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Hempel Hotel

No 35 at The Hempel

Open for breakfast Mon–Fri 7am–10am; Sat–Sun 7am–11.30am; dinner Mon–Sat 6.30pm–10pm

Located just off the gorgeously lit, marble lobby of Anouska Hempel’s luxuriously minimalist five-star hotel in a residential street close to Hyde Park, No 35 is a smartly-dressed restaurant, including … Read more →

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deborah fleming

Pistol Panties

What sparked your passion for designing swimwear?

I was always obsessed with swimwear, having grown up on the beach in Miami and travelling at every opportunity to other beach destinations. I still think swimwear is one of the most exciting … Read more →

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spa facial

Yon-Ka Facial and Blow Dry at Fe Hair and Beauty

The Blurb:

My fairy godmother responsible for all-things-grooming came up trumps today. She (aka Ed) sent me to Fe Hair & Beauty; a small, intimate but long-established salon, in what the locals call Connaught Village. Personally, this area will always … Read more →

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Colchis restaurant

Colchis

Mon–Sat midday–3pm and 6pm–11pm; Sun midday–4pm

Colchis restaurant is named after an ancient Georgian region which played an important role in the ethnic and cultural formation of the Georgian nation. I was expecting this Georgian restaurant to offer simple, rustic … Read more →

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Angelus restaurant
'We left desperately craving a trip to Paris…'

Angelus

Open Mon–Sat midday–5.30pm, 6pm–11pm; Sun midday 5.30pm–10pm

‘Angelus Domini nuntiavit Mariae – The Angel of the Lord declared unto Mary’ – I’m not entirely sure why a restaurant is named after a catholic prayer. The last thing I wanted to … Read more →

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Cherryjam
'It’s the place to keep an eye on'

Cherryjam

Open Wed, Fri, Sat 7pm–2am; available for private hire

The style:

It’s an intimate space with a capacity for 250, but even when the club isn’t full (such as during our mid-festival season visit) it looks busy due to its … Read more →

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Herve Vincent, Belleville

Belleville Boutique (now closed)

Can you explain the concept of the Belleville Boutique?

The original idea was to present items that both my business partner, Edwige, and I like (mixing the old and new) in a domestic environment. We source from French flea markets … Read more →

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El Pirata restaurant review
'Generous portion sizes presented with finesse' at El Pirata

El Pirata

Open Mon–Fri midday–3pm and 6pm–11pm, Sat and Sun midday–11pm

The decor of the Westbourne Grove offshoot of this tapas restaurant is reflective of the food; combining the traditional and contemporary. We got there early and were seated near the door … Read more →

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Costume Boutique

Costume Boutique

Who or what sparked your love of fashion and design?

Being an art student and having to buy cheap clothes from charity shops and jumble sales. And Vivienne Westwood.

You started out working on the cult TV series Spitting Image.

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Otto pizzeria
American-inspired cornmeal pizza at Otto

Otto

Open Mon–Sat 11.30am–11pm, Sun 11.30am–10pm

Ex-bankers Rich and Tom were recommended a cornmeal pizzeria to head to in Portland, Oregon while they were travelling around America last year (in a van called Otto). They loved the restaurant so much that … Read more →

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