The mirror margarita, though, that’s much better. It’s a mirror, but it doesn’t reflect. It is to drink. Hacha was on to a winner when it came up with the…
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James Chiavarini knows all about fresh starts. He runs Il Portico, a Kensington Italian that’s 58 this year and always busy: generations of monied neighbours treat it as their local,…
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British Pie Week: Trying The Wolseley City’s pie and mash with the owner of Manze’s
by News Roomby News RoomIt is. We are well aware this is a dish inspired, a romantic nod to what might be called “authentic”, not an attempt to markedly recreate. After all, the mash,…
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This West Hampstead local used to mix Korean flavours with European technique (guinea fowl breast in plum wine jus) but is now, happily, much more a straight-down-the-line Korean. There’s tabletop…
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As it goes, I can think of some perfect meal deal days for a zero beer. On one of those clean blue summer Tuesdays, when the boss is away and…
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Mark Birchall’s three Michelin-star langoustine and caviar pancakes recipe
by News Roomby News RoomOn Pancake Day, lemon and sugar is hard to beat when it comes to a sweet option. A simple, flat crepe, as thin as can be, doused joyfully in lemon…
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David and Josh discuss whether some restaurants are cashing in on nostalgia, the closure of traditional pie and mash shops, and how modern interpretations are reshaping the scene. Plus, they…
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Sir Gabriele Finaldi, director of the National Gallery, said of the news: “It is a pleasure to welcome distinguished chef and broadcaster, Giorgio Locatelli, into the National Gallery family, enriching…
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A 14th century rural beauty has been revived and you’ll never want to leave, says Annabelle Spranklen
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London’s queer scene has always been about gorgeous self-invention, and Severs’ house is testament to joyful, slightly unhinged, co-creation, writes India Block