The Coral Reef Club, Barbados
I wake early to an orchestra of unfamiliar birdsong. Before the organised morning work-out on…
Author Toby 'Lawrence' White
Brigadiers
“I’ve been looking forward to this for some time, old boy,” Larman intoned as we…
Sumosan Twiga
If you look up Sumosan Twiga on Googlemaps it labels it ‘Minimalist Japanese Restaurant’. The…
Being Winston: Cognac & Cigars at the Churchill Bar
If you search for cognac by price on Selfridge’s website, the first three listings are…
Tuscany, by Harley
Continuing our weekend special on Italy’s most iconic region, Larry takes to the countryside in…
Kouzu, Cognac and the Cannes Film Festival
“Chin chin,” Jack Charlton raises his glass, ensuring eye contact. I nod by return and…
Salt, Stratford-upon-Avon
There’s nothing like being surprised by a meal. Some things can appear on a menu…
Arden House, Stratford-upon-Avon
I’ve had many hotel breakfasts I’ve marvelled at. Buffets that runneth over for quantity and…
Lucerne Carnival: Switzerland’s Secret Party
For one week of the year, every February, Lucerne goes mad. This quaint Swiss city,…
At Leisure with the Literati: The Bloomsbury
I had a surprise for Mrs L on her birthday. “Are we going shopping?” she…
Christmas in Verona
There’s a quirky tradition in Verona at Christmas time; typically, rooted in tragedy but spun…
Remy Martin XO: The Festive Spirit
A table brims before me, adorned with what looks like all the component parts of…