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. 

M1NT (club), Shanghai

What's the curbappeal?
- probably the world's most glamorous superclub
- seriously collectible art
- views of Shanghai

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Hotel: Park Hyatt, Shanghai, China

What's the curbappeal?
- Stunning, slick, contemporary interior design

Some photos:
- My suite

- The bars and restaurants

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Cachet (hotel), Shanghai, China

What's the curbappeal?
- the super-slick modern design. Outside and in.

Some Photos
- My suite:

- The bar and restaurant:

- closeby:

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