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'There is no way that broccoli costs more than steak. Except in Farmacy'

Farmacy

Open daily breakfast 9am–11am, lunch midday–3pm, dinner 6pm–11pm

Fresh with a shit load of cash from flogging Harrods to the type of people he would otherwise be accusing of some conspiracy or other, Mohammed Al Fayed has freed up a … Read more →

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'Forget jaw-ache-inducing blandness in grubby, worthy surrounds'

Farmacy

Open daily breakfast 9am–11am, lunch midday–3pm, dinner 6pm–11pm

The blurb

Farmacy-with-an-F as it has become known to avoid confusion with Damien Hirst’s new Pharmacy, which also opened a few months ago, is the fancy vegan restaurant on Westbourne Grove brought … Read more →

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Lucy Choi

For your recent flagship boutique opening, you released the limited edition heel ‘Dormer’. What was the inspiration behind this particular heel?

We wanted to mark our boutique opening with a special edition shoe for all our loyal and excited customers. … Read more →

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Gina Conway Aveda Lifestyle Salon
'Coverage was immaculate with not a faded strand in sight'

Hair Cut and Colour at Gina Conway Aveda Lifestyle Salon and Spa

The Blurb:

In the heart of bustling Westbourne Grove, for 15 years, Gina Conway Aveda Lifestyle Salon and Spa has been a hotspot for locals and internationals and is one of four Gina Conway salons across the capital; others are … Read more →

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'Overall the food reflects the price, and is priced fairly for simple food done well'

Urban Meadow Cafe & Bar

Open for Mon–Fri 6.30pm–10.30pm, Sat–Sun 7.30pm–11pm

Urban Meadow cafe is bright, light and spacious. Situated under the Hyde Park Hotel, it’s conveniently close to Notting Hill Gate without feeling too busy.

The attempt to amalgamate garden furniture into comfortable dinner … Read more →

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'Island Grill offers something more adventurous'

Island Grill, Lancaster Terrace

Breakfast available daily; 7am-12pm

Breakfast is definitely my favourite meal of the day but it’s not often I treat myself to a restaurant breakfast, let alone a three-course extravaganza. For the past four months Island Grill, which perches above Lancaster … Read more →

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sophie conran

Sophie Conran

Your new collection is all about wallpaper. What inspired you to launch Reflections?

Memories of my childhood and places that were significant whilst I was discovering the world – I wanted to make my feelings relatable. For example, some of … Read more →

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gina conway aveda

Aveda Botanical Skin Resurfacing Facial at Gina Conway

The Blurb:

Located near Planet Organic and a selection of trendy restaurants and bars, Gina Conway Aveda is the perfect place to retreat for indulgence; you can get anything from a basic cut and style to a six hour ‘Decadence’ … Read more →

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The Porchester Spa

Tia & Anda Body Polish at Porchester Spa

The Blurb:

Sandie Duncan’s personal struggle to find products suitable for her super sensitive skin inspired her to launch her own range of all-natural spa products, Tia & Anda (named after her kids) 10 years ago. Her range – a … Read more →

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Banana Canteen
Georgia Rosenbloom 'particularly liked the not-so-spicy crackers and sweet corn cakes'

Banana Tree Canteen, Bayswater

Open Mon–Sat midday–11pm; Sun and Bank Hol midday–10.30pm

Situated on Westbourne Grove, Banana Tree was, surprisingly, completely empty when we arrived, but this was 7pm on a Tuesday and the seats rapidly filled, maintaining a constant buzz of diners in … Read more →

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