Classical corner

In short, yes: the Victorians did indeed think eating mummified remains pilfered from ancient Egyptian tombs was a good idea, although they did not come up with the idea themselves. The morbid practic

Although it’s not unusual for a restaurant’s menu to be inspired by the ingredients that are grown and produced locally, few are influenced by the architecture of the buildings they occupy. The Granar

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Keith recounts the cunning plot that Italy used to wipe the floor at the World Champs

The pleasures and challenges of making – and describing – great wines

Some of the city’s finest restaurants are found inside museums. COUNTRY LIFE writers round up the very best