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EXHIBITION

PORTRAITS OF DOGS: FROM GAINSBOROUGH TO HOCKNEY 29th March – 15th October The Wallace Collection Manchester Square London W1U 3BN wallacecollection.org

Through carefully selected paintings, sculptures, drawings, works of art and even taxidermy, this exhibition highlights the unique bond between humans and their canine companions across many centuries. Dog portraiture, which emerged as far back the earliest cave paintings, flourished in Britain from the 17th century onwards. Bringing over 50 works of art to Hertford House, Portraits of Dogs presents a broad range of portraiture showing dogs in all their different shapes and sizes.

Village food shops

David Hockney Bayley & Sage BAYLEY & SAGE 33-34 Marylebone High Street London W1U 4QD bayley-sage.co.uk

Bayley & Sage was founded by Jennie Allen in 1997, who opened her first store in Wimbledon Village. Jennie’s commitment to sourcing high-quality fresh foods from specialist suppliers and selling it with a friendly, welcoming service has proven hugely – and unsurprisingly – successful. The Marylebone High Street store, which opened in 2022, is Bayley & Sage’s largest so far, with stunning displays of food upstairs and the fantastic addition of a B&S Abode homewares store in the basement, great for gifts and homewares.

LA FROMAGERIE 2-4 Moxon Street London W1U 4EW lafromagerie.co.uk

La Fromagerie, a true Marylebone stalwart, started after its owner Patricia Michelson fell in love with a cheese: a Beaufort in Savoie. She founded a cheeseimporting business from her garden shed and it grew from there. While her business has expanded, the ethos is still the same: it’s still a familyrun affair and it’s still about championing small producers, promoting their expertise and telling their stories. The store’s stunning cheese room, manned by expert afineurs, is now complemented by a grocery and deli selling a wide range of high-quality produce.

DAYLESFORD 6-8 Blandford Street London W1U 4AU daylesford.com

A beautifully designed emporium of fresh, tasty food, all of it produced on Daylesford’s organic farm in Gloucestershire without cost to the welfare of animals or the detriment of the environment. It’s a sustainable business model in which energy is recycled, production is economical and every thing from packaging to trade comes under one brand. Bread, cheese, vegetables, fruit and meat are delivered daily from the farm.

THE GINGER PIG 8-10 Moxon Street London W1U 4EW thegingerpig.co.uk

The Ginger Pig is a proper butcher’s shop. At its heart is respect for the animals that provide the meat and for the skills of the butchers who prepare it. The meat is sourced from a network of like-minded farmers, who between them raise a wonderful array of native British rare breed livestock, with an emphasis on good animal husbandry and welfare. The exceptional meat is skilfully butchered and properly hung on site when appropriate, leaving nothing to waste – the offal, sausages, pies and legendary sausage rolls are as prized as the prime cuts.

PAUL ROTHE & SON 35 Marylebone Lane London W1U 2NN

Paul Rothe and Son was born on Marylebone Lane on 2nd August 1900 as a German deli. Now, having passed down through three generations of Rothes, it is the quintessential English cafe and pantry. The wursts and sauerkrauts made way for English preserves and condiments. A deli counter sells soups and sandwiches, while the shelves are packed with jars of jams, honeys and pickles sourced, most of them sourced from small producers. Despite the change in products, the store still projects an old-world aesthetic and an undimmed commitment to personal service.