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The first taste of SirDavis whisky: Beyoncé Knowles-Carter enters the spirits business with a bang
SirDavis is a brand new American whisky founded by Beyoncé, developed in partnership with Moet Hennessy. Last month our resident spirits writer, Neil Ridley, sworn to secrecy, was amongst the very first people in the world to try it…so what did he make of it?
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Why bread is back on the menu
Gone are the days of carb-avoidant diets dominating restaurant menus. Food Critic, Leonie Cooper, celebrates the return of pillowy, inventive bread as London's stand-out dish
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Birley Chocolate hits the sweet ’n’ chic spot in London’s Chelsea
The new Birley Chocolate shop, a sibling to Birley Bakery, is a confection of colour as delicious as its finely crafted goods
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The London tequila bars well worth a shot
Our resident spirits writer Neil Ridley explores London’s best places to enjoy the finest agave-based spirits
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New Glenmorangie whisky nods to nature, with botanical artist Azuma Makoto
Glenmorangie unveils ‘Glenmorangie Dr Bill Lumsden x Azuma Makoto 23 Years Old’, an extraordinarily rare limited-edition whisky that embodies the wonder of the natural world
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These Paris cocktail bars are a perfect mix
Exploring the best cocktail bars in Paris, our resident drinks writer Neil Ridley discovers a perfect mix
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Lavazza’s Wimbledon afternoon tea is a game, set and match
Ahead of Wimbledon, starting 1 July, Lavazza’s London flagship delivers Centre Court atmosphere, offering sweet and savoury treats with a tennis-inspired menu
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‘Moët in Paris by Allénos’ is a restaurant bursting with colour and energy this summer
The ‘Moët in Paris by Allénos’ pop-up offers a vibrant space to enjoy the best of Parisian culture with an elegant French menu and interiors designed by Charles de Vilmorin
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The Royal Exchange welcomes Engel and Jang, a decadently deco new bar and restaurant
Taking residence in London’s Royal Exchange, German cocktail bar Engel, and Korean-Japanese restaurant Jang are a 1920s-styled delight designed by Karen Taylor
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Enjoy rosé on the terrace at Villa Minuty, the Rosewood's new summer restaurant
This summer, rosé wine estate Minuty brings the French Riviera lifestyle to the heart of London at the Rosewood Hotel, whose terrace has been transformed into Villa Minuty restaurant
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Ginfish is a concoction of whale tales, friendship and limited-edition design
New premium gin brand Ginfish was founded by two friends inspired by a fossilised whale discovered in the Piedmont region, a love of the sea and an adoration for the rituals of mixology
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Elle Fanning and Sofia Coppola unite on a Japanese craft gin inspired by the seasons
Elle Fanning and Sofia Coppola collaborate on a campaign for The House of Suntory’s Roku Gin – a seasonal blend inspired by Japan’s floral botanicals
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Toklas’ own-label wine is a synergy of art, taste and ‘elevated simplicity’
Toklas, a London restaurant and bakery, have added another string to its bow ( and menu) with a trio of cuvées with limited-edition designs
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30 years of Nobu: chef Nobu Matsuhisa on the trials and tribulations of a culinary empire
Nobu celebrates 30 years of its revolutionary Japanese and Peruvian cuisine. We speak with co-founder and chef Nobuyuki ‘Nobu’ Matsuhisa on setbacks, special guests and his love for painting
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Sink your teeth into Barnaby bars, your favourite childhood chocolate reinvented with a gourmet flair
Barnaby is London’s new confectionery shop offering an array of luxurious made-in-house chocolate with flavours from millionaire shortcake to s’mores
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Where to drink the perfect martini in London
Our resident spirits expert, Neil Ridley takes up the arduous challenge to find London's best martini and sets off in search of ten of the capital’s finest examples
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Toast, roast, air fry and bake: discover Our Place’s dinky new Wonder Oven
Our Place’s Wonder Oven is a 6-in-1 countertop appliance designed to pack a petite yet powerful punch in the kitchen
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In Paris, Alain Ducasse elevates the festival food experience
At We Love Green festival, the possessor of the most Michelin stars in the world has set himself a new challenge – to make vegetarian festival food something of substance.
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London gallery restaurants for art-filled dining
Our design-led pick of the best restaurants in galleries, museums, theatres and art spaces offer some of the most striking settings for meals in the capital.
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Where to drink natural wine in London
With natural wine experiencing a welcome second wave, we reveal the best places to enjoy a glass of something organic or biodynamic in the city.
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Julie’s Restaurant unveils new interiors perfect for ‘artists, thinkers, and martini drinkers’
The modern French brasserie in the heart of Holland Park, reveals new interiors by Rosanna Bossom.
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Omnom’s chocolate sculptures unite design, taste and sustainability from bean to bite
Chocolatier Omnom and designer Theodóra Alfreðsdóttir present 'Merge', a tasty Icelandic project exploring how to reduce waste within the chocolate-making process
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Kioku is a spectacular new Japanese restaurant at The OWO, London
At The OWO’s Kioku by Endo, James Bond vibes meet Japanese dining and spectacular London views
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The Dalmore and Zaha Hadid Architects’ whisky collaboration up for auction
The Dalmore 49 Year Old Luminary No.2 The Rare, a collaboration with Zaha Hadid Architects is on auction at Sotheby’s (until 31 May)
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Sketch celebrates 200 years of the National Gallery with a budding floral takeover
‘Sketch in Bloom’ is a floral takeover of the London restaurant to celebrate the National Gallery’s 200th birthday
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Ginspiration: delicious premium gin that’s just the tonic
Premium gin brands to know, as drinks expert Neil Ridley explores the botanical bonanza currently going on behind the back bar
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‘Bethlehem’ is a new recipe book celebrating Palestinian food
‘Bethlehem: A Celebration of Palestinian Food’ is a recipe book by Fadi Kattan that celebrates culinary tradition and explores untold stories
