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Old-fashioned but Not Out of Fashion

Despite having been around for almost two centuries, the Old-Fashioned is repeatedly named the world’s most popular cocktail. No mean feat when you’re battling against the cult following of the Negroni and the revival of forgotten classics like the Aviation.

Considered Conduct: Are You Sitting Comfortably?

Sir Ranulph Fiennes knew no boundaries but his own. He tested them over a lifetime against the most inhospitable places on earth. Fate fought back in 2003: the explorer extraordinaire suffered a heart attack on a plane waiting to depart from Bristol airport. He was 59 years old; spent three days in a coma, and required double-bypass surgery to survive. Four months later, he completed the Land Rover 7x7x7 Challenge, running seven marathons across seven continents in seven days…

The Subtle Details of Excellent Restaurant Service

You'd be impressed if you went into a 3-star Michelin restaurant decorated with gilded statues and 19th-century art, servers in white dinner jackets, and the highest quality food. However, does it matter if the service is shocking? No, sadly.