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Dining in Chelsea at The Imperial is a galactic experience

It’s Star Wars week. The Force is strong so I decided to dine at one of the best new restaurants in Chelsea for a galactic gastronomic experience. Dinner at The Imperial totally exceeded my expectations. I was offered food that was worth of the best Michelin star restaurant except that the price is not as high. Look away now if you haven’t eaten yet. As an Italian connoisseur of the finest…
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Disney Christmas Magic in the name of love

Disney has accompanied us all for generations and I am so thankful for the genius of Walt Disney for believing in his ideas and pursuing his dreams. Disney has created so many magical moments during my lifetime and still does. From Toy Story and Finding Nemo, to the sisterly love of Frozen, no one brings families together like Disney. My 9 year son Diego and I recently attended a star studded…
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Public School facilities are open for all to enjoy in NW7

The Mill Hill School Foundation in NW7 has a great Sports Centre with a gym, weights room, pool and beautiful grounds right on the doorstep of residents of the local area. The Sports Centre runs the facilities of the School and hosts Camp Beaumont day camps, Soccer Bears, The Arts Experience, Theatre tribe, Lifeguard courses, cricket lessons, swimming sessions, tennis courts and much more. We are…
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Disney Into The Woods themed Afternoon Tea at Sketch London

Disney fans should mark this week on their calendar! Not only Disney is eleasing Into The Woods DVD and Blu Ray, but you will also manage to taste for three weeks only, what can only be described as one of the best and only afternoon teas inspired by Into the Woods at fabulous Sketch London. Be fast to book a table.  Sketch London restaurant is centrally located at 9 Conduit Street (walking…
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Great Outdoors

Summer Family Adventures: GOING WITHOUT ELECTRICITY - LIGHTING

Twenty-four hours without flicking a switch. Going without electricity might not seem like a challenge but it is surprisingly difficult and makes you realise how much we take electrical devices for granted. The idea is to not turn on anything electrical for 24 hours – that’s from the moment you wake up until the moment that you go to bed! This project was extracted from 100 Family…
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Beefeater's 40th Birthday Party

What a lovely evening we recently had at the Drury Club in Central London to celebrate Beefeater (the family friendly restaurant chain)’s 40th birthday!!! We were welcomed by a lovely team who showed us to the venue’s entrance and from there we went down the stairs to reach a lovely open planned room. The ambience was very 70’s with dancers and music reminding us of how great life was back…
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Great indoors: Arepa - the best kept secret in Latin American cuisine in London

In London you can dine out in any part of the world. The best kept secret in Latin American themed restaurants is Arepa, specialised in Venezuelan cuisine strictly home made with ingredients imported from Venezuela. The owners of this cosy restaurant with a lovely view in the Haggerston  Canal (very near to Islington and the City) are new parents Augusto and Katherine. They told me they had no…
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Tea Time & the Art of Tea Tasting: Quintessentially British

When you talk about British people with foreigners, what immediately springs to mind is Tea Time. It might be a stereotype but it is very truthful. At 4pm a genuine English person needs a  cup of tea and a biscuit 🙂 Well, as an Italian, I have totally bought into that habit and I feel more British in that respect than some native folks. That attitude helped me feel at ease when I met Mr…
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Decorating the Easter Table - Crafts to do with your children

Easter Sunday is about more than Easter eggs but if your children are like mine, they have very little interest in anything else! To introduce them to the idea that Easter Sunday is a day of ancient celebration and feasting, why not create something special to decorate the Easter Table? I like to have all my old favourites on display that day and napkin rings made of felt are a pretty addition to…
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Indoor activities for families in NW7

With school holidays always being a challenge for busy families sporting activities are always a great way to keep kids busy, entertained while having fun. Here are suggested Indoor activities for families in NW7. Families in NW7 are lucky enough to have the Mill Hill School Sports Centre nearby which offers Camp Beaumont day camps, Theatre tribe, Lifeguard courses, cricket lessons, swimming…
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