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Sunday, 13 November 2016

RA's Abstract Expressionism show leaves me confused, but reflective

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I had a Damascene moment of revelation at the Royal Academy's Abstract Expressionists show. I suddenly understood, and had complete em...
Thursday, 10 November 2016

Subtle nuances separate a Michelin star and a local treasure

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REVIEW: La Trompette, Chiswick, and Thompson, St. Albans It's a rare and profligate treat when you sit down to two gourmet tasting me...
Thursday, 3 November 2016

Mozart at his sublime best in original setting

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Mozart's Requiem Mass is an astonishingly beautiful piece of music. I've heard it several times in concert halls, and most notably a...
Tuesday, 1 November 2016

From the glorious Yeatman to a curious club ... places to stay in Porto

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The problem with getting an upgrade to the first class cabin is that forever after you feel just a bit disgruntled turning right when you en...
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Saturday, 22 October 2016

Four tips (with restaurants) for dining well in Porto

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I hadn't anticipated our Porto visit being a "foodie" trip. I had no expectations; I was entering the unknown. While French,...
Thursday, 20 October 2016

Views, churches and a showy century dominate Porto sights

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Porto is not a subtle city. It hangs its charms out there for all to see. Its hill-climbing position allows it to arrange all of its drama...
Friday, 14 October 2016

Head to Porto to discover the range, beauty of Portuguese wines

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We went for the wine. Porto has innumerable charms, and we planned to sample them all. But everything came back to this region's old...
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