Liquid lunch: Henry Blofeld gets back in the commentary box
Christopher Jackson interrupts the beloved cricket commentator’s busy retirement The voice over the phone is familiar. ‘You mustn’t think that…
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How Tokyo’s tower hotels are scaling the heights
Amid the culture, traditions and luxury touches of the city’s hospitality scene, the view trumps everything, writes Mark O’Flaherty There’s…
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Review: 100 Wardour St, Soho
Very stylish interiors, spirited cocktails, surprisingly good food and groovy music make 100 Wardour St a discreet hit, writes Sarah…
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New wine abounds in the Garden of England
Kent is leading the exciting evolution of English wine, writes Clive Aslet What a year 2017 was for English wine.…
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Book Review: ‘Skin in the Game — Hidden Assymetries in Daily Life’ by Nassim Nicholas Taleb
A forthright polemic on life and business, writes Christopher Silvester For the Lebanese-American thinker Nassim Nicholas Taleb, a former financial…
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Chelsea’s new goldsmith launches her first collection
Determined to pick up her father’s rare jewellery skills, Jessie Thomas is carving out her own sparkling career, writes Olenka…
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Finding Brazil’s bohemian rhapsody
UHNWs and villagers live in harmony in Latin America’s most beguiling town. Is this the real life? Is this just…
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Review: Pied à terre, Fitzrovia
The low-key exterior of this Michelin-star establishment is curiously juxtaposed with its vibrant, flavourful creations, writes Arun Kakar Tucked away…
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Review: Translations, the Olivier Theatre, National Theatre
The powerful and compelling new production of Brian Friel’s 1980s masterpiece is a triumph, says Alec Marsh It’s a safe…
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The Gaggenau UK Sommelier Competition
As part of brand and culture philosophy, Gaggenau focuses on all aspects of exclusive culinary culture and sophisticated lifestyle. Hence…
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Gaggenau presents the new Vario cooling 400 series
Inspired by grand architectural structures, the new Vario cooling 400 series has been created for those who appreciate aesthetically advanced…
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A new beginning for China’s luxury shoppers
Chinese consumers are beginning to spend again – and not a moment too soon for the big luxury labels. John…
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Spears Meets The Team Behind This Year’s Best Chelsea Flower Show Installation
A show garden inspired by Barbara Hepworth, classical music and Cornwall is winning plaudits from judges and celebrities alike at…
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Review: Giorgio Locatelli’s pop-up at Le Gavroche
The culinary rivalry between France and Italy turns out to be a sensuously delicious experience, writes Emelia Hamilton-Russell There’s a…
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Watches: Hublot’s magic act
The Swiss brand continues to defy convention in the most colourful ways, writes Timothy Barber Amid the watch industry’s reliance…
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Why Tom Wolfe turned me into Peter Fallow
Spear’s arts editor reveals why Tom Wolfe turned him into Peter Fallow, ‘a disreputable tabloid hack’ in The Bonfire of…
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Review: Red
Alfred Molina dazzles as Marc Rothko in the revival of John Logan’s play at the Wyndham, writes Arun Kakar Heady,…
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Why Hermès’ legendary designer deserves the Légion d’Honneur
One man has spent six decades shaping the world of luxury design, writes Nick Foulkes I have been invited to…
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Superyacht awards highlight new stars of the waves
From on-board hospitals to at least one Turkish bath, superyachts have more features, style and adventure than ever before, writes…
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Spear’s Midas interview: Kelly Hoppen
The high-flying interior designer with a fear of heights finds time in her hectic schedule to tell Olenka Hamilton about…
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