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Featured Stories
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A Gadget Paradise for Enthusiastic Foodies
Peter Morrell is amazed by the innovative products at the Exclusively Housewares and Exclusively Electrical shows held recently at the Business Design Centre in Islington In mid June I went…
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Historic Pub meets Heritage Brewer
The Newman Arms in Fitzrovia has been acquired by the renown East End brewer Truman’s. Peter Morrell has lunch there and enjoys the food, atmosphere and of course the beer…
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Quaglino’s launches Q Decades
A Musical Journey Through the Years This Summer, Quaglino’s is set to take it’s guests on a musical journey, to celebrate some of the decade’s best loved-eras and music’s iconic…
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Asterix in Britain
An exhibition shows the Jewish side of a Gallic hero, John Westbrooke reports Most people will have known Asterix the Gaul from childhood: the plucky little Frenchman keeping the Roman…
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Turin Stages Bocuse d’Or Europe in Italy
This year, Turin in Piemonte, hosted the Bocuse d’Or Europe final with 20 different countries competing to get through to the grand final in Lyon. In January 1987, celebrated French…
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Maps of London and Beyond by Adam Dant
Patricia Cleveland-Peck reviews this fascinating book Quite simply this is one of the most remarkable books I have come across. It is a large format handsome tome which features over…
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Explore the Cuisine of Germany
Germany is a destination with exciting culture, varied scenery and a long history. It’s time to add German cuisine to the list of attractions that the country can offer. Here…
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Full on Fun at Blists Hill Victorian Town
An ideal destination for grandparents to take their grand kids – Summer school holidays 21st July – 2nd September Celebrate Ironbridge’s world changing past during the summer school holidays, 21st…
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There’s something fishy going on in Portman Square this summer…
Expect cocktails in tuna cans and Portugal’s finest delicacies at Lisboa Jardim pop-up. Peter Morrell reports Canned fish is something of a preoccupation in Portugal, it’s quite normal to find…
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Eastern Herb set to relieve Joint, Muscle and Back Pain Misery
Introducing Phynova Joint & Muscle Relief Tablets, The UKs first Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) with a Traditional Herbal Medicine (THR) registration granted by the UKs Medicines & Health Products Regulatory…
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Prized Possessions Dutch Masterpieces from National Trust Houses
Peter Morrell visits the Holburne Museum in Bath May 25 2018 – September 16, 2018 to see this engaging exhibition Readers may remember that I recently visited Leiden in Holland,…
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Yuu Kitchen Aldgate – Review of New Filipino Menu
Former Nobu Chef Jon de Villa has added an exciting selection of Filipino favourites to the menu at Yuu Kitchen. Peter Morrell and his wife taste the new dishes Yuu…
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Fred. Olsen offers tempting incentives on 2019 Brabant European river cruises
Fred. Olsen is building upon the success of its river cruise ship Brabant’s first season with an expanded programme of 33 departures in 2019 From April to November, with durations…
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Marrakesh – Souk it up in the Red City
Judith Baker follows in the steps of her name sake Jazz Age icon Josephine Baker to enjoy the colours, style and cultural gems of the timeless Moroccan city I am…
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Here Comes Summer
Peter Morrell recommends four light wines that are ideal for drinking in the warm weather With the BBQ season approaching and the prospect of lazy afternoons in the garden our…
Editors' Picks
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Tracklements Special Edition Smoky Chilli Sauce
Say hello to the latest addition to the Tracklements range of award-winning artisan condiments – Special Edition Smoky Chilli Sauce It’s not called chilli sauce without reason. A good pinch…
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Marrenon launches Supersized Rosé for the Summer
Marrenon, one of the largest winemakers of the Luberon, a renowned wine growing region in the South of France, has this month launched its latest rosé, Lez’ Arts Uniquely it’s…
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A Mrs Elswood Pickle-Tastic Picnic Week Collaboration at Max’s Sandwich Shop
National Picnic Week (15th-24th June) has begun and to celebrate, Mrs Elswood, the nations favourite pickle brand has teamed up with super cool Max Halley and his notorious sandwich shop…
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It All Adds Up! The Day Beer and Maths Lovers Need to Know About
Very Rare Beer released on International Tau Day – June 28th Thursday June 28th 2018 will see craft beer lovers and maths fanatics alike, rejoice across the globe as the…
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Khalid Dahbi brings modern Moorish Cuisine to the West End
Celebrated Moroccan chef to open first UK restaurant Chef Khalid Danhi will bring his modern take on Moorish cuisine to the UK this summer, with his first, permanent London restaurant,…
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Take Pleasure in a free G&T at Marylebone Music Festival
The annual Marylebone Music Festival starts on June 21st and on the evening of Saturday 23rd and the afternoon of Sunday 24th attendees can enjoy a complimentary Marylebone Gin and…
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All about the wurst
Steamed, scalded, cured or fried – in Germany’s “wurst region” Thuringia, sausage-making has, through the centuries, evolved into a genuine culinary art Go on the wurst trail, explore the region’s…
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The British organic carrot has been named as the millennial’s must-have
The organic market is booming, with sales topping £2.2bn in its sixth consecutive year of growth, according to Soil Association’s recently launched 2018 Organic Market Report Fresh Produce (fruit,…
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Melt into Konditor & Cook’s ice cream inspired Summer collection
When the mercury soars and Londoners soak up the rays, Konditor & Cook are upping the nostalgia with a fab range of cool cakes Continuing their mission to #SpreadJoyThroughCake these…
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European Waterways’ Celtic Cruises Take Flight with Exclusive Falconry and Birds of Prey Demonstrations
Eagle eyed European Waterways guests will now be treated to magnificent demonstrations of the art of falconry It’s part of the company’s exclusive “insider experiences” on hotel barge cruises aboard…
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Royal Princess Cruise Ship Celebrates Her Fifth Anniversary
The 3,560 guest Royal Princess cruise ship, which was christened by HRH, The Duchess of Cambridge in 2013, tomorrow celebrates her fifth year sailing in the Princess Cruises fleet During…
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Three gins dad will love this Father’s Day
A premium, handcrafted Great British gin in a stylish bottle will make a fantastic gift for dad to unwrap this Father’s Day Sunday 17 June 2018 Whitley Neill Handcrafted Dry…
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When In Rome Wine celebrates National Picnic Week
Bring a premium Bag In Box to your Summer Gathering When in Rome wine is bringing premium wines to the bag-in-box format which means wine lovers get a delicious wine…
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Indulge yourself this World Chocolate Day – 7th July
Gives us the ideal excuse to indulge in a sweet treat What better way to celebrate than with your favourite chocolate bar from your childhood, reimagined for grown ups only?…
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Paul A Young partners with Starward Whisky this Father’s Day
Long-known as a lover of pairing alcohol and chocolate together, top UK chocolatier Paul A Young has partnered with Melbourne-made STARWARD Whisky to create the SOLERA Whisky & Water chocolate,…
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Gravetye Manor unveils new look Michelin-starred restaurant
Almost 60 years to the day that Gravetye Manor opened its doors as a hotel, this stunning Grade I listed 16th century manor house reopens its Michelin-starred restaurant following a…
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Shake up your Friday Night in
Be Your Own Mixologist On World Gin Day Caorunn, Scotland’s leading handcrafted gin, is inspiring gin lovers to ‘think outside the glass’ on World Gin Day and create their own…
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Celebrate World Gin Day with Foxdenton Estate Gin
Saturday 9th June is World Gin Day, to mark the renowned occasion Foxdenton Estate Gin have released their newest flavour for summer – the refreshingly crisp lemon and cucumber The…
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Join Gin Journey’s Exclusive Events In London & Manchester
Discover Gins From Around The Globe In Celebration Of World Gin Day Thursday 7 June – Sunday 10 June On Saturday 9 June, the country will be celebrating World Gin…
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Celebrate World Gin Day with Chambord Black Raspberry Liqueur
Listen up, World Gin Day is just around the corner. Hip hip! So celebrate this fantastique day on Saturday 9th June with Chambord Black Raspberry Liqueur It is easy to…
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River Stage Festival returns to London’s South Bank this Summer
River Stage, the free outdoor Summer festival organised by the National Theatre in partnership with five of the UK’s leading arts and culture organisations begins on London’s South Bank this…
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Hampshire’s Jenkyn Place Vineyard – Guards its new Pinot Noir Doggedly
Bertie the dog has been hired by Hampshire’s Jenkyn Place Vineyard to rid its beautiful vineyards of rabbits And it’s only just in time. As the vineyard team today knuckles…
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Flims: The Swiss Adventure Destination for Summer
A Hidden Gem in the Swiss Alps Located only 140km from Zurich (1hr 30mins drive, or 2hrs by public transport) Flims offers some of the most stunning scenery; no less…
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New Scilly Isles Helicopter Service launches from Cornwall
Short breaks from just £698 per person in June with Prestige Holidays The picture-perfect Isles of Scilly are now easier to reach, thanks to a new 20-minute helicopter service linking…
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Acclaimed Lake District hotel Linthwaite House re-opens following year-long refurbishment
Leeu Collection has announced that its Lake District property, Linthwaite House, re-opened on 1 June following a year-long refurbishment costing in excess of £10 million that has seen it transformed…
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Introducing ‘Secret Andalucía’ – A New Foodie Tour
TOMA & COE Team Up With Travel & Food Writer Fiona Dunlop To Discover The Less Explored East Of Andalucía 6th – 12th November 2018 & 4th – 10th June…
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Move over pink gin, there’s a new colour on the block
J.J Whitley Violet Gin to launch on World Gin Day at Polo in the Park, Saturday 9 June With its stunning purple colour and delicate violet flavour, newly launched J.J…