The barbers of St James’s offer a very real timeless quality
‘Montgomery ordered a pair of brushes from Truefitt. He sent a piece of German propeller, and he actually wanted the…
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The barbers of St James's offer a very real timeless quality
Joe Fell visits the niche world of gentlemen’s barbers catering for lords, generals, City boys, hipsters and tourists ‘Montgomery ordered…
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Review of Prom 39: Die Entführung aus dem Serail
I didn’t manage to make it to Glyndebourne this year and I’m so disappointed but now I’m simply kicking myself…
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Melinda Hughes reviews a captivating Mozart opera that encapsulates all the wonder of the Proms I didn’t manage to make…
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Negroni renaissance in full swing at Obicà
It was the count himself who suggested drinking no more than two negronis as part of an aperitivo. If not,…
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Waiting for your wine to age could be ‘completely bonkers’
Above: Château Pichon Longueville Baron, whose 1996 wine is ‘in its prime’ It was a simple summer lunch à deux…
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The Dolder Grand’s Epicure event is the pinnacle of the Swiss food scene
Since moving to Zurich I’ve been living in the rather luxurious shadow of the Dolder Grand. Majestically perched atop one…
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London’s food delivery goes gourmet
London has gone food delivery crazy. The start-up gods, app wizards and foodie fanatics have ordained that London should follow…
ByNegroni renaissance in full swing at Obic’
Joe Fell keeps his trousers on at Obic’’s negroni masterclass, sampling a number of classics as well as a mozzarella…
ByWaiting for your wine to age could be 'completely bonkers'
Jonathan Ray asks why spend years waiting for fine wines to age when you can buy, and enjoy, them at…
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Looted antiquities from Syria – what collectors need to know
London has long been considered a natural market place for the trade in fine art and antiquities and so when…
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Review: Prom 32: Eric Whitacre
Last week in an interview the Eighties DJ and television presenter Noel Edmonds (famed for bringing Mr Blobby to our…
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Book Review: Hotel Living by Ioannis Pappos
Anthony Haden-Guest reviews a neo-Flemingesque depiction of a very 21st century world of business and leisure Stathis, the protagonist of…
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China looking to conquer the world’s luxury market
Above: Shang Xia’s modern Chinese luxury Name a Chinese luxury consumer brand. Give up yet? It’s certainly hard. Chinese luxury…
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Shake off separation with a bake off
Angel Wife has left. Gone. And she has taken the Twins with her too. All she left behind was the…
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Rémy Martin offers a masterclass in taste ahead of opening new members’ club
I started the evening an amateur cognac lover; by the end, I could have taught lessons in it. A dinner…
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The Botox of St Martin’s Lane Hotel reveals its new face
In 2000, the Millennium Dome was launched, Robbie Williams blasted from Capital Radio on a daily basis, Tony Blair could…
ByR’my Martin offers a masterclass in taste ahead of opening new members' club
Spear’s visits 34 on Grosvenor Square for a R’my Martin cognac masterclass ahead of the opening of the brand’s own…
ByAround the World in 80 Hotels: Hotel d'Inghilterra, Rome
Monisha Rajesh ducks away from the crowds and delights in this beguilingly-named, unapologetically grand establishment It’s an odd person who…
ByThe Botox of St Martin's Lane Hotel reveals its new face
Re-launching an icon is always a gamble – but this one pays off, says Zak Smith In 2000, the Millennium…
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