The secret charms of Western Australia
From the Kimberley’s splendid isolation to the giant Karri forests in the south, Western Australia is a massive multifarious never-ending…
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Review: M Restaurant in Victoria
If anyone in Westminster is hungry in the New Year – there’s a place worth trying just a short walk…
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PPFM: What to see, visit, read, spend and do in January
Pinch Punch First of the Month: Six things to see, spend and do over the next 30 days. Edited by…
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John Arlidge on the ‘futuristic, optimistic and British’ Jaguar I-Pace
The new Jaguar I-Pace is the first electric car you might – indeed should – want to buy, writes John…
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Review: 34 Mayfair
Christopher Jackson is beguiled by 34 Mayfair but wishes he hadn’t ordered the meatballs On the day I attended 34…
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Maggi Hambling: ‘reality for me is in my studio making something.’
Maggi Hambling has brought her wry humour to an exhibition alongside four similarly charismatic artists, writes Christopher Jackson It’s best…
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Pure Indian review: Chef Shilpa Dandekar shines in Putney, just don’t call it curry
Spear’s self-appointed curry correspondent heads to Pure Indian in SW6 to taste chef Shilpa Dandekar’s ‘profoundly aquatic’ Seafood Moliee Chef…
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Review: Madison, One New Change
Sarah Bonfield visits Madison and finds the perfect classic Sunday roast paired with beautiful panoramic city views. Making our way…
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Review: The Kensington Hotel
Christopher Jackson experiences an enforced exodus to the Kensington Hotel, and there encounters far more than just a much-needed mattress…
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Books: The Spear’s big reads of 2018
What were the best books of 2018? Spear’s asked our contributors, friends and staffers to nominate their standout books of…
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The Ivy review: ‘Celebrity spotting’ on West Street
Christopher Jackson enjoys some old classics at the classic restaurant – but spots no celebrities on this occasion What’s in…
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Review: Kaspar’s at the Savoy
Christopher Jackson heads to the Savoy, and has a night to remember, and has particular plaudits for the lobster bisque…
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The joy of RESERVA, Portugal’s finest resort
Luxury property development in Portugal’s Quinta do Lago offers endless possibilities Quinta do Lago needs no introduction to experienced investors…
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The Magnolia Escape: American motel glory days in the Algarve
Bringing a taste of Palm Springs to the Algarve, The Magnolia Hotel is a summer getaway of dreams Arriving at…
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Kate Adie on bombs, ‘mob’ journalism and embracing fear
The former war correspondent extraordinaire recalls a life of conflict and observes a profession in a state of flux. As…
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That’s the Spirit: Here’s our top five Christmas liqueurs
Christmas provides an ideal opportunity to partake in some very special beverages, writes Jonathan Ray For those of us poor…
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Utopian travel: Fast-growing luxury group seeks third round of funding
Here is a unique opportunity to capitalise on fast-growing experiential travel and millennial markets The newly-launched Utopian Hotel Collection has…
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December PPFM – everything to see, spend and do
Pinch Punch First of the Month: Six things to see, spend and do over the next 30 days. Edited by…
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Brexit Britain will be a leader in ‘affordable luxury’ – new report
Brexit and tourism are helping the UK’s luxury market to blossom, but uncertainty is starting to nag, reports Arun Kakar…
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Nick Foulkes: Why craftsmanship makes us feel so good
In this age of mass consumerism, a celebration of craftsmanship is just what we need to remind us to look…
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