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Food & Drink

Top tables: Grand Central Oyster Bar and Restaurant

In the bustling heart of Grand Central Terminal, beneath the monumental arches and elegant vaulted ceilings that echo with the rhythm of a city that never sleeps, lies a dining experience that transcends time. The Grand Central Oyster Bar and Restaurant, a New York landmark since 1913, is more than a mere dining establishment; it is a testament to resilience, legacy and the enduring appeal of exquisite seafood. 

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The Trip: an Alpine adventure in an Alfa Romeo

Alfa Romeos are real drivers’ cars. They’re beautifully balanced and are imbued with that Italian passion for pure driving. I’ve got a 1972 Giulia Super, which is the car with the white nose in the pictures. I’ve had it for about 10 years, five of which I spent doing it up. In 2022 I had planned to drive it to the factory in Milan where it was built to celebrate its 50th birthday but I didn’t get it finished in time so instead I decided to drive it through the Alps as part of a classic car rally in the summer of 2023 and even then it came down to the wire. We were still fixing bits to it on the Monday morning, and I left at 3pm that afternoon.

Secret Tips

Dennis Okwera: Paris hotels

One of the world’s top male models, Dennis Okwera has risen through the fashion ranks despite incredible adversity, surviving a brutal civil war while growing up in Uganda. Now living in London, his work as a model has seen him travel all over the world, with frequent visits to the fashion capital that is Paris, so who better to advise on the best place to stay in the City of Light…

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