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If you told me that the best restaurant I had been to in absolutely ages…
Author Alex Larman
Franco’s
Franco’s on Jermyn Street remains one of those quintessentially London institutions that feels as essential…
The Plough, Kingham
Tucked into the honeyed stone embrace of Kingham, where houses are both spacious and usually…
Town House at the Kensington
Muriel Spark wrote a novel, A Far Cry From Kensington, in 1988, which focuses on…
20 Stories, Manchester
Manchester has always prided itself on punching above its weight, like a welterweight battling a…
David Bowie Afternoon Tea at the Café Royal
The musician, actor, artist and internet visionary David Bowie, who died ten years ago this…
Sparrow Italia
If you wanted to find the perfect Mayfair Italian restaurant, then Sparrow Italia ticks virtually…
Elephant, Hackney
Elephants, famously, never forget, and there’s an excellent chance that if you find yourself inside…
A Royal Romp at Great Fosters
Steeped in Tudor swagger, topiary theatrics and indulgence fit for a king, Great Fosters proves…
The Double Red Duke, Bicester Village
Venturing into the Double Red Duke at Bicester Village – on Black Friday, no less…
A Festive Feast at SACHI
“Not sure I’ve been doing much yo-ho-ho’ing lately, old chap”, quoth Larry as he arrived…
Where London Loves to Dine: A Tour of the City’s Most Iconic Tables
Alex Larman revisits four of the capital’s most beloved institutions, uncovering the charm, craft and…