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'The range of choice on the menu is impressive and so the cooking turned out to be, initially at least'

Manicomio

Open for lunch Mon–Fri midday–3pm, Sat–Sun midday–5pm; open for dinner Mon–Sat 6.30pm–10.30pm, Sun 6.30pm–10pm

Restaurants open and close so rapidly in London that a 10-year anniversary is certainly cause for celebration. On the night we visited, the weather played it’s … Read more →

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'The food is plentiful, but the portions are well-sized and the whole menu is fresh and summery'

Tartufo

Open Tue–Sat midday–2pm for lunch, and 7pm–10pm

Tucked away on a tree-lined street, a stone’s throw away from the bustling Sloane Square, 11 Cadogan Gardens is notable only for the Union Jack which flies over its entrance. Just one in … Read more →

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Deep Cleanse Intense Treatment Facial at !QMS Medicosmetics

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!QMS Medicosmetics was the brain child of Dr.Med. Erich Schlute, an aesthetic surgeon and internationally-renowned authority on skin regeneration. The collagen-based product range was born out of Schule’s research into creating the perfect cream to prep skin for … Read more →

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'The impeccable service and smart room seduces away some shortcomings in the cooking'

Terra Vergine

Open Mon 6pm–11pm, Tue–Sat midday–11pm, Sun midday–10.30pm

Ah, the Italians. So stylish and seductive. The charming Matteo (slicked back hair, tall, handsome) was smiling at the door waiting to extol the virtues of Abruzzo, the regional specialties of which we … Read more →

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'a place for your little black book when the sun is shining'

Harbour Bar, Wyndham Grand

Open daily 7.30am–midnight; afternoon tea, 3pm–6pm

The style:

Chelsea Harbour is still the new kid on the block. Unlike Portobello’s market or the Kings Road, both known and loved since the 1960s, the harbour has only been in existence for … Read more →

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Honky Tonk, Chelsea

Open daily; brunch available Sat–Sun

Honky Tonk is situated in a lovely area, away from the bustling King’s Road, but I expected the place itself to be a little more bustling. Wondering this aloud to the waitress, she assured me … Read more →

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Tom Aikens Post Refurb
'Mr Aikens seems to enjoy playing with his guests’ taste-buds and expectations'

Tom Aikens

Lunch Tue–Fri midday–2.30pm; dinner Tue–Sat 6.30pm–10.30pm

On first entering the dining room/sort of Japanese garden, we were struck by how dark it was. But after being seated, the method became clear as the low lights over each table created a … Read more →

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CND Shellac Manicure & Blow-Dry at La Durbin Boutique

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Launched in March, La Durbin is becoming a local hub offering the latest high-quality hair and beauty treatments and a warm yet relaxed atmosphere with a personalised service.

Furnished with a vintage French feel, La Durbin offers a … Read more →

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'The celeriac compote and tapioca primavera could give Heston a run for his money'

Le Cercle

Open Tue–Sat midday–2pm and 5.30pm–10.45pm (lounge 5.30pm–midnight)

Michael Gray, the former sous chef of Pascal Aussignac’s one-Michelin-starred Club Gascon, has recently joined French restaurant and bar Le Cercle (the sister to Club and Comptoir Gascons in Smithfield) as head chef. … Read more →

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Facial and Aromatherapy Massage at The Chelsea Day Spa

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The Wandsworth Bridge Road branch of the Chelsea Day Spa opened in September 2012 and is the latest addition to the two existing locations on the King’s Road and Hollywood Road. I paid a visit on a chilly … Read more →

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