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Retro Woman
So Retro Woman, what’s it all about?
Retro Woman is one part of the Music and Goods Exchange empire. Founded in 1967 by eccentric entrepreneur Brian Abrams, it is the longest running chain of buy-sell-trade shops in the UK and … Read more →
TRX Suspension Training Session with Niko Algieri at Niko Physique
The Blurb:
Attain the Niko Physique: ‘leaner – not lean skinny, but lean sexy and strong’. The website somewhat ominously warns, ‘if you’re coming for a chat and a little stretch you’ll be in the wrong class, found out quickly … Read more →
Lumafirm Body Firm & Glow Spa treatment at Ayanna Spa
The Blurb:
With summer just around the corner, it is time to get the bikini bod ready. If this seems more like a pipe-dream than an obtainable goal, then look no further. Ayanna Spa is a boutique day spa in … Read more →
The Pelican
Open Mon–Sat 11am–midnight, Sun 11am–11pm
The style & the crowd:
This always was a big space to make work and there is plenty of competition pub wise around, not least the several that are on Portobello Road. Now that the … Read more →
Hatha Yoga and Personal Training Session at BodyWorksWest
The Blurb:
BodyWorksWest is a boutique health club tucked away on a cobbled mews in the heart of Notting Hill. It can, impressively, lay claim to a sporting or fitness connection that stretches back 117 years to a convent school … Read more →
The Electric Diner
Open Mon–Thur 8am–midnight, and Fri–Sun 8am–1am
I’m not sure why the Electric restaurant decided to abandon its brasserie status and become a diner. But I’m not sure I mind.
I liked the old pre-fire Electric. I liked the decoratively tiled … Read more →
The Rum Kitchen
Open Mon–Wed 6pm–11pm, Thu 6pm–1am, Fri 6pm–2am, Sat midday–2am, Sun midday–4pm
Back in October 2001 (only weeks after 9/11), fear was at fever pitch and flights were cheap. But He and I weren’t put off. Having just got married a … Read more →
The Shed
Open Tue–Sat midday–midnight
Do you ever play the desert island game? I do, regularly. It goes like this: would I take this book/film/food/person with me to a desert island? I find it’s the ultimate test. My guest, last night, is … Read more →
Mungo & Maud
Who is Mungo, and who is Maud?
Mungo & Maud are fictitious characters left to one’s imagination. In my mind, Mungo is the dog and Maud is the cat.
What first inspired you to launch the collection?
Our first dog, … Read more →
Cosmetics 27 Sculpt & Lift Facial at BeautyWorksWest
The Blurb:
One of BeautyWorksWest’s most popular facials, the Sculpt and Lift is a multi-faceted approach to anti-ageing. Using their Cosmetics 27 range, this treatment claims to lift, firm and brighten the skin, reducing the appearance of fine lines and … Read more →
