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Venerdi, a Very Welcome New Pizzeria and Italian Restaurant on Chatsworth Road, E5
Not quite two months old, there’s nothing particularly fancy or especially novel about Venerdi (well, aside from the half of a Fiat 500 mortared into the restaurant’s interior back wall) – just a superb selection of pizzas, pastas and classic Italian comfort food dishes. The vibe is friendly, as are the servers and even the patrons (an all-ages cross section of pleasant local yocal types). Continue reading
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Tagged chatsworth road, clapton, E5, E5 0LH, east london, hackney, homerton, italian cuisine, italian food, italian restaurant, London, LOWER CLAPTON, new restaurant, new restaurant review, pasta, pizza, pizzeria, profiteroles, restaurant, review, venerdi
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Tasty Kids’ Stuff for Grown Ups @ Lazybones, Farringdon
A Ms Pacman table or a Donkey Kong console in the corner would complete the fun times effect, but Lazybones gets bonus points (with some caveats) for its easygoing and tasty menu. Continue reading
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Tagged bar, beer, chicken wings, Clerkenwell, cocktails, Cowcross Street, dixie beer, Drink, EC1, EC1M 6DQ, farringdon, fast food, Food, hot wings, lazy bones, lazybones, lazybones review, London, meat, moosehead pale ale, new restaurant review, restaurant review, review
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A Beguiling Ode to Great Britain at Alvin Leung’s Bo London (CDCLifestyle)
It’s been a little over a month now, yet I still find myself carrying on about how lovely my dining experience at Bo London was. I’ve enjoyed a fair number of fine meals since but, still, something about my time there lingers. Odds are my dinner will go down as the best meal of the year. And if not, well then, the rest of 2013 promises to be one of exquisite culinary delight. Continue reading
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Tagged alvin leung, bo innovation, bo london, CDCLifestyle, chefs, chinese, chinese cuisine, chinese food, comte des cierges, dim sum, extreme chinese, extreme chinese cuisine, fine dining, Food, London, mayfair, michelin stars, mill street, new restaurant review, restaurant review, restaurants, review, W1, wine
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Bo London by Alvin Leung (Great British Chefs)
Yes of course, sex sells. We all know that. But what about the after effects of a completed romp? Surely, all that leftover stuff is best left unmentioned … and certainly not exalted as the inspiration of haute cuisine in some fancy schmancy Mayfair restaurant? Continue reading
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Tagged alvin leung, bo innovation, bo london, chefs, chinese, chinese cuisine, chinese food, dim sum, edible condom, extreme chinese, extreme chinese cuisine, fine dining, Food, GBC, GREAT BRITISH CHEFS, London, mayfair, michelin stars, mill street, new restaurant review, ode to great britain, ode to great britain tasting menu, restaurant review, restaurants, review, sex on the beach, tasting menu, W1, wine
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Moreno at Baglioni London Hotel Review (CDCLifestyle)
The newly launched Moreno at Baglioni restaurant situated inside Kensington’s lush Baglioni London Hotel sees two Michelin star Italian chef, Moreno Cedroni, share his avant garde Italian cuisine for the first time outside Italy. Read my complete review at the Comte des … Continue reading
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Tagged Baglioni Hotel London, CDCLifestyle, chef, comte des cierges, fine dining, Food, hotel, Hyde Park Gate, italian cuisine, italian food, italian restaurant, kensington, London, michelin stars, moreno, Moreno at Baglioni, moreno cedroni, new restaurant review, pasta, profiteroles, restaurant, review, seafood, sushi & suschi, SW7, SW7 5BB., tortellini
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Mamounia Lounge in Knightsbridge Review (CDCLifestyle)
One part Aladdin’s Cave and one part Studio 54, Mamounia Lounge in Knightsbridge is an “idyllic and glamorous setting with traditional Arabic charm.” Of course, situated essentially just across the road from Harrods, perhaps guests shouldn’t expect anything less than … Continue reading
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Tagged belly dancer, belly dancing, brompton road, CDCLifestyle, cocktails, comte des cierges, Food, knightsbridge, lounge, mamounia lounge, mamounia lounge knightsbridge, middle eastern cuisine, new restaurant review, review, shisha, SW3, SW3 1HY
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New Flagship Benugo is Welcome Addition to Covent Garden Dining Scene
I’m pleased to report that Benugo has recently opened a new flagship cafe at the corner of Long Acre and Bow Street near Covent Garden. The new venue is great news (for me at least) because I find myself bopping through that part of town all the time, and Covent Garden dining options are rather hit or miss in my opinion. Minus a few frugal exceptions, all the hits that I can think of around there are all pretty expensive too. Continue reading
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Tagged benugo, cafe, coffee, covent garden, deli, Food, London, long acre, new Benugo, new restaurant review, restaurant, review, sandwich bar, sandwiches, turkey sandwich, WC2, WC2£ 9JN
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Bibigo: Fresh and Healthy Korean Cuisine in London (OneTravel)
Braised short ribs with daikon, shallots, pine nuts? Pork belly with ginger, spring onion and pine nuts? Oh yeah. Bibigo will see me again (and probably a few more times again after that). Read my complete post at the OneTravel … Continue reading
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Tagged bibigo, bibimbap, black cod, chum-churum, Food, great marlborough street, kimchi, Korean, KOREAN FOOD, korean restaurant, Korean steak tartar bibimbap, London, new restaurant review, OneTravel, restaurant, restaurant review, review, soho, soju, steak tartar, W1, W1F 7YJ
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Bibigo (Blue Tomato)
Oh yeah. Bibigo will see me again (and probably several times again after that). Read my complete review at Blue Tomato.
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Tagged bibigo, bibimbap, black cod, BLUE TOMATO, chum-churum, great marlborough street, kimchi, Korean, KOREAN FOOD, korean restaurant, Korean steak tartar bibimbap, London, new restaurant review, restaurant review, review, soho, soju, steak tartar, W1, W1F 7YJ
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Moreno at Baglioni: Playfully Exquisite Italian Fine Dining
One of the most noteworthy meals of the year as well as one of the better restaurants I’ve visited in quite some time, I thoroughly enjoyed my dinner last night at Moreno at Baglioni. This newly launched restaurant situated inside Kensington’s lush Baglioni London Hotel sees two Michelin star Italian chef, Moreno Cedroni, share his avant garde approach to Italian cuisine with his first venture outside Italy. Continue reading
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Tagged Baglioni Hotel London, chef, fine dining, hotel, Hyde Park Gate, italian cuisine, italian food, italian restaurant, kensington, London, michelin stars, moreno, Moreno at Baglioni, moreno cedroni, new restaurant review, pasta, profiteroles, restaurant, review, seafood, sushi & suschi, SW7, SW7 5BB., tortellini
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Sodo Sourdough Pizza Cafe – Upper Clapton Road, E5
Simple, quality pizza at a reasonable price in Clapton? Score. Continue reading
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Tagged beavertown, beer, borough wines, clapton, E5, E5 9JY, E5 BAKEHOUSE, hackney, London, LONDON FIELDS BREWERY, Margherita, new restaurant review, pizza, pizzeria, review, sodo, Sodo Sourdough Pizza Cafe, sourdough, sourdough pizza, upper clapton road
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The Factory House (Blue Tomato)
The Factory House is a new Victorian themed restaurant in the City with an aim to be a “refuge for the modern-day industrialist.” A bit kitsch to be sure, but the place is comfortable enough with a fully stocked bar … Continue reading
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Posted in Blue Tomato, Drink, Food, London, Restaurants, Wine
Tagged bar, beaujolais, BLUE TOMATO, Brouilly Les Thibaults 2010, city of london, EC3, EC3M 7AA, JOSPER GRILL, leadenhall market, lime street, London, new restaurant review, review, wine
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The Factory House (OneTravel)
… it can be hit or miss around there if you don’t know what to look for. The Factory House is more than a safe best. Read my complete post at the OneTravel blog.
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Posted in Drink, Food, London, OneTravel, Restaurants, Travel, Wine
Tagged bar, beaujolais, Brouilly Les Thibaults 2010, city of london, EC3, EC3M 7AA, JOSPER GRILL, leadenhall market, lime street, London, new restaurant review, OneTravel, review, wine
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A Not So Snarky Take on The Factory House
Before making my way to the weeks old Factory House last week, I did a quick Google to see what lay in store for me and my taste buds. Yikes! A couple of heavy hitting reviewers did not like this … Continue reading
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Tagged bar, beaujolais, Brouilly Les Thibaults 2010, city of london, EC3, EC3M 7AA, JOSPER GRILL, leadenhall market, lime street, London, new restaurant review, review, wine
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Edwin’s French Wine Bar Brings Great Gallic Food and Drink to East London (CheapOair)
There’s a new wine bar just opened in East London’s super hip Shoreditch. It’s a good one too, offering up a smartly curated list of French wines and a tasty menu of Lyonnaise dishes. Read my complete post at the CheapOair blog.
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Tagged cheapoair, EC2, EC2A 4NU., Edwin's, Edwin's French Wine Bar, Edwin's French Wine Bar and Restaurant, foie gras, french cuisine, french food, french restaurant, french wine, London, lyonnaise, new restaurant review, Phipp Street, restaurant, review, shoreditch, wine bar
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Fresh and Healthy Korean Cuisine at Bibigo, Soho
Korean steak tartar bibimbap. If you’re like me, such a deliciously designed dish reads like an “oh yeah” on a menu. So that’s what I had for my main during last week’s inaugural dine at Bibigo, a couple of month’s old … Continue reading
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Tagged bibigo, bibimbap, black cod, chum-churum, great marlborough street, kimchi, Korean, KOREAN FOOD, korean restaurant, Korean steak tartar bibimbap, London, new restaurant review, restaurant review, review, soho, soju, steak tartar, W1, W1F 7YJ
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Mamounia Lounge (Blue Tomato)
Mamounia Lounge in Knightsbridge is a rather more rococo establishment than I’m accustomed to visiting. But for a place situated across the road from Harrods and offering “an idyllic and glamorous setting with traditional Arabic charm,” I’d expect nothing less … Continue reading
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Edwin’s French Wine Bar (Blue Tomato)
Owner-manager Edwin Chan thinks he’s come up with a winning concept for a fine yet casual wine-n-dine experience for Londoners. And he reckons he’s got the right connections across la Manche too, priding himself on being able to offer high … Continue reading
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Tagged 2010, BLUE TOMATO, cabernet franc, Chinon, Domaine de la Perrière, EC2, EC2A 4NU., Edwin's, Edwin's French Wine Bar, Edwin's French Wine Bar and Restaurant, foie gras, french cuisine, french food, french restaurant, french wine, London, lyonnaise, new restaurant review, Phipp Street, restaurant, review, shoreditch, wine bar
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Edwin’s French Wine Bar Brings Lyonnaise Yum to Shoreditch
Alright Shoreditchers, have you tried your new local wine bar yet? It’s a good one, offering up a smartly curated list of French wines and a tasty menu of Lyonnaise dishes. Owner-manager Edwin Chan thinks he’s come up with a … Continue reading
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Tagged 2010, cabernet franc, Chinon, Domaine de la Perrière, EC2, EC2A 4NU., Edwin's, Edwin's French Wine Bar, Edwin's French Wine Bar and Restaurant, foie gras, french cuisine, french food, french restaurant, french wine, London, lyonnaise, new restaurant review, Phipp Street, restaurant, review, shoreditch, wine bar
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Arabic Charm and Knightsbridge Glitz at Mamounia Lounge (OneTravel)
“An idyllic and glamorous setting with a traditional Arabic charm” – Mamounia Lounge is the definition of swank. Think Aladdin’s Cave meets Studio 54. Situated essentially across the road from Harrods, perhaps guests shouldn’t expect anything less than glam. Beyond the upscale … Continue reading
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Mamounia Lounge: Middle Eastern Cuisine with Arabic Charm and Knightsbridge Glitz
Mamounia Lounge in Knightsbridge is a rather more rococo establishment than I’m accustomed to visiting. But for a place situated across the road from Harrods and offering “an idyllic and glamorous setting with a traditional Arabic charm,” I expected nothing … Continue reading
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New Restaurant Review: Tommi’s Burger Joint, Marylebone Lane
Yep, more burgers for London. These latest come compliments of Icelandic entrepreneur Tomas Tómasson, who has launched nearly 20 restaurants and hotels (including the Hard Rock Cafe) back in his native Iceland and reckons now is the time to expand … Continue reading
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Tagged burgers, cheeseburgers, fast food, hamburgers, ICELANDIC, lunch, marylebone, MARYLEBONE LANE, new restaurant review, restaurants, TOMAS TÓMASSON, TOMMI'S, TOMMI'S BURGER JOINT, W1, W1U 2NX
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La Patagonia: Bife de Lomo Love in Camden
If you like your steaks bloody and your Malbec bloodier, this is the place for you. Beef is top quality; I loved my mega-chunk o’ bife de lomo (200g of Argentine fillet – £21). And, the handmade chorizos a la pomarola (£4.50) rock. During my visit last week, a glass of the punchy house Malbec (£4.50) – Colonia, Finca la Colonia, Bodegas Norton – seemed to size up both the home made sausages and my fillet perfectly. Continue reading
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Tagged ARGENTINE, ARGENTINIAN, BIFE DE LOMO, camden, CAMDEN HIGH STREET, CAMDEN TOWN, LA PATAGONIA, London, MALBEC, MORNINGTON CRESCENT, new restaurant review, NW1, NW1 7JE, restaurants, steak, steakhouse, wine
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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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Tagged CEVICHE, cocktails, frith street, London, Londonist, new restaurant review, PERUVIAN, PERUVIAN CUISINE, PISCO, PISCO SOUR, review, soho, W1, W1D 4RG, westminster
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New Restaurant Review: Léon de Bruxelles, Cambridge Circus (Londonist)
New Restaurant Review: Léon de Bruxelles, Cambridge Circus Londonist, February 2, 2012 at 12.3o pm Moules frites mega chain with humble Brussels roots and a massive presence in France (not quite to the extent of, say, Pizza Express here in … Continue reading
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Tagged BELGIAN, belgian beer, CAMBRIDGE CIRCUS, CHEZ LÉON, french, LÉON DE BRUXELLES, London, Londonist, MOULES FRITES, MUSSELS, new restaurant review, soho, WC2, WC2H 8AA
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New Restaurant Review: East Street, Fitzrovia (Londonist)
New Restaurant Review: East Street, Fitzrovia Londonist, December 14, 2011 at 14:30 pm Brightly coloured backlight signage hanging from the ceiling and vibrant “local” graphics splayed across the walls and printed on all the ephemera. Friendly, clean cut servers. A noodle-laden, pan … Continue reading
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Tagged EAST STREET, fitzrovia, London, Londonist, new restaurant, new restaurant review, NOODLES, pan asian, RATHBONE PLACE, W1, W1T 1HJ, wok
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New Restaurant Review: MEATliquor (Londonist)
New Restaurant Review: MEATliquor Londonist, November 21, 2011 15 13:00 pm From the folks that brought the Meatwagon to the London masses comes a stationary brick and mortar meat offering. For carnivorous cravings and crafty cocktails, MEATliquor is well worth considering. Just don’t … Continue reading
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Tagged burgers, CHEESEBURGER, cocktails, fast food, hamburgers, London, Londonist, lunch, marylebone, MEATLIQUOR, MEATWAGON, new restaurant review, restaurant, W1, W1G 0BA
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New Restaurant Review: De La Panza, De Beauvoir Town (Londonist)
New Restaurant Review: De La Panza, De Beauvoir Town Londonist, October 19, 2011 at 13:00 pm De La Panza is a few-week’s-old Argentine bodegón in the heart of De Beauvoir Town. Headed up by front of house Gaston Carrano, who helped with … Continue reading
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Tagged ARGENTINE, BIFE DE LOMO, BODEGON, DE BEAUVOIR TOWN, DE LA PANZA, London, Londonist, MALBEC, N1, new restaurant review, SOUTHGATE ROAD, steak, wine
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New Restaurant Review: Bread Street Kitchen (Londonist)
New Restaurant Review: Bread Street Kitchen Londonist, September 30, 2011 at 14:00 pm … it’s hard not to be wowed upon first take of the massive multi-storey Bread Street Kitchen with its nonetheless intimate design … The menu, seemingly taking its cue … Continue reading
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New Restaurant Review: The Drift, Heron Tower (Londonist)
Hit and miss dining at the base of the city’s tallest building. Continue reading
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Tagged bar, bishopsgate, cocktails, EC2, EC2N 4AY, HERON TOWER, liverpool street station, London, Londonist, new restaurant review, THE DRIFT
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What’s for Lunch? Coco di Mama, Fleet Street (Londonist)
Fleet Street eatery Coco di Mama offers “fresh food, Italian style” at a brisk pace for lunch. Continue reading
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Tagged AL BRONZO, COCO DI MAMA, coffee, EC4, EC4Y 1DH, FLEET STREET, italian food, London, Londonist, lunch, new restaurant review, pasta, TIRAMISU, WHAT'S FOR LUNCH?
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What’s for Lunch? Pepe, St Martin’s Lane (Londonist)
A newbie pizzeria on St Martin’s Lane provides an especially filling lunch when you’re on the go. Continue reading
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Tagged leicester square, London, Londonist, lunch, new restaurant review, PEPE, pizza, pizzeria, ST MARTIN'S LANE, WC2, WC2N 4EA, WHAT'S FOR LUNCH?
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Wyndham Grand Hotel Opens Chelsea Riverside Brasserie (Londonist)
Impeccable service, lovely views of luxury boats bobbing about in the marina below and gorgeously presented dishes – but how does the food taste at this new riverside brasserie? Continue reading
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Tagged BRASSERIE, chelsea, CHELSEA HARBOUR, CHELSEA RIVERSIDE BRASSERIE, hotel, London, Londonist, new restaurant review, SW10, SW10 0XG, WYNDHAM GRAND CHELSEA HARBOUR
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New Restaurant Review: Cay Tre Soho (Londonist)
An Old Street foodie fave sets up shop in Soho: Londonist reviews the new Vietnamese restaurant Cay Tre Soho on Dean Street. Continue reading
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Tagged CALAMARI, CAY TRE, CAY TRE SOHO, DEAN STREET, London, Londonist, lunch, new restaurant review, PORK BELLY, review, soho, W1, W1D 2PZ
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New Restaurant Review: Bistro du Vin, Clerkenwell (Londonist)
New Restaurant Review: Bistro du Vin, Clerkenwell
The Smithfield Market restaurant scene just got more French and meaty. Londonist reviews the new St John Street restaurant, Bistro du Vin. Continue reading
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Tagged BISTRO, BISTRO DU VIN, Clerkenwell, cocktails, EC1, EC1M 4AY, HOTEL DU VIN, London, Londonist, new restaurant review, Smithfield Market, st john street, STEAK TARTARE, wine
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