• Added: 17th of July 2008
• Area: Bridport
• Category: Events and Entertainment

Bridport DT6 3NY
01308 428354

sheilaellen said
A welcome reprieve
It was heartbreaking when The Palace closed it doors in 1999. The only cinema for miles around, it was the hub of teen society. Fortunately, it's recently found a new lease of life, copying the chameleon and assuming many guises: cinema (yay!), brasserie, concert hall, comedy club, conference venue, dance hall and more. Worth checking out if you're in the area.

• Added: 17th of July 2008
• Area: Bridport
• Category: Arts and Culture

Bridport DT6 3NR
01308 424204

sheilaellen said
Surprisingly diverse
The Arts Centre hosts a surprisingly diverse range of events - including art exhibitions, dance, music, drama and family activities.

• Added: 17th of July 2008
• Area: Lambeth
• Category: Restaurants

London SE1 8XX
020 7928 2004

sheilaellen said
Rip-off
I got the distinct impression that, whatever high principles they may purport to subscribe to, the people that run this place are not interested in their customers' best interests.

We had to queue for ages (approx. 30 minutes), standing in their busy doorway. Luckily I had a free paper with me, which I read from cover to cover.

Once seated, in front of aforementioned queue, I was glad of the pullover I'd brought as by now a sharpish breeze was blowing through the doorway, onto my back.

I've recently had to start trying to cut gluten out of my diet - much easier said than done as you'd be surprised how often it can sneak into products that you just wouldn't expect to contain it - so I'm especially grateful to food retailers that provide clear labels telling me what's safe and what's not. Unfortunately, Giraffe don't do this. However, the Manager did go out of his way to try and help and after much rummaging around in his office (and another fairly lengthy wait) was able to produce a list of which products did/didn't contain gluten. Unfortunately, that was nearly everything.

Eventually I opted for an overpriced steak (fatty) and mash (dry). The portion size was adequate though, which is more than I can say for the duck noodles that my boyfriend opted for. The look on his face was akin to a starving kitten, closely followed by one of pain, on receipt of the bill.

Our advice: don't bother.

• Added: 31st of March 2008
• Area: Bridport
• Category: Cafes and Coffee Shops

Bridport DT6 4RN

sheilaellen said
Outstanding
I love to go here whenever I'm back in Dorset, it's a favourite with everyone in the family. Usually simply to sit and chat over a cup of tea but I'll also take any opportunity to eat a meal there - the menu is appropriately (but not exclusively) fishy and the food is both plentiful and delicious. It has covered seating areas as well as outdoor spaces (including an excellent ice-cream parlour) and in addition to pointing out the obvious - that it makes a trip to the beach on a sunny day so much pleasanter, I'd also like to recommend that you pay it a visit on a stormy day too as it's the ideal spot for watching a spectacular sea while remaining safe, warm and well-fed.

• Added: 31st of March 2008
• Area: Covent Garden
• Category: Food and Drink

London WC2E 7BD
020 7240 2992

sheilaellen said
Chicken delight
A great place for interesting sandwiches. The main draw is their spit roast chickens, which they sell in baguettes (half a chicken!) 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.

• Added: 31st of March 2008
• Area: Denmark Hill
• Category: Restaurants

London SE5 0TH
020 7703 9318

sheilaellen said
Worth a visit
This used to be my local curry house and I was sorry to leave it behind when I moved away from the area but thrilled to discover that they delivered to my new address (despite having moved a good 20 minutes away and across the river). Ironically, I'd never eaten *in* the restaurant while I lived locally but they gave the place a drastic makeover a year or so ago and so I thought I'd give it a go. Great move. I now average a visit about once a month - even though it would be easier to get them to deliver. The decor is modern yet cosy, the staff are helpful and friendly, the menu is extensive and interesting and the food delicious.

• Added: 11th of August 2007
• Area: Adelaide
• Category: Restaurants

Adelaide 5045
08 8294 0822

sheilaellen said
Bay Burgers
Tasty and original burgers (roast beetroot!) in a great, seaside location.

• Added: 1st of August 2007
• Area: Covent Garden
• Category: Cafes and Coffee Shops

London WC2H 9LS
020 7240 6926

sheilaellen said

Lovely food (if a little pricey) and chilled out atmosphere.

• Added: 8th of April 2007
• Area: Covent Garden
• Category: Food and Drink

London WC2E 9ED
020 7836 3304

sheilaellen said

Has an air of a tearoom about it.

• Added: 6th of February 2007
• Area: Southwark
• Category: Restaurants

London SE1 8DA
020 7620 6191

sheilaellen said
A New Favourite
It would be easy to miss this place but such a shame. They specialise in delicious Turkish cuisine with oriental influences - the menu is so full of interesting choices that it may take quite a while to choose.