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A gentleman who lunches.
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21 today!! No not one’s age
A brief sojourn abroad I find is good for the soul and broadens one’s outlook. So it is that I have crossed the Atlantic Ocean to the great city of New York. It is, dear readers, not for the first… Read More ›
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Goring, Goring, Goring, Hurrah!!
What a pleasure to partake of luncheon on the terrace of the Goring Hotel. One might consider oneself bewitched to be seated in an oasis of calm midst the bustle of a calamitous major city such as Londinium. Truly, this… Read More ›
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Goats!!
Good heavens! Why the deuce would one adopt “The Grazing Goat” as the name for an hostelry of good repute. Whatever next? “The Munching Rabbit”, “The Sniggering Tadpole”. Gone are the days of the “Queen’s Head” or the plain old… Read More ›
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The nemesis of the superior critic
Dear readers, if you are so inclined to read this ditty you may find it mildly amusing. The nemesis of the superior critic
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Something fishy?
Fresh fish from the cool waters of our very own English Channel are one of life’s great pleasures and your Doctor is partial to the odd aquatic offering. So it was that one had travelled to the English Riviera and… Read More ›
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Rugby, fresh scones and cream
One was indeed fortunate to be “un invité” to at the rugger at the weekend at the home of English Rugby in Twickenham. My good chum entertained us royally. A catered affair (naturellement!) which I am delighted to report that… Read More ›
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The Dastardly Savoy
T’was a sad tale of which I was recently regaled by a good chum of mine. He was most pleased to have secured a table at the Savoy for dinner. However upon arriving he was informed that he had no… Read More ›
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Best Everything Spanish in towne
Taking the toro by the horns, your Doctor ventured to this Spanish establishment. Heavens, what was to be expected from a restaurant with a reputation for being “the best outside Spain”. A grand claim indeed that was posted on its… Read More ›
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Just behind Her Majesty
In spite of so-called friends’ mockery of one’s healthy corpulence, the Doctor often lunches in some of London’s more healthy establishments. In recognition of this joyous year of celebration for Her Majesty’s diamond jubilee, your Doctor has decided to take… Read More ›
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The Chesil Rectory – Winchester – back to 1450
It is good for one’s health to partake of the occasional sojourn in the countryside at the weekend. One was indeed fortunate to be outside olde London towne once again and heading to Winchester. The second weekend on the trot… Read More ›
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