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Trattoria Da Aldo - review by Niamheen

Rating: 2.5

Location: 51 Greek St, W1D 4EH, London, United Kingdom

Phone: 020 7437 3985

Tags: italian, family & home feel, cheap eat, lively

I've always had a really nice experience in Da Aldo, the other reviews really surprise me. They offer authentic Italian food at reasonable prices, the set menu especially is good value. Expect the likes of polenta with rabbit stew on the specials list and they do a good authentic carbonara.

The owner is a character and it's always a really pleasant evening. I've become semi-regular there over the years, it is what it is and offers a good quick, cheap & cheerful bite.]]> Fri, 21 Nov 2008 12:17:19 +0000 /review/uk/london/restaurant/1z11k7b/trattoria-da-aldo1452153471 italian family & home feel cheap eat lively 51.513891471791 -0.13225005524244 Trattoria Da Aldo - review by Niamheen http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/london/restaurant/1z11k7b/trattoria-da-aldo
Trattoria Da Aldo - review by Niamheen

Rating: 2.5

Location: 51 Greek St, W1D 4EH, London, United Kingdom

Phone: 020 7437 3985

Tags: italian, family & home feel, cheap eat, lively

I've always had a really nice experience in Da Aldo, the other reviews really surprise me. They offer authentic Italian food at reasonable prices, the set menu especially is good value. Expect the likes of polenta with rabbit stew on the specials list and they do a good authentic carbonara.

The owner is a character and it's always a really pleasant evening. I've become semi-regular there over the years, it is what it is and offers a good quick, cheap & cheerful bite.]]> Fri, 21 Nov 2008 12:17:19 +0000 /review/uk/london/restaurant/1z11k7b/trattoria-da-aldo1826993471 italian family & home feel cheap eat lively 51.513891471791 -0.13225005524244 Trattoria Da Aldo - review by Niamheen http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/london/restaurant/1z11k7b/trattoria-da-aldo
Trattoria Da Aldo - review by Niamheen

Rating: 2.5

Location: 51 Greek St, W1D 4EH, London, United Kingdom

Phone: 020 7437 3985

Tags: italian, family & home feel, cheap eat, lively

I've always had a really nice experience in Da Aldo, the other reviews really surprise me. They offer authentic Italian food at reasonable prices, the set menu especially is good value. Expect the likes of polenta with rabbit stew on the specials list and they do a good authentic carbonara.

The owner is a character and it's always a really pleasant evening. I've become semi-regular there over the years, it is what it is and offers a good quick, cheap & cheerful bite.]]> Fri, 21 Nov 2008 12:17:19 +0000 /review/uk/london/restaurant/1z11k7b/trattoria-da-aldo1820299680 italian family & home feel cheap eat lively 51.513891471791 -0.13225005524244 Trattoria Da Aldo - review by Niamheen http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/london/restaurant/1z11k7b/trattoria-da-aldo
Trattoria Da Aldo - review by Niamheen

Rating: 2.5

Location: 51 Greek St, W1D 4EH, London, United Kingdom

Phone: 020 7437 3985

Tags: italian, family & home feel, cheap eat, lively

I've always had a really nice experience in Da Aldo, the other reviews really surprise me. They offer authentic Italian food at reasonable prices, the set menu especially is good value. Expect the likes of polenta with rabbit stew on the specials list and they do a good authentic carbonara.

The owner is a character and it's always a really pleasant evening. I've become semi-regular there over the years, it is what it is and offers a good quick, cheap & cheerful bite.]]> Fri, 21 Nov 2008 12:17:19 +0000 /review/uk/london/restaurant/1z11k7b/trattoria-da-aldo24288195 italian family & home feel cheap eat lively 51.513891471791 -0.13225005524244 St. John - review by Niamheen http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/london/restaurant/1r22f7a/st-john
St. John - review by Niamheen

Rating: 4.2

Location: 26 St. John Street, EC1M 4AY, London, United Kingdom

Phone: 020 7251 0848

Website: http://www.stjohnrestaurant.com/

Tags: lively, british, business, good value

]]> Mon, 14 Jul 2008 16:52:15 +0000 /review/uk/london/restaurant/1r22f7a/st-john80094582 lively british business good value 51.520789 -0.101547 Montezuma's - review by mazphd http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/brighton/food/1163d7o/montezuma-s
Montezuma's - review by mazphd

Rating: 4.4

Location: 15 Duke Street, BN1 1AH, Brighton, United Kingdom

Phone: 01273 324979

Website: http://www.montezumas.co.uk

Tags: rare finds, exclusive boutique, helpful staff, healthy food

Pull a Chilli and put it into chocolate. Sound crazy? This is only one of the first of many decadant and unusual chocolate recipe's designed to tantalise tongue and offer a sensory taste overload. Mmmm

When I lived in Brighton Montezuma's was as a hidden port of salvation set amid the most expensive areas of the famous Lane's after arrival at the chocolate destination a calm ensued and wide-eyed delight always took over. At times things can get crowded (it's only a narrow shop) but lean against the counter and the staff are more than happy to provide free samples - just not the full recipe of their secret chocolate delights.

Best are the Choco Blocks. Think of childhood building blocks - as oversized chocolate chunks offer a treat for feasting! As a bit of a self-confessed chocolate snob, Montezuma's is one of the few chocolateria's to offer 100% cocoa (which tastes sharp, but fabulous btw) as well as 100% organic, fair traded and above 70% cocoa standard. I like my chocolate strong and punchy!

My favourite decadent treat when I return to Brighton, which is not often enough, is a visit to Montezuma's for a hot chocolate and brisk walk along the front. Then home for a raid on various Choco Blocks shared with friends over a nice glass of something suitably strong, spicey and heady. Enough to make you fall head over heels.

Sweet.

FYI, yes i've ticked 'healthy food' because chocolate is as essential as a 5-a-day fruit and veg hit.]]> Thu, 20 Nov 2008 10:51:18 +0000 /review/uk/brighton/food/1163d7o/montezuma-s372450027 rare finds exclusive boutique helpful staff healthy food 50.822486644637 -0.14294110442297 Plush - review by mazphd http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/york/beauty/1p26n8r/plush
Plush - review by mazphd

Rating: 4.0

Location: 28 Castlegate, YO1 9RP, York, United Kingdom

Phone: 01904 641010

Tags: massage, alternative medicine, helpful staff

A very stylish and relaxing way to spend an afternoon is being enrobed, sitting atop plump cushions with feet placed in a warm whirl pool of pulsating water. So with the current grey and cold weather, and also having just submitted a seriously laboured piece of academic work I looked forward to my first visit to Plush Spa.

Plush is set over two floors; the first offers haridressing, whilst downstairs is the main spa massage and treatment area. For my treatment - a full body aromatherapy massage- I arrived suitably stressed and fatigued. Led downstairs I was invited to remove clothing, don a warm and soft robe and place my feet into a whirlpool of aroma'd water. Arrrr. Lovely.

Five minutes later I realise that I am in serious danger of getting used to this kind of attention as I am treated to full on body manipulation with the appropriate aromatherapy oils to 'de-stress', 'unwind' and 'relaaaaax'.

Plush use Alquimia products, high quality, organic and beautifully fragranced. Not one for regular massages I wanted to be 'brave' and mentioned to my therapist that she could manipulate as hard as she wanted. Her method and practice was fabulous. So much so, I felt my mind divide itself from the usual 'always on' and 'racing away' mental capacity to a more detached and relaxed stream of consciousness.

The relaxation is so intense (if relaxation can be described thus) I feel like I've fallen into a pleasant almost dreamlike state. I fear that I may also have snored when all too soon my blissful retreat is over. I walk home (I would recommend not driving after a treatment as you tend to be bit groggy in a blissful way) and have the most amazing sleep of my life. Next morning I still smell of the aromatherapy oils and feel refreshed and rather splendid.

I could be tempted to become a regular to massage treatment - especially with the care and attention at Plush.]]> Wed, 19 Nov 2008 11:45:05 +0000 /review/uk/york/beauty/1p26n8r/plush203382516 massage alternative medicine helpful staff 53.956972316822 -1.0809951822004 Pavilion Terrace Bar - review by Boatfanatic http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/torquay/cafe/1964c6p/pavilion-terrace-bar
Pavilion Terrace Bar - review by Boatfanatic

Rating: 3.0

Location: The Pavilion, TQ2 5EQ, Torquay, United Kingdom

Phone: 01803 211801

Useful stop for a quick cuppa]]> Tue, 18 Nov 2008 21:39:48 +0000 /review/uk/torquay/cafe/1964c6p/pavilion-terrace-bar1905965745 50.460333000036 -3.5271713135655 Subway - review by Boatfanatic http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/torquay/food/1964d67/subway
Subway - review by Boatfanatic

Rating: 3.5

Location: 7/8 Tor Hill House, TQ2 5QW, Torquay, United Kingdom

Tags: helpful staff

Usual consistently reliable Subway stuff - but staff were exceptionally nice, which makes it a place I will go back to! Thanks everyone]]> Tue, 18 Nov 2008 21:33:17 +0000 /review/uk/torquay/food/1964d67/subway1813414399 helpful staff 50.468331392809 -3.5344747806545 Subway - review by Boatfanatic http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/torquay/food/1964d67/subway
Subway - review by Boatfanatic

Rating: 3.5

Location: 7/8 Tor Hill House, TQ2 5QW, Torquay, United Kingdom

Tags: helpful staff

Usual consistently reliable Subway stuff - but staff were exceptionally nice, which makes it a place I will go back to! Thanks everyone]]> Tue, 18 Nov 2008 21:33:17 +0000 /review/uk/torquay/food/1964d67/subway732768146 helpful staff 50.468331392809 -3.5344747806545 Subway - review by Boatfanatic http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/torquay/food/1964d67/subway
Subway - review by Boatfanatic

Rating: 3.5

Location: 7/8 Tor Hill House, TQ2 5QW, Torquay, United Kingdom

Tags: helpful staff

Usual consistently reliable Subway stuff - but staff were exceptionally nice, which makes it a place I will go back to! Thanks everyone]]> Tue, 18 Nov 2008 21:33:17 +0000 /review/uk/torquay/food/1964d67/subway1013837559 helpful staff 50.468331392809 -3.5344747806545 Subway - review by Boatfanatic http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/torquay/food/1964d67/subway
Subway - review by Boatfanatic

Rating: 3.5

Location: 7/8 Tor Hill House, TQ2 5QW, Torquay, United Kingdom

Tags: helpful staff

Usual consistently reliable Subway stuff - but staff were exceptionally nice, which makes it a place I will go back to! Thanks everyone]]> Tue, 18 Nov 2008 21:33:17 +0000 /review/uk/torquay/food/1964d67/subway631534686 helpful staff 50.468331392809 -3.5344747806545 Oldway Tearooms - review by Boatfanatic http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/paignton/cafe/1w1oj8/oldway-tearooms
Oldway Tearooms - review by Boatfanatic

Rating: 4.3

Location: Oldway, TQ3 2TE, Paignton, United Kingdom

Tags: good brew, proper food, quiet & relaxed

This is the perfect place for a wonderful English Afternoon tea - idyllic mansion house and gardens setting and you would never believe you were in the middle of a built up part of the Bay.

It's really relaxing - and the home-made goodies are irresistible]]> Tue, 18 Nov 2008 21:15:13 +0000 /review/uk/paignton/cafe/1w1oj8/oldway-tearooms1017073494 good brew proper food quiet & relaxed 50.442690019989 -3.5688553363922 Oldway Tearooms - review by Boatfanatic http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/paignton/cafe/1w1oj8/oldway-tearooms
Oldway Tearooms - review by Boatfanatic

Rating: 4.3

Location: Oldway, TQ3 2TE, Paignton, United Kingdom

Tags: good brew, proper food, quiet & relaxed

This is the perfect place for a wonderful English Afternoon tea - idyllic mansion house and gardens setting and you would never believe you were in the middle of a built up part of the Bay.

It's really relaxing - and the home-made goodies are irresistible]]> Tue, 18 Nov 2008 21:15:13 +0000 /review/uk/paignton/cafe/1w1oj8/oldway-tearooms1195267445 good brew proper food quiet & relaxed 50.442690019989 -3.5688553363922 Oldway Tearooms - review by Boatfanatic http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/paignton/cafe/1w1oj8/oldway-tearooms
Oldway Tearooms - review by Boatfanatic

Rating: 4.3

Location: Oldway, TQ3 2TE, Paignton, United Kingdom

Tags: good brew, proper food, quiet & relaxed

This is the perfect place for a wonderful English Afternoon tea - idyllic mansion house and gardens setting and you would never believe you were in the middle of a built up part of the Bay.

It's really relaxing - and the home-made goodies are irresistible]]> Tue, 18 Nov 2008 21:15:13 +0000 /review/uk/paignton/cafe/1w1oj8/oldway-tearooms1851592642 good brew proper food quiet & relaxed 50.442690019989 -3.5688553363922