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Podium Restaurant
By Catherine O'Dolan on 20/04/2010 13:54:11
Fine eating at the London Hilton on Park Lane
With a car-mad four-year-old (and his daddy) in tow, there was always a chance that we were never actually going to make it into the restaurant when there is one of Lewis Hamilton’s Formula One racing cars in the foyer to drool over. But that’s just
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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
times, Giraffe is a happy success story: they have just received the well-deserved accolade Best Family Restaurant at Restaurant magazine’s awards – and a big heap of that ongoing success has to be down to their big hearts.Giraffe, Muswell Hill Broadway
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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?
SCREAMING CHILDREN WILL not be tolerated” was the bold proclamation recently posted in the windows on Olde Salty restaurant in North Carolina. The reaction has polarized opinion, with many diners in favour of the restriction, while others feel
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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
Posh pub downstairs, even posher restaurant upstairs at Gordon Ramsay's The WarringtonIT MAY BE “the local” for the lucky folk who happen to call Maida Vale home, but The Warrington Pub & Restaurant is about as far removed from The Queen Vic as Phil
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Carluccio's
By Catherine O'Dolan on 23/09/2010 12:16:48
Nobody gives a warmer family welcome than the Italians – and Italian family dining doesn't get much better than Carluccio's
The relaxed ambiance at Carluccio's is perfect for families – and the food's not bad eitherORDINARILY I DON’T make a habit of earwigging other people’s conversations, but I was interested to hear the response to the two young guys asking the waitress whether all Carluccio’s were ...
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YO! Sushi
By Catherine O'Dolan on 18/04/2010 16:09:27
Perfect dining in pint-sized portions
A carousel of dinky little plates in a rainbow of colours, each one hosting a delicate portion of nibble-sized treats, dance past in an attempt to seduce: Eat me! Eat me! What could be more fun? Armed with a pair of child’s chopsticks
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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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Le Manoir Aux Quat Saisons
By Catherine O'Dolan on 07/08/2010 13:18:27
Raymond Blanc is renowned for his world-class cuisine, but does the invitation to dine extend to the youngest diners too?
that children eat with the family, no?”He’s absolutely right, of course, but I can’t help feeling a slight sense of trepidation at the prospect of taking Joe into the refined setting of Blanc’s haute cuisine restaurant. Our table for three is booked for 7.15pm
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Top menus for tots
By on 20/04/2010 14:30:43
Who says toddlers and fine dining don't mix? This selection of elegant eateries offers a wealth of venues where children can perfect their table manners
Acorn House Eco-friendly restaurant; chef Arthur Potts Dawson will adapt the adult menu for children. 69 Swinton Street, London WC1X 9NT. Tel: 020 7812 1842; www.acornhouserestaurant.comBelgo Belgian, with Mini Belgo menu; two children eat free
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The May Fair Hotel Film Club
By Catherine O'Dolan on 23/09/2010 12:08:00
Enjoy a leisurely Sunday brunch followed by a family movie at The May Fair Hotel
, opting for what you might call a Half (as opposed to a Full) English: Sausage, Egg & Baked Beans. At £25 per adult, with each accompanying child under 12 eating for free, the Film Club is great value and has an exciting menu of forthcoming movies
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