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Restaurant review: fire dining at Sucre, London

PA Life took a trip into the heart of Soho to experience Sucre Restaurant, where fire cooking meets contemporary finesse. Offering a true taste of Latin American, this was an entirely new experience for the PA Life team. With the finest ingredients at its core, each dish was a masterful blend of authenticity and innovation. Making our meal into a…

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Restaurant review: The Ox, Clapham neighbourhood gastropub

PA Life’s editor escaped the winter weather to enjoy a hearty lunch at what’s fast becoming one of Clapham’s best loved gastropubs – The Ox. This South West London gem has undergone an extensive renovation during 2024 before opening its doors in October, joining the family of pubs with the the Rose & Crown in Clapham being one of them……

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Restaurant Review: A journey through the streets of Asia UBA London

PA Life visited UBA London, a blend of east London’s dynamic spirit with the ‘exotic allure’ of Pan Asian flavours. We booked a Wednesday evening, a mid-week luxury to enjoy as we head into the dark winter months. The restaurant is located, very appealingly just a 10 minute walk from London Liverpool Street, in the lively heart of Shoreditch. Upon…

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RESTAURANT REVIEW: HUSH MAYFAIR

Our Editor visited Mayfair for a dinner and cocktails evening at one of its most popular dining destinations. Hush is tucked away from the hustle and bustle, in a quiet courtyard just behind Bond Street and has long been a favourite of those in the know and celebrities wanting to dine in peace. The restaurant was founded in 1999 by…

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Restaurant Review: Prezzo Italian is marking a new chapter

As Prezzo celebrates its 25th anniversary, it’s also marking a new chapter becoming one of PA Life’s recommended suppliers and, most notably, unveiling a ‘bold new brand identity’ as Prezzo Italian. Alongside the rebrand, the restaurant has launched a refreshed food and drink menu that sets the high standard of their new look.   We tried the Stevenage branch, and were…

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Restaurant review: the ‘OG’ of plant based dining Mildred’s Covent Garden

PA Life visited the ‘OG’ of plant based dining, since its launch in 1988, Mildred’s in Covent Garden. We purposely booked a Thursday evening, to enjoy the buzz of the city on a ‘nearly the weekend night’. It was a perfect choice for catching up with a friend over Mildred’s new seasonal menu and cocktails that draw inspiration from all…

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Restaurant review: TOZI Pizzeria & Cicchetti Bar at Battersea Power Station

Our Editor paid a visit to the buzzing London neighbourhood at Battersea Power Station to dine at TOZI Pizzeria & Cicchetti Bar. Tozi means ‘a close-knit group of friends’ in Venetian slang, a great name for this vibrant restaurant serving the most amazing cicchetti – plates of delicious dishes meant for sharing… TOZI is located on the ground floor of…

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Restaurant review: Galvin Restaurant, La Chapelle

Our feature writer enjoyed a stunning 5 course tasting menu and wine pairing at one of The Galvin Restaurants, La Chapelle. A gorgeous French dining experience in Spitalfields. In the cultural and bustling scenes of  London. Only a 5 minute walk away from London Liverpool Street, you feel as though you have stepped into a Parisian dream… It was like…

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Restaurant review: Bōkan 37 and the breathtaking views across the city

PA Life’s feature writer recently paid a visit to the Novotel in Canary Wharf to experience Bōkan 37, the hotel’s glorious rooftop restaurant and bar. Located on the 39th floor, these unique floor-to-ceiling windows offer sweeping views across London, making a window-side table a coveted spot. It’s an ideal setting to enjoy a cocktail while taking in London’s iconic landmarks.…

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Restaurant Review: art’otel Hoxton’s thriving art scene

PA Life visited art’otel Hoxton’s signature restaurant, The Brush East London Grand Café, nestled in the heart of Hoxton’s thriving art scene. This bold hotel has been given a funky aesthetic by the renowned artist D*Face, whose subversive works fill every corner, from the walls to the halls. The café exudes a sleek, luxurious ambiance, with a dimly lit atmosphere,…

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Restaurant review: a swanky corporate hotspot

Last week, PA Life’s feature writer took a trip to a Sherlock Holmes inspired restaurant, Kitchen at Holmes. What is the one thing that for most of us, leaves a lasting impression when dining out? Is it the eclectic ambiance or a menu tailored to satisfy your every craving? At The Kitchen at Holmes, you don’t have to choose; it…

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Restaurant Review: Kapara, London’s best kept secret

This weekend, our feature writer visited London’s best kept secret, Kapara in Soho. Spending a Christmassy Saturday evening tasting her way around the Middle East with exotic tapas style dishes and signature cocktails, all designed by the iconic chef Eran Tibi. Tucked within the lively heartbeat of Soho, one of London’s most enchanting districts, lies a vibrant al fresco dining…

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Restaurant review: EVE in Kensington

PA Life visited EVE in Kensington to try out the relative newcomer, opened in September 2023, that’s already made its mark in this foodie neighbourhood by becoming a firm favourite with the locals. We could see the appeal as soon as we stepped into the warmly coloured and welcoming lobby.  EVE is located in a rather grand townhouse just a…

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Restaurant review: Archway Battersea, neighbourhood Italian with a twist

Our Editor dined at Archway, an intimate neighbourhood restaurant by Battersea Park, close to Battersea Power Station. This relative new comer, opened in early 2023,  is a hidden gem – literally – as it’s tucked away from street view under an old railway arch. Archway is part of Spook London, the modern hospitality company which caters for some of the…

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Restaurant review: elevated dining at one of London’s best skyline restaurants

Our Editor spent a beautiful summer evening at Bōkan in Canary Wharf, enjoying sun-downers on the 39th floor rooftop bar, followed by a fine dining experience two floors down at one of London’s best skyline restaurants. London is not shy of skyscrapers and rooftops and when it comes to admiring views across the city, there’s plenty from iconic buildings like…

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Restaurant review: The Grill by Tom Booton at the Dorchester

The Dorchester has welcomed the next chapter at its renowned restaurant The Grill with executive chef Tom Booton taking over at the kitchen and making history as the first chef to have a restaurant named after them at this legendary London hotel. Essex-born chef Tom Booton, one of London’s most exciting talents, has crafted a dynamic menu featuring only the…

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