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Having conquered Soho, gold-fingered Russell Norman has expanded his small-plates crusade to Covent Garden, with another casual Venetian bacaro… more »
‘Happening’, ‘electric’, ‘seductive’, ‘exclusive’ – just some of the superlatives fired at high-rolling Hakkasan’s Mayfair-chic… more »
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‘It’s dark, it’s noisy & it’s expensive’, but this overtly sexy, A-list haunt continues to lure fashion seekers, high rollers &… more »
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As hot as a freshly blasted rib-eye & as cool as tarragon ice cream, Jason Atherton’s standalone gaff has shot to the top since its launch, &… more »
Londoners love this buzzing, Venetian-style ‘bacaro’ bar & restaurant, & are quite happy to queue until a table frees up (you can only book… more »
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A study in rough-&-ready precision, this all-day venue comes complete with a full quota of reclaimed fixtures & quirky design touches. Split into… more »
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Originally Christian Dior’s flagship boutique, Sketch’s exclusive Gallery still drips with designer cool 10 years after its launch. A… more »
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‘Make sure you know who is paying’ is sage advice for anyone about to stick their fork into a £45 starter at Sketch Lecture Room & Library… more »
Multi-roomed restaurant/bar/social space Sketch has the design X-factor in spades – as a trip to the most surreal loos in London will confirm… more »
Fans of Italian big hitters Polpo & Polpetto might be a tad surprised by Russell Norman’s latest venture – a grittily urban eatery inspired… more »
There’s barely a whisper of dissent regarding Nuno Mendes’ fascinating venture – correctly described as ‘the most innovative restaurant… more »
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Having taken Soho by storm, Yalla Yalla is now peddling its funky Beirut street food to the frenetic hordes of tourists & shoppers mingling around… more »
A welcome find down a jazzy old passageway between Berwick Street & Brewer Street, natty-looking Yalla Yalla serves ‘Beirut street food’ from… more »
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