Category Archives: Restaurants

December 06

ESCAPE LONDON – The Greenway Hotel and Spa in Cheltenham, a stunning English country manor

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The exterior of the Greenway Hotel is breathtaking, a beautiful English country manor set just below rolling hills. However, the visual treats of this beautiful hotel only just begin when you stare in awe at the beauty of the buildings exterior. As you step into the reception it is not just the friendly receptionist that […]

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December 02

ESCAPE LONDON – Friendly service and lovely rooms at Scotland’s rural Horseshoe restaurant with rooms

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The Horseshoe is set in the pretty village of Eddleston, about a 45 minute drive from the stunning city of Edinburgh. Their wonderful hospitality begins from the moment you arrive into the city, as the manager was kind enough to pick us up from the station. Driving through the stunning countryside to the Horseshoe, you […]

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December 02

LONDON EATERIES – Oomoo Food, Oomoo Wine- Grapes and Gastronomy from the Antipodes

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Its cold outside, the tree is up and it feels like Christmas…  Or does it? Perhaps for those born in the Northern Hemisphere it does but to me after a good 15 years it still feels a bit odd, mulled wine, roast dinners and the small chance it might snow.. To me christmas is 40 […]

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December 02

ESCAPE LONDON – Feel like a princess at Melville Castle in Edinburgh, Scotland

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I am half Scottish, so it is almost a sin that it has taken me so many years to visit Scotland for the first time. My Scottish father grew up in a castle and I have always wanted to stay in one, so to visit beautiful Scotland and stay in a stunning castle crossed off […]

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December 01

ESCAPE LONDON – Superb service and a fun atmosphere at the Ducks in Aberlady, Scotland

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Right from the moment we arrived after the short 18 minute train journey from Edinburgh to Longniddry, we were made to feel welcome. The friendly owner Malcolm was kind enough to pick us up from the station and take us on the short ride to the hotel. This smiley hotelier was very knowledgeable about the […]

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November 28

LONDON EATERIES – Diciannove 19, a little bit of Italy in the City

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Diciannove 19 is right in the heart of London’s City, only steps away from Black Friars tube station, tucked inside the Crowne Plaza City Hotel and a stones throw from the London’s beautiful Thames river. As soon as you walk in you are met with beautiful oak wooden tables, a stunning wall of wine bottles back […]

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November 27

LONDON EATERIES – Christmas and Prosecco Tasting the Loch Fyne Seafood and Grill way

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Christmas season is well and truly upon us and what better way to numb our minds from the thoughts of battling through Christmas shopping lines, than prosecco tasting at the wonderful Loch Fyne Seafood and Grill, followed by a sampling of their Christmas menu. Having eaten at a few Loch Fyne Seafood and Grill restaurants […]

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November 26

LONDON EATERIES – Tempted by Tapas at Mas Q Menos

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I have to confess when it comes to tapas bars I was am somewhat hesitant with my enthusiasm, as I am not really being a fan of the dishes I have experienced thus far.  So I turned up to the venue with my other half, anticipating we would be exiting the evening hungry!  I really wasn’t in the […]

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November 21

ESCAPE LONDON – Panoramic views and exquisite food, at Alfresco’s Brighton

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Call me old fashioned but there is still a part of me that if I eat in Italian restaurant I like to encounter an Italian waiter/waitress/server. Alfrescos here in my home town of Brighton does not let me down, from the first ‘Buongiorno’ to the last ‘Ciao’ it’s enchanting. Situated in a perfect nigh on […]

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November 21

LONDON EATERIES – Cityhawk, the new app that takes the stress out of booking a table

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There are a few chores  that I really dislike doing, Dishes, Ironing and being left to choose and make a restaurant reservation of my choice, rate high on my list.  With a heavy heart last Friday I was left to do the latter.  No pressure especially when friend works for one of the most difficult […]

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