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Pomona's restaurant

Delicious Pomona’s Restaurant & Bar, Notting Hill

They say third time lucky. Ponoma’s is now a neighbourhood restaurant that should be forgiven for any past sins. This is version 3.0 and it’s great.

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The Lebanese Bakery

The Lebanese Bakery. Delicious Levantine Food.

Tucking into a deliciously fresh manousheh I found myself staring at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane, directly opposite, and thinking what a great position this is for a pre or post-theatre meal.

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Tom Dick & Harry's

Tom Dick & Harry’s. Essex

There’s clearly a touch of media savvy in this all day eatery; the mix of vintage and contemporary furnishings are bang on trend as is the bar counter dining

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Hartwell House Hotel, Aylesbury

The drive up to the lodge gate at Hartwell House is impressive. No less because Dave, the lodge-keeper, pops his head up seemingly from nowhere

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Andy Mossack reviews the London Taj Hotel in St. James' Court. taj SJC courtyard 03 57510859 l2753

St. James’ Court London Taj. Discover luxury in Victorian splendour.

Tajj is all about service and style and with a £multi-million renovation almost completed, this magnificent period building has a smile on her face once again.

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Rupert Parker reviews the Iron Bloom restaurant in London's trendy east end.

Iron Bloom Restaurant. Great british Tapas in Shoreditch

Wandering around a buzzing Shoreditch on a Friday night, it’s easy to miss Iron Bloom, thinking that it’s just of many identikit bars that are pumping out music

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