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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.
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Michael Heseltine's former London home hits the market at £28 million
A house has come up for sale between Buckingham Palace and Belgrave Square which was at the heart of the great political intrigue of 1990 — though it's been transformed since those days.
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Living in Richmond-upon-Thames: London's prettiest spot and Britain's only protected view in a place full of history and nature
Carla Passino visits Richmond, home to royalty and some 600 deer, and the only London borough that runs on both sides of the River Thames.
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A magnificent chapel in Chelsea ripe for conversion into a superb top-end home
An adorable Victorian chapel in a beautiful part of London sandwiched between South Kensington and Chelsea is set to become a rather spectacular home.
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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.
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The best places to find magnificent mulberries in London
Its fruits were considered a delicacy by the Romans and James I encouraged their planting to boost the silk industry. Jack Watkins seeks them out.
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London's 2019 Winter Arts & Antiques Fair promises treasures untold
Featuring more than 20,000 pieces by some of London's top dealers, including works by masters such as Lalique, Matisse, Meissen, Cartier and Boucheron, the Winter Art & Antiques Fair is a key event in November calendar.
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The story of Old London Bridge, the iconic landmark which vanished from the capital's skyline
Important new discoveries illuminate the form and history of the houses that lined one of London’s most celebrated lost landmarks. Dorian Gerhold explores the remarkable story of their construction and development.
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Country Life Today: The Ritz hotel set to go up for sale - with a 10-figure price tag
In today's round up we bring you news of the sale of one of London's great landmarks, a fall out between a ghost tour operator and a vicar, a collaboration between Prince Harry and Ed Sheeran and a crofter's 540-mile trip for a lovable lamb.
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Why brunch has made a comeback, and the best places to enjoy it in London
Put down your wellies – the countryside weekend has been abandoned in favour of urban brunch plans. Debora Robertson investigates what the meal has done to our weekend and how to host your own in style.
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30ft humpback whale in the Thames 'not doing anything out of the ordinary'
A humpback whale, moving with the tides between Woolwich and Gravesend, is believed to be the first of its kind in the River Thames for 10 years.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The Banquet of Hoshena: A night out for dinner with side-dishes of art, magic and storytelling
When is a meal not a meal? When it involves five courses, five cocktails and a generous helping of art and magic. Alexandra Fraser paid a visit to the Banquet of Hoshena to experience erring kings, talking tables and mystical lands in need of rescue.
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The 50 best places to live near London
Where are the best villages, towns and small cities which are a pleasure to live in, but still offer a decent commute to the capital?
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Tom’s Kitchen review: Ferocious chefs, ferociously good food
Tom Aikens is one of the most talented chefs in Britain – but probably also one of the loudest, as James Fisher warns after a visit to Tom's Kitchen.
