Review: Restaurant Martin Wishart, Edinburgh
The restaurant that was once Edinburgh’s first Michelin-starred establishment is now an institution, writes Andrew Harris Choose life. Choose a…
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Review: Modigliani at the Tate Modern
Robert Dunt looks past the mythical reputation of Modigliani to discover an artist of real stature and complexity Flesh, flesh,…
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Into Bogotá’s treasure trove
In Bogotá and beyond, the history and varied cultures of a complex nation are reflected in its architecture, food, and…
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Review: ORA by Heinz Beck at Brown’s Hotel
Emelia Hamilton-Russell embraces La Dolce Vita at Heinz Beck’s winter pop-up at Brown’s In these austerity-obsessed times, when an invitation…
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Temple treasures in Tamil Nadu, India
Tamil Nadu flies under the tourist radar, but it shouldn’t — this sleepy corner of India is a treasure trove,…
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Churchill’s last painting fetches £357k
A painting by Winston Churchill sells for more than five times its pre-sale estimate, but it’s no surprise, writes Olenka…
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Book reviews: ‘The Upstarts’ and ‘White Trash’
How the US’s new breed of tech entrepreneurs conquered the world, and how the underclass didn’t. Reviews by Peter York…
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Book review: How Global Currencies Work
Authors Barry Eichengreen, Arnaud Mehl and Livia Chitu argue that the Euro and the Renminbi will gradually displace the US…
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David Hockney on being a rebel in art
David Hockney might have turned 80, but don’t expect him to consider retirement any time soon, writes Anthony Haden-Guest ‘There…
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Spear’s Midas interview: Ian Rankin
The crime writer shares his thoughts with Emelia Hamilton-Russell on Inspector Rebus, wealth, tax, empathy… and his love of vinyl…
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It’s the Monica Galetti show at Mere
Monica Galetti has poured a blend of Roux magic and Antipodean heritage into her own restaurant, writes William Sitwell On…
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The best boutique hotels of 2017 unveiled
From wood-fired hot tubs in South Africa to hand-painted Portuguese bathrooms in the Algarve, the seventh annual Boutique Hotel Awards…
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Review: Rolls-Royce swerves to the ‘dark side’
Rolls-Royce has embraced the Black Badge to appeal to its younger buyers with a mystical machine, writes Cindy-Lou Dale The…
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World’s first: Eco luxury in Myanmar’s Mergui Archipelago
Wa Ale Island is set out to launch a new eco chic luxury resort in one of Southeast Asia’s most…
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Reaching new heights: the Spitfire experience
For a pilot, nothing can compare to the thrill of flying a Spitfire – and it doesn’t have to be…
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An audience with ‘the Pope of American cuisine’
Andrew Harris meets the legend behind the Inn at Little Washington, Virginia, USA… The Pope is planning a party. An…
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Review: Tivoli Palacio de Seteais, Sintra
Sintra’s Palacio de Seteais, which has appealed to many in the past, from Portuguese royals to Lord Byron himself, is…
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Review: The Ritz-Carlton Hotel de la Paix, Geneva
With a design concept created around art, time and nature, The Ritz-Carlton Hotel de la Paix, Geneva, has been thoughtfully…
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Review: Craft London, Greenwich
Spear’s finds chef Stevie Parle’s Greenwich restaurant abuzz with honey-inspired flavours, writes Rasika Sittamparam It might take a while to…
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Review: Aside, Peckham
Aside offers delicious food, yet feels out of place in the gastronomic hinterlands of Peckham, writes Emelia Hamilton-Russell Venturing to…
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