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Tag: review
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Jack Peñate
This talented musician and singer-songwriter is the grandson of the Gormenghast series author Mervyn Peake. (more…) -
Head to Highclere: A review of The Yew Tree Inn
The revitalisation of The Yew Tree Inn at Highclere has put this country pub firmly back on the culinary radar (more…)
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Madeleine McCann review: When will it end?
As it is revealed that the review of the case of the disappearance of Madeleine McCann has cost in excess of £10 million, Matthew Steeples asks: “When will it end?” (more…)
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Amanda Platell
This acid tongued Australian harpy was the press secretary to William Hague when he was leader of the Conservative Party. She’s now reverted to journalism and after leaping to the defence of her “dear friend” Rolf Harris declared “Cliff Richard doesn’t deserve this lurid trial by television” in August 2014. Amanda Platell “ran out of sympathy” for the Duchess of Cambridge earlier in the year and declared “the real gay marriage bigots are its intolerant supporters”. Twitter trolls have been called “evil by her”. Why then does she herself write such hateful bile? -
Steaking Red Ken
A review of Gillray’s Steakhouse & Bar
James Gillray (1756 – 1815) was a Chelsea born caricaturist and printmaker and is most famous for his satires against George III. In naming their restaurant after him, the Marriott County Hall has firmly pinned themselves to honouring his spirit and life. (more…)
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The king of burgers
A review of Patty & Bun in W1
Burger lovers are spoilt for choice in Central London but undoubtedly one of the best offerings we’ve tried this year has to be Patty & Bun close to Selfridges in W1. (more…)
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Far from a mainstay
A review of Princi in Soho
Alan Yau OBE is a restaurateur who opts to have bouncers outside his restaurants. On Tuesday evening in the company of two foodie friends, I had the misfortune as to learn why. (more…)
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Dark Estates
James Murphy reviews ‘Thor: The Dark World’ and ‘The Fifth Estate’
Thor: The Dark World and The Fifth Estate are two movies that do not seem ripe for comparison at first glance. Their genres – one based upon fact, one in fiction – antipathetic; their motivations disparate – one aims to entertain; the other to provoke and inform. (more…)
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Cheese in Chelsea
A review of L’Art du Fromage: paradise for cheese lovers
With the autumn upon us and winter drawing ever closer, many have started to think about the mountains and skiing. On Facebook this week, I noticed a post by a friend who asked: “Who is keen to start planning a skiing holiday?” and it got me thinking about a restaurant I visited earlier this year, L’Art du Fromage in Langton Street, Chelsea. (more…)