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Neil Davey
Well, in this case, it’s a new al fresco dining space at The Vineyard, Stockcross The celebrated Vineyard Hotel & Spa is celebrating. Famed for its 30,000 strong wine list – the clue’s in the name, right? – and excellent hospitality, The Vineyard is 25 years old this year. To mark the occasion, owner Sir…
Secluded St Tropez hideaway announces even more reasons to visit… Lou Pinet is one of those addresses that defines “if you know, you know…” Reopening its doors at the end of April, this oasis of a hotel has also launched a raft of new services. In addition to what was already the largest pool in…
Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas add water to their wine. And it’s a good thing. Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas were, it says here, voted as “the world’s best underwater wine cellar and restaurant.” I mean… that’s not going to be a long list of candidates, is it? Saying that, it’s probably quite stiff competition so, er,…
Food. Lord’s. Howzat? This September, Lord’s is breaking new ground. They’re hosting NASCAR. No. They’re not. We made that up. The reality is quieter, tastier and less, well, American: Lord’s – The Home of Cricket – is hosting a non-sport related event. For the first time. The event in question is The Home of Food…
The new season Prêt-à-Portea has arrived First served in 2005 The Berkeley’s fashion-themed tea has had a longer career than most models. Hell, a couple more and it’ll be too old for Leonardo DiCaprio. The London hotel’s playful couture cakes take inspiration from the world’s leading designers, and it’s become a favourite of fashion-lovers and…
Le Petit Beefbar reaches Scotland For a restaurant that celebrates compactness in its name, Le Petit Beefbar seem pretty hellbent on global domination. They’re in Italy, France, Greece, Qatar, Malta, Switzerland, Egypt, Mexico, Hong Kong, the USA to name but a few locations. And now, to add to their London outpost, they’re adding a second…
Every little drop they make… “Neuroaesthetics” is a not a word we’d generally associate with single malt whisky. Nor is it a word we can pronounce after single malt whisky. But that perhaps explains why we’re here, being gently sarcastic about The Singleton’s new release while they’re actually producing something delicious and golden and valuable.…
Acclaimed British chef Ben Tish announces two immersive Etna wild food experiences in Sicily Luxury guest house Palazzo Previtera – located on the slopes of Mount Etna – is to host two “Immersive Etna experiences”. And, happily, they revolve around food rather than being dunked into a volcano. The events will be hosted by British…
The Rolls-Royce Black Badge Wraith Black Arrow reaches the end of the line. Rolls Royce has this week released the final examples of Wraith, the most powerful Rolls-Royce in history.. To mark the end of production of what they call “one of the most transformative motor cars in the marque’s history” – and no argument…
New Mediterranean restaurant CAVO opens above Tottenham Court Road Station After years of digging and building works – and the odd protest at the loss of The Astoria – the new development around Tottenham Court Road Station is now well and truly open. And it’s quite the sight. Shiny offices. The new theatre. And The…