A slice of history: Restaurateur Sally Clarke looks back on 40 years of her eponymous Kensington institution
I went to work in California in 1979 and met Alice Waters of Chez Panisse. When I walked in there…
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The century-old restaurant has been revived under the leadership of visionary three Michelin-starred chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten
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Inside the theatrical branding of ‘Mayfair’s most decadent cocktail’
Revery’s Maven of Mayfair at the Park Lane Hilton promises velvety effervescence with a sprinkle of edible gold - and…
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Will a 100-year-old whisky soon be on the menu?
There are questions over the ageing process but we could soon be looking at 100-year-old whisky. Which distillery will win…
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Jean-Georges Vongerichten: New York’s favourite chef arrives in Ireland
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From the magazine: Jonathan Ray predicts what the wine industry of the future will look like
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‘I was scared to come to London’: Chef Yannick Alléno reflects on one year of Pavyllon
The legendary chef reflects on London's reputation, training the next generation and why the industry he loves can be 'brutal'
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Dior and Dion at Nammos Dubai: Visiting the world’s highest-earning restaurant
Nammos Dubai, the unashamedly opulent restaurant within the Four Seasons, is the world’s highest-earning restaurant with a months-long waitlist. Spear's…
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Sotheby’s to hold first-ever auction dedicated exclusively to champagne
Champagne and wine from billionaire businessman Pierre Chen's legendary cellar will be auctioned in Paris as part of a series…
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Kioku: a unique Japanese dining experience
Michelin-starred sushi master Endo Kazutoshi heads the latest restaurant opening at The OWO
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‘Food should bring you memories’: Hakkasan’s Andrew Yeo on the joy of cooking and why the brand is stronger than ever
The corporate executive chief tells Spear's about learning to cook from his grandmother and why Hakkasan's future is bright as…
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Spirit houses mark bicentennials with celebratory releases
Delamain, the Glenlivet and the Macallan have all unveiled investment-worthy bottles
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Aragawa: in defence of the £700 steak
Ed Cumming visits Aragawa, the first international outpost of owner Kotaro Ogawa’s Tokyo original, where steaks can cost up to…
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Berry Bros. & Rudd opens first spirits shop
As the merchant reports sales of spirits are up 42 per cent, a new store reflects their commitment to the…
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One night in Paris toasting to Bollinger La Grande Année 2015
Champagne Bollinger launched the ‘very special and challenging’ prestige cuvées, La Grande Année and La Grande Année Rosé from the…
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Inside the Port Ellen ‘ghost distillery’ as it reopens after 40 years
The reopening of the Port Ellen distillery, which closed in 1983, has been long awaited. Now it’s producing whisky again…
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Ormer Mayfair by Sofian: a hidden gem with charm
A hidden Mayfair gem with charming staff and a stellar tasting menu to please discerning foodies
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Ruby-encrusted decanter of Midleton Very Rare set to break new ground for luxury Irish whiskey
On the 40th anniversary of the brand, the Cork distillery is auctioning a unique jewelled version of its limited Ruby…
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The best luxury Easter eggs money can buy
Only the most generous of Easter bunnies would be able to produce one of these luxury Easter eggs, complete with…
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L’Escargot: this Soho institution remains one of London’s finest French restaurants
L’Escargot has an easy, old-fashioned charm, encapsulating the comfort of a traditional Mayfair restaurant with a frisson of Soho cool
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