with pepper followed by a sophisticated heart, blending together the soothing accords of lavender and patchouli creating a sublime effect. The second impression gives a hint of masculinity, which comes through in the exquisite, subtle accents of fennel, cedarwood and cardamon.

Yves Saint Laurent L’Homme

A fragrance infused with the force of attraction of a man with sensuality and style. The fresh, woody aroma is effervescent with sparkling notes of vetiver, ginger and bergamot. The contrast of aromas results in a unique combination of art, luxury and modernity for a timeless elegance.

Gucci by Gucci Pour Homme

The new signature aroma for the modern Gucci man, combines cool, contemporary elegance with a classic masculine appeal. The top note and the heart of this fragrance deliver a cool, crisp freshness with a hint of calone and cypress, while violet and bergamot create a masculine, timeless appeal. The character is intensified with incense, leather accord and a subtle, sweet note of tobacco. Warm amber embraces the aroma with depth and longevity, while black pepper adds hints of sparkling effect. The base note is then completed by woody layers of patchouli, amyris and cedarwood.

PERFECT

WINTER SCENTS

All available at John Lewis


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Save Facethis winter with Clinique

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Being physically prepared for the demands of a ski holiday is very important if you want to stay injury free and ultimately enjoy your snow experience.

Like any sport, the preparation you put in before your ski trip is going to have a huge effect on your fatigue levels and the strength, mobility and stability you have on the slopes.

Although there is no training you can do on land that replicates the function of skiing there is a certain amount we can do to help us prepare our fitness levels, joints, muscles and technique to improve our chances of success.

2 major factors to consider:

Energy Systems – In our training we need to try and replicate the energy systems used in Skiing. Invariably skiing is an interval sport. You ski for a couple of minutes and then you are resting on the chair lift or waiting for your friends. With this in mind our training also needs to be of a similar timeframe.

Biomechanics – depending on your ability level, you will be holding a slight squat position using your feet, hands and eyes as drivers to point you in the right direction and react to the environment. You can use the same drivers to train on land. These drivers and positions are constantly changing and adapting to your direction and the terrain. So we need to vary the positions in our training. It’s no good training on a machine or in the same position such as an Olympic lift or leg press only to go on the slopes, have your knee go in a slightly different direction, not be used to controlling it and get an injury.

PREPARE FOR THE

It’s Snow Fun When You’re Injured

SLOPES by Simon Whitnall


Burner 100 by Atomic

Enduro RX800 + Salomon Z12 Salomon

All available at Ellis Brighamwww.ellis-brigham.com

Hero Small by Burton

Hawkeye White by Anon

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GEAR


PAUL KNOWLES MANAGING DIRECTOR ATPKPR REPORTS ON LIVERPOOL’S EVENTS

Paparazzi events launched their new event management brand at Merchants Bar recently. The events company provides bespoke and original ideas for events in the regions bars and clubs. Invited guests were welcomed by fire eaters, angle grinders and stilt walkers as local band sky high symphony and DJ’s got the party started. Champagne and canapés were flowing as the paparazzi photo booth opened to allow guests to be ‘papped’ with a selection of props.

Carolyn Hughes PR held her 5th charity Lunch recently in aid of Wirral Witches. The fun-filled event, superbly hosted by Peter Price, took place in the docklands setting of GUSTO, Albert Dock. A drink on arrival, three course Christmas Lunch and an afternoon of fun and festive merriment, including the legendary festive sing-a-long with Peter Price, and an 80’s DJ set with Darren Shaw.


Soap stars and city VIP’s were amongst the first people to get a sneak preview of Liverpool’s most exclusive private members club. Playground founder, George Panayiotou said “It has taken 2 years preparing and conducting extensive market research and we are now ready to launch Liverpool’s first members only private venue. My mission is to put Liverpool on the same nightlife circuit as the likes of St Tropez and Miami. We have spent in excess of 2m to give this phenomenal city what it truly deserves.

Hundreds of guests flocked to Palm Sugar Lounge in Liverpool One to attend the exclusive launch of the ‘Fase of the North West’. The invite was to launch the competition to find the next male or female face of the region and the winner will receive £10,000 at a prestigious finale in March 2012. Local model Amanda Harrington is the face of the campaign and said “I am delighted to support the competition to find the next face of the North West”.


Santa Dash 2011: Ricky Tomlinson, Jennifer Ellison and Herbert Howe. Jason Smith, Lord Mayor Cllr Frank Prendergast and Craig Phillips. Alan Kennedy and Santa’s elves


Radio City held the launch of their 2012 calendar at the glamoroussetting of the newly refurbished Sakura Liverpool. The calendar shows a different presenter each month bare all for Radio City’s Cash for Kids. Claire Simonsen from the Breakfast show says: “We would like to thank everyone who got involved and stripped off 450 feet in the air for this wonderful cause. It was fantastic to meet all of our gorgeous ladies who are truly inspirational although whether I recover from the trauma of seeing Rossie and Jay naked I don’t know.” Proceeds go direct to Cash for Kids.


WHATWOMENWANT

Eau Des Merveilles by Hermes is a fabulous Valentine’s Day present. It was introduced in 2004 and its blend of citrus, pepper, fragrant woods and vetiver fragrances are divine! It’s £90 for 100ml but worth

every penny.

La prairie is one of the best skincare brands on the market. It’s made in Switzerland with some of the best natural ingredients in the world to keep your skin young and fresh. It’s expensive but well worth it!

www.poshl i feb l ing .com does crystallised diamond cases to bling your iPad or iPhone up! They’re great present for your technology and design conscious wifeor

girlfriend.

by Amanda Harrington Forget diamonds, Christian Louboutin is a girl’s best friend! His heels are to die for and are the subject of much obsession across the city. Any woman I know would be absolutely delighted with a pair of Louboutin’s waiting for her on Valentine’s Day!

A Chanel bag is not just for Valentine’s Day, it’s for life! These bags are beautifully hand crafted by artisans in the Chanel factory outside Paris. It takes up to 3 lambskins and 60 handmade pieces to make each bag. The 2.55 bag is the gold standard in classic bags. It’ll never go out of fashion and will always be your loved one’s

most treasured possession!


AMANDAHARRINGTON


In just his mid 20s, George Panayiotou has achieved more than your average entrepreneur. The London boy has become Liverpool’s most recent adopted Scouser and is bringing the city a ground breaking, luxurious late night club in Playground, located below the Hilton Hotel, which his family also owns.

Growing up George was inspired by his Father’s drive and ambition. “I grew up in awe of what my dad was doing (building luxury apartments) and from a young age I was always sitting in meetings with him, listening to how he worked. He kept me well educated throughout my childhood and I’ve grown up with a solid business acumen. At home over dinner, conversation was generally about business, so if you didn’t know anything about it you were pretty much stuck for something to talk about! I found myself at 16 in a position where I could say to my dad ‘look, I just want to start working for you.’”

George then left school following his exams and began working, at the bottom of the food chain, in his father’s ‘buy to let’ business based in Hackney. “My dad would buy underused buildings like old show factories or hospitals and turn them into luxury apartments.” George’s first official job role was lettings negotiator in one of the companies owned by the mother organization, The Ability Group, which his father founded in 1996.

The Panayiotou family have since built up a portfolio reportedly worth more than £750 million. “My role consisted of taking people to see apartments, letting the properties out and dealing with repairs and maintenance issues. From there, my Father was at the point where he had sold out a lot of the company including the residential portfolio at the heart of the market. We were looking at different markets in the property industry and started to get involved in the purchasing of hotels. In just two years, we’ve bought five Hilton’s, a Club Med in Sicily and we’ve recently finished building a Waldorf Astoria hotel in London.”

George’s knowledge of his family’s business is extensive, the way he talks about what they have achieved proves his clear passion and drive, but how has he managed to come so far as a business man in such a small amount of time?

he says. “I always was during my upbringing and I think that’s a massive part of my success. My father always told me ‘it’s not rocket science’. You can spend all the time in the world saying ‘this is what I want to do’ but you have to make a plan and actually do it. It just depends how passionate you are. I was in a lucky position

“ I’m very self disciplined ”

WELCOME TO THE

PLAYGROUND


At home over dinner, conversation was generally about business, so if you didn’t know anything about it you were pretty much stuck for something to talk about


where I had great opportunities, but I have worked hard for what I’ve achieved and I enjoy it so much.”

George says he loves working in the hotel and club business as there’s so much more to think about and consider. “When it came to residential lettings, I’d show the property, let the property and that would be the end of it really. In the hotel and club business there’s so much going on. There are no limits. There’s marketing, PR, design, bars, restaurant - always a new challenge. I’m so hands on in the business, I really look at design, refurbishment and marketing of the hotels.

Playground is George’s latest challenge. The late night club will bring something to Liverpool that we’ve never seen before - and it’s about time. “We bought this hotel two years ago from Grosvenor, and people would often approach us with opportunities to put the empty underground floor to use, café and restaurant operators mostly. I just thought that there’s so much more we could do with the brilliant space. I checked out Liverpool’s night-life and this is such a vibrant city, but coming from London I don’t think the venues match the demand. There are so many great young professionals here who are inspirational; they work hard, want to be successful and wear nice clothes and go to nice places. They go for dinner, but the options from there on are really limited.”

“For me, if I was to describe Playground to you I’d describe it as a bit of a dream, which will bring back the excitement you experienced when you first walked into a toyshop or circus. Make those butterflies in your stomach flutter. It will give the rare opportunity to be young hearted, live the dream and go back to your childhood.

The clubbing excitement dies off and people have started to lose the kick so I want to bring something completely different. For me it’s all about the entertainment. It will be a theatrical experience and I want to shock people. I don’t want people to walk in and say ‘oh what nice chairs’ or ‘they have good lighting’. To me that’s boring, Playground will provide what a Playground should - real fun.”

And fun it sounds, from Ice Cream Cocktails to live shows, midgets and whole burlesque concept which will surprise people. “I like to think I’m a true ambassador of Liverpool, I love the place and I love the people. I’m a well travelled guy and compared to London this is a city where you can sit at any bar and the guy next to you will buy you a drink. London tends to be a bit snobby and everyone thinks they are too good, but Liverpool is friendly and fabulous at the same time. It is a huge family, which I can relate to really well being from a big family myself. When I’m in Liverpool I do a lot of eating, partying and meeting friends. When Playground opens I’m sure there will be a lot of sleepless nights for me and I can’t wait.”

As well as launching Liverpool’s hottest club, George is working with his family to develop a property recently purchased in Bishops Avenue near Hampstead, known as billionaires’ row.

I’ve created a brand and people are talking about it. It’s such an exciting time for me! We’ve had membership enquiries from all over including Glasgow. Even two 16 year olds applied” (the club will be aimed at age 25 and over). It’s rare that George takes time off work, but when he does he likes to go away (when he’s not in the gym). “I like to go on holiday with my friends.

“ I’m very brand driven & always considering what the customer wants ”

“ Playground is my real passion. I’m creating something from nothing ”


We go to Vegas once a year and Miami for Spring Break. When I’m at home there is no time off, but when I go away I can relax and not think about the other customers in the hotel I am staying at. People always say to me; ‘oh it must be great having your own hotels your life must be so much fun.’ What they don’t understand is that it’s work. It’s all the time - I can’t switch off. But when I’m away, I can just relax and let my hair down. The hotels I stay in aren’t my responsibility.” What advice would George give to the young professionals who read Man About Town Magazine? “Follow your dreams - the biggest problem with people now is that they say they want something, but you have to ask the question how much do you really want it? If it’s something you think you’re meant to do you have to get yourself together and make it happen. Also I think that people need to be very good with social skills these days - there are people who are

geniuses walking out of university but they can’t get the jobs they want - there’s a lot you can’t get from book learning and you need to develop yourself personally for the dreams you want to fulfil. You have to get out there and graft. That is what my father did, that’s what he taught me to do and that’s what I’d tell anybody.”

George comes across as very comfortable in himself and is very adamant that anybody can achieve anything. It isn’t difficult to believe as both he and his family have proved. I get the definite impression that George is a family man and is clearly inspired by all they have accomplished- and that’s just the type of person that Liverpool loves. Seeing as he is from a very affluent family, George is very grounded. As he told us, he was taught to work hard, he was taught to be disciplined and he listened to what he was told.

It’s little wonder then, that the 24-year-old has found a new home in Liverpool and picked our city as the best place for his latest adventure. With the down to earth attitude he brings us, it’s also little wonder that he has been accepted into the city whole heartedly. We have no doubt he will be one of the best recognized ‘adopted Scousers’ for years to come.

“ I’m constantly looking out for things to improve, or spotting small details and flaws ”

George Panayiotou, Playground


The all-new Range Rover Evoque, derived from the LRX 2008 Detroit show concept, is the smallest ever Range Rover and is targeted at the Audi Q5 and the BMW X3. Although it is aimed at the latte loving urbanites, the authenticity of the vehicle is essential and with 18,000 on order already, it is proving to be a popular addition to the Range Rover family. Gerry McGovern’s design team has provided us with the most exciting vehicle in a generation, the Evoque portrays sophistication and desirability.


Model reviewed: 2.0 SI4 LUXEngine Type: 4 cylinder petrolEngine Size: 1999ccTop Speed: 135 mph0-60mph 7.1secEngine Power: 237 bhpGearbox: 6 speed manualCost £43,718

Inside the cabin, the front seats are beautifully upholstered and supportive and with the adjustable steering column, provide the owner with the perfect driving position. Towards the rear, the accommodation in the 5-door manages to seat a couple of six-footers, while the back of the 3-door feels cramped and along with the small windows, could make passengers feel claustrophobic. The boot, though not huge, easily accommodates a couple of medium-sized suitcases.

The Evoque responds like a car, sliding through traffic with its smooth steering and magnetically dampened suspension. At medium to fast speeds it drives firmly and is supple and positive over speed bumps and potholes, giving a comfortable ride to both driver and passengers. However, the rear view can be difficult with its sloped roof.

There are two engines on offer, the 2.2-litre turbodiesel with 148bhp or 187bhp and the 237bhp, 2.0-litre, four-cylinder turbocharged petrol unit. The petrol option is the smoothest, lightest and most powerful. It is also extremely thirsty, with a Combined consumption of 32.5mpg and 199g/km of CO2 emissions, however, on a fast cross-country run, it manages only 25mpg. The extra weight of the 2.2 diesel makes handling less peppy than the petrol version, but the Combined consumption of 49.6mpg and Band F 149g/km emissions make it an appealing option.

The Evoque is a Range Rover with a different spirit. With its intuitive technology, it is innovative and is possibly the most interesting vehicle to be launched since the original Range Rover 41 years ago. The Evoque is fun and safe to drive and is more rewarding than anything in its class and also on the Land Rover pricelist.

RANGE ROVER

EVOQUE


by Frank McKenna

INTERVIEWSTHE SUCCESS TIPS

Job interviews must be up there with moving house and divorce when it comes to increasing stress levels. You are meeting new people, selling yourself and your skills, and often getting a grilling about the things you know – and maybe don’t know! Here are my top interview tips to help you alleviate some of the stress involved in job interviews.

Research Make sure you know as much about the interviewing company as possible, and try and give examples of how your skills can help their objectives be met, and how you fit the job description and role that you are being interviewed for. There is no point banging on about how good you are at organising events if you are being asked to undertake a sales role, for example. NO BS: Be honest and never try to pretend you know something if you don’t. You can always learn about an area of work that you are not sure about, and an employer will recognise that. Equally, we will spot a bulls****er a million miles away – and that is not an attractive trait.

Questions Your ability to ask relevant questions about the job role and the company will go a long way, and often be the deciding factor when two strong candidates have been interviewed. Be a little more innovative than asking about salary, holidays and the Christmas Party!

Thanks They have taken time out of their busy schedule to get to know you. Make sure you thank them for the opportunity as you leave the interview.

None of this is rocket science, but you may be surprised at the number of candidates who fail to follow these simple rules – and then wonder why they didn’t get the vacancy. Happy job hunting!

Be Punctual Make sure that you show up on time, ideally arrive at the interview venue at least fifteen minutes before the start so that you can settle and be ready. If by any chance you are running late due to travel and traffic problems, be sure to phone ahead and apologise.

Turn Your Phone Off I kid you not, I have interviewed several candidates who have not only had their phones switched on in an interview, but actually taken a call. Suffice to say, they didn’t get the job. Turn your mobile OFF.

Take A Drink Even the most confident of people can get nervous at interview, and your throat can quickly start to dry up. Take a drink of water in with you to swerve the embarrassing coughing fit.

Dress To Impress Make sure you are dressed smart and appropriately for the type of firm that you are interviewing with.

Frankie Says Relax A degree of nervousness is expected, but not to the point where you are a quivering wreck. If you think you are about to go into a coma, then take deep breaths, a sip of water and remember that that the interviewer is not trying to trip you up – they want you to do well, because they are desperate to find a good addition to their team.

Private pensions seem to be topical now in that we need to save more, in order to have a good quality of life, when we retire. A good option is to put money into bricks and mortar which you can sell, or use the income it generates, to enhance your pension. With rates so low it is an opportune time to buy and let out, not only will you benefit from the income you will

have the added luxury of capital growth. This may seem improbable in the current market but since the war property prices have doubled every 8 years. By the time you plan to retire the capital growth should have increased expedentially.

At Venmores we can offer advice and guidance to any first time buyers in the buy to let market or even experienced landlords wishing to use an agent. Venmore have been established since 1849 making us one of the longest established independent agent. We manage an array of residential tenancies, including Assured Shorthold tenancies, Assured, Regulated, Licensed and Contractual Agreements. Whatever type of tenancy, we can cater for this and guide you as a landlord through the legal minefield. We offer rent guarantee insurance as well as a competitive rate for the bricks and mortar and contents insurance, if required. I personally have over 30 years experience in the property sector and have dealt with all residential property matters. Our extensive knowledge of the Liverpool area and property market gives us the edge with every valuation we complete, and our opening hours are longer than any other Liverpool agent, giving us the edge in providing a quality service.

We have strong competitive experienced teams who understand the challenges faced in the industry. This coupled with modern, contemporary design, styling and a new innovative approach are part of us wanting to bring Liverpool estate agency into the 21st Century.

If you would like further information on the other services Venmore offer or would like free advice contact Dave Blackman 0151 2361166 [email protected]

Private Pensions


Located in the four star ‘Hard Day’s Night Hotel’ is the Blake’s restaurant, named after the Sergeant Pepper album cover designer and artist Sir Peter Blake. Blake’s specialises in the very best of classic and modern British cuisine along with a few of its own home cooked favourites. It was entered into the Good Food Guide 2010 as Liverpool city centre’s top dining establishment, an accolade that is certainly deserved. As a result it is recommended to book in advance to savour the delights offered and to avoid disappointment.

The dining area can cater for romantic dinners for two to large meals for up to twenty-two diners. The surroundings are modern, clean and contemporary. The staff are attentive to your every need and are happy to recommend their own menu highlights. Blake’s also offers an A La Carte menu for those diners seeking further culinary delights.

BLAKES RESTAURANT


Bar Four is situated in the Hard Day’s Night Hotel on North John Street.The building underwent a fantastic renovation that reportedly cost over £22 million to transform it into Liverpool’s first and only themed Beatles boutique hotel and bar.

On entering you are treated like a local celebrity with doormen ushering you into the grand entrance. The staff are incredibly friendly and efficient, despite the busy bar and restaurant you are never left unattended for long. They are also very knowledgeable about the amazing choice of drinks, cocktails and wines that they serve and are willing and able to pass this knowledge onto you.

The clientèle of Bar Four are definitely Liverpool’s ‘up and coming’ residents. They come to enjoy the amazing décor, relaxed atmosphere and plentiful drinks menu. It’s also a definite must see for the thousands of tourists who come to Liverpool each year.

The drinks menu offers all of the expected world beers and lagers, spirits, mixers and wines with the addition of a Beatles themed cocktail menu. ‘Honey Can’t Buy Me Love’, a vodka, amaretto, chocolate liqueur and cream cocktail and ‘Love Is All You Need’ a strawberry, raspberry, honey and champagne cocktail are particular highlights. If you’re one of Liverpool’s high rollers then why not spend £500 on ‘The Fab Four’ containing four shots of Louis XIII, a bottle of Louis Roederer Cristal and optional bitters soaked brown sugar cubes with orange zest Man About Town recommends Bar Four as a place to see and be seen in Liverpool. www.harddaysnighthotel.com

BAR FOUR


CUBA

LIBREHavana, home of Fidel Castro, revolution, amazing American vintage 50’s cars and most importantly, the birthplace of the Cuba Libre. Legend has it that it was invented in old Havana by an off duty US soldier during the Spanish-American war. A captain ordered a rum and cola on ice with lime. he enjoyed it so much that others in his party decided to join in toasting ‘Por Cuba Libre!’ celebrating Cuba’s newfound freedom. Of course this is hotly debated by some- Coca-Cola didn’t arrive in Cuba until 1900, two years after the end of the war. We say argue the facts over a round of Cuba Libres.

HOW1/ HIGHBALL GLASS 2/ TWO PARTS WHITE RUM 3/ TOP WITH COKE 4/ SQUEEZE HALF A LIME 5/ FIVE ICE CUBES 6/ GARNISH WITH LIME

This month seen the launch of ‘thedealdevil.com’, Liverpool’s very own daily deal website which specialises in advertising exclusive deals offered by local companies.

Local businessman Kevin Mulligan, is behind the idea and concept that is set to be a very popular choice for any online shopper. Having a wealth of experience and extensive local contacts, his knowledge of web applications have fused together with this to create a product that will help cash flow for companies in these times and enable new plus repeat business from customers that use the scheme on a regular basis.

So what is The Deal...

DEVIL

“I have experienced a difficult time of both business wise and personally in the past, so I have had to take a long hard look in the mirror and start again. I wanted to create an opportunity to help local businesses without inflicting any additional cost. But its also about making these deals more affordable to anyone living or visiting Liverpool”

Those who log on and register will get the chance to buy and enjoy fine experiences at much reduced costs in hotels, spas, salons, restaurants, bars and a whole plethora of other attractions within and unique to, the Merseyside region.

Zoe Humphries has been working with Kevin and says, “This is great opportunity for local busineses to gain new paying customers and for consumers to benefit from great deals. We use Paypal to give peace of mind that payment details are protected. Membership is free so everyone should sign up now on www.thedealdevil.com and never miss out on a great deal!” Prestigious companies such as PalmSugar, Posh Pads Luxury Apartments,Sakura, Liverpool Dental Spa,Gourmet Coffee, Signature Livingand many other local salons, barsand cafes are already on board.

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This month seen the launch of ‘thedealdevil.com’, Liverpool’s very own daily deal website which specialises in advertising exclusive deals offered by local companies.

Local businessman Kevin Mulligan, is behind the idea and concept that is set to be a very popular choice for any online shopper. Having a wealth of experience and extensive local contacts, his knowledge of web applications have fused together with this to create a product that will help cash flow for companies in these times and enable new plus repeat business from customers that use the scheme on a regular basis.

So what is The Deal...

DEVIL

“I have experienced a difficult time of both business wise and personally in the past, so I have had to take a long hard look in the mirror and start again. I wanted to create an opportunity to help local businesses without inflicting any additional cost. But its also about making these deals more affordable to anyone living or visiting Liverpool”

Those who log on and register will get the chance to buy and enjoy fine experiences at much reduced costs in hotels, spas, salons, restaurants, bars and a whole plethora of other attractions within and unique to, the Merseyside region.

Zoe Humphries has been working with Kevin and says, “This is great opportunity for local busineses to gain new paying customers and for consumers to benefit from great deals. We use Paypal to give peace of mind that payment details are protected. Membership is free so everyone should sign up now on www.thedealdevil.com and never miss out on a great deal!” Prestigious companies such as PalmSugar, Posh Pads Luxury Apartments,Sakura, Liverpool Dental Spa,Gourmet Coffee, Signature Livingand many other local salons, barsand cafes are already on board.

man about town.indd 1 19/12/11 21:08:25


MARTINI LOUNGE


THE ULTIMATE VALENTINES DAY DATE AT THE MARTINI LOUNGE ////

Man About Town has teamed up with The Martini Lounge Burlesque and Variety Show, Hooka and Zeligs to offer one lucky reader the chance to win the ultimate Valentines Date with a cheeky hair cut beforehand to ensure you’re looking good for the big night.

You’ll win a pair of tickets to see the Martini Lounge Burlesque show at Zeligs Liverpool ONE on Friday 17th February with a meal at the amazing restaurant beforehand as well as the chance to visit Hooka to get a brand new haircut from a Director to ensure you’re irresistible to the lucky date you chose to take.

Liverpool’s number one Burlesque show, The Martini Lounge Valentines special will feature saucy and seductive performances from burlesque starlets Mysti Vine, Dinah Might and Tricity Vogue in addition to local favourite and founder of the Martini Lounge Millie Dollar and everyone’s favourite host Fred Bear in a show guaranteed to get you and your suitor in the mood for love. The Martini Lounge treasures the satire and performance art that evolved since its 19th Century origins and has created a classy and delightfully ludicrous night of entertainment in a most beautiful venue to reflect this tradition.

Zeligs is set in a vast New York style warehouse space and serves the most perfect authentic Italian cuisine. Zeligs also houses a stylish and relaxing bar specialising in the finest beers and wines and offering a chic Manhattan cocktail menu mixed perfectly for you by professional cocktail mixatologists! Perfect for a pre-show meal or a post show nightcap, Zeligs is situated opposite the Hilton and open 7 days a week until late.

Getting your hair cut is quite a task for the modern man. Do you go to a classic barber shop for a traditional clipper cut or a salon where the majority of the clients are female and run the risk of walking out with a feminine “do”? Hooka has a massive male following as all the staff are experienced in delivering creative, masculine haircuts. If it’s your first time or your tenth visit, they always carry out a thorough consultation to ensure they are giving you exactly what you want. www.hooka-uk.com.

To be in with a chance of winning this great prize, simply answer the question: Which of these is a famous burlesque performer?

A - Anthea Turner B - Dita von Tease C - Amy Childs

Answers to: [email protected]


THE JOKER

BOAT

elcome to a new concept in apartments in Liverpool! The incredible joker boat is moored in the historic Albert Dock in the heart of Liverpool. The Joker Boat is a unique part of film history- it was initially intended as the Joker’s home, played by Jack Nicholson in Batman, however its Hollywood début was not to be. It found its way to Liverpool and a new life when Alfie

Bubble of Hollywood Limousines visited a scrapyard in Los Angeles looking for spare parts. Alfie found the boat in the corner of the yard rotting away, he immediately bought the boat and shipped it back to Liverpool where it is now totally transformed.

The Joker Boat is a two bedroom boutique apartment boat with all of Liverpool city centre at its doorstep. It sleeps up to six people and offers its guests the latest in luxury living with flat screen TV’s throughout, all sky channels, 3D TV in the lounge with 6 pairs of glasses, computer, free wi-fi and all self-catering amenities in the beautiful Italian kitchen. It truly is a home away from home- if not better! If you’re looking for a totally unique place to stay whilst in Liverpool you will not find a better deal. Prices start from £99 for six people Monday to Thursday. As an extra bonus if you are arriving from Liverpool Airport you will be picked up for free in either a H2 Hummer or a Rolls Royce Phantom.

Coming in spring to the Albert Dock is the Titanic, a beautiful replica boat with 3 stately bedrooms including a full honeymoon suite and the facilities to hold small receptions. Winter 2012 sees the arrival of The Yellow Submarine, a boutique Beatles themed boat. For all enquiries please contact Alfie Bubble on 07885 295 413.

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