Dinner - Pizarro

What's the curbappeal?

- moody, low-wattage, vibe

- gorgeous view of a Victorian church through the picture windows

- hipster central

- great Spanish food: I had the 'milk fed leg of Castilian lamb', expensive but worth it!

With love,

Ms. C

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Dinner - Barrafina, Adelaide Street (Covent Garden)

What's the curbappeal ?

- stylish counter top dining

- authentic Spanish cuisine

- cool crowd

- lively atmosphere

With love,

Ms. C

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Around town: Antibes, Côte d'Azur, France

Hotel Eden Roc. 

Very grand walkway up to Hotel Eden Roc from the swimming pool. 

Beautiful turquoise swimming pool at Eden Roc, set against the dark blue ocean. 

Restaurant at Eden Roc set by the ocean. Waves crashing beneath. 

A reminder of the hotel's past famous guests; a Slim Aarons shot. 

In the centre of beautiful Antibes. 

Stunning grand Art Deco gates. Spotted down a beautiful residential street, en-route to Juan Les Pins from Antibes. 

Around town: Juan Les Pins, Antibes, Côte d'Azur, France.

Love the retro style buildings that run along the beautiful long beach. 

Art Deco old school glamour. 

Beautiful deep blue ocean. 

Chilling out at Helios beach club. 

Early evening still on the beach, by Belles Rives Hotel. 

Time of visit: August 2014. 

Chop House, Tower Bridge, London

What's the Curbappeal?

- jaw-dropping views of Tower Bridge

- lovely vibe: slightly posh, in a nice way

- beautiful patio 

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Handmade Food, Blackheath

What's the curbappeal?

- quirky eclectic interior & lovely patio. High quality cuisine. 

Moro, Islington

What's the curbappeal?

- airy minimalist restaurant 

- outside tables are our favourite as the lively street scene attracts a stylish crowd

Cafe : Serendipity, Streatham, London

A quirky cutesy cafe right opposite Streatham station. 

Time of visit: Tuesday lunchtime in June 2014. 

Restaurant : Riding House Cafe, London, UK

I went here for brunch with friends on a Saturday in April. Being a BIG pancake fan I was very excited to see Buttermilk Pancakes on the menu.  Unfortunately they were dire (dry and cold) and I had to send them back. Second plate of pancakes much tastier. 

My mixed experience with the food quality and the EXTREMELY slow service would make me think again about returning here. 

1st attempt - dry, cold and hard pancakes. 

2nd attempt - light and fluffy - much tastier. 

Good wide choice for brunch menu. 

Cappuccino - looked good but was the weakest coffee ever - yawned away during and after drinking it! So did my friends. 

Time of visit: April 2014.

Around town : Cascais (near Lisbon), Portugal

Cute and colourful little town by the ocean with plenty of cafés to choose from. Worth stopping by for a couple of hours. 

Small touristy stores. 

Street Art. 

The tea collection in Wonders of the World cafe. 

Impressive sand castles. 

Narrow cobbled streets. 

Time of visit: Thursday afternoon in May 2014. 

Cafe : Cafe Galeria House of Wonders, Cascais, Lisbon, Portugal

You'll find an arty crowd hanging out in this quirky cafe/ small homeware store. Definitely worth stopping by for a delicious fresh cake. 

Delicious choice of cakes.

Quirky arty interior - level one. 

Tea and strawberry cake. 

Cappuccino (huge cups!) with cinnamon sprinkles and a delicious chocolate brownie. 

Stairs up to the small outdoor terrace. 

Small shop and cafe on the ground level.

Wide choice of teas. 

Time of visit: Thursday afternoon in May 2014.