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My parents always tell the story of when they were young and I was a baby, they were walking past The Ritz on a day trip to London and decided to peek in through the doors. They'd heard of The Ritz…
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By Vik Chauhan, FG Central Correspondent Paddington’s basin has very few spots for after work dinner or drinks and so the latest opening of Heist Bank is a welcome addition. Situated just a short walk from the canal, it is…
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We all love a good brasserie. Uncomplicated food, a great wine list, warmth and buzz….all hall marks of this. Add to this a designer (yet unpretentious) interior, star studded Chef fresh from the passes of The Dorchester and Le Meridien,…
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If you've not discovered the idylls of St Katherine's Docks yet, y'all are missing a trick. It's the most perfect little corner of London – a picturesque harbour filled with yachts and sailboats, ringed with old Victorian warehouses. It's always calm,…
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By Vik Chauhan, FG Central Correspondent The Gallery is everyone’s favourite local in West Hampstead. Situated off the high street (West End Lane), it’s tucked away but still within walking distance of local tube stations and easy enough for people…
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I was surprised to realise that of the best dishes I've ever eaten in my life didn't contain any meat. It was in 2007 at Raymond Blanc's Le Manoir restaurant and was a delicate Japanese custard with parmesan, satin smooth, salty…
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We all love a neighbourhood Italian and recently I found a new one down in South London, Clapham Junction. Donna Margherita serves up Neapolitan style Italian food just up the road from the station and I was invited down a…
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