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      <title>Kosher Kingdom - Not trusted at all by andyk</title>
      <link>http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/london/food/1713k7b/kosher-kingdom/1o08s9</link>
      <description><![CDATA[<img src="http://trustedplaces.com/uploads/placepics/ldc_1713k7b.140.jpg" /><img src="http://trustedplaces.com/img/empty_user.gif" /><br /><b>Review by <a href="http://trustedplaces.com/user/andyk">andyk</a></b><br /><br /><b>Rating:</b> 1.00<p><b>Phone:</b> 020 8455 1429</p>This place should be shut down. Pesach food that is out of date, stored for years and charged at double anywhere else. Jews ripping off jews....disgusting. This place should be shut down. Pesach food that is out of date, stored for years and charged at double anywhere else. Jews ripping off jews....disgusting. ]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2008 16:04:42 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Fernandez &amp; Wells - weird by Coffeegeek</title>
      <link>http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/london/food/1e23b7j/fernandez-and-wells/1o5868</link>
      <description><![CDATA[<img src="http://trustedplaces.com/uploads/placepics/158527_aac2482b.140.jpg" /><img src="http://trustedplaces.com/uploads/userpics/Coffeegeek_848d34fb.120.jpg" /><br /><b>Review by <a href="http://trustedplaces.com/user/Coffeegeek">Coffeegeek</a></b><br /><br /><b>Rating:</b> 1.00<p><b>Phone:</b> 020 7734 1546</p><p><b>Website:</b> http://www.fernandezandwells.com/</p><p><b>Tags:</b> <a href='http://trustedplaces.com/search/places?tags=italian'>italian</a>, <a href='http://trustedplaces.com/search/places?tags=takeaway'>takeaway</a>, <a href='http://trustedplaces.com/search/places?tags=expensive'>expensive</a></p>We had a strange experience here last Saturday evening.  We went into the Lexington store, looked at the menu and stood at the counter.  The guy behind the counter ignored us and kept chatting to customers (mates?)  Then another member of staff came in with some food&#0226;&#0172;&#0166; and a pair of old trainers on a tray.  The same tray.<br /><br />Still we were ignored but given the food/ trainer combo it meant we could slip out quietly.<br /><br />Despite the great reviews I can&#0226;&#0172;"t think that I&#0226;&#0172;"ll be back anytime soon.<br />We had a strange experience here last Saturday evening.  We went into the Lexington store, looked at the menu and stood at the counter.  The guy behind the counter ignored us and kept chatting to customers (mates?)  Then another member of staff came in with some food&#0226;&#0172;&#0166; and a pair of old trainers on a tray.  The same tray.<br /><br />Still we were ignored but given the food/ trainer combo it meant we could slip out quietly.<br /><br />Despite the great reviews I can&#0226;&#0172;"t think that I&#0226;&#0172;"ll be back anytime soon.<br />]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 29 Apr 2008 21:38:17 +0000</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Coffeegeek</dc:creator>
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      <title>Buttercup Cake Shop - Kensington Cupcakes by sue</title>
      <link>http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/london/food/1g16181/buttercup-cake-shop/1n88c8</link>
      <description><![CDATA[<img src="http://trustedplaces.com/uploads/placepics/300709_4e725228.140.jpg" /><img src="http://trustedplaces.com/uploads/userpics/sue_b4c84d6b.120.jpg" /><br /><b>Review by <a href="http://trustedplaces.com/user/sue">sue</a></b><br /><br /><b>Rating:</b> 4.00<p><b>Phone:</b> 020 7937 1473</p><p><b>Website:</b> http://www.buttercupbakeshop.co.uk</p><p><b>Tags:</b> <a href='http://trustedplaces.com/search/places?tags=cafe'>cafe</a>, <a href='http://trustedplaces.com/search/places?tags=cake'>cake</a>, <a href='http://trustedplaces.com/search/places?tags=cakes'>cakes</a></p>Currently being addicted to cupcakes, when I read about the Buttercup Cake Shop in Kensington I added it straight to my to-do list. A couple of weeks later I came up with the ingenious plan of taking my sister and her BF to Whole Foods, but beforehand suggested we head to Buttercup for morning tea, as it is not a good idea to visit Whole Foods on an empty stomach&#33;<br /><br />Buttercup is hidden away, a few blocks back from Kensington High Street. It is a small shop with only a couple of tables, and a small display cabinet of delicious looking cupcakes. There is a good range of flavours - the friendly American owner has bought over some American recipes, and added a few British concoctions as well. You can eat in (with a cuppa) or take away, and they also offer delivery.<br /><br />Between the three of us we sampled four cupcakes - the Mocca, Banoffee, Chocolate Peanut Butter, and the St George&#39;s Day special - which was a vanilla cupcake with red and white icing. My sister and her BF liked the Banoffee best, while my favourite was the Chocolate Peanut Butter - yum&#33;Currently being addicted to cupcakes, when I read about the Buttercup Cake Shop in Kensington I added it straight to my to-do list. A couple of weeks later I came up with the ingenious plan of taking my sister and her BF to Whole Foods, but beforehand suggested we head to Buttercup for morning tea, as it is not a good idea to visit Whole Foods on an empty stomach&#33;<br /><br />Buttercup is hidden away, a few blocks back from Kensington High Street. It is a small shop with only a couple of tables, and a small display cabinet of delicious looking cupcakes. There is a good range of flavours - the friendly American owner has bought over some American recipes, and added a few British concoctions as well. You can eat in (with a cuppa) or take away, and they also offer delivery.<br /><br />Between the three of us we sampled four cupcakes - the Mocca, Banoffee, Chocolate Peanut Butter, and the St George&#39;s Day special - which was a vanilla cupcake with red and white icing. My sister and her BF liked the Banoffee best, while my favourite was the Chocolate Peanut Butter - yum&#33;]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 29 Apr 2008 11:30:02 +0000</pubDate>
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      <category>cafe</category>
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      <title>Sia Food &amp; Wine - Illegal sales by francesca_marie</title>
      <link>http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/london/food/1673275/sia-food-and-wine/1m2898</link>
      <description><![CDATA[<img src="http://trustedplaces.com/uploads/placepics/147821_1a4f55ac.140.jpg" /><img src="http://trustedplaces.com/uploads/userpics/francesca_marie_50d5eaf7.120.jpg" /><br /><b>Review by <a href="http://trustedplaces.com/user/francesca_marie">francesca_marie</a></b><br /><br /><b>Rating:</b> 1.00<p><b>Phone:</b> 020 8417 0812</p><p><b>Tags:</b> <a href='http://trustedplaces.com/search/places?tags=off licence'>off licence</a>, <a href='http://trustedplaces.com/search/places?tags=newspapers'>newspapers</a>, <a href='http://trustedplaces.com/search/places?tags=fresh fruits & vegetables'>fresh fruits & vegetables</a></p>For years Sia food and wine has been used by young children aged around 13-17 years for purchasing alcohol and cigarettes.<br />Known by them as &#39;Haydons&#39; they make their way there to buy alcohol and go drinking in near-by parks.<br />The staff there (2 asian men) know that the children are underage as when they purchase alcohol they tell them to, and qoute, &#39;Put it deep in your bag&#39;, or if there are other customers in the shop they wait until they have left to serve the kids.<br />This has gone un noticed since I was in my early teens, now nearly 18 it&#39;s still going on and more and more kids hear of it and go there to get drink.<br />This place should have it&#39;s licence removed as it is using it in the wrong way.<br />They are helping add to the rise in young people drinking from an early age.<br />They need to be stopped.For years Sia food and wine has been used by young children aged around 13-17 years for purchasing alcohol and cigarettes.<br />Known by them as &#39;Haydons&#39; they make their way there to buy alcohol and go drinking in near-by parks.<br />The staff there (2 asian men) know that the children are underage as when they purchase alcohol they tell them to, and qoute, &#39;Put it deep in your bag&#39;, or if there are other customers in the shop they wait until they have left to serve the kids.<br />This has gone un noticed since I was in my early teens, now nearly 18 it&#39;s still going on and more and more kids hear of it and go there to get drink.<br />This place should have it&#39;s licence removed as it is using it in the wrong way.<br />They are helping add to the rise in young people drinking from an early age.<br />They need to be stopped.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 28 Apr 2008 12:09:47 +0000</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>francesca_marie</dc:creator>
      <category>off licence</category>
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      <title>Verde &amp; Company - In London, there is no better! by Goosestep</title>
      <link>http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/london/food/1n82c7d/verde-and-company/1m6858</link>
      <description><![CDATA[<img src="http://trustedplaces.com/uploads/placepics/123565_f95702c0.140.jpg" /><img src="http://trustedplaces.com/img/empty_user.gif" /><br /><b>Review by <a href="http://trustedplaces.com/user/Goosestep">Goosestep</a></b><br /><br /><b>Rating:</b> 5.00<p><b>Phone:</b> 020 7247 1924</p><p><b>Website:</b> http://www.verde-and-company-ltd.co.uk/</p><p><b>Tags:</b> <a href='http://trustedplaces.com/search/places?tags=cosy'>cosy</a>, <a href='http://trustedplaces.com/search/places?tags=coffee'>coffee</a>, <a href='http://trustedplaces.com/search/places?tags=quick bite'>quick bite</a></p>These guys love what they do and it reflects in the food and service. They use the best quality produce and it&#39;s always fresh. The quantities they dish out are always generous. Sambos and salads are all extremely tastey and very healthy. The staff are always friendly and very courteous.  They have definitely set the standard for London Liverpool Street&#33;<br /><br />10/10<br /><br />ps coffee is good but it could be better if they add a &#39;flat white&#39; to the menu (check out &#39;Flat White&#39; and &#39;Milk Bar&#39; in Soho).  When they do this i&#39;ll give them 11/10.These guys love what they do and it reflects in the food and service. They use the best quality produce and it&#39;s always fresh. The quantities they dish out are always generous. Sambos and salads are all extremely tastey and very healthy. The staff are always friendly and very courteous.  They have definitely set the standard for London Liverpool Street&#33;<br /><br />10/10<br /><br />ps coffee is good but it could be better if they add a &#39;flat white&#39; to the menu (check out &#39;Flat White&#39; and &#39;Milk Bar&#39; in Soho).  When they do this i&#39;ll give them 11/10.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 28 Apr 2008 11:15:24 +0000</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Goosestep</dc:creator>
      <category>cosy</category>
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      <title>Greggs - Good food at good prices by francesca_marie</title>
      <link>http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/london/food/1t12u72/greggs/1j58f8</link>
      <description><![CDATA[<img src="http://trustedplaces.com/uploads/placepics/ldc_1t12u72.140.jpg" /><img src="http://trustedplaces.com/uploads/userpics/francesca_marie_50d5eaf7.120.jpg" /><br /><b>Review by <a href="http://trustedplaces.com/user/francesca_marie">francesca_marie</a></b><br /><br /><b>Rating:</b> 4.00<p><b>Phone:</b> 020 8879 1887</p><p><b>Website:</b> http://www.greggs.co.uk</p><p><b>Tags:</b> <a href='http://trustedplaces.com/search/places?tags=good food'>good food</a>, <a href='http://trustedplaces.com/search/places?tags=sandwiches'>sandwiches</a>, <a href='http://trustedplaces.com/search/places?tags=patisserie'>patisserie</a></p>Greggs offers a range of hot and cold foods ranging from sandwiches to sausage rolls.<br />It continually bakes fresh food through out the day so your food is always hot and ready or eat.<br />The staff great you with a smile and are as helpful as possible.<br />Greggs always have different offers on their delicious foods so pop in when you can to get a great deal.Greggs offers a range of hot and cold foods ranging from sandwiches to sausage rolls.<br />It continually bakes fresh food through out the day so your food is always hot and ready or eat.<br />The staff great you with a smile and are as helpful as possible.<br />Greggs always have different offers on their delicious foods so pop in when you can to get a great deal.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2008 14:38:32 +0000</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>francesca_marie</dc:creator>
      <category>good food</category>
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      <title>Fresh &amp; Wild - Fresh and Wildly Extortionate by Mez</title>
      <link>http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/london/food/1n52y7y/fresh-and-wild/1j7848</link>
      <description><![CDATA[<img src="http://trustedplaces.com/uploads/placepics/124378_39abc7de.140.jpg" /><img src="http://trustedplaces.com/uploads/userpics/Mez_ec85927a.120.jpg" /><br /><b>Review by <a href="http://trustedplaces.com/user/Mez">Mez</a></b><br /><br /><b>Rating:</b> 2.00<p><b>Phone:</b> 020 7428 7575</p><p><b>Website:</b> http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com//UK/camden/index.html</p><p><b>Tags:</b> <a href='http://trustedplaces.com/search/places?tags=expensive'>expensive</a>, <a href='http://trustedplaces.com/search/places?tags=healthy'>healthy</a>, <a href='http://trustedplaces.com/search/places?tags=organic'>organic</a></p>Tasty and healthy food but ridiculously priced. I know so many people who come back shocked from their first (and last) shopping experience and literaly feel robbed. <br /><br />For that I&#39;ve had to ditch it as a good place to get lunch and slap it down to 2 stars.<br /><br />LOWER YOUR PRICES&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;Tasty and healthy food but ridiculously priced. I know so many people who come back shocked from their first (and last) shopping experience and literaly feel robbed. <br /><br />For that I&#39;ve had to ditch it as a good place to get lunch and slap it down to 2 stars.<br /><br />LOWER YOUR PRICES&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2008 10:40:37 +0000</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Mez</dc:creator>
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      <title>Borough Market - A food lover's paradise by JuliaParsons</title>
      <link>http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/london/food/1t22p8i/borough-market/1j0819</link>
      <description><![CDATA[<img src="http://trustedplaces.com/uploads/placepics/131814_509b549a.140.jpg" /><img src="http://trustedplaces.com/uploads/userpics/JuliaParsons_5b20b824.120.jpg" /><br /><b>Review by <a href="http://trustedplaces.com/user/JuliaParsons">JuliaParsons</a></b><br /><br /><b>Rating:</b> 5.00<p><b>Phone:</b> 020 7407 1002</p><p><b>Website:</b> http://www.boroughmarket.org.uk</p><p><b>Tags:</b> <a href='http://trustedplaces.com/search/places?tags=cheap'>cheap</a>, <a href='http://trustedplaces.com/search/places?tags=expensive'>expensive</a>, <a href='http://trustedplaces.com/search/places?tags=food'>food</a></p>The variety of produce at Borough Market will astound you - you can get everything from ostridge steaks (and eggs) to pots of cassoulet brought over from France. You&#39;ll find big bunches of herbs that put the little packets in supermarkets to shame, quality fish and meat, oils, cheeses and truffles. The downside is that the market does get busy and can be pricey, but nethertheless it&#39;s well worth a visit.The variety of produce at Borough Market will astound you - you can get everything from ostridge steaks (and eggs) to pots of cassoulet brought over from France. You&#39;ll find big bunches of herbs that put the little packets in supermarkets to shame, quality fish and meat, oils, cheeses and truffles. The downside is that the market does get busy and can be pricey, but nethertheless it&#39;s well worth a visit.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 24 Apr 2008 23:54:20 +0000</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>JuliaParsons</dc:creator>
      <category>cheap</category>
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      <title>Trinity Stores - Uber Ploughman's by GKFH</title>
      <link>http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/london/food/1o4247z/trinity-stores/1h48o9</link>
      <description><![CDATA[<img src="http://trustedplaces.com/uploads/placepics/1o4247z_a8adf6af.140.jpg" /><img src="http://trustedplaces.com/img/empty_user.gif" /><br /><b>Review by <a href="http://trustedplaces.com/user/GKFH">GKFH</a></b><br /><br /><b>Rating:</b> 5.00<p><b>Phone:</b> 020 8673 3773</p><p><b>Website:</b> http://www.trinitystores.co.uk/</p><p><b>Tags:</b> <a href='http://trustedplaces.com/search/places?tags=friendly staff'>friendly staff</a>, <a href='http://trustedplaces.com/search/places?tags=coffee'>coffee</a>, <a href='http://trustedplaces.com/search/places?tags=quick bite'>quick bite</a></p>Sat down for a light lunch and ordered a Ploughman&#39;s. Expected usual.  Got exceptional.  The cheese was freshly cut Lincolnshire Poacher.  Ham was freshly sliced and full of flavour.  Came with a little salad. Perfect dressing.  Home made chutney was right up my alley.  Bread was fresh and crusty.  Simple, quality ingredients worked really well to make this the best  ploughman I have had since camping as a young man. Sat down for a light lunch and ordered a Ploughman&#39;s. Expected usual.  Got exceptional.  The cheese was freshly cut Lincolnshire Poacher.  Ham was freshly sliced and full of flavour.  Came with a little salad. Perfect dressing.  Home made chutney was right up my alley.  Bread was fresh and crusty.  Simple, quality ingredients worked really well to make this the best  ploughman I have had since camping as a young man. ]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 22 Apr 2008 21:43:49 +0000</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>GKFH</dc:creator>
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      <title>Scoop - London's best ice-cream by silverbrow</title>
      <link>http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/london/food/1e06073/scoop/1b88v7</link>
      <description><![CDATA[<img src="http://trustedplaces.com/uploads/placepics/298083_3a0f5374.140.jpg" /><img src="http://trustedplaces.com/img/empty_user.gif" /><br /><b>Review by <a href="http://trustedplaces.com/user/silverbrow">silverbrow</a></b><br /><br /><b>Rating:</b> 5.00<p><b>Phone:</b> 020 7240 7086</p><p><b>Website:</b> http://www.scoopgelato.com/</p><p><b>Tags:</b> <a href='http://trustedplaces.com/search/places?tags=rare finds'>rare finds</a>, <a href='http://trustedplaces.com/search/places?tags=gelati'>gelati</a>, <a href='http://trustedplaces.com/search/places?tags=icecream'>icecream</a></p>I love this place.  The gelato is stand-out excellent, beautifully rich but not too heavy.  A place to treasure.I love this place.  The gelato is stand-out excellent, beautifully rich but not too heavy.  A place to treasure.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 14 Apr 2008 14:35:09 +0000</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>silverbrow</dc:creator>
      <category>rare finds</category>
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      <title>Oddono's - The saviour of Italian Ice Cream in London by gastro1</title>
      <link>http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/london/food/1773a7e/oddono-s/1a08k8</link>
      <description><![CDATA[<img src="http://trustedplaces.com/uploads/placepics/149414_a49ad09f.140.jpg" /><img src="http://trustedplaces.com/uploads/userpics/gastro1_9200a43f.120.jpg" /><br /><b>Review by <a href="http://trustedplaces.com/user/gastro1">gastro1</a></b><br /><br /><b>Rating:</b> 5.00<p><b>Phone:</b> 020 7052 0732</p><p><b>Website:</b> http://www.oddonos.com</p><p><b>Tags:</b> <a href='http://trustedplaces.com/search/places?tags=rare finds'>rare finds</a></p>When the Owners of La Bottega del Gelato in Bayswater retired about 2 years ago I knew that Londoners who savour real Italian home made ice cream would be in serious trouble.<br /><br />The outlet has allegedly been passed on to a relative; however what is being served is clearly industrial.<br /><br />Some may remember a similar affair with the retirement of the owner and ice cream maker at Benigra on Tottenham Court Road some 8-10 years ago.<br /><br />Thankfully Christian O&#39;Ddonno and a friend who were students in London and could not satisfy their taste for the Ice Cream of their homeland saw a gap in the market. After undergoing on the job training back in Italy they opened a superb Ice Cream Parlour in South Kensington that also supplies some notable restaurants. The sorbets and Ice Creams are really outstanding&#33;<br /><br />Caramello and Panetone ice cream are my particular favourites.<br /><br />Oh and if you have just had a shish kofte or donner round the corner at Bospherous this is the perfect Ying after your Yang - food on the move par excellence &#33;When the Owners of La Bottega del Gelato in Bayswater retired about 2 years ago I knew that Londoners who savour real Italian home made ice cream would be in serious trouble.<br /><br />The outlet has allegedly been passed on to a relative; however what is being served is clearly industrial.<br /><br />Some may remember a similar affair with the retirement of the owner and ice cream maker at Benigra on Tottenham Court Road some 8-10 years ago.<br /><br />Thankfully Christian O&#39;Ddonno and a friend who were students in London and could not satisfy their taste for the Ice Cream of their homeland saw a gap in the market. After undergoing on the job training back in Italy they opened a superb Ice Cream Parlour in South Kensington that also supplies some notable restaurants. The sorbets and Ice Creams are really outstanding&#33;<br /><br />Caramello and Panetone ice cream are my particular favourites.<br /><br />Oh and if you have just had a shish kofte or donner round the corner at Bospherous this is the perfect Ying after your Yang - food on the move par excellence &#33;]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 12 Apr 2008 11:55:48 +0000</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>gastro1</dc:creator>
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      <title>William Curley - Lacks WOW! factor by ONscotland</title>
      <link>http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/london/food/1e46q7q/william-curley/1808k8</link>
      <description><![CDATA[<img src="http://trustedplaces.com/uploads/placepics/299042_1b9776ed.140.jpg" /><img src="http://trustedplaces.com/uploads/userpics/ONscotland_efc99d91.120.jpg" /><br /><b>Review by <a href="http://trustedplaces.com/user/ONscotland">ONscotland</a></b><br /><br /><b>Rating:</b> 3.00<p><b>Phone:</b> 020 7495 0302</p><p><b>Website:</b> http://www.williamcurley.co.uk</p><p><b>Tags:</b> <a href='http://trustedplaces.com/search/places?tags=expensive'>expensive</a>, <a href='http://trustedplaces.com/search/places?tags=chocolate'>chocolate</a>, <a href='http://trustedplaces.com/search/places?tags=rare finds'>rare finds</a></p>London changes you. I remember thinking that when I was having a conversation with friends about &#39;How many  glasses of champagne is too much?". This is ME. I never used to drink champagne and here I am pondering when is the polite time to slur &#39;No thanks&#39; to the offer of a top up. But posh stuff is so in these days. So, it was with a sense of excitement that I ventured into London&#39;s first dessert bar last Sunday, with my friend from South Africa. "This place is amazing" I told her confidently,  pretending that the glossy PR that I had read was firsthand experience. Getting a little bit lost in Shepherd&#39;s Market betrayed my confident exterior, but we eventually found it. At first glance, the shop is a little unassuming. I like that.<br /><br />Sunday last, if you recall, was when we had snow in London. It was freezing. I was really looking forward to sitting indoors, hands warmed around a mug of hot chocolate while I casually decide which desert to choose first. Meanwhile, jealous passers-by would press their noses against the window while I mouthed &#39;Shoo&#33;&#39; at them. It wasn&#39;t quite like that. <br /><br />The shop is lovely. It is really rather plain and simple, but very stylish. And cold&#33; So cold&#33; Maybe it&#39;s because it had just opened, or maybe it&#39;s always like that to keep the desserts cool, but not once did we feel like we wanted to stay any longer than we had to. Maybe that&#39;s the plan... It also didn&#39;t help that my seat was right next to three glass shelves, so everytime I looked sideways I got a sharp shelf corner in my cheek. <br /><br />The service ranged from friendly to uninterested (the staff disappeared and we literally could have walked out without paying), but I was disappointed that the Dessert Bar area (where chefs create wonders in front of your eyes) is not manned on Sundays, although a bit of research before would have told me that.<br /><br />The Aztec Hot Chocolate didn&#39;t have nearly enough kick, tasting to me like, erm, Hot Chocolate; the desserts themselves, at &#0194;&#0163;5 - &#0194;&#0163;7 each looked magnificent (see pictures) but were ultimately forgettable and the whole experience left me wondering why I shelled out almost &#0194;&#0163;30.00 when I could have had tea and biccies at a posh hotel nearby. And have a glass of champagne. At least I&#39;d be warm.London changes you. I remember thinking that when I was having a conversation with friends about &#39;How many  glasses of champagne is too much?". This is ME. I never used to drink champagne and here I am pondering when is the polite time to slur &#39;No thanks&#39; to the offer of a top up. But posh stuff is so in these days. So, it was with a sense of excitement that I ventured into London&#39;s first dessert bar last Sunday, with my friend from South Africa. "This place is amazing" I told her confidently,  pretending that the glossy PR that I had read was firsthand experience. Getting a little bit lost in Shepherd&#39;s Market betrayed my confident exterior, but we eventually found it. At first glance, the shop is a little unassuming. I like that.<br /><br />Sunday last, if you recall, was when we had snow in London. It was freezing. I was really looking forward to sitting indoors, hands warmed around a mug of hot chocolate while I casually decide which desert to choose first. Meanwhile, jealous passers-by would press their noses against the window while I mouthed &#39;Shoo&#33;&#39; at them. It wasn&#39;t quite like that. <br /><br />The shop is lovely. It is really rather plain and simple, but very stylish. And cold&#33; So cold&#33; Maybe it&#39;s because it had just opened, or maybe it&#39;s always like that to keep the desserts cool, but not once did we feel like we wanted to stay any longer than we had to. Maybe that&#39;s the plan... It also didn&#39;t help that my seat was right next to three glass shelves, so everytime I looked sideways I got a sharp shelf corner in my cheek. <br /><br />The service ranged from friendly to uninterested (the staff disappeared and we literally could have walked out without paying), but I was disappointed that the Dessert Bar area (where chefs create wonders in front of your eyes) is not manned on Sundays, although a bit of research before would have told me that.<br /><br />The Aztec Hot Chocolate didn&#39;t have nearly enough kick, tasting to me like, erm, Hot Chocolate; the desserts themselves, at &#0194;&#0163;5 - &#0194;&#0163;7 each looked magnificent (see pictures) but were ultimately forgettable and the whole experience left me wondering why I shelled out almost &#0194;&#0163;30.00 when I could have had tea and biccies at a posh hotel nearby. And have a glass of champagne. At least I&#39;d be warm.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 09 Apr 2008 01:35:38 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>The Convenience Shop - Support this charming old fashioned shop by Hugo</title>
      <link>http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/london/food/188318u/the-convenience-shop/163888</link>
      <description><![CDATA[<img src="http://trustedplaces.com/uploads/placepics/150402_b96efba1.140.jpg" /><img src="http://trustedplaces.com/uploads/userpics/Hugo_df063998.120.jpg" /><br /><b>Review by <a href="http://trustedplaces.com/user/Hugo">Hugo</a></b><br /><br /><b>Rating:</b> 5.00<p><b>Phone:</b> 020 7580 1350</p><p><b>Tags:</b> <a href='http://trustedplaces.com/search/places?tags=rare finds'>rare finds</a>, <a href='http://trustedplaces.com/search/places?tags=fresh fruits & vegetables'>fresh fruits & vegetables</a>, <a href='http://trustedplaces.com/search/places?tags=helpful staff'>helpful staff</a></p>This is an usual review, as I only bought a single banana from this shop. However, I felt compelled to write a review because it was the best service I have had in a shop ever and I guess that is what TrustedPlaces is all about.<br /><br />The shop itself is a wonderful throwback to a bygone era, a bit like stepping into 1970&#39;s film set. Charmingly old fashioned and the lady (proprietor I suspect but I wasn&#39;t sociable enough to ask) behind the till was unfeasibly friendly.<br /><br />My banana was absurdly good value, served with a captivating smile and a painstakingly found napkin. What more could I ask for?<br /><br />Sadly this shop is not a local for me but if you are local it then I suggest you try it out and hopefully find it the same as I did. This shop needs support as it is a dying breed.This is an usual review, as I only bought a single banana from this shop. However, I felt compelled to write a review because it was the best service I have had in a shop ever and I guess that is what TrustedPlaces is all about.<br /><br />The shop itself is a wonderful throwback to a bygone era, a bit like stepping into 1970&#39;s film set. Charmingly old fashioned and the lady (proprietor I suspect but I wasn&#39;t sociable enough to ask) behind the till was unfeasibly friendly.<br /><br />My banana was absurdly good value, served with a captivating smile and a painstakingly found napkin. What more could I ask for?<br /><br />Sadly this shop is not a local for me but if you are local it then I suggest you try it out and hopefully find it the same as I did. This shop needs support as it is a dying breed.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 05 Apr 2008 10:55:33 +0000</pubDate>
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      <category>rare finds</category>
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      <title>Berry Bros &amp; Rudd - Trusted wine seller since 1698 by Hugo</title>
      <link>http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/london/food/1o1288j/berry-bros-and-rudd/164878</link>
      <description><![CDATA[<img src="http://trustedplaces.com/uploads/placepics/124723_43b807e7.140.jpg" /><img src="http://trustedplaces.com/uploads/userpics/Hugo_df063998.120.jpg" /><br /><b>Review by <a href="http://trustedplaces.com/user/Hugo">Hugo</a></b><br /><br /><b>Rating:</b> 5.00<p><b>Phone:</b> 020 7396 9600</p><p><b>Website:</b> http://www.bbr.com</p><p><b>Tags:</b> <a href='http://trustedplaces.com/search/places?tags=wine'>wine</a>, <a href='http://trustedplaces.com/search/places?tags=traditional'>traditional</a>, <a href='http://trustedplaces.com/search/places?tags=delicatessen'>delicatessen</a></p>Agree 100% with the other reviews for Berry Bros.<br /><br />This is the place to buy wine - awesome selection and very helpful/ patient staff. The experience alone of setting foot in this historic shop should be a rite of passage for every person who lives or visits London.<br /><br />For a special treat try their very own Good Ordinary Claret or their Kings Ginger (a must have when out and about in the cold British countryside).Agree 100% with the other reviews for Berry Bros.<br /><br />This is the place to buy wine - awesome selection and very helpful/ patient staff. The experience alone of setting foot in this historic shop should be a rite of passage for every person who lives or visits London.<br /><br />For a special treat try their very own Good Ordinary Claret or their Kings Ginger (a must have when out and about in the cold British countryside).]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 05 Apr 2008 09:59:39 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>The Wine Cellar - Portugeuse Wine and Port by sokratis</title>
      <link>http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/london/food/1o72c7n/the-wine-cellar/1178m8</link>
      <description><![CDATA[<img src="http://trustedplaces.com/uploads/placepics/124871_64b8ec23.140.jpg" /><img src="http://trustedplaces.com/uploads/userpics/sokratis_c026f00e.120.jpg" /><br /><b>Review by <a href="http://trustedplaces.com/user/sokratis">sokratis</a></b><br /><br /><b>Rating:</b> 4.00<p><b>Phone:</b> 020 7267 9501</p><p><b>Tags:</b> <a href='http://trustedplaces.com/search/places?tags=portuguese'>portuguese</a>, <a href='http://trustedplaces.com/search/places?tags=healthy food'>healthy food</a>, <a href='http://trustedplaces.com/search/places?tags=delicatessen'>delicatessen</a></p>Last time I reviewed The Wine Cellar, I seemed a bit sceptical about their claim to be stocking the &#39;largest selection of Portuguese wine in London&#39;. Well, now I&#39;m far less so, as I had a look at the basement cellar, which is pretty likely to make the above statement true.<br />You have above 50 square meters (that&#39;s probably a few million sqaure feet for the imperially inclined amongst you) of dedicate shelve space to Portuguese wine and an excellent selection of port too.<br /><br />It&#39;s virtually impossible to spot this from the shop floor, so make sure you ask the owner about wine or port. Do try it out. You&#39;ll be spoilt for choice.Last time I reviewed The Wine Cellar, I seemed a bit sceptical about their claim to be stocking the &#39;largest selection of Portuguese wine in London&#39;. Well, now I&#39;m far less so, as I had a look at the basement cellar, which is pretty likely to make the above statement true.<br />You have above 50 square meters (that&#39;s probably a few million sqaure feet for the imperially inclined amongst you) of dedicate shelve space to Portuguese wine and an excellent selection of port too.<br /><br />It&#39;s virtually impossible to spot this from the shop floor, so make sure you ask the owner about wine or port. Do try it out. You&#39;ll be spoilt for choice.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 31 Mar 2008 10:33:26 +0000</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>sokratis</dc:creator>
      <category>portuguese</category>
      <category>healthy food</category>
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      <title>Boulevard Deli - Chicken delight by sheilaellen</title>
      <link>http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/london/food/1v62z7x/boulevard-deli/1118i9</link>
      <description><![CDATA[<img src="http://trustedplaces.com/uploads/placepics/134781_0a3b7de8.140.jpg" /><img src="http://trustedplaces.com/uploads/userpics/sheilaellen_e977126f.120.jpg" /><br /><b>Review by <a href="http://trustedplaces.com/user/sheilaellen">sheilaellen</a></b><br /><br /><b>Rating:</b> 4.00<p><b>Phone:</b> 020 7240 2992</p><p><b>Website:</b> http://www.boulevardbrasserie.com</p><p><b>Tags:</b> <a href='http://trustedplaces.com/search/places?tags=mediterranean'>mediterranean</a>, <a href='http://trustedplaces.com/search/places?tags=cosy'>cosy</a>, <a href='http://trustedplaces.com/search/places?tags=delicatessen'>delicatessen</a></p>A great place for interesting sandwiches.  The main draw is their spit roast chickens, which they sell in baguettes (half a chicken&#33;) or with salad.  Most people seem to buy take-out - the eating area is very small: cosy and relaxed during quiet times but cramped and a little stressful when busy.A great place for interesting sandwiches.  The main draw is their spit roast chickens, which they sell in baguettes (half a chicken&#33;) or with salad.  Most people seem to buy take-out - the eating area is very small: cosy and relaxed during quiet times but cramped and a little stressful when busy.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 31 Mar 2008 00:24:01 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Paxton &amp; Whitfield - Cheese Heaven by Hugo</title>
      <link>http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/london/food/1s4247q/paxton-and-whitfield/1t77d8</link>
      <description><![CDATA[<img src="http://trustedplaces.com/uploads/placepics/129770_2577ef13.140.jpg" /><img src="http://trustedplaces.com/uploads/userpics/Hugo_df063998.120.jpg" /><br /><b>Review by <a href="http://trustedplaces.com/user/Hugo">Hugo</a></b><br /><br /><b>Rating:</b> 5.00<p><b>Phone:</b> 020 7930 0259</p><p><b>Website:</b> http://www.cheesemongers.co.uk</p><p><b>Tags:</b> <a href='http://trustedplaces.com/search/places?tags=traditional'>traditional</a>, <a href='http://trustedplaces.com/search/places?tags=amazing'>amazing</a>, <a href='http://trustedplaces.com/search/places?tags=cheese'>cheese</a></p>Paxton & Whitfield are cheesemongers extraordinaire and if you love cheese or even have a passing fascination then you will love this shop.<br /><br />The cheese experts there can help you to rustle up some intriguing new delights to savour and are happy to let you taste things.<br /><br />A few of my favourites are The Stinking Bishop (obviously nothing to do with the name) and also Mimolette (apparently the champagne of cheeses - whatever that means&#33;).<br /><br />A wonderful place for a treat, a present or just an olfactory browse. <br /><br />Other reasons to go:<br />- "A true gentleman only ever buys his cheese from Paxton & Whitfield" Winston Churchill <br />- They have been in St James&#39;s for over 200 years, so they know the odd thing or two about cheese. This Paxton & Whitfield branch is over 100 yrs old&#33;<br /><br />Paxton & Whitfield are cheesemongers extraordinaire and if you love cheese or even have a passing fascination then you will love this shop.<br /><br />The cheese experts there can help you to rustle up some intriguing new delights to savour and are happy to let you taste things.<br /><br />A few of my favourites are The Stinking Bishop (obviously nothing to do with the name) and also Mimolette (apparently the champagne of cheeses - whatever that means&#33;).<br /><br />A wonderful place for a treat, a present or just an olfactory browse. <br /><br />Other reasons to go:<br />- "A true gentleman only ever buys his cheese from Paxton & Whitfield" Winston Churchill <br />- They have been in St James&#39;s for over 200 years, so they know the odd thing or two about cheese. This Paxton & Whitfield branch is over 100 yrs old&#33;<br /><br />]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Mar 2008 16:18:11 +0000</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Hugo</dc:creator>
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      <title>Brick Lane Beigel Bake - Poor service but good beigel by ChloeBuxton</title>
      <link>http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/london/food/1n52x8f/brick-lane-beigel-bake/1s27i8</link>
      <description><![CDATA[<img src="http://trustedplaces.com/uploads/placepics/124323_15914f9c.140.jpg" /><img src="http://trustedplaces.com/img/empty_user.gif" /><br /><b>Review by <a href="http://trustedplaces.com/user/ChloeBuxton">ChloeBuxton</a></b><br /><br /><b>Rating:</b> 1.00<p><b>Phone:</b> 020 7729 0826</p><p><b>Tags:</b> <a href='http://trustedplaces.com/search/places?tags=cheap eat'>cheap eat</a>, <a href='http://trustedplaces.com/search/places?tags=jewish'>jewish</a>, <a href='http://trustedplaces.com/search/places?tags=lively'>lively</a></p>When I went (my first time), they hardly had anything we asked for because their ovens were broken. Pretty poor service too as the staff kept chatting amongst themselves and didn&#39;t even notice us at the counter and we were starving&#33;&#33; The beigels made up for it (but only just). When I went (my first time), they hardly had anything we asked for because their ovens were broken. Pretty poor service too as the staff kept chatting amongst themselves and didn&#39;t even notice us at the counter and we were starving&#33;&#33; The beigels made up for it (but only just). ]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 20 Mar 2008 14:27:55 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>C. Lidgate - Carnivore Heaven!!! by SiReine</title>
      <link>http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/london/food/1n42z8p/c-lidgate/1s9728</link>
      <description><![CDATA[<img src="http://trustedplaces.com/uploads/placepics/124405_112a947c.140.jpg" /><img src="http://trustedplaces.com/uploads/userpics/SiReine_3f8aba7c.120.jpg" /><br /><b>Review by <a href="http://trustedplaces.com/user/SiReine">SiReine</a></b><br /><br /><b>Rating:</b> 5.00<p><b>Phone:</b> 020 7727 8243</p><p><b>Tags:</b> <a href='http://trustedplaces.com/search/places?tags=delicatessen'>delicatessen</a>, <a href='http://trustedplaces.com/search/places?tags=friendly staff'>friendly staff</a>, <a href='http://trustedplaces.com/search/places?tags=meat'>meat</a></p>A real foodie heaven&#33;<br /><br />I&#39;ve made the BEST "escalope a la moutarde" with their veal&#33;&#33; (A real treat when I feel home-sick)<br /><br />Deninitely go there:<br />- if you have a special dinner party <br />- you really want to impress a carnivore&#33;<br />- over the Christmas season(order in advance)<br /><br />Not cheap but we all know "in London you pay for what you get&#33;"<br />A real foodie heaven&#33;<br /><br />I&#39;ve made the BEST "escalope a la moutarde" with their veal&#33;&#33; (A real treat when I feel home-sick)<br /><br />Deninitely go there:<br />- if you have a special dinner party <br />- you really want to impress a carnivore&#33;<br />- over the Christmas season(order in advance)<br /><br />Not cheap but we all know "in London you pay for what you get&#33;"<br />]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 19 Mar 2008 17:24:06 +0000</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>SiReine</dc:creator>
      <category>delicatessen</category>
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      <title>Monmouth Coffee Company - Great coffee, great beans, great place by CharlotteEvett</title>
      <link>http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/london/food/1o12f7b/monmouth-coffee-company/1r97k8</link>
      <description><![CDATA[<img src="http://trustedplaces.com/uploads/placepics/124967_2e19a98f.140.jpg" /><img src="http://trustedplaces.com/uploads/userpics/CharlotteEvett_eba403c9.120.jpg" /><br /><b>Review by <a href="http://trustedplaces.com/user/CharlotteEvett">CharlotteEvett</a></b><br /><br /><b>Rating:</b> 5.00<p><b>Phone:</b> 020 7645 3562</p><p><b>Website:</b> http://www.monmouthcoffee.co.uk/ourshops.htm#theborough</p><p><b>Tags:</b> <a href='http://trustedplaces.com/search/places?tags=amazing brew'>amazing brew</a>, <a href='http://trustedplaces.com/search/places?tags=lively'>lively</a>, <a href='http://trustedplaces.com/search/places?tags=quick bite'>quick bite</a></p>Monmouth make seriously good coffee. One of a handful of places in london where you can get a decent latte. Sorry - no trim milk here they use non pasturised organic whole milk, but I&#39;d happily be fat in exchange for the quality of their coffee. The food is pretty good too and you can visit the markets afterwards&#33; For those that prefer to make coffee at home, they also have a great selection of beans.Monmouth make seriously good coffee. One of a handful of places in london where you can get a decent latte. Sorry - no trim milk here they use non pasturised organic whole milk, but I&#39;d happily be fat in exchange for the quality of their coffee. The food is pretty good too and you can visit the markets afterwards&#33; For those that prefer to make coffee at home, they also have a great selection of beans.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 19 Mar 2008 07:00:33 +0000</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>CharlotteEvett</dc:creator>
      <category>amazing brew</category>
      <category>lively</category>
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