Restaurants and pubs
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The era of the £50 burger and chips is here — and it's a revelation
The second coming of the high-low restaurant — where chefs pair martinis with burgers — is here. Will Hosie tells more.
By Will Hosie Published
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'After one lunch, our server took £5 out of a tip we had left and handed it back to our gobsmacked four year old. He’s still talking about it': The best places for Sunday lunch in south-west London
Jo Rodgers tracks down the finest roast lunches in London's smartest postcodes to see you through the winter.
By Jo Rodgers Published
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This is how we brew it: The cafés of the Cotswolds
Having lived in the shadow of its Antipodean counterpart, British coffee-shop culture is finally thriving. Ben Lerwill visits the Cotswolds, where it all began
By Ben Lerwill Published
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Why the great British pub is better than ever
The numbers show that pubs across the country are shutting down — but those that are still thriving are doing so because they're better than ever, says Giles Kime.
By Giles Kime Published
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Pythouse Kitchen Garden: An ideal spot to reward yourself after battling past Stonehenge on the A303
After one too many sub-standard service station sandwiches, Rosie Paterson finds the Pythouse Kitchen Garden, a spot just off the A303 worth getting excited about.
By Rosie Paterson Published
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The Halfway Bridge Inn review: A dog-friendly South Downs oasis
If you're looking for a spot to lay your head in West Sussex, The Halfway Bridge seems a tempting and brilliantly located spot between Midhurst and Petworth. Octavia Pollock paid a visit.
By Octavia Pollock Published
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How to make mini Christmas cake canapés
How to make mini Christmas cake canapés, a perfect seasonal mouthful.
By Country Life Published
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Under the dome: The Willow Tree restaurant's innovative approach to post-coronavirus dining
The Willow Tree in the Cambridgeshire village of Bourn has a novel way of letting people enjoy a meal out in splendid isolation. Dean Usher paid a visit.
By Country Life Published
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Alan Titchmarsh: The 'Hollywood A-listers' of the plant world are fussy, flouncy — and totally irresistible
Alan Titchmarsh waxes lyrical about the benefits of bulbs, and why disposing of them year on year might not be the environmental sin that it seems.
By Alan Titchmarsh Published
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The Bell at Stow: A beautiful bolthole full of Cotswolds charm, masterfully combining a rustic pub and a stunning boutique hotel
Alexandra Fraser continues her tour around the British countryside and discovers a hidden gem.
By Alexandra Fraser Published
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Margot, Covent Garden restaurant review: A delight from carpaccio to tiramisu, plus a recipe for their venison tortellini
Dinner in London can sometimes be a bit of a rush, but it's worth taking the time to enjoy Margot to its fullest, as Alexandra Fraser discovered on a visit to Margot.
By Alexandra Fraser Published
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Church Road restaurant review: A Barnes landmark re-born, and set to become a destination for foodies
Mark Hedges wasn't happy when one of his favourite local restaurants closed its doors earlier this year — but its replacement has him beaming from ear to ear.
By Mark Hedges Published
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11 of the finest afternoon teas around Britain, from the Ritz to the Cornish hotel that inspired Wind in the Willows
Claire Jackson makes her choices, from the household-name London hotels to options further afield.
By Country Life Published
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The Christian Dior afternoon tea at The Franklin: 'Monsieur Dior himself would surely have approved'
A Christian Dior-themed afternoon tea around the corner from the V&A makes a perfect accompaniment to the museum's enormously successful exhibition, as Rosie Paterson discovered.
By Rosie Paterson Published
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Five of the finest afternoon teas in London
Alexandra Fraser rounds up some of the most unique and tasty afternoon teas available in the capital this summer, from sky-high scones to fashion-forward finger sandwiches.
By Rosie Paterson Published
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Fifty Cheyne restaurant review: 'The emphasis is on sharing, big meals and coming together... and long may it last'
Fifty Cheyne is an unashamedly crowd-pleasing and sociable restaurant of the sort that we need more of. Rosie Paterson paid a visit — and also came away with a recipe for one of the signature dishes, the delicious hake with with peas, broad beans and a pink peppercorn sauce that you'll see above.
By Rosie Paterson Published
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The Petersham Covent Garden restaurant review: No egos, no theatrics, just sublime ingredients and confident cooking
The famous hidden gem that is the Petersham Nurseries restaurant in Richmond recently opened a new place in central London. Jade Bousfield paid a visit.
By Country Life Published
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HOME, Leeds: A restaurant with authenticity, passion and homespun touches — and how to make one of their finest dishes
Mary Miers visited HOME, a Leeds restaurant with authenticity, passion and homespun touches — and also found out how to make one of their finest dishes.
By Mary Miers Published
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The Oak SW11: How to make the signature dish from one of London's new breed of smart neighbourhood restaurants
There was a time not so long ago when, outside the centre of London, it was all but impossible to find truly decent restaurants within the M25. Rosie Paterson paid a visit to The Oak, an SW11 restaurant which proves that those days are long gone.
By Rosie Paterson Published
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Farm Girl Chelsea review: A healthy haven for the fashion-forward
The Farm Girl Chelsea is an photo-ready dream for anyone hoping to eat greener, enjoy a signature cocktail or two and upload some new Instagrams. Rosie Paterson paid a visit.
By Rosie Paterson Published
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Blueprint Café review: A beautiful space and a brilliant view, but the food is still the star
Occupying the gloriously bright space which used to be London's Design Museum is the Blueprint Café – Toby Keel paid a visit.
By Toby Keel Published