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Why I love Kyoto, by Ignatius “Iggy” Chan

Why I love Kyoto, by Ignatius “Iggy” Chan

by Ignatius Chan

"I’ve never brought back a souvenir as such, but I could well buy property there in the not too distant future"
Review: Timberyard, Edinburgh

Review: Timberyard, Edinburgh

by Mark C. O'Flaherty

"There’s the Beach House and Cat Power soundtrack; the raw, industrial interior with exposed ceiling beams; the wine list which comes on a clipboard that looks like a giant steampunk mousetrap for giant steampunk mice; the waiter with tattooed sleeves and slicked hair; the other waiter who looks like a vintage letterpress moustachioed carnival Strong Man in search of his striped unitard and dumbbells… "
How the world went Venetian: the rise and rise of the Aperol spritz

How the world went Venetian: the rise and rise of the Aperol spritz

by Karen Krizanovich

Two years ago, it was an insider's drink, or something you just had on holiday. Now it's all over the shop. Karen Krizanovich gets the Venetian spirit and becomes seduced by the Aperol spritz
Review: Rotunda, London

Review: Rotunda, London

by Monisha Rajesh

"When I order the lamb, I like to know that his name was Simon and he died on Monday with his friends and family around him, and that his right hind leg tastes fabulous with triple-cooked chips and a glass of St Emilion Grand Cru"
Teach a man to fish

Teach a man to fish

by Civilian London

That fresh seafood you've been eating is six days old. Meet the Michelin-starred Japanese chef who won't stand for it any longer
What we like about Papercup Coffee Company, Glasgow

What we like about Papercup Coffee Company, Glasgow

by Civilian Glasgow

A new West End café is a shot in the arm for the Glasgow caffeine scene
The most beautiful room in Paris | Le Grand Véfour

The most beautiful room in Paris | Le Grand Véfour

by Neil D.A. Stewart

The most literary and historic restaurant in the City of Light is a sumptuous, violet-flavoured timewarp
Dining rooms with a view | Aqua Shard and Hutong at The Shard, London

Dining rooms with a view | Aqua Shard and Hutong at The Shard, London

by Civilian London

Visionary restaurateur David Yeo on Hong Kong flash and The Shard in London
Review: Grain Store, London

Review: Grain Store, London

by Neil D.A. Stewart

"You might, then, enjoy a cedarwood lemonade with your starter, or a martini made with mustard vodka with that pork belly tamale. (To me it sounds like a surefire way to make a questionable dish unambiguously disgusting.)"
Review: <em>Food D.I.Y.</em> by Tim Hayward

Review: Food D.I.Y. by Tim Hayward

by Nick Harman

"My decorator erupts into peals of laughter. 'The plaid shirt, the heavy biker boots, the classic Levis with turn ups? My dear, he is obviously such a bear!' And with that, off he goes to look at some colour swatches"