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The Mall Tavern
'Delicious food and lovely staff' at The Mall Tavern

The Mall Tavern

Open Mon–Sat midday–midnight; Sun midday–10.30pm

The style:

The Mall Tavern was taken over by the Perritt Brothers (the guys behind The Regent in Kensal Green and The Stag in Hampstead) three months ago and it looks all the better for … Read more →

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The Commander
'Super-fresh crustaceans is the recommendation' at The Commander

The Commander

Open Mon–Sat midday–2.30pm and 6pm–9.30pm; Sun midday–2pm and 6pm–9pm

The former ordinary Slug & Lettuce pub has now become an American-inspired porter house and oyster bar, complete with an in-house fishmonger (John Norris), a butcher (The Ginger Pig) and a … Read more →

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Tom's Deli
'A bit pricey and chaotic but fun, homely and excellent for people watching'

Tom’s Deli

Open daily 8am–6.30pm

The blackboard outside Tom Conran’s deli is currently promoting its shaded garden. At weekends, good looking locals – celeb regulars include Annie Lennox, Jason Donovan and Damon Albarn, while Madonna was also recently spotted here – queue … Read more →

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Hot Stone Massage at Urban Bliss

Hot Stone Massage

The Blurb:

Urban Bliss is tucked away at the far end of Portobello Road, where Golborne Road crosses, and civilised tourism is replaced by a more organic, anarchic bustle. Annexed to a small macrobiotic café Urban Bliss is a Mecca … Read more →

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The Lonsdale bar
The Lonsdale is 'pretty rock ‘n’ roll, with its gold lacquer walls'

The Lonsdale

Open Tue–Thu 6pm–midnight; Fri–Sat 6pm–1am; Sun 6pm–11.30pm

The style:

Pretty rock ‘n’ roll, with its gold lacquer walls and red snakeskin seats. ‘I wouldn’t mind a handbag like that,’ the Mrs-to-be hinted. A recessed ceiling showcases the long chandelier that … Read more →

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Malabar restaurant
'Good value for money and charming service' at Malabar

Malabar

Open seven days a week 1pm–3pm and 6.30pm–midnight

I’m embarrassed to say that I’ve lived in the area for five years and have only just made my first visit to family-run Indian restaurant, Malabar. I’d met a Hillgate Village resident … Read more →

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Leitizia DiGuardo

DiGuardo

Where are you from?

Catania in Italy.

Who got you hooked on fashion?

My grandfather worked as a tailor and my uncles have fashion stores selling designers such as Versace and Gucci. I love the female form and femininity. I … Read more →

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Osteopathy at the Westover

The Blurb:

Notting Hill is home to the latest of four London-based Westover clinics, all of which offer a comprehensive one-stop shop for conventional and complementary healthcare. Located behind a discreet Georgian façade, the Westbourne Grove clinic is deceptively large … Read more →

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Brazilian hair treatment

Brazilian Hair Straightening System aka Keratin Treatment

The Blurb:

I am a curly girl. Like most curly girls, I’ve struggled with my hair, I’ve had various cuts, processed it, straightened it with all manner of implements, and even tried hiding them with ponytails. It’s not that I … Read more →

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BeautifulBreak Detox

BeautifulBreak Detox

The Blurb:

I decided to give my mind and body a holiday, so I sent myself off to BeautifulBreak for a detox.

For the next two weeks I had to follow a strict vegan low-calorie, no-salt diet. They provided me … Read more →

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