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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
With Galvin brothers Chris and Jeff at the helm – or rather at the hot stove – the business of fine dining has always been a family affair at Galvin Restaurants. Renowned for their Michelin-starred haute cuisine, inspired by the classic French style
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Disney On Ice Festive Spectacular
By Catherine O'Dolan on 20/12/2012 12:50:19
Mickey and Minnie Mouse, plus a host of Disney favourites, take to the ice for this fun seasonal family show
If you fancy an alternative to the traditional pantomine fare this Christmas, why not join Mickey and Minnie Mouse as your hosts as they whisk you on a Passport To Adventure! Your whirlwind trip will take you and your family around the globe
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OFF THE TRACKS FESTIVAL: MAY 27–29
By Catherine O'Dolan on 17/04/2011 14:00:16
Junior's guide to the best family festivals ever checks out the Off The Tracks festival
five-star Stapleford Park country house hotel is less than 30 miles away from the festival site, and is family-friendly. Activities available include falconry and horse riding, as well as outdoor games like croquet. The spa will also provide parental
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BEN & JERRY'S SUNDAE MUSICAL FESTIVAL July 23-24
By Catherine O'Dolan on 17/06/2011 12:14:32
Fab music, fun family entertainment – and free ice creams galore! Head to Ben & Jerry's fiesta extravaganza in London and Manchester
Fab music? Yes. Chilled-out family vibe? Yes. Free scoops of ice-cream? Yummy, yes, yes, yes. You'll find it all at the family-friendly Ben & Jerry's Sundae Musical Festival. The family-centred extravaganza, now in its seventh year, has become a
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Living la Dolce Vita at Borgo Egnazia
By Catherine O'Dolan on 23/05/2012 12:17:50
Is there a location more lovely for the whole family to while away a idle summer days than Borgo Egnazia in Puglia, Italy?
that evoke a feeling of grandeur. Owned by a local Italian family who have hospitality in their blood (they also own two further luxury properties in the vicinity), the resort is also designed to entice families with plentiful amenities to appeal – most
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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
windows that gives a hint of a Wild West saloon meets Cheers. There were plenty of families dining downstairs in the pub – a perfect place to enjoy a more rowdy family gathering, without the risk of upsetting diners who prefer something a little more
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Playtime at The Athenaeum in London
By Catherine O'Dolan on 03/08/2011 12:40:55
Join Winnie-the-Pooh and friends for summer in the city at the new playroom in London's swish family-friendly hotel
STILL BASKING IN the glory of winning a Junior Design Award as the Best Family-Friendly Hotel in the UK, The Athenaeum in London's Piccadilly is not resting on its laurels. No, no, no. Ever keen to improve their family offering, the Athenaeum has
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Films for Summer 2012: The Lorax
By Catherine O'Dolan on 30/07/2012 14:23:40
From the zany tale by the wonderful Dr Seuss comes a fantastic fable The Lorax – the must-see family film for summer 2012
to find one for her. With a tip-off from his grandma, his odyssey leads him beyond the gates of Thneedville to a desolate baron land, home to Once-ler, who tells his sorry tale.Once a boy with bold ambitions, the Once-ler left his faithless family to make
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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
Chef Aldo Zilli is a man on a mission, a mission that combines two of his great loves: family and good food. As a father of two young children, Rocco, five, and Twiggy, two, Zilli believes it is time that we Brits adopted some of the Italian
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Top chefs at home: Jérôme Ponchelle
By Catherine O'Dolan on 09/09/2010 11:38:49
Jérôme Ponchelle, Executive Chef at The Capital Restaurant, and father of Alexis, four, and Téo, three, on home-cooked food and the recipe for his favourite family pudding
What would be your perfect family dinner? A selection of crudités with olives and dips followed by pan-fried seabass and leaf spinach, and then a lovely vanilla rice pudding to finish.What are the best recipes for weaning a baby? Freshly cooked
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