Viet Grill, 58 Kingsland Road, Shoreditch, London
Julia Pearson reviews…
The Viet Grill is located on Kingsland Road amongst a host of other Vietnamese restaurants. But despite stiff competition from their neighbours the Viet Grill still manages to be bustling every night. The décor is nice, the staff are great but as I found out the food [...]

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Grana Padano cheese and wine tasting
David Constable Reviews:
Recently I had the delight in tasting Grana (“grain”) Padano cheese at Identita London, held at Vinopolis.
Grana Padano is the best selling PDO (Protected Designation of Origin) cheese in the world and we were presented with three vintages which were chosen to particularly meet the diverse requirements for [...]

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The best thing since sliced bread
In the following video food writer Gizzi Erskine shows you how you can liven up your daily lunch.
With everyone working harder than ever at the moment, the long leisurely lunch break appears to be a thing of the past. You may find yourselves lucky if you are able to grab [...]

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Getting the most out of your wine
The missing ingredient that could take your wine appreciation to a new level
It goes without saying that when we’re out for dinner most of us spend a considerable amount of time pouring over the wine list.
Some of us have become so wine obsessed that it even takes precedence over [...]

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Watch this video for some easy recipes that are quick and nutritious from Chef Silvana Franco
Parents are increasingly recognising the importance of offering their child a balanced, nutritious diet in order to promote healthy growth and development. This is particularly important in the early stages, where studies show 40% of children with predisposing clinical conditions [...]

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Make a date in your diary for the first event of ‘The Season’, Spirit of Summer Fair in association with House and Garden.
Taking place 13-16 May 2010 at Olympia in Kensington London, this is surely the summer’s most stylish boutique shopping event where visitors can find inspiration for summer living, pamper themselves and [...]

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The Real Greek, Bankside
David Constable Reviews:
The Real Greek
www.therealgreek.com
Riverside House
2A Southwark Bridge Road, Southwark, London SE1 9HA, United Kingdom
020 7620 0162
You can enjoy the buzz and flow of tourists in Borough Market on any day of the week. Saturday lunchtime, and Valentine’s Day at that, is probably not the best day to casually check out food [...]

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Dion Wine and Champagne Bar
David Constable Reviews:
52-56 Leadenhall Street,
London EC3A 2BJ
Tel: 020 7702 9111
The interior decor at Bank’s Dion, Leadenhall Street, has a flawless and fresh appeal with a corridor stretching deep to the rear and lined with lighted booths for pin-stripped managers and mergers to swill, gargle and spit exorbitant wines.??Wine carries the weight on [...]

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Christopher’s, The American Bar & Grill
David Constable Reviews:

Christopher’s American Grill
www.christophersgrill.com
18 Wellington Street
London WC2E 7DD, United Kingdom
020 7240 4222
Restaurants are pulling out their hair with meal deals and marketing and trying to maintain, or develop, a steady flow of custom. Location helps. Prices are important. Good service is helpful. Top quality produce and food cooked and [...]

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Camden Brasserie – Restaurant Review
David Constable Reviews
Camden Brasserie
www.camdenbrasserie.co.uk
9-11 Jamestown Road
London NW1 7BW, United Kingdom
020 7482 2114
Jamestown Road, NW1, is a contrary postcode, leading from Camden Town up to Primrose Hill and through to Regent’s Park. Parallel to the canal and cushioning the vibrant market stools, 9-11 Jamestown Road is home to the Camden Brasserie, created [...]

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