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'An arrangement of salmon, snow peas, wasabi and flowers more attractive than most art'

Adam Handling at Caxton

Mon–Fri midday–2.30pm, Mon–Sun 6.30pm–10.30pm The blurb Award-winning restaurant Adam Handling at Caxton in St James’ Park introduces 60-minute lunches—but this is no quickie at your local Italian or bistro. The...
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Luton Hoo Hotel

The credentials: A: A short ride from London via St Pancras, Luton Hoo is the sort of place that has a story round every corner, a secret history behind every...
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The Devonshire Arms Hotel and Spa, Bolton Abbey

The Credentials: Originally built in the 17th century, The Devonshire Arms has been used for hospitality ever since, as part of the Cavendish family’s 30,000 acre Bolton Abbey estate. The...
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'The constant creativity and variation provides excitement for guests'

Rabbit

Tue–Sat midday–midnight, Sun midday–6pm, Mon 6pm–11pm The blurb Sister restaurant to Shed, Rabbit is a rustic space in the heart of Chelsea that echoes the simpler bucolic life of the...
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'The octopus carpaccio's wafer-thin slices are arranged like a kaleidoscope on the plate'

Bandol

Mon–Fri midday–3pm and 6pm–11pm, Sat midday–4pm and 6pm–11pm, Sunday midday–4pm and 6pm–10pm The blurb O: There was some debate at West London Living Towers about whether Bandol constitutes a bar...
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Christmas Gift Guide 2015 #1: Enticing Edibles

One of the most—perhaps the most—memorable and central aspects of the Christmas season and all its related celebrations is, of course, the decadent array of delicious treats and drinks on...
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'The relaxed, informal mood of I Robert is signalled by quirky elements of the interior design'

I Robert

Mon—Sat 11.30am—10pm Billed as a ‘neighbourhood restaurant’ serving rustic, relaxed Mediterranean food, I Robert is another venture from experienced restaurateur Arkady Novikov (his eponymous larger offering is just a couple...
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'The all-Japanese kitchen team is headed up by Kyoichi Kai, once head chef of Zuma'

Kouzu

Lunch Mon—Fri 12pm—3pm; dinner Mon—Thu 6pm—10.30pm, Fri—Sat 6pm—11pm The style Contemporary Japanese has arrived in Victoria, served up in a period corner building that opens into a large, airy space...
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'Two walls of windows shed plenty of light on the tall bar-style tables and chairs'

Hunky Dory manicure at London Grace

The blurb: London Grace is a new sort of nail bar—one that’s actually a bar bar as well, open late in the evenings so you can head there after work...
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'My New York friend was making plans to return with her husband before we'd even walked out the door'

Avenue

Mon–Fri 12pm–3pm and 5.30pm–10pm, Sat 11am–3pm and 5.30pm–10.30pm, Sun 11am–4pm The style: Serving up New American cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner, Avenue captures the buzz of the New York...
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