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Roux at The Landau

Considering it was a Thursday night, spare tables at Roux at The Landau, the signature restaurant at The Langham Hotel in Portland Place were few and far between. Perhaps it was a busy night at the BBC studios just opposite, or perhaps the draw of the 5 course tasting menu for £65 was too irresistible.

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The sensational Langham Hotel. London

Andy Mossack enjoys the luxurious surroundings of the Langham Hotel London, a hotel so historic it once hosted Napoleon.

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Best Italian Carnivals

It is Carnival season around the world. A time for fun and festivity from morning to night. There are many to choose from but why not try Italy. Italian carnivals are famous for masks and of course food. So here are our pick of the the best Italian carnivals.

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Andy Mossack stays at Antica Corte Pallavicina Relais to meet legendary culatello chef Massimo. 

Antica Corte Pallavicina Relais. Discover the wonderful world of Culatello.

Andy Mossack stays at Antica Corte Pallavicina Relais to meet legendary culatello chef Massimo.

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Andy Mossack reviews the Dalhousie Castle Hotel in Edinburgh

Dalhousie Castle Hotel. Edinburgh. 800 glorious years in the making.

Andy Mossack reviews the Dalhousie Castle Hotel in Edinburgh

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Amazing Ring of Kerry Review

I’m sitting in The Red Lobster, a comfy little pub in the charming seaside village of Waterville about halfway around the Ring of Kerry, and Pat’s pitching me her fish chowder. ‘You won’t find a better one anywhere’ she modestly announces.

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