Tag: review
Pleasure July 2017
The Yeatman Hotel: Porto's Best Cellar
For lovers of exceptional port, there is no finer destination than The Yeatman Hotel, whose vast cellars and beautiful surroundings are an ode to the Douro Valley’s greatest export.
Pleasure April 2017
An Ode To Quo Vadis Soho, London
How does Quo Vadis measure up to Soho’s saturated streets of eateries? Max Olesker recalls why this is a place that has him returning time after time.
Pleasure March 2017
Ivy League: The Ivy Soho Brasserie
The Ivy Soho pays tribute to some of the area’s most treasured icons, in a creative melting pot of art, cuisine and cocktails.
Pleasure February 2017
Island Time: Maradiva Villas Resort & Spa
In between shoots, The Rake‘s Senior Stylist takes some well-deserved time out at the Maradiva Villas, and finds there’s nothing quite like a magical Mauritian sunset.
Pleasure February 2017
La Posta Vecchia Hotel, Rome
Located just south of jet set favourite, Il Pellicano, sits sister hotel La Posta Vecchia. Can it live up to the family name?
Pleasure January 2017
To Heaven and Back: Shangri-La's Le Touessrok Resort & Spa, Mauritius
Le Touessrok hotel, on the paradisiacal Indian Ocean island of Mauritius, has twice been voted the world’s best. In fact, it is so special, so extraordinary, it might even be out…
Pleasure December 2016
Come Fry With Me: The Imperial Hotel, Tokyo
When you think of Japan, generally, either geisha-samurai-tatami-kimono-calligraphy-tea-ceremony tradition, or Astroboy-manga-hightech-neonlit
Pleasure December 2016
A Bite of the Big Apple: Benoit New York
The Rake’s Travel Correspondent divulges why one visit to Benoit New York simply isn’t enough.
Pleasure November 2016
Art Decorum: The Beaumont Hotel
The Rake’s luxury travel correspondent proffers some thoughts on an establishment that is as refined and luxuriant as it is generously appointed and welcoming.
Pleasure September 2015
Arzak & Arzak, San Sebastián
Juan Mari Arzak, the founding father of nueva cocina vasca, and his daughter, Elena Arzak, continue to push the boundaries of Basque gastronomy at their family restaurant in San Sebastián.
Style September 2015
Rake Commends: Restorative Skincare
The Rake talks through its three favourite luxury men’s moisturisers, from grooming houses Penhaligon’s, Taylor of Bond Street and Floris.
Style September 2015
Rake Commends: Transformative Autumnal Scents
A tried-and-tested scent can instil confidence, evoke memories past and create valuable lasting impressions. Finding an eau de parfum that’s right for you though, is easier said than done. Fortunately, help is…
