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  Stracci with pistachio, mint and basil pesto is one of the dishes we always order at Padella in Soho, though the first time we had it, it came tossed …

Cabane Bambou is the cool, laid-back, beach-chic answer to St. Tropez’s most over-the top and flashy clubs. It’s also one of our absolute favourites on the beach and a must …

  We went in planning for a snack and stayed for dinner. Legado Taberna is the front room at Legado, just two minutes off Shoreditch High Street, and once you’re …

  French restaurants in London can be hit or miss but we had a surprisingly lovely bistro dinner at Bistro Sable in Canonbury this week. The restaurant has a patio …

One of the best things we ate this summer in London was at Padella in Soho. We ordered the fettuccine with ’nduja, lemon and mascarpone half expecting it to be …

British Airways launched a new seasonal route this spring connecting London City Airport to Toulon-Hyères, the closest airport to St. Tropez, and for anyone based in central London who dreads …

  We almost took a table, and I’m glad we didn’t. The Palomar is the kind of place that’s built around its counter, the long kitchen bar that looks straight …

  IGNI needs to be on your list, whether you’re visiting London this summer or you already live here. It’s only been open a short time and we’ve been telling …

  After Hotel Le Citizen on the canal, we extended our stay across town at Maison Pigalle, Le Citizen’s sister property in the 9th. It is a different feel entirely, …

  If you’re in Provence, you need to check out La Courtille. It’s this charming restaurant housed in an old silkworm factory, blending traditional French cuisine with an Asian twist. …

  The best part of the Guinness Open Gate in Covent Garden is right at the top. You take the lift all the way up to Gilroy’s Loft, named after …

  We arrived in Paris early, dropped our bags at Le Citizen hotel, and wandered straight downstairs and across the street for lunch. That’s the kind of hotel this is. …