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Giraffe
By Catherine O'Dolan on 04/10/2010 12:43:02
Recently given an award for its family-friendliness, Giraffe is a fun place to eat out
, London N10 1DH, tel: 020 8883 4463;Open Mon–Friday 8am–11pm; Sat and Sun from 9am. Branches nationwide
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The Warrington in Maida Vale
By Catherine O'Dolan on 23/09/2010 12:16:48
Dining out at Gordon Ramsay's posh pub The Warrington in Maida Vale is a relaxed family affair
Warrington Crescent, LONDON W9 1EH.Tel: 020 7592 7960. Open daily; Saturday and Sunday lunch from 12–3pm. Tube: Maida Vale, Warwick Avenue
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The highs and lows of restaurant dining with children
By Catherine O'Dolan on 30/09/2010 18:30:52
You've taken your seats at table, and you're ready to start your family dining experience, but are your fellow diners pleased – or appauled – to see children at the table?
cherub evokes a memory of one of them. They see only his cute face and view any naughtiness as the endearing behaviour of a spirited rascal. Befriend them, and they may even offer to rock your bawling baby for you while you eat.* The haughty business type
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YO! Sushi
By Catherine O'Dolan on 18/04/2010 16:09:27
Perfect dining in pint-sized portions
no such hesitation, choosing from an exciting selection of sushi, as well as some hot dishes ordered from the kitchen. With prices of the colour-coded plates ranging from £1.70 to £5, Nigiri (oblong rice with salmon or prawn) were popular staples, though Joe
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Making light work of indulgence at Pizza Express
By Fiona McKim on 14/02/2012 10:44:56
Junior samples the new ‘skinny’ Leggera range
Having been crowned Junior’s Best Family Restaurant in the Junior Design Awards 2011, it is safe to say that Pizza Express should be firmly on the radar of any family seeking delicious modern Italian cuisine as well as an enlightened attitude
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Restaurant review: Galvin La Chapelle
By Catherine O'Dolan on 01/04/2012 15:27:34
The Spitalfields bistro where family and fine dining go hand in hand
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
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Restaurant review: Meatballs
By Catherine O'Dolan on 01/01/2012 16:42:24
We get our head around the latest New York foodie trend to roll into these shores
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
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Restaurant review: Chipotle
By Catherine O'Dolan on 01/02/2012 16:25:07
A perfect pit stop for fresh Mexican food with an environmental conscience to boot
was over within an hour – not exactly McDonald’s-fast, but Chipotle is definitely fast food that makes you want to take your time and savour it.Chipotle, 114–116 Charing Cross Road, London WC2H 0JR. Tel: 020 7836 8491Don't miss... Junior reviews The Even
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Restaurant review: Zilli Fish
By Catherine O'Dolan on 01/02/2011 16:51:49
The affable Italian chef proves chic seafood and family dining go together like fish and chips
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
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Shock, horror! Restaurant Bans Children
By Catherine O'Dolan on 11/10/2010 18:11:17
Your toddler's in meltdown mode in a crowded restaurant – do we expect tolerance or tuts from fellow diners?
stigmatized. Comments on the internet have been lively and colourful: “If you can afford to eat out, you can afford a babysitter,” says one, while the bitchy waiter blogs: “Waiters across the world cheer!” One parents who clearly identify with a child
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