Rums of comfort: the seductive spirit is back
Smooth, seductive and versatile, rum is making a comeback — and deservedly so, writes Jonathan Ray It was one of…
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Meet the rising star of modern French cuisine
Not even a feud with Michelin could delay the ascent of Alexandre Gauthier (who received his second Michelin star in…
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Review: The Ivy Soho Brasserie
The Ivy’s latest spin-off is an informal take on its forebear, but the experience is uniquely impressive, writes Spear’s editor…
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Review: Cucina Angelina, Courchevel 1650
Edwin Smith meets Michelin-starred chef Angela Hartnett in the French Alps, where she tells him what drew her to the…
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Review: 67 Pall Mall
Wine snobs beware – you might not be welcome at 67 Pall Mall. Spear’s Sophie McIntyre dines at London’s favourite…
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Review: Ostuni, Highgate
The new restaurant and its sister establishment in Queen’s Park are leading London in appreciation of Pugliese cuisine, writes Christopher…
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Benares chef dazzles at Northcote’s food fiesta
At Gaggenau’s Obsession, an annual food festival hosted at the luxurious Northcote, Zak Smith is captivated by the 2 Michelin-starred…
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Review: Chinese New Year at HKK, Shoreditch
Rasika Sittamparam is treated like a member of the royal entourage of China’s imperial era with the Emperor’s Feast menu…
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Review: Fucina, Marylebone
Form doesn’t quite meet function at Fucina, the new pizzeria and grill in Marylebone, says Sophie McIntyre, but it’s definitely…
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Grapes of worth: Britain sparkles in Paris
One of Britain’s biggest names in fizz is heading to Paris to take on the bastions of Champagne, writes Olenka…
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Come to Val d’Isere for skiing… and the Duck and Waffle at 1,850m
Gone are the days when dining in your catered ski chalet meant half-baked Camembert or coq au vin served in…
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Eating your way to happiness
Food writer and mental health campaigner Rachel Kelly reveals that the right food can make us healthier of mind as…
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Review: Northcote Hotel & Country Pursuits
Hedgehog spends an adventurous weekend at Northcote where the spiky burrower drives through adverse cambers, tries his hand at shooting…
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Review: The Halkin, Belgravia
Seduced by an ‘obnoxious’ dome-shaped dessert dripping in molten dark chocolate, Zak Smith indulges in the hotel’s Michelin-starred restaurant’s Basque…
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How Britain’s oldest wine merchant is helping the time-poor, cash-rich to buy wine
Olenka Hamilton had lunch with Berry Bros & Rudd’s Simon Staples and Hugo Thompson to discuss increasing demand from HNWs…
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Sir Rocco Forte hosts Brown’s Christmas Party with Smythson
On Thursday 1st December, Smythson and Brown’s Hotel celebrated the launch of their Christmas partnership with an evening of festive…
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Review: Dram & Smoke, London Bridge
Alex Matchett visits the latest Yuletide edition of legendary pop-up Dram & Smoke and finds himself transported back to lost…
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A design icon reimagined: Gaggenau reveals the EB 333 – an evolution of the iconic 90cm wide oven
In the year Gaggenau celebrates its 333rd anniversary, its most iconic appliance turns 30. To commemorate this landmark, Gaggenau is…
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Review: Kova Patisserie, Soho
Kate Brogan delights in the original and refreshingly decadent creations of a Japanese patisserie. I think it’s best to start…
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A whisky review of 2016
Spear’s’ resident Hedgehog selflessly samples this year’s standout drams, getting trapped in a Soho boudoir in the process… In preparation…
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