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rum kitchen
'It may not be traditional but it is a very good and welcome alternative'

The Rum Kitchen

Tue—Thu 6pm—12.30am, Fri 6pm—2am, Sat 11am—2am, Sun 11am—12.30am

W11 isn’t exactly somewhere lacking in good brunch and Bloody Mary spots; its an area chock-a-block with places to help the hungover cast of Made in Portobello, all unfeasibly big hair and … Read more →

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'Tania Steytler uses the freshest ingredients for her take on Denmark’s famous open-faced sandwiches'

Snaps + Rye

Open Tue–Sat 8am–6pm; Sun 10am–6pm; Fridays for FishFriday* 6.30pm–9pm

Located on the doorstep of north Notting Hill’s bustling weekend street market, London’s only Danish café is a perfect fit for the charming, cosmopolitan area. Owners Jacqueline and Kell Skött, of … Read more →

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West Thirty Six 'is a looker alright'

West Thirty Six

Open daily 11am–1am

Arguably, the arrival of West Thirty Six on the wrong end of Golborne Road reveals how gentrified (that dreaded g-word) the area has become, but I have to admit I welcomed its arrival (who doesn’t like pretty … Read more →

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'The changes have worked, breathed life into the old boozer'

The Walmer Castle

Open Sun—Wed midday—11pm, Thu midday—midnight, Fri—Sat midday—1am

The blurb

‘Need a break from treasure-hunting at Portobello Road Market? Take the weight off your feet at The Walmer Castle, where you can enjoy an impressive array of drinks, seasonal pub food … Read more →

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Gait Analysis at Sweatshop Notting Hill Gate

The blurb:

As any runner knows, choosing the right shoes is crucial for comfort and injury prevention. Most specialist runners’ stores, such as Sweatshop, offer a free ‘gait analysis’, where your running style is assessed in order to determine what … Read more →

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MYZ beauty boutique
'Owner Maryam pours you a drink while her cuddly pooch greets you like an old friend'

14-day manicure at MYZ Beauty Boutique and Spa

The blurb:

MYZ Beauty Boutique and Spa in Notting Hill is the latest addition to West London’s luxury beauty and wellbeing scene. Founded by Maryam Zandi, a former fashion buyer, the neighbourhood spa has seen Sienna Miller, Lindsay Lohan and … Read more →

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'Plus One called it "Pasta with Bottle" and loved it'

Piccola Cucina

Open Mon–Wed midday–3pm; Thu, Fri, Sat and Sun midday–11pm

The Plus One has the appetite and impatience of a boy. He remonstrated all the way to Piccola Cucina: he was famished and he was cold. As soon as we arrived … Read more →

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'The Eggs Benedict was served with what seemed like a kilo of treacle-roasted ham'

New Tom’s

Mon—Wed 9am—5pm; Thu—Sat 9am—5pm and 6pm—midnight; Sun 9.30am—5pm

The style:

Opening on the site of the much-loved Tom’s Deli, this is the latest addition to the Tom Conran group of eateries, all of which are on Westbourne Park Road or … Read more →

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Nioxin Scalp Renew
'The treatment is a bit like a detox for the scalp'

Nioxin Scalp Renew at Kell Skott Haircare

The blurb

‘Thicker, fuller-looking hair in 30 days guaranteed’ — that’s the message on Nioxin salon treatment and home products. Leaders in the US for tackling the tricky problem of hair thinning, I tried Nioxin Scalp Renew treatment at Kell … Read more →

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Red Lemon
'My only regret about the chow was wishing I’d tried some of their bar snacks'

The Red Lemon, Notting Hill

Open midday—11pm Mon—Wed; midday—midnight Thu—Sat; midday—10.30pm Sun

The Style

I reviewed this place a year ago when it was The Pelican and, honestly, not much has changed. The big white bird over the fireplace has gone but there are still … Read more →

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