Down Mexico way you might dip into a restaurant for some respite from the blazing hot sun. Instead, on a very rainy Saturday, we were ducking out of a torrential downpour, but Wahaca’s homely welcome was none the less inviting. Inspired

about some fresh strawberries and ice cream for dessert before you set off for a leisurely stroll in the buzzing pedestrian quarters on your doorstep?  nLa Chapelle, 35 Spital Square, London E1 6DY. Tel: 020 7299 0400; Don't miss... Junior reviews Jamie

the special Cutty Sark-inspired Twinings tea, along with a fragrant Cutty Sark cupcake, with a neat little motif with sails in full bloom, natch  nCutty Sark Clipper Ship, King William Walk, Greenwich London SE10 9HT. Tel: 020 8312 6608Don't miss... Junior

raspberry coulis – at least I think it was good. Sadly for me, two pairs of little fingers also couldn't resist getting stuck into the sweet ruby nectar  nMeatballs At The Quality Chop House, 92–94 Farringdon Road, London EC1R 3EA, tel: 020 3490 6228Don

attitude that welcomes children into restaurants. To show his commitment to the cause, he’s inviting under-fives to dine for free, while babies and toddlers are treated to his range of organic Baby Zilli. Still, you have to be brave to venture out on a

at the trendy All Star Lanes, with four branches across London – put to the test by a gaggle of eight excitable seven-year-old boys. In fact, containing their exuberance during the pre-match dining was a big challenge, with their frequent cries of “When can we

to make a nifty serving box – perfect for picking out your chips before scooping up a hearty dose of guacamole (though Jacob told us his new supply of avocados wasn’t quite as creamy as he’d hoped. Such are the trials of seasonable sourcing…). Our meal

onlookers can observe from the comfort of the on-site café.Westfield Stratford CityNovember 19–January 6Take some time out between Christmas shopping sessions at Westfield Stratford City for a spin around London’s newest outdoor ice rink, boasting impressive

for restaurants to be more accepting of family dining in London and Zilli Fish will be providing high-chairs for their young diners and all babies will be given a complimentary meal from Aldo's organic baby food range, Baby Zilli. Under-fives will also be eating

cooking disaster? An avocado cake. What would be your perfect family dinner? Having a family. How often do you eat as a family? I often dine with friends but I have no family in London. Do you have any tips on encouraging good table manners? To sit up