‘English fizz has become hip’ – Jonathan Ray on the English wine renaissance
English sparkling wines have been delicious for a while, but only now are they getting recognition, writes Jonathan Ray English…
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Welcome to the Med in the Alps – Eden Roc, Ascona
Ascona on Lake Maggiore blends Swiss and Italian cultures and makes the most of the surrounding water and mountains, writes…
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Jaltarang menu at Kutir review: ‘Catch this expedition while it lasts’
Arun Kakar heads to a quiet cottage off Sloane Square and discovers one of the best curry houses in town…
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William Sitwell meets Simon Rogan: ‘I don’t think people fear my arrival in the kitchen anymore’
Not content with wowing the world from a Cumbrian Village, a newly chilled Simon Rogan is building a global empire,…
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Ooty review: South Indian fine dining debuts with confidence in Marylebone
A restaurant in Marylebone takes Rasika Sittamparam on a nostalgic journey through South Indian dishes, à la haute cuisine On…
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No. Fifty Cheyne review: ‘It was as if we were reviewing two different restaurants’
Like the nearby Embankment, Sally Greene’s No. Fifty Cheyne has undergone a transformation, writes Christopher Jackson Cheyne Walk was one…
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Brunch at Quaglino’s review: ‘Less like brunch and more like a feast’
In a London full of bottomless brunches, Mayfair mainstay Quaglino’s impresses with a stand-out offering, writes Arun Kakar Apparently a…
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Bob Bob Cité review: ‘Pure theatre from start to finish’
With its big-money fit-out and attention to detail, the Square Mile’s newest, glitziest hotspot has made the City a little…
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Hide and Hedonism: When 6,000 wines and one of London’s most talked about restaurant combine
The trees of Green Park inspired the design of Hide, a restaurant and bar by Hedonism Wines and chef Ollie…
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William Sitwell meets Carlo Distefano, the most influential restaurateur you’ve never heard of
Birmingham is an unlikely starting point for a global Italian restaurant chain, but workaholic Carlo Distefano made it happen, writes…
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Hannah restaurant review: ‘All of the quality but none of the fuss’
An unassuming Japanese restaurant in Waterloo has a tasting menu to compete with London’s big hitters, finds Arun Kakar A…
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PPFM: What to see, read, spend and do in July
Pinch Punch First of the Month: six things to see, splurge on, read and do over the next 31 days.…
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Ikoyi review: ‘colourful, complex, and above all fun’
Ikoyi blends unusual ingredients and influences like nowhere else in London, writes David Dawkins ‘It’s basically moonshine,’ our waiter tells…
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Pachamama East review: ‘Really quite something’
The Fitzrovia outlet’s sister branch in East London is exciting, packed with variety, and a whole lot of fun writes…
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Smith & Wollensky review: ‘The best steak in London’
It has the best steak in town and a wine list to rival anyone, but Smith & Wollensky also knows…
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Jonathan Ray on Rioja: ‘The quality level has soared recently’
Rioja’s reds are getting better and better – and you can tuck in as soon as you buy a bottle,…
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How Iceland became a ‘destination for food adventurers’ – Spear’s travel
A curious side-effect of Iceland’s banking crisis has been a subsequent boost in tourism and a growing buzz around the…
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Floral by Lima review: ‘Positively merry and altogether congenial’
Arun Kakar heads to one of London’s stand-out Peruvian restaurants and is taken on a breathless tour of different flavours…
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Akira Kensington review: ‘delicious beyond expectation’
Christopher Jackson beats Evgeny Lebedev to the best table at Akira off Kensington High Street Akira is found on Kensington…
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Review: Grace Hotel, Mykonos
Christopher Jackson visits Mykonos – and finds a gem of a boutique hotel just before the season starts Mykonos is…
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