Is Christianity at odds with wealth?
Devotion to the Christian faith and a life of opulence and luxury don’t appear to be a perfect pairing. Indeed…
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Music makes wine that much finer, says Oxford professor at LSO tasting and recital
While many of us enjoy sipping fine wines in conjunction with listening to classical music – a fairly obvious duo…
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Raymond Blanc, Mark Hix and Henry Harris give us their pick of the bangers for British Sausage Week
Start girding your loins: it’s British Sausage Week next week. (Like Miley Cyrus’ recent album, we always have time for…
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Emily Rookwood devours gutsy Gallic cuisine at the Green Man and French Horn
The day after Restaurant Magazine’s top hundred restaurants were announced, I was challenged by señor Spero to try and munch…
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Sitwell Scoffs at Drakes Tabanco on Tottenham Court Road
They do great seating at Drakes Tabanco. It’s on Windmill Street, near Tottenham Court Road and it’s a Spanish gaff.…
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10 most valuable paintings
Author: Peter Matthews Over time, the obsession to own these colourful masterpieces has resulted in them having price tags so…
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5 best luxury luggage lines
Author: Peter Matthews Planning a trip away can be stressful enough, but making sure you have the right luggage to…
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5 Best Restaurants in Manila
Author: Peter Matthews The capital and second largest city in the Philippines, Manila boasts a vibrant restaurant scene with influences…
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High profile Bugatti Veyron owners
Author: Peter Matthews Only a handful have been built each year ever since its inception in 2005, with the Volkswagen-produced…
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The egos and arguments behind A Small World’s purge of members, and the rival group getting its own back
In April 2013, A Small World, the self-styled elite social network (or ‘global community’), decided it was going to be…
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The egos and arguments behind A Small World's purge of members, and the rival group getting its own back
After exclusive social network A Small World began a purge of its members, Melinda Hughes talks to some of those…
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Most expensive Mercedes
Author: Peter Matthews Since making its first car in 1886 – widely recognised as the first car ever made, in…
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Monday Minute – 28th October 2013
This week, editor Josh Spero talks about the Spear’s Wealth Management Awards (29/10) and why the Philanthropist of the Year…
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As winter draws in, foodie treats to try: new Laurent-Perrier rosé, AD12 at T42, Night Tales in Dalston
British Summer Time officially ends this weekend, though I think we’ll all agree that the summer feels like a distant…
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Hibiscus’ Claude Bosi on the rise and rise of chef’s tables
Hosting a supper in a private dining room is a special event. To treat your guests to a meal behind…
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Review: The Tudor Room at Great Fosters, Egham, plus top game tips
If you know anything about the Rookwood family, as I’m sure you all do having done thorough research, you will…
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Guest recipe: Shane Hughes’ Partridge Pie
The rich, strong flavours of partridge enveloped in a light, fluffy pie creates a warm and comforting meal ideal for…
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A trip to the town of temples to unearth the remains of Byblos’ decadent history
POSTCARD FROM THE CITY OF THE BOOK With regional tensions high, now is, sadly, a marvellous time to take in…
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Mandarin Oriental has pips squeezed by Washington shutdown
Yesterday was the annual press lunch for the Mandarin Oriental Group, which celebrated its fiftieth anniversary this month by wrapping…
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The Bishop of Bling bids adieu to his diamond-studded toilet
First the new pope shunned his luxurious apartments in the Vatican for more austere spaces, and now he has suspended…
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