Independent Reviews

Check out our latest reviews:

• After an evening of 'flawless' food, presentation and service at Charlotte's Bistro, all Connie Foster-Hall has to say is 'Please may I go back for more?'
• Decision-averse John Richardson relaxes in the knowledgeable hands of the wine buffs at Vinoteca
• Pay homage to the glorious summer weather while it lasts with sunshine accessories in one of any number of shades of yellow, suggests Emma Stanfield
• Lisa Kjellsson partakes in the 'proud equestrian heritage' of Wimbledon Village Stables, boosting her confidence in the saddle
• The Gatehouse Lodge at Easton Walled Gardens provides an idyllic getaway for Olivia and Alexandra, complete with 'incredible grounds' and beautiful attention to detail

West London Girl

Not dating in Dubai

My dating life in Dubai has gone from abysmal to non-existent. It turned out that Quentin, the vet, whom I thought had flirted with me during a drawn-out visit with my sick street cat, was merely incompetent.

My friend’s husband, Tony, picked me and the cat up in his Range Rover for the return visit. ‘Is your vet usually that awkward?’ Tony asked as we returned to the … Read more →

Interviews

Enjoy our latest interviews:

• Founders of 'Shakespeare in the Squares' Sue Fletcher and Martin Neild on local hotspots, the UK's 'extraordinarily talented actors' and taking Shakespeare 'anywhere and everywhere'
• Mane man to K-Mid on her big day, stylist extraordinaire James Pryce on styling the Middletons, getting to grips with fatherhood and his favourite west London hangouts
• Painter Georgie Mason talks to us about working on 30 paintings at a time, making a difference through art and wandering around looking for inspiration 'like a paint-splattered scarecrow'