Combining a mix of society's last word and both wit and wisdom, The Steeple Times covers food, drink and fine dining as well as luxury, travel, the arts, individuals of influence and current affairs in the United Kingdom, America and elsewhere. We are best described as being akin to "a cross between The Huffington Post and Private Eye".
The magazine's following is affluent, engaged and international. With 41% of readers coming from the UK and 38% from America, The Steeple Times also has strong presence within Canadian, Italian, German and Australian territories.
September 7, 2018
by Fabio Contissa
Iconic Hong Kong Restaurant Mott 32 set to open in Las Vegas reports new contributor Fabio Contissa An iconic Hong Kong restaurant chain is set to unveil its first eatery in the United States this winter, with Las Vegas selected as the home of Mott 32’s U.S. outpost. The Venetian Resort on the Las … Continue reading “Mott 32 to open in Las Vegas”
March 14, 2016
by Matthew Steeples
£60 million New York condo offered with extras including a pair of Rolls Royce Phantoms and a yacht
January 30, 2016
by Matthew Steeples
One of America’s naffest houses returns to the market at a much reduced price of £11.9 million (down from £17.6 million) and with the neighbouring £5.6 million house thrown in as an extra
November 16, 2015
by General
Massachusetts born and Boston based billionaire businessman Herb Chambers loves fast cars and mammoth yachts.
November 11, 2015
by General
New York based fashionista, tastemaker and 1stdibs editor Mollie Ruprecht married art dealer Alex Acquavella in August 2015 in St Barths.
October 10, 2015
by General
A former member of President Nixon’s White House staff turned acclaimed television journalist, Diane Sawyer was born in Glasgow, Kentucky.
October 5, 2015
by Matthew Steeples
Donald Trump takes to Facebook to modestly claim that he will become President of the United States of America
September 21, 2015
by Matthew Steeples
“Unmolested” wood-clad Chrysler LeBaron Town & Country convertible to be sold at Bonhams’ Preserving the Automobile auction for just £5,800
September 19, 2015
by Matthew Steeples
’27 Club’ member Janis Joplin’s custom 1965 Porsche 356C 1600 cabriolet heads to auction with a guide of £260,000 and thus proves it wasn’t just “my friends [whom] all drive Porsches”
September 14, 2015
by General
A Texan bricklayer turned billionaire, Pastor Farris Wilks grew up in a goat shed but now owns an airport and his own aircraft.
September 1, 2015
by Matthew Steeples
£45.7 million Virginia estate of the late Paul and Bunny Mellon complete with its own private one-mile long airstrip now available in lots
August 10, 2015
by General
Listed as the 99th most powerful woman in the world by Forbes, Washington based news anchor and commentator Greta van Susteren is married to a self-described “ambulance chaser” and is a member of the Church of Scientology.
July 28, 2015
by General
A former sidekick of Lady Gaga, New York based bartender turned DJ and author Brendan Jay Sullivan wrote a memoir of his time with her in 2013
July 27, 2015
by Matthew Steeples
Donald Trump exposed as paranoid (and claims he could have had “a shot” at a relationship with the late Diana, Princess of Wales)
July 25, 2015
by Matthew Steeples
Asking price of Californian estate cut by £37.8 million; condition of owner being allowed to live there until he dies removed
July 4, 2015
by General
Arlington, Texas born TOMS founder Blake Mycoskie started out selling shoes from his apartment in 2006 and now describes his position within what has become a vastly successful company as “Chief Giver of Shoes”.
July 3, 2015
by Matthew Steeples
Lieutenant Governor of California Gavin Newsom takes to Facebook to describe Donald Trump as “offensive and dangerous”
July 1, 2015
by General
The son of the former United States Ambassador to Denmark John L. Loeb, Jr., Nicholas Loeb is the founder of Loeb’s Onion Crunch.
June 28, 2015
by General
Despite having a non-alcoholic cocktail named in her honour, the actress and politician Shirley Temple actually hated the drink and its ingredients.
June 21, 2015
by General
New York based fashion blogger Leandra Medine claims she “may have been Ernest Hemingway in my last life, or Prince” on her personal Twitter handle
June 10, 2015
by General
Privileged and 6’3” tall, Princeton graduate Thomas Gilbert Jr. stands accused of the January 2015 slaying of his hedge fund manager father Thomas Gilbert Sr.
by Matthew Steeples
‘The Steeple Times’ asks blogger, columnist and television personality Perez Hilton: “What’s on your mantelpiece?”
June 7, 2015
by Matthew Steeples
A 39th floor apartment in The Pierre Hotel in New York becomes the city’s priciest rental at a staggering £327,000 per month
June 5, 2015
by General
The first ever American invited to be a premier dancer in Moscow’s Bolshoi Ballet, David Hallberg was born in Rapid City, South Dakota and “found inspiration through the films of Fred Astaire”.
June 3, 2015
by Matthew Steeples
An American election contest between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton would most definitely be something to relish
June 1, 2015
by General
So desperate was “exquisitely sensitive” Ruthann Aron to be a politician that she hired a hitman to deal with those who had hindered her prospects.
by Matthew Steeples
A Shelter Island Heights home with quite possibly the best home bar ever comes to the market for £1.2 million
May 6, 2015
March 30, 2015
by General
A self-declared activist, Bronx born actress Kerry Washington has an astounding 2 million followers on Twitter.
March 29, 2015
by Matthew Steeples
Dallas mansion with a prayer room and the largest private bowling centre in America that was previously owned by a billionaire oil baron remains for sale despite a price cut of £7 million
March 28, 2015
by General
Best known for her role in The X-Files, Gillian Anderson married her first husband on the 17th hole of a golf course in Hawaii.
March 21, 2015
by Matthew Steeples
As Bob Diamond’s wife prepares to host a fundraiser for a Democratic candidate, we ponder whether his daughter will be tweeting about it
August 11, 2014
by Matthew Steeples
An opportunity to buy an American equivalent of Downton Abbey Downton Abbey returns to our screens this autumn and one has to ask whether its writer Julian Fellowes was at all influenced by the story of the story of Peter Widener of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania whose son and grandson both died in the sinking of … Continue reading “America’s Downton”
March 12, 2014
by Matthew Steeples
One of Westchester County’s finest houses comes to the market Westchester is a gilded county. It’s a place that has variously been home to John D. Rockefeller, Vera Wang, Ralph Lauren, P. Diddy and Martha Stewart and one that the rich and famous adore. With the sale of a “modern-day masterpiece” created by the … Continue reading “Game, set and match”
January 2, 2014
by Matthew Steeples
Bentley owned by Gregory Peck for 34 years goes to auction Gregory Peck loved his 1961 Bentley S2 Continental Flying Spur so much that he kept it for 34 years. The very same car is set to be auctioned on 17th January by RM Auctions.
December 29, 2013
by Matthew Steeples
20 questions with food writer and car collector Morgan Murphy The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom”. What’s your guiding force? Bourbon and bacon, which is, by the way, the title of my next book coming out from Time Inc. next year. No, it’s not a diet book. “Don’t get even, get medieval” … Continue reading “Morgan Murphy: “What’s on your mantelpiece?””
December 18, 2013
by Matthew Steeples
The worst named restaurants in the world When opening a restaurant, some restaurateurs opt to name their businesses after a street whilst others use their surname or a historic figure. Here, however, we list a selection of ten of the most bizarre and ridculous that we’ve come across
October 12, 2013
by Matthew Steeples
This Chicago born novelist, short story writer and essayist explored deep themes through his own personal experiences of drug abuse, paranoia, schizophrenia and transcendental experiences. Married five times, Dick published 44 novels and 121 short stories yet spent most of his life in poverty. Ten popular films based on his works have been produced including … Continue reading “Philip K. Dick (1928 – 1982; AKA Richard Phillipps and Jack Dowland)”
October 1, 2013
by Matthew Steeples
20 questions with New York based fashion entrepreneur Byron Bradshaw The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom”. What’s your guiding force? You catch more flies with honey than vinegar. “Don’t get even, get medieval” is, in our humble opinion, a great motto. What’s yours? I’d rather be dead than boring.
September 29, 2013
by Matthew Steeples
62,000 square foot apartment at New York’s The River House comes to the market for £80.5 million Apartments don’t normally come with indoor tennis courts but if the proposed conversion of the former River Club within New York’s River House co-operative goes ahead, what will surely be one of the world’s most ludicrous properties … Continue reading “Raw at the River”
September 6, 2013
by Matthew Steeples
One of Liberace’s pianos heads to auction Liberace personally played to 25 million fans during his 40-year career and during this time he built up a mammoth collection of pianos. One of them, a Conover pompadour model, will be auctioned by Britannia Piano Auctions in Manchester on 12th September.
September 1, 2013
by Matthew Steeples
Black and white analysis of the “special relationship” misses the point: it’s just turned grey On Saturday, The Sun proclaimed that the “special relationship” between Britain and America was dead. This morning, our sofa-loving former man in Washington, Sir Christopher Meyer, took the opposing view in The Mail on Sunday and suggested that it … Continue reading “The special relationship goes John Major”
August 31, 2013
by Matthew Steeples
Educated at the University of Aix-en-Provence and the University of Milan, this scion of the Mondavi wine making dynasty married his wife Megan on the Nippozano Estate in Tuscany. Naturally, after proposing at the Opus One Winery, the wedding itself included a wine pouring ceremony that blended Sangiovese and Merlot varietals. He’s also into snowboarding … Continue reading “Carlo Mondavi”
August 22, 2013
by Matthew Steeples
Anthony Marshall attempts to get out of jail Anthony Marshall is a man who plainly refuses to give up. Finally jailed in June this year following his 2009 conviction for stealing tens of millions from his famous heiress mother, Marshall has put in a cynically planned bid to get out of jail on the … Continue reading “Don’t pass Go”
August 21, 2013
by Matthew Steeples
The tattooed daughter of Senator John McCain once suggested that “Republicans are scared shitless about the future” and voted for John Kerry.
August 20, 2013
by Matthew Steeples
This “ebullient” American’s name is most apt. A former Barclays bank executive who likes to wear sunglasses come rain or shine, Ricci retired to a Kentish mansion at 49 and supposedly travels by private jet to Dublin every weekend as he “just love[s] Irish racing”. With 40 horses in training and a take home total … Continue reading “Rich Ricci”
by Matthew Steeples
This “Hearst with a heart” is a special projects editor at Town & Country magazine and the founder of Friends of Finn, a committee dedicated to stopping the “inhumane treatment of dogs in puppy mills”. A graduate of Fordham University, Amanda Hearst also happens to be the great-granddaughter of the inspiration for Citizen Kane, William … Continue reading “Amanda Hearst”
by Matthew Steeples
Will Donald Trump make a 2016 bid for the White House? We’re used to seeing him in the boardroom of The Apprentice and to hearing of his spats with ex-wives and Scottish politicians but could it be possible that a 70-year old Donald Trump might become the 45th President of the United States of … Continue reading “The Trump House”
May 7, 2013
by Matthew Steeples
Could a V8 engine save the Fisker brand? Yesterday, FoxNews.com asked: “Can the internal combustion engine save the electric car?” and answered: “In the case of the Fisker Karma, it just might be”.
April 20, 2013
by Matthew Steeples
Whether innocent or guilty of the murder she’s repeatedly been accused of, this American has made $4 million from her memoir deal with HarperCollins. The family of Meredith Kercher, the true victim in all of this, have rightly stated that they “do not believe anyone should profit from the murder” but Knox, whose conviction for … Continue reading “Amanda Knox”
April 19, 2013
by Matthew Steeples
This New Yorker is the son of The Diving Bell and the Butterfly filmmaker Julian Schnabel and curated his first exhibition aged 16. Vito Schnabel dated Demi Moore at the age of 26 and though that relationship ended in December 2012 supposedly because Schnabel didn’t like the intrusion of the paparazzi he subsequently took up with Heidi … Continue reading “Vito Schnabel”
April 18, 2013
by Matthew Steeples
A happy hour with a difference launches at The Palm in London’s Belgravia Opened in May 2009, The Palm replaced the legendary restaurant Drones of Pont Street. Amongst the original backers of Drones were David Niven Jr. and Sir Roger Moore. Nicky Kerman, a titan of the restaurant world, was another part owner. A … Continue reading “A prime bargain”
April 15, 2013
by Matthew Steeples
The Steeple Times asks realtor and television personality Christophe Choo: “What’s on your mantelpiece?” The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom”. What’s your guiding force? That’s a great question. The first thing that comes to mind are the joys and wonderful things in my life: my family & friends and those who guide me … Continue reading “Christophe Choo: “What’s on your mantelpiece?””
April 8, 2013
by Matthew Steeples
The sale of a 15,000 square foot Hamptons home complete with a private island and a room with a truly spectacular view Andrew Zaro is a collector with a difference. This philanthropist and Democratic donor leads a life that is no doubt the envy of those from whom his firm, Cavalry Portfolio Services, “helps … Continue reading “Collecting a view”
April 7, 2013
by Matthew Steeples
The Steeple Times asks artist and animal rights activist Jess Black: “What’s on your mantelpiece?” The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom”. What’s your guiding force? I think humour. Life is so blah when taking too seriously. I try to find the humour in everything. “Don’t get even, get medieval” is, in our … Continue reading “Jess Black: “What’s on your mantelpiece?””
March 25, 2013
by Matthew Steeples
The launch of the 2014 Range Rover Sport Tomorrow, 26th March 2013 at 7.30pm EDT, the 2014 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will be unveiled at the 113th New York Motor Show. In a departure from the traditional way in which cars are launched, Land Rover have drafted in James Bond star Daniel Craig … Continue reading “Video of the week: Bond’s Range”
March 24, 2013
by Matthew Steeples
What has become of the world’s most famous intern Monica Lewinsky? Monica Lewinsky, it seems, is making a return to public life. The world’s most famous intern was spotted at the birthday party of Heather Kerzner at the Downton Mayfair restaurant last Tuesday night. In the company of amongst others the Duchess of York, … Continue reading ““Where are they now?” – Monica Lewinsky”
March 20, 2013
by Matthew Steeples
Michael Benjamin pays a visit to Marylebone tea shop, Amanzi Try walking into Starbucks and just asking for a cup of coffee. It is now an old joke. The pun is that whereas you used to be able to go to a café and order a cup of coffee, you now have to have … Continue reading “Has the tea explosion begun?”
March 17, 2013
by General
Her Evening Standard editor father was known as “Chilly Charlie” and she’s become “Nuclear Wintour”. This New York based Brit states that she’s “lost count” of the number of times she’s been attacked by activists and once retaliated by sending anti-fur campaigners a plate of roast beef when they picketed her Condé Nast offices. In … Continue reading “Anna Wintour OBE”
December 17, 2012
by steepleadmin
Fashion writer Jacinta de Vere looks into the perils of wearing leggings, jeggings and meggings What is up with women who assume leggings paired with a short top or crop jacket is a good idea for a night out or a trip to the supermarket? Leggings are not trousers, ladies. Leggings are actually the … Continue reading “Legged off”
by Matthew Steeples
Five of the best places to escape to with family and friends in 2013 Farmhouse, Blackberry Farm, Walland, Tennessee, USA Crafted of materials from an 1800s Pennsylvania bank barn, this classic American farmhouse forms part of the exclusive Blackberry Farm, one of America’s most celebrated luxury culinary escapes. Set in 4,200-acres, this stylish property … Continue reading “Five of the best: Holiday rentals”
December 7, 2012
by Matthew Steeples
This “Boswell of the bluebloods” was a writer whose tips came from unnamed sources and “waiter[s] serving [him] risotto at dinner parties”.
December 5, 2012
by Matthew Steeples
Matthew Steeples highlights the peril of “reaching out” “Reaching out” is a phrase that can be compared to Starbucks and their taxes. This toxic platitude has sadly become common in both Britain and America and is generally used by people who don’t know you when they want something. Like Starbucks on the high … Continue reading “Reaching nowhere”
December 4, 2012
by Matthew Steeples
A mistake of operatic proportions We’ve utterly no problem with the billionairess Oprah Winfrey but we’re not sure our national opera house should be renamed in her honour. The management of the Vue Cinema in Reading plainly don’t feel the same as here, as our picture of the week, we feature an image … Continue reading “Picture of the Week: The Oprah of Opera”
by Matthew Steeples
Undoubtedly best known as one of the greatest actresses of the post-war period, Yorkshire born Dench briefly played Pru Forrest in the BBC’s The Archers. She’s an advocate for “more progressive drug policies” and only took the role of Lady Catherine de Bourgh in Pride & Prejudice after director Joe Wright wrote to her and … Continue reading “Dame Judi Dench CH, DBE, FRSA”
December 2, 2012
by steepleadmin
The Steeple Times asks model and personality Nicholas Gruber: “What’s on your mantelpiece?” The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom.” What’s your guiding force? I try to learn something from everyone I meet. “Don’t get even, get medieval” is, in our humble opinion, a great motto. What’s yours? Life is short so enjoy a … Continue reading “Nicholas Gruber: “What’s on your mantelpiece?””
