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Selfridges’ edible Christmas window

I’ve spent all week (since I heard about the Biscuiteers’ window) trying to make it down to Selfridges.  And neither Mini nor I were in the least bit disappointed this morning to find this particular window (on the corner of … Continue reading

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COMPETITION FROM OXO: a cafetière without the faff

It’s Sunday morning and the storm promised by the media is swirling around.  I decide to break open the parcel from Lakeland, the latest tool from OXO and the vintage packed coffee I was sent by Harrods Foodhall.  This cafetière … Continue reading

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#Halloween at Home House

Don’t let anyone tell you that Halloween isn’t for big grown-ups.  I was at Home House’s notorious Halloween party last night … and so now I’ve seen it all. Hedge funders with blood running down their faces, CEOs with big … Continue reading

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Herman Ze German: Old Compton Street boasts German sausage

As usual it was up to me to find a venue, but initially I wasn’t reviewing.  We needed somewhere central to meet and discuss work projects without any pomp and ceremony.  Oh and with ‘proper beers’.  So I suggested Herman … Continue reading

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