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The coffee snobbery actually worth having
Britain has become a nation of coffee obsessives, and most of the fuss is justified. The distinctions that genuinely…
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Food, drink, travel and the good life, examined honestly.
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Dining out without the theatre
As restaurant prices climb, the gap between a memorable meal and an expensive disappointment has widened. How to tell…
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English wine comes of age
Once a national punchline, English sparkling wine now wins blind tastings against the best of France. The story of an…
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The honest case for the British staycation
The home holiday is easy to mock and, done right, hard to beat. A defence of the Cornish coast and the art of staying…
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Slow travel by rail: rediscovering Britain at 50mph
As flying loses its shine, the scenic railway is enjoying a revival. The most beautiful train journeys in Britain, and…