‘This is more than a city of tapas and tipples’ — a weekend in Madrid
The Spanish capital is home to a swathe of superb museums and a positively regal food heritage, writes Arun Kakar…
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Why top brands can no longer ignore the experiential luxury trend
Consumers are abandoning goods in favour of experiences, and luxury brands must adapt urgently to this new order, writes Lucia…
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Meet the GP combining medical advances with modern technology
Dr Amarjit Raindi of the GP Clinic London is pioneering a new style of care that combines modern technology with…
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The Bonanza King by Gregory Crouch book review
The Bonanza King: John Mackay and the Battle Over the Greatest Riches in the American West by Gregory Crouch Few…
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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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Make international cricket free-to-air
Keeping international cricket away from free-to-air broadcasters would fail to capitalise on what should be a golden opportunity to bring…
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Time’s arrow: How war, financial crashes and the quartz crisis shaped the watch as we know it
From its journey from pocket to wrist, to the rise of electric movements and a mechanical renaissance, former Sotheby’s horology…
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TLC for HNWs: The new treatment trends shaping rehabilitation
Everyone’s body needs some TLC from time to time. Luckily, we now have a host of treatment options, writes Jo…
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Meet the designer behind Gordon Ramsay’s Lucky Cat
Afroditi Krassa, the designer behind Gordon Ramsay’s new Asian-inspired restaurant, gives Sophie Killip some design tips Greek-born, London-based interior designer…
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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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Oliver Proudlock – The Spear’s Midas interview
The Made in Chelsea star opens up about home renovation, fashion, saké – and what his thumbs tell him. Interview…
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Artist Brendan Murphy on his first London show, influences and the joy of positive energy
Brendan Murphy’s first solo UK show brings together linguistics, symbolism and lots of ideas. Arun Kakar talks to him to…
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A trip to Gstaad in the Pilatus PC-12: ‘The Alps have a drama of their own’- Spear’s aviation
A trip to Gstaad in a Pilatus PC-12 is the ideal way to see the majestic Alps from the best…
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Nick Foulkes on the trials of having an eponymous fashion accessory
When it comes to getting your name attached to an iconic fashion accessory, it helps to have friends in the…
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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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Spear’s meets Rose Wylie, art’s coolest, most colourful octogenarian who isn’t afraid to be brave
A decade ago, Rose Wylie was largely unknown. Now the art world’s most energetic octogenarian is reaping the rewards of…
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Ariel Atom 4 review: ‘Daring, ingenious and addictively brilliant’
The lightweight, super-fast and madly enjoyable Ariel Atom 4 epitomises the very best of British eccentricity, writes Mark Watson Ok,…
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