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James Chiavarini
@JamesChiavarini
Old fashioned restaurateur and enthusiastic outdoorsman. Ora et Labora.
London
Joined June 2011
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    James Chiavarini
    @JamesChiavarini
    May 24, 2023
    Free advice to the Trans rights activists who continue to target my restaurant. No amount of fake Google reviews will ever change biological fact, (or force me to withdraw support for my friends @jk_rowling @HJoyceGender, @bindelj @MForstater @suzanne_moore & @HadleyFreeman )
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    James Chiavarini
    @JamesChiavarini
    Aug 6, 2023
    So within half a day of some Trans activists publishing the name of my restaurant after I stick up for women's sports, I get 3 one star reviews in a row with one telling me that I should kill myself. How's that right side of history working out for you fellas?
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    James Chiavarini
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    Sep 2, 2025
    In 2022 my restaurant was smashed up w/multiple threats of death & arson, & a huge pile on of fake 1* reviews. All because @suzanne_moore & @jk_rowling came for dinner once. No arrests made as was "not in the public interest" Honestly thought we were passed this shit. #glinner
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    James Chiavarini
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    Apr 12, 2021
    The thermometer reads 1 degree, it's snowing and we've got 100 guests arriving to eat outside. Makes you proud to be British.
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    James Chiavarini
    @JamesChiavarini
    Aug 9, 2023
    After Katy Montgomery tweeted about me today, I had nearly * forty* 1 star reviews. All bullshit but Google won't remove them. If you have been to Portico & enjoyed it, please consider leaving us 5⭐ on Google. It's the only way I can fight back against these cry bullies. 🙏
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    James Chiavarini
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    May 24, 2023
    Bloody hell! I'm absolutely lost for words. This is the most magical news. I'll never be able to thank you enough Jo! xxx
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    J.K. Rowling
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    May 24, 2023
    James owns one of the best Italian restaurants in London. He hosted a dinner last year to raise funds for my charity @lumos's work in Ukraine, for which he's been targeted by trans activists ever since. The next bit's for Strike fans (see below the line) @ilporticolondon
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    James Chiavarini
    @JamesChiavarini
    Jun 1, 2022
    The week I get harassed by evangelical TRA's, my restaurants get anonymous & generic bad reviews by trolls with similar pseudonyms. All due to helping raise money for Ukraine with the lovely JK Rowling and Suzanne Moore. You sure about that right side of history claim fellas?
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    James Chiavarini
    @JamesChiavarini
    Mar 16, 2021
    I get why @piersmorgan is a real burr under so many saddles, but he's also unfailingly loyal & kind to those he could easily ignore. Ask any waiter in the area. Xmas presents for the staff, pausing dinner to chat football, name checking on GMB. Everyone loves the guy.
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    James Chiavarini
    @JamesChiavarini
    Jul 4, 2022
    A friend of mine sent me this tonight. Unbelievable herd of fallow. Makes Hampshire look like the bloody Serengeti.
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    James Chiavarini
    @JamesChiavarini
    Oct 4, 2022
    When mermaids finally collapses I will be hosting the mother of all parties at Portico. Who wants in?
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    James Chiavarini
    @JamesChiavarini
    Jun 3, 2022
    In the same week as the online accusations of being homophobe for sticking up for JK Rowling and Suzanne Moore, followed the fake bad reviews, now someone has smashed in the windows at portico and ransacked the place. Could obviously be a coincidence, but what a few days!
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    James Chiavarini
    @JamesChiavarini
    Apr 1, 2024
    A blistering, rip snorting thread that is solid 24 carat gold. I'm starting a petition to commission a statue of @jk_rowling in Trafalgar square. Who's with me? (I'm serious btw)
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    J.K. Rowling
    @jk_rowling
    Apr 1, 2024
    Scotland's Hate Crime Act comes into effect today. Women gain no additional protections, of course, but well-known trans activist Beth Douglas, darling of prominent Scottish politicians, falls within a protected category. Phew! 1/11
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    James Chiavarini
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    Aug 9, 2023
    Hey @metpoliceuk, you might want to look into this.
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    James Chiavarini
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    Jul 9, 2024
    Beyond proud that Il Portico is the global HQ of Terf NATO.
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    Joanna Cherry KC
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    Jul 9, 2024
    Some of the ladies who lunch were dining tonight. With @martina ⁦@jk_rowling⁩ ⁦@bindelj⁩ ⁦@HWistrich⁩ ⁦@Docstockk⁩ Lulu & friends.
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