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countryandtownhouse.com | Ellie Smith
The topic of ultra-processed foods has dominated health headlines over the past couple of years. A string of studies have indicated worrying consequences of overconsumption – but this has led to increased confusion about what we should and shouldn’t be eating. Nutritionist Rhiannon Lambert aims to avoid fearmongering and instead provide clear, science-backed advice in her latest book, The Unprocessed Plate.
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countryandtownhouse.com | Ellie Smith
Since opening in 2004, sushi restaurant Masa has soared to fame, securing three Michelin stars and garnering a reputation as one of America’s top dining experiences. And this September, it’s arriving in London, with the eponymous chef-founder Masayoshi ‘Masa’ Takayama launching a new outpost, Tobi Masa, within hotly anticipated hotel The Chancery Rosewood.
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countryandtownhouse.com | Ellie Smith
The world’s most prestigious regatta, Henley is always a highlight of the British social season. Spread across five days every summer, it’s centred around a series of rowing races on the Thames, attracting thousands of blazer-donning spectators to the river banks. But it’s not just about the sport: a big part of the fun of Henley Royal Regatta is sampling the abundance of great food and drink offered on-site.
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1 week ago | 
countryandtownhouse.com | Ellie Smith
Unsplash Unsplash An Aperol Spritz in a pub garden. Ice-cold beers at a festival. Pimm’s to kick off a day at Wimbledon. Chilled rosé in buckets by the sea. Summer has long been defined by its signature drinks, but what will the coolest kids be sipping this year? We asked a handful of bartenders and experts to share their insight on the top drinks trends of summer 2025. The Big Drinks Trends For Summer 2025 Pink Fizz The champagne sector has been struggling in recent years, but a recent...
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2 weeks ago | 
countryandtownhouse.com | Ellie Smith
Some chefs spend decades yearning for a Michelin star, but for Merlin Labron-Johnson, that moment came at the ripe age of 24. His debut restaurant,
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countryandtownhouse.com | Ellie Smith
London’s members’ club scene is thriving, with historic stalwarts sitting alongside buzzy newbies. But if you’re not ready to commit to one – or haven’t got the cash to splash right now – many have eateries which are open to the public. For a taste of London’s exclusive scene, book dinner at one of these members’ club restaurants, from a stylish rooftop hotspot to a Soho dining room with a storied history.
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countryandtownhouse.com | Ellie Smith
Tennis fever is about to hit London as Wimbledon returns from 30 June – 13 July 2025. And if you didn’t manage to secure tickets this year, fear not: you can still get into the spirit at one of the many Wimbledon pop-ups arriving in the capital. Many restaurants, cafes and hotels get involved by introducing tennis-inspired specials – from themed afternoon tea to Pimm’s cocktails. Here are the ones not to miss in 2025.
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2 weeks ago | 
countryandtownhouse.com | Ellie Smith
(c) Holly Farrier (c) Holly Farrier Chelsea is one of London’s most upscale neighbourhoods, and its pubs follow suit. You won’t find many crumbling dive bars here: instead the area is filled with polished inns with pretty gardens and standout food offerings. That doesn’t mean Chelsea’s pubs aren’t characterful though – in fact, quite the opposite, they’re brimming with quintessentially British charm. Luckily for us, the C&TH offices are located just down the road from the heart of SW3,...
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2 weeks ago | 
countryandtownhouse.com | Ellie Smith
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex in With Love, Meghan (c) Jenna Peffley/Netflix © 2025 Meghan, Duchess of Sussex in With Love, Meghan (c) Jenna Peffley/Netflix © 2025 She’s already launched a cooking show and a collection of food products, but for her next venture Meghan Markle may be dipping her toe into the world of hospitality. The Meghan Markle Restaurant & Hotel Rumours, Explained According to recent reports highlighted by The Sun, Meghan has trademarked her lifestyle brand As ever for...
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countryandtownhouse.com | Ellie Smith
Everyone might be talking about Glastonbury right now, but in another part of the British countryside a new kind of festival is preparing for its biggest event yet. Say hello to Good Vibrations Society: a weekender centred around music, wellness and environmental action set to take place from 1 – 3 August 2025 in Sussex’s Pippingford Park.
