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Low, Slow & Juke

A juke joint within walking distance of St James’s Park? To be sure newly opened Low, Slow & Juke offers a mere simulation of a down and dirty Deep South eating and drinking experience, but a fun one nevetheless. Continue reading

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London Daily Photo: Guard

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London Daily Photo: Methodist Central Hall

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Play #LondonBingo with @CostaBingo and @tikichris and Win Dinner at The Shard

Ready to have some fun? I’ve teamed up with Costa Bingo to offer my readers the chance to get out of your seats, visit some of London’s most historic landmarks and play for a chance to win dinner for two at any of the restaurants located within one our newest icons – The Shard. Continue reading

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London Daily Photo: Dawn Breaks at Westminster Bridge by @anthonyepes

Photograph by Anthony Epes. To see more of Anthony’s work, visit citiesatdawn.com.

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London Daily Photo: Westminster Bridge

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Blue Boar Smokehouse & Bar, at London’s Intercontinental Westminster (OneTravel)

At £45 (about $68) per adult and £15 ($22) per child, brunch at the Blue Boar is an indulgence. Still, if you come with a hearty appetite and plan to relax over a few drinks, you should find the experience to offer exceptionally good value for an especially great meal. You’ll also be treated to friendly and efficient service along with live music in a chilled out and comfortable setting. Continue reading

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Luxury Sunday Brunch at the Blue Boar (CDCLifestyle)

Service was efficient and friendly … there was live music a la an acoustic guitarist … and just about everything pertaining to my brunch was pleasant and relaxing. The Blue Boar’s main dining room is especially comfortable. Beyond the dining area, an expansive bar and maze of cosy Chesterfield nooks await. Continue reading

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Luxury Brunch at the Blue Boar Smokehouse & Bar, Intercontinental Westminster

Chef Jon Ingram of the Blue Boar Smokehouse & Bar at the Intercontinental Westminster has done a bang up job taking a (barbe)cue from foodie trends around town and refining them to a five star standard while making sure keep his menu fun and yummy. Indulging in the Blue Boar’s Sunday only luxury brunch is an excellent way to taste what I’m talking about. Continue reading

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London Daily Photo: Westminster

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London Daily Photo: Toyland

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London Daily Photo: Laws

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Yoobi, London’s First Temakeria, Now Open in Soho (OneTravel)

… London‘s first temakeria has recently opened offering a hands-on opportunity to try sushi with a bit of Brazilian beat. Yoobi, London’s First Temakeria, Now Open in Soho OneTravel, 29 May 2012

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In Pictures: Londonist And Zagat Street Food Crawl in Soho (Londonist)

The winners of [the Londonist] competition were treated to Soho’s finest street food and free drinks on Tuesday night, courtesy of Zagat. We tagged along for the fun (and the food!) taking notes and pics along the way. Here are the highlights. In … Continue reading

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What’s for Lunch? Yoobi, Soho (Londonist)

Flavourful, efficient and fairly new, London’s first tamakeria offers a hands-on opportunity to try sushi with a bit of a Brazilian beat. What’s for Lunch? Yoobi, Soho Londonist, 15 May 2012

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What’s for Lunch? Mint Leaf, Haymarket (Londonist)

A smart setting for pre and post theatre drinks and dining, it’s not such a bad place to sneak down into for lunch. What’s for Lunch? Mint Leaf, Haymarket Londonist, 8 May 2012

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London Daily Photo: The Sacred and Profane

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Afternoon Tea at the Intercontinental London Park Lane Hotel (OneTravel)

As chic and contemporary as the setting in which they are served … Afternoon Tea at the Intercontinental London Park Lane Hotel OneTravel, 24 April 2012

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What’s for Lunch? Opera Tavern, Covent Garden (Londonist)

… encore dining sessions here are definitely a worthwhile consideration. What’s for Lunch? Opera Tavern, Covent Garden Londonist, 24 April 2012

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London Daily Photo: Yaaarrr

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Win An Overnight Stay With Dinner At The Cavendish London (Londonist)

… the hotel is giving one Londonist reader a chance to win an overnight stay for two with breakfast and dinner at the restaurant. Win An Overnight Stay With Dinner At The Cavendish London Londonist, 18 April 2012 Photo/fourteenten

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What’s for Lunch? The Rib Room, Jumeirah Carlton Tower, Knightsbridge (Londonist)

… proper upscale British dining minus the stodge and without any hype. What’s for Lunch? The Rib Room, Jumeirah Carlton Tower, Knightsbridge Londonist, 17 April 2012

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London Daily Photo: SW1

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London Daily Photo: Saint Anthony

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London Daily Photo: Candy Cane to Heaven

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London Daily Photo: Westminster

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New Restaurant Review: Ceviche, Frith Street (Londonist)

Guess what features prominently on the menu of this couple of months old Peruvian restaurant in Soho? Yep, Peru’s national dish, ceviche. Flip the menu over and it’s an equally Peruvian proud read of cocktails and shots centred around Peru’s … Continue reading

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New Afternoon Teas Coming to the Intercontinental London Park Lane (Londonist)

… for those who want to have their dainty delicacies and eat them too, you’ll be happy to know this tasteful yet playful tea is as artfully prepared as it is presented. New Afternoon Teas Coming to the Intercontinental London … Continue reading

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Josper Grilling @ Caxton Grill, St Ermin’s Hotel, St James’s (Londonist)

Josper Grilling @ Caxton Grill, St Ermin’s Hotel, St James’s Londonist, March 18, 2012 Caxton Grill is one of very few restaurants in London to feature a Josper Grill (the second ever in town according to the folks there), thus … Continue reading

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What’s for Lunch? Pitt Cue Co, Newburgh Street, Soho (Londonist)

What’s for Lunch? Pitt Cue Co, Newburgh Street, Soho Londonist, March 13, 2012 at 11:40 am The sauce stains on the curtains suggest you might wanna roll up your sleeves if you’re planning to chow down at Pitt Cue Co as … Continue reading

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Brunch With A Gospel Choir And A Stunning View @ Millbank Tower (Londonist)

Brunch With A Gospel Choir And A Stunning View @ Millbank Tower Londonist, March 10, 2012 at 11:00 am Mother’s Day will soon be upon us, and Gospel Brunch offers a particularly mum-appreciative way to spend some time relaxing over a … Continue reading

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Milling About London’s Millbank (OneTravel)

Milling About London’s Millbank Londonist, Mar 08, 2012 Starting from Parliament and Westminster Abbey and heading toward Pimlico Station, here are a few of Millbank’s many highlights …  READ MY COMPLETE POST: Milling About London’s Millbank 

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Britain’s Best Steak And Kidney Pie? Here’s The Recipe. (Londonist)

In case you didn’t get enough Great British stodge celebrating National Chip Week a couple of weeks back, it’s now British Pie Week. We’re not sure who comes up with all this week-of-the-whatever stuff or decides when conditions are just right for getting … Continue reading

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London Daily Photo: We Need Moore

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London Daily Photo: Nice Being Acknowledged for One’s Personal Strengths

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