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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‘We don’t just get people through the doors’ – inside the exclusive art world of the Cultivist
The Cultivist is one of the world’s most exclusive art members clubs. Arun Kakar talks to the founders to get…
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Why ‘old is gold’ in private aviation – expert opinion
As more jets are revamped and released back into the market they will further expand the pre-owned category, writes Michael…
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Clive Aslet on the unlikely return of the folly: ‘Couldn’t somebody design one to Brexit?’
Follies are making an unlikely comeback in our gardens – and there’s a story behind every one, writes Clive Aslet…
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Into the kingdom of Bhutan: ‘Is there really more to life than money?’
Bhutan is held up as a symbol of happiness, an antidote to our obsession with money. But is this true,…
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Pachamama East review: ‘Really quite something’
The Fitzrovia outlet’s sister branch in East London is exciting, packed with variety, and a whole lot of fun writes…
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Review: Il Palagio, Tuscany
Christopher Jackson heads to Tuscany and finds a well-kept secret now open to the public My desire to possess the…
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Smith & Wollensky review: ‘The best steak in London’
It has the best steak in town and a wine list to rival anyone, but Smith & Wollensky also knows…
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SuperYachtsMonaco’s Jim Evans: ‘Owners and charterers are far more demanding today’
The SuperYachtsMonaco founder talks to Arun Kakar about how younger generations are changing the superyacht market – and how the…
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Luxury inflation continues to ‘corrode’ HNW wealth
The price of luxury goods is rising faster than inflation, and could be eating into HNW’s wealth, Emelia Hamilton-Russell reports.…
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How ‘rental yield’ is changing HNW overseas property – Catherine Moye
Fittingly for such a large investment, an overseas property’s potential rental yield has become a huge factor in buying decisions,…
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