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Contents January 2013

Beauty

07 EDITOR’S LETTER

33 BEAUTY EDIT

Arts

Latest news and trends

Interiors

16 PAST MASTER

Local interiors at Alfie’s antiques market

09 DIARY

35 NEW YEAR DETOX

53 INTERIOR INSPIRATIONS

12 ACTING UP

37 ALL SMILES

64 CURIOUSER AND CURIOUSER

Fashion

Food

Property

Health and fitness news

What’s on this month Tamzin Outhwaite at Hampstead Theatre

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19 STYLE FINDER

38 HEALTHY LIVING

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46 RESTAURANT REVIEWS

The latest news, trends and products The smartest in urban attire

Restaurants for a health-kick Feng Sushi

The best trends, designers and local gems Shoreditch’s Luna and Curious

70 PROPERTY NOTES

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76 IN THEIR OWN WORDS Helen Duncan from Property Divas

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Editor’s Letter New Year January is a month for battening down the hatches and finding some all-important ‘me’ time. If you’re emerging from an eventful party season, you may be in need of a vitality boost – so take a look at our guide to the healthy eating options in the local area (page 40). Yes, people, it’s 2013 and they do exist! Dining out need not always be associated with extreme indulgence and over-eating, and we’re pointing the way towards a lighter, healthier year. We’ve also reviewed the daddy of all London sushi restaurants, Feng Sushi, on page 50.

I was also lucky enough this month to interview Tamzin Outhwaite, who is about to return to the role of Di in Anna Mackim’s Di, Viv and Rose at the Hampstead Theatre. I talked to the ex-EastEnders star about life after the soap, acting parts for older women and how her acting career has come into its own. What struck me was how delighted Outhwaite seemed to be returning to the Hampstead Theatre – and who can blame her? The theatre’s programming is some of the most respected in the world, with up to ten new plays a year wowing critics and theatre-goers alike.

As usual, our travel pages offer valuable inspiration for those who simply need to get away from it all (page 54).

Fred Beckett hit the slopes to explore Europe’s top ski resorts. For those firmly in hibernation mode, you can always curl up nice and cosy with your latest edition of Absolutely.

I do hope you enjoy this new year issue.

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BROWN SUGAR ON MAIN STREET Zebra Gallery UNTIL 26 JANUARY

The Zebra Gallery are currently exhibiting an exciting showcase of unseen Rolling Stones artworks, bringing a dash of rock and roll to one of North London’s favourite galleries. Featuring rare photographs and newly discovered pieces, it promises to offer an innovative perspective on the lives of some of Britain’s most intriguing icons.

Zebra One Art Gallery, 1 Perrins Court, NW3; zebraonegallery.com

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Everyman Cinema 5 JANUARY

Witness Francesca Zambello’s incredible production of Berlioz’s Trojan War, in his impressive operatic ballet Les Troyens. Follow the action-packed tale of Aeneas, the heroic protagonist who flees Troy in search of exotic new challenges in the North African kingdom of Carthage, in Zambello’s dramatic and compelling masterpiece.

Everyman Cinema, 5 Holly Bush Vale, NW3; everymancinema.com

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Highgate Contemporary Art Centre is welcoming the new year by embracing the exciting work of 20 innovative artists. Featuring pieces from upcoming figurative artist Nathan John Booth, whose attention focuses on humanity, psychology and culture, it promises to be an inspiring and thoughtprovoking collection.

Highgate Contemporary Art Centre, 26 Highgate High Street, N6; highgateart.com

NATHAN CASSIDY Etcetera Theatre 14 JANUARY

Pop down to the Etcetera Theatre for a funfilled night of comic entertainment, and the chance to win a bit of money too. Join Nathan Cassidy, nominated for a Malcolm Hardee Award in 2012, as he places a bet to try and win the audience and himself £10,000. We dare you to try your luck…

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Furtherfield Gallery WEEKENDS BETWEEN 19 JANUARY-3 FEBRUARY

The Furtherfield Gallery is helping us hibernate with its weekend film screenings, exhibiting six volumes of short films by over 80 artists. Including films by Laure Provost, Alex Schady and Ananbel Dover, we can’t think of a better way to spend a Sunday afternoon than absorbing this glorious collection of one-minute wonders Furhterfield Gallery, McKenzie Pavilion, Finsbury Park, N4; furtherfield.org

PASSENGER Scala 31 JANUARY

Following an epic tour with Ed Sheeran around the US and Canada, Mike Rosenberg is launching his largest ever UK expedition this year. The artist, also known as Passenger, has become famed for his heady combination of heart-rending sounds and gentle melodies, earning him critical acclaim for his album All The Little Lights.

DROPKICK MURPHYS The Forum 18-19 JANUARY

Beat the winter blues with an energetic night of music at The Forum, as they welcome the Dropkick Murphys to their legendary venue. Launching their brand new album Signed and Sealed in Blood this January, expect a raucous night of punky energy, powerful riffs and a cheeky Irish undertow. Not for the faint-hearted.

9 – 17 Highgate Road, Kentish Town, NW5; theforumlondon.com

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SONS AND LOVERS Koko 4 JANUARY

Following their debut offering, Set My Heart On Fire, Sons & Lovers have scooped up an impressive musical following. See for yourself as they take up a Month of Fridays residency at Club NME, bringing their unique and irresistible sound to this much-loved Camden hot-spot.

Koko, 1A Camden High Street, NW1; koko.uk.com

Tuck yourself away from the winter chill and pay a visit to the Camden Arts Centre, to experience their Film In Space exhibition this January. Selected by British artist and filmmaker Guy Sherwin, the series features the expanded cinema movement of the early 1970s, harnessing the truly experimental, subversive and versatile nature of cinematography whilst capturing the rebellious 70s spirit.

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Acting Up Di, Viv & Rose is back by popular demand at the Hampstead Theatre. As Tamzin Outhwaite returns for the show’s second run, Absolutely finds out what it is the ex-EastEnder loves about the play

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amzin Outhwaite is as affable an interviewee as a journalist can hope for, exuding the kind of confidence that can only come with being a woman in her professional prime. Now in her early forties, she’s easygoing and happy to talk about her travels round the world of show business.

We start at the very beginning. Outhwaite started out as a dancer, and from a young age she knew she wanted to work on the stage.

Acting came later, after some classes at school, and by 16 her focus was on drama.

Outhwaite’s earlier, musical theatre credits are plentiful, as she notched up West End roles in shows like Grease, Carousel, Radio Times and Holiday.

Meeting Alan Acykbourn on They’re Playing Our Song proved pivotal.

‘Alan asked me to audition for Absent Friends,’ she tells me. “I hadn’t done a straight play yet, apart from fringe theatre, so that was a big moment for me. Even though I had worked steadily, that was when I felt I could really call myself an actor.’

This strikes me as a humble coming from someone who had spent quite some time treading the boards already. But it was to be 1998 before Outhwaite was catapulted into the national limelight, when she won the role of Mel in EastEnders. For the next three-and-ahalf years, Outhwaite ‘lived and breathed’ the character – as such, Mel remains one of

the ‘big ones’ from EastEnders long and lively history. When she left the show, Outhwaite was open to going back one day – but she remains unsentimental about her exit.

‘A lot happened to Mel in a short time,’ she says. ‘I’m not sure what else I could have done with her.’

Outhwaite’s regard for her EastEnders days centres on her respect for the work itself, rather than the starry side-effects thereof. She may have met her husband, fellow actor Tom Ellis, on the EastEnders set, but when she talks to me, it’s the work ethic that defines the time.

‘I feel that everything I’ve done has served a different purpose. I did an improvised film for Dominic Savage called Out of Control. That was an achievement in a different way because I was very proud of the finished product. Red Cap was the first thing I did after EastEnders and I loved doing all the stunts.’ (Outhwaite played Sergeant Jo McDonagh, a member of the British Army’s elite Special Investigation branch.)

She continues, ‘Sweet Charity was massive too. I played the lead role in the musical and loved it. But then I’ve just filmed a guest appearance on Foyle’s War and that was a ball!’

It’s a notably varied and commendable body of work, and there are many further television and theatre roles – as well as a Hollywood part in 7 Seconds, with Wesley Snipes – she hasn’t mentioned. I find myself wondering if she feels as much enthusiasm for all her projects, or if some have a special allure – whatever the case, Di, Viv and Rose, the Hampstead Theatre production in which Outhwaite is currently reprising the starring role that won her plaudits during the play’s first run in 2011, seems to have a particular hold on her: ‘It’s the third time I’ve worked with the director,’ she tells me. ‘I read the script on a weekend away with my husband for our anniversary. We were supposed to be going to dinner, but I couldn’t put the script down. When I finished, I was sat on the bed crying my eyes out. My husband said he’d never seen me so moved.’

‘A lot happened to Mel in a short time. I’m not sure what else I could have done with her.’

‘I don’t miss Mel,’ she says. ‘I worked on Hotel Babylon for two years and for Red Cap I did a pilot and two series – but we had breaks between. So EastEnders was definitely the longest run I’ve done. My storylines were quite detailed so I worked hard on the show.’

Outhwaite’s sensibly detached and philosophical outlook might go some way to explaining why she isn’t too nostalgic about past roles. When I ask if there’s a project she’s enjoyed the most, it seems she hasn’t wasted too much time thinking about it.

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Tamzin’s CV at a glance 1998-2002: Played Mel in EastEnders 1999: National TV Awards – Best Newcomer 1999-2003: Starred in Red Cap 2002: Maxim TV Actress of the Year 2003: Variety Club TV Personality Award 2005: Starred in Breathing Corpses at the Royal Court Theatre and TV’s Hotel Babylon 2007: Starred in Woody Allen’s Cassandra’s Dream 2008: Starred in The Fixer with Peter Mullan 2009: Starred in Sweet Charity at Menier Chocolate Factory 2010: Nominated as Best Actress in a Musical in the Whatsonstage.com Awards 2012: Parts in Law and Order, Dr Who & Foyle’s War 2013: Playing Di in Di, Viv & Rose at Hampstead Theatre

The play centres on three 18-year-old girls who join forces at university. Together, they feel unassailable - and provide an inviting launchpad for the play’s fascinating study of female friendship through the years. Di, Viv and Rose was a sell-out success last year, downstairs at the Hampstead Theatre; now it has been upgraded to the main stage for a second run. An all-female cast sits happily alongside a female writer – Amelia Bullmore, whose 2005 debut Mammals won the Susan Smith Blackburn Prize – and a female director, the critically acclaimed Anna Mackim whose previous work includes much-praised productions of Hedda Gabler and The Real Thing.

Outhwaite is emphatic when asked about the singular dynamic the allfemale team has managed to create.

‘The addition of a man would have made it completely different,’ she says. ‘There is something so nurturing about working with women.’

Last year, Outhwaite appeared alongside Nicola Walker and Claudia Blakely, telling me that ‘Every night on-stage, something magical happened – not necessarily at the same part, not necessarily all the way through, but there was always a point where you felt that something special had occurred.’

She goes on to explain that the director has ‘a great understanding of the human psyche’, and has enabled her to ‘dissect the female relationships in my own life - the value of friendship is probably what comes out of it.’

And new friendships look set to be on the horizon: at the time of writing, Outhwaite has yet to meet her new co-stars, Baftawinners Anna Maxwell Martin and Gina Mckee, and she’s undeniably excited to get stuck into rehearsals.

‘I can’t wait to experience a new dynamic with two very brilliant actresses,’ she says – and it’s not hard to see why: the cast is beyond stellar. Anna Maxwell Martin was superb

‘I could never dream of being anywhere else but North London – and local theatres need our support. What they’re doing at the Hampstead Theatre is brilliant; such strong programming.’

Before we part, I want to discuss with Outhwaite what it means to her to see more and more women making waves in the industry.

‘More parts are being written for women, by women, which can only be a good thing,’ she agrees, and though admitting that ‘there are definitely more roles for actresses in their twenties and thirties, but I’m not sure when you start being an ‘older’ woman? Does it start at 40?’ she still surmises that it is, in fact, a good time to be a woman.

With that in mind, it will be interesting to see Tamzin Outhwaite’s next move. Having recently added a second daughter to her family, being a working mother is, as ever, a juggling act.

‘Sometimes doing theatre when you have kids feels like an extravagance, working unsociable hours every night when it’s not the most well paid work – but then you take on other work that allows you to carry on doing it. Theatre takes it out of you but you learn so much from it.’ It seems that the tiny dancer turned drama student still has her sights firmly set on the stage.

“There is something so nurturing about working with women” in the BBC’s incredible 2005 adaptation of Bleak House and wowed critics with her rendition of Lyra in the Royal National Theatre’s stage version of Philip Pullman’s His Dark Materials trilogy. Meanwhile, who can forget Gina McKee, star of (among many other things) classic ‘90s television drama Our Friends in the North, period masterpiece The Forsyte Saga and Richard Curtis’ Notting Hill. To call the line-up fantastic seems to understate things somewhat. And then there’s the location itself: the Hampstead Theatre is a local institution, and Outhwaite – a north Londoner herself – clearly has a lot of affection for both the theatre and the wider area.

Di, Viv and Rose will run from 17 January 23 February.

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Past Masters B The stylish world of Alfie’s Antiques Market ennie Gray opened Alfie’s in 1976, on the site of the Edwardian department store Jordan’s. The original building had fallen into disrepair, with shops boarded up and susceptible to vandalism; a careful and extensive renovation programme – including the addition of a four-storey extension in 1988 – was necessary to turn

the neglected pile into what it is today: a market complex covering 35,000 square feet over five floors, one of London’s largest indoor antiques markets. It even has an exotic waterfall staircase and newly re-opened rooftop kitchen.

A Mecca for the antiques elite, loved by major collectors and disciples of all things vintage, Alfie’s is world-famous for its dazzling array of artefacts, among them examples of mid-century modern design,

19th-century furnishings, 18th-century watercolours, Art Deco glassware, African textiles, ceramics and a truly international collection of vintage jewellery and fashion.

Dealers are supremely knowledgeable and items are priced competitively, ensuring that the institution remains the beating heart of commercial life on Church Street – which, incidentally, is home to 20 or so other independent dealers who started out with a stand at Alfie’s.

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The store is home to all manner of exquisitely aged clothing, costumes and accessories – and as a result it’s a firm favourite of movie and TV types, celebrities and the fashion crowd.

Billed as an ‘Edwardian Aladdin’s cave’, it’s a browser’s paradise, where every item is pretty much an objet d’art. tintincollectables.net

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One of Alfie’s standout dealers is Vincenzo Caffarella, specialist in rare and unique lighting and art from the 1950s to 1970s. The ground floor showroom provides a dazzling glimpse of the treasures Mr Caffarella has unearthed during his frequent trips to the continent, but visitors should be wary of missing out: there’s another space upstairs with even more incredible furniture and lighting to peruse.

On a regular day you’re likely to find the lovely Mrs Caffarella – Monica – keeping shop alongside her cute wire-haired dachsund. On my visit, I asked Monica what it was that had drawn her and her husband to Alfie’s, and she wasted no time in telling me what a prime spot the market has become for antique-hunters from across the globe. Alfie’s is a thriving community, Monica tells me, and she and her fellow traders support each other in creating a friendly, inviting atmosphere that benefits everyone involved – as well as the thousands of happy customers.

The Caffarellas have been fixtures here for over 20 years, so when Monica speaks about the place she positively glows with pleasure though the effect is heightened by the stellar selection of lighting and art that encircles us. I’m immediately taken with a singular red coffee table hand-painted with silver sardines, leading me to ask if Monica ever finds it tough to part with her favourite pieces.

‘No, no!’ she laughs, ‘I love ‘50s Italian furniture, that’s my passion – the shapes and colours are so amazing. But I couldn’t do this for a living if I found it hard to let go. I am not a hoarder. My husband finds the most wonderful items and together we find them appreciative new owners. I love to help people source and select the perfect piece for their home, I’ve planned whole interiors for clients. That is so satisfying to me.’ vinca.co.uk Open Tuesday to Saturday from 10am to 6pm, 13-25 Church Street, NW8; alfiesantiques.com 17

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Leading the charge for a new and better menswear future, Private White V.C. strike style gold every time. Masters of heritage outerwear and knits, their clothing is the best way we can think of to do battle with Britain’s annual big freeze.

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Burberry, the prestigious super-brand loves Britain; it must do, or it wouldn’t keep spoiling us with such masterful reinventions of classic outerwear. Take this Prorsum quilted jacket for example: warm and shower-proof with gold fittings, it strikes just the right balance between chic and substantial. £1,395, matchesfashion.com

FLYING HIGH Fans of revivalist menswear will love this spin on the forties aviator jacket, which uses heavy-duty tan leather. French brand Ami are ones to watch this year, with each collection building on and bettering the one before. Prepare for take-off. £poa; amiparis.fr

URBAN EXPLORER The modern gent’s life is a grand adventure, so kit up in the best of intrepid fashion

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High street titan H&M has teamed up with local custom cycle store and fixed gear front-runners Brick Lane Bikes to create a capsule collection of rather nifty bikewear - and it’s all manufactured as part of the Swedish company’s ‘Conscious Foundation’ initiative, which uses sustainable materials and ethical production techniques. Expect vintage inspiration and contemporary performance - just the thing for an urban adventurer zipping around town. Available from March 13; hm.com

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Gloves: so necessary and yet such a nuisance. If only we could find some that combined premium quality with perfect fit... oh, wait here they are. Red Wing’s buckskin leather gloves feature a tailored Keystone thumb and elasticated wrist to ensure minimum slippage and maximum grip. What’s more, the supple leather outers are lined with fleece and comfy Thinsulate, so they’re snug as well as strong. £50, 140 Shoreditch High Street, E1; present-london.com

BOOT CAMP

Pointer know how to do durable, and these Calum boots are fit for long days on the march. Boasting top-notch leather uppers and a resistant rubber sole, they’re also fully lined to keep your feet toasty. Step out without worry, whatever the weather. £poa; pointerfootwear.com

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CHILL FACTOR

As the Big Freeze makes its way over to our fair isles, Ted Baker has a plan of action to stave off the wintry rime. The winter essentials range from faux fur collars and knitted snoods to a pair of delightful Chelsea welly boots. The coats come double-breasted, in quilted leather and faux fur shrug varieties; we especially love the Heritage (pictured) and the long wrap coat, in which we can imagine acting like quite the glamorous snow queen.

Unit 5, 38 Canada Square, E14; tedbaker.com

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All hail Toast, for turning out aspiring winter garb minus the granny factor. Wearing fingerless gloves and snoods needn’t be unstylish, nor must it call to mind chestnuts roasting over a burnt-out oil drum. We’re gaga over the rich fabrics, Fair Isle patterns, Pippi Longstocking cable-knit socks and snow boots. The shearling coat is a beauty too - and not in the least bit Del Boy. 133 Upper Street, N1; toast.co.uk

Islington based shoe designer Emmy makes beautiful, handcrafted shoes, specialising in bridal and bespoke designs. Seeing as the latest film adaptation of The Great Gatsby has us hankering after drop-waisted dresses of the sequined variety, we’ll need some fancy footwear to match if we’re to do the Charleston in style.

Elizabeth in Jet, poa; emmyshoes.co.uk

North London based Studio Harlen create a range of graphically adorned printed and leather accessories. The duo behind the label share similar aesthetic principles from there it was just a short step to uniting their creative talents and making accessories that combine standout graphic print with minimal design.

The first collection, Erno, features prints inspired by Brutalist architecture and uses hand-sourced local materials. studioharlen.com

FLAG IT UP

The GG Flag Collection is an exclusive line of t-shirts and accessories designed by Gucci’s Creative Director Frida Giannini to mark the launch of UNICEF’s Schools for Asia initiative. Gucci will make an inaugural donation of $350,000 in the name of the Gucci Children’s Collection to support UNICEF education programs in the provinces of Yunnan and Chongqing in China; additionally, 25 per cent of the retail price of each GG Flag Collection item sold will be donated to provide further support to UNICEF’s Schools for Africa and Schools for Asia education initiatives. The items bear an interlocking GG logo, with the colours of different flags from around the world. Limited edition items at Gucci, Royal Exchange, EC3 23

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VELVET SHIRT, £555, BY PAUL SMITH; VELVET TROUSERS, £375 ,BY PAUL SMITH, SILVER PLATED BIB NECKLACE WITH TURQUOISE, £400, BY DANNIJO, LEATHER; STUD SHOES, £595, BY JOSEPH

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In a Glamorous looks to suit all ocassions Photography by Sarah Creswell Styling by Claire Bucknell

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NAVY SILK AND NEOPRENE DRESS, £650, BY SPORTMAX; LEATHER AND NEON LEATHER SHOES, £430, BY WALTER STEIGER; 18CT YELLOW GOLD AND DIAMOND NECKLACE, £22,926, BY YOUMNA

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SEQUINED COTTON DRESS COAT, £2,300, BY NICOLE FARHI; BROWN LEATHER BELT, £65, BY NICOLE FARHI;STRETCH LYCRA THIGH HIGH BOOTS, £675,

BY WALTER STEIGER; 18CT YELLOW GOLD EARRINGS, £1,762, BY YOUMNA

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LIGHT PINK SATIN CREPE DRESS, £730, BY PAULE KA; MICRO MOSAIC EARRINGS WITH PINK TOURMALINE, LOLITE AND DIAMONDS SET IN 18CT YELLOW GOLD, BY NOURBEL & LE CAVELIER

STYLED BY CLAIRE BUCKNELL, CLAIREBUCKNELL.COM PHOTOGRAPHER: SARAH CRESWELL AT ERA MANAGEMENT HAIR AND MAKEUP: WENDY TURNER AT NAKED ARTISTS USING COSMETICS A LA CARTE AND L’OREAL PARIS ELNETTE HAIRSPRAY MODEL: BROOKE AT SELECT ASPINAL OF LONDON, 0845 052 6900, ASPINALOFLONDON.COM DANNIJO, DANNIJO.COM JOSEPH, 020 7823 9500, JOSEPH.CO.UK HARVEY NICHOLS, HARVEYNICHOLS.COM MILLY, MILLYNY.COM NICOLE FARHI, 020 7499 8368, NICOLEFARHI.COM NOURBEL & LE CAVELIER, NOURBEL-LECAVELIER.COM PAUL SMITH, 0800 023 4006, PAUL SMITH.CO.UK PAULE KA, 020 7823 4180 SPORTMAX, 020 7518 8010 VALENTINO, 020 7235 5855, VALENTINO.COM WALTER STEIGER, WALTERSTEIGER.COM YOUMNA, YOUMNA.COM

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Luxury Fitted Wardrobes Luxury Fitted Wardrobes Walk-in Walk-inWardrobes Wardrobes

Neatsmith specialises in the manufacture and installation of bespoke sliding door Neatsmith specialises in the manufacture and installation of bespoke sliding door wardrobes, walk-in and bedroom furniture wardrobes, walk-inwardrobes wardrobes and bedroom furniture ShowroomsininLondon London - -Staples Corner and Teddington Two Two Showrooms Staples Corner and Teddington www.neatsmith.co.uk or or call 1956 595 595 www.neatsmith.co.uk call0800 0800 1956

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TRIYOGA

Sweat and stretch or relax and rejuvenate at Triyoga, London’s finest yoga and wellness destination. With yoga and pilates classes for all levels, deluxe treatments ranging from massage and acupuncture to physiotherapy and organic facials, an organic café and lifestyle shop, you will find yourself looking great and feeling even better in 2013.

Try 2 weeks of unlimited yoga for just £20 and receive 20% off all beginners courses this summer in Primrose Hill.

6 Erskine Road, NW3, 020 7483 3344; triyoga.co.uk; info@triyoga.co.uk

New Year New You!

Need inspiration for your new year’s resolution? Shortcut to a brand new you with our pick of the best local health and beauty hot spots THE LABORATORY SPA & HEALTH CLUB:

HEALTH CLUB OF THE YEAR 2012 Luxury, style, space and elegance create the perfect environment to escape the many pressures of a hectic London life.

Relaxation is essential to both the body and mind and the Laboratory Spa and Health Club provides a gateway to undisputed tranquillity. The Laboratory boasts an effortless and peaceful ambience and were the winners of UK Health Club of the Year 2012 (National Fitness Awards) - ‘A quality club providing style and substance!’

The Avenue, Muswell Hill, London, N10 2QE, 020 8482 3000; labspa.co.uk

KOBKUN THAI THERAPY

If you had a hard-working and exhausting year - then a relaxing massage is the best way to recharge the batteries. At Kobkun Thai Therapy, there’s a special seasonal offer available right now: buy five treatment sessions and get an hour completely free. Check the website for more information.

93 Upper Street, N1, 020 7288 8702 and 101 Essex Road, N1, 020 7288 2974; kobkun.net 30

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ABSOLUTELY PROMOTION

NEW CLASSES FOR 2013!

Kinetic Pilates is offering group equipment classes starting in January 2013.

As the classes are for three people and performed on the wall units, they offer clients a chance to get better acquainted with the equipment in a semi-private session, which ensures pelnty of personal attention. The classes are great value for money at £25 each.

Kinetic Pilates 4 Ossian Mews London, N4 4DT; 07889 146857; kineticpilates.com; info@kineticpilates.com

LIFE COACHING AT SHINE ON THE GREEN

Looking for change in 2013? Life Coach Andy Paice is passionate about helping people to make the changes they need in order to discover their unique path and innate wellbeing. Using various tools, he helps people to take the empowering actions that create fulfilling lives – personally and professionally. Shine’s unique hair/health/beauty team are dedicated to the ‘look good, feel great’ ethos and are open 7 days a week. All appointments with Andy Paice are £45.

52 Stoke Newington Church Street, N16 and 20 Newington Green, N16, 020 7241 2065; shineholistic.co.uk, naturalinsightcoaching.com

KIESER TRAINING

Addressing specific back, neck and joint problems and offering tailored independent training to build muscle strength, Kieser can help members train for sport and prevent problems such as osteoporosis in later life.

80% of those with chronic back problems have made ‘good’ or ‘very good’ progress with Kieser’s Medical Strength Training and MST programmes.

For more information on sessions, contact Greater London House, Hampstead Road, NW1 7DF, 020 7391 9980; kieser-training.co.uk

LONDON SCHOOL OF BEAUTY

If you want to know the secrets behind the professional skills of make-up, why not enrol at one of the most prestigious schools in London. The Foundation Make-up Certificate Course at London School of Beauty & Makeup covers day, evening, bridal and special occasion styles; available full-time, part-time or home study. For those who would like to discover the process in high fashion Makeup Artistry, take a look at their Photographic and Media Make-up Diploma.

18-19 Long Lane, London EC1A, 020 7776 9767; beauty-school.co.uk

LOTUS CLINIC

A NEW YOU FROM HEAD TO TOE! Lotus Clinic has a wide range of treatments from skin rejuvenation and smile make-overs to laser hair removal. We exclusively offer the new celebrity craze – the Zerona Laser fat loss treatment, straight from America, which allows you to lose up to 8 inches of fat. Enjoy the January special with 50 % off Laser hair removal and half price teeth whitening for only £150.

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New Year - New -

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Silius) continue to push boundaries with their range of body metal adornments. The latest to take the fancy of performance artists and fashionistas are their handmade nails. Available in a range of sizes and designs, the daring statement pieces are cast and electroformed to perfection. So much so, in fact, that they were paraded down the catwalk at the AW12 Thierry Mugler show in Paris. Point taken.

See selection at kabiri.co.uk

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Editor’s

Pick Waxing Lyrical … although it’s not a wax, not a paste and not a

cream. Sumotech from Bumble and Bumble is a midweight ‘moulding compound’ combining the properties of all three of the above: how miraculous. Good for short styles, it won’t overwhelm fine hair and is also suited to highly textural cuts. Step out with a slicked-back look, or with a flick or a twisted quiff for an edgier touch. £21.50; bumbleandbumble.co.uk

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Dr Sebagh Platinum Gold Elixir boosts synthesis of collagen with 134 enriching active ingredients. Among them are metallic nanoparticles of gold and platinum to help your skin fight the signs of aging. 4 x 100ml, £395; drsebagh.com

THE NEW FACIAL The Biologique Recherche Soin Lissant

Facial, exclusive to EF Medispa, incorporates a unique application technique that uses sculpting movements and pulsing strokes to revitalise stressed or traumatised skin. It’s a seven-step process that sees a remodelling facial machine lift and strengthen facial muscles. Talk about serious face time.

Starting at £250, 69 St John’s Wood High Street, NW8; efmedispa.com An opulent anti-wrinkle serum, Perfectionist [CP + R] serum delivers fast, effective reduction of lines thanks to innovative CPR-75 technology.

30ml for £50; esteelauder.co.uk

From integrative skincare brand Merumaya comes this Iconic Youth Serum. An antiageing mix with anti-blemish ingredients, it’s perfect for those whose skin has opposing needs.

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Joseph Pilates Get a stronger back, a flatter stomach and a suppler, younger body at our stunning studio

020 7288 8080

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MR MOTIVATOR Not only is 639 super chic - its high-density rubber floor separates into zones for cross-training (from the 10-metre track to agility ladder and rings) but the personal trainer services are boosted by the use of The Lab - a repository of scientific information to help maximise training. The team’s specialist knowledge ranges from boxing and martial arts to prehab and rehab drills, aesthetic dance and movement to gymnastic conditioning. And if that won’t get you motivated, we seriously don’t know what will. six3nine.com

Feeling good The latest health and fitness trends

DETOX KITCHEN LET IT GLOW

Yoga for the soul? Good Vibes celebrated its first birthday recently, marking a year of great fitness classes - but it’s their yoga that has us most excited. Harnessing the power of Europe’s first infra-red studio, the warm room allows muscles to heat up quickly for a more fluid practice. There are specialist classes for runners and cyclists, Yang and Yin yoga by candlelight or Bliss classes - which offer deliciously restorative workshops. There’s even an online tracker which tells you how many downward dogs have been formed in the week. £30 for the one-month introductory offer; goodvibesfitness.co.uk

A detox programme that celebrates what you can have rather than what you can’t? Bravo! A mélange of brilliantly fresh, organic, imaginative ingredients you may have forgotten about, with no nasties... all that’s missing are the things that make you feel bloated, blotchy or listless (like wheat, caffeine, red meat, refined sugar, alcohol and dairy). Time to load up on those crannie b’s...

From £29.99 a day; thedetoxkitchen.com

SVELT MELT Having launched its iconic HotPants and technology-enhanced activewear

in 2011, Zaggora has now introduced two new body-sculpting treatments: Svelt Melt, a toning and contouring gel packed with encapsulated caffeine and menthol, red pepper extract, peptides and green bean seed extract, and Motion Lotion, a hydrating and firming cream infused with encapsulated caffeine and menthol, nourishing Inca Inchi oil, lupin seed extract and shea butter. Promoting the breakdown of fat cells, the products are best used alongside the pants to reduce the appearance of cellulite. The new year is looking perky... Both £35, boots.com

Looking up The Zero Seven practice in Clerkenwell offers cosmetic dermal fillers as well numerous high-

quality dental treatments. Restylane, which was created to quickly and easily correct imperfections and wrinkles, is injected with a very fine needle, penetrating beneath the surface, working to boost the skin’s natural structure by pushing it up and evening it out. It therefore quickly restores a more youthful, smooth appearance: how very uplifting.

7 St John Street, EC1; zero-seven.co.uk 35

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Winning smile Angela Sacre trials the ingenious Waterlase method at Pure Periodontics

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um disease (or periodontitis) is no rarity, even in the our enlightened times, and if left untreated it can lead to bleeding gums, receding gums and even loss of teeth. I didn’t fancy any of that – but I can’t say I was much tempted by the traditional, surgical approaches to offsetting such problems, either. Which is why I booked an appointment with Pure Periodontics, specialists in nonsurgical periodontics and pioneers of the Waterlase treatment.

The method involves using high tech lasers – rather than the dreaded dentist’s drill – to remove debris and bacteria from between the teeth, dispatch bad gum tissue and even reshape healthy gums in order to improve and enhance the smile.

And unlike the (frankly terrifying) drill, the Waterlase technology minimises bleeding and post-op swelling, so there’s no need to leave the dentist’s feeling like

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your mouth has been mauled.

Pure Periodontics are General Dental Council-certified periodontists and masters of the Waterlase – and it shows.

From the outset, I’m kept well-informed of the nature of the procedure, and lying back with my jaws agape I notice my heart isn’t beating at the usual ‘dentist’s chair’ rate. In short, I can’t imagine a friendlier and more relaxing environment in which to undergo what can seem in advance like a very unnerving treatment. Better still, unlike a mechanical drill, the laser’s lack of heat, vibration and pressure really does make it all much smoother, calmer and less painful. Lasers have long been the gold standard for many medical and cosmetic procedures, and the Waterlase was approved for use in hard tissue treatments by the US Food and Drug Administration in 1998. Since then, it has been cleared for many additional dental procedures, and thousands of dentists around the world have used it millions of times with less

need for unpleasant shots, anaesthetics, drills and numb lips. Perhaps the best thing about Waterlase is that it removes the need for squeamishness about gum disease and the treatment thereof – which is important, because periodontitis can contribute to (and be caused by) a host of wider issues such as diabetes, heart disease and smoking. Many of us suffer without knowing why.

It also helps that Pure Periodontics are experts in the field: my treatment was a walk in the park compared to experiences I’ve had in the past. I left the practice with a healthier, happier mouth to prove it – and I didn’t even need to be referred in order to benefit; I just called and booked an appointment. In fact, all adult patients of Pure Periodontics receive a comprehensive annual evaluation of their gums, helping to nip nasty problems in the bud. A modern and holistic approach to oral hygiene, and one well worth looking into.

7 St John Street, EC1; pureperio.com

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SUSHISAMBA BEST FOR: INVENTIVE CUISINE

This NY establishment has crossed the pond to open its first international outpost in our fair city. At last! The concept? A unique fusion of Japanese, Brazilian and Peruvian cuisine, music and design – a tri-cultural coalition, inspired by the mass migration of the Japanese to South America’s coffee plantations in the early 20th century. Sushisamba has achieved a culinary coup de maître, dishing up indigenous dishes as well as innovative combinations such as sashimi seviche and tuna tataki. Japanese is always a good bet for a healthy graze – a random sweep of the menu reveals such tantalising concoctions as yellowtail taquitos (lemongrass, avocado, aji panca miso, lime), heritage tomato and seaweed salad and wagu gyoza (courgette purée and su-shoyo dipping sauce). Dishes are pricey, but this is superlative dining atop Heron Tower, the city’s tallest skyscraper.

Heron Tower, 110 Bishopsgate, EC2; sushisamba.com

Brand new start...

Absolutely rounds up the best healthconscious restaurants the area has to offer. Bon santé!

THE FOLLY

BEST FOR: CALORIE CONTROL

This botany-themed restaurant is really geared towards those on a health-kick. The tape measure symbol tagged to some of the items on the menu denotes meals under 500 calories, but don’t be put off: the food is uncompromisingly good. You can max out on flavour (but not calories) by ordering your burgers carb-free or sticking to one of the delicious skinny cocktails. The Folly is not about dieting; the menu is way too long and appetising for that – reading like a souped-up, particularly flavoursome diner. It’s almost impossible to choose between the likes of Maryland buttermilk chicken burger, tuna po-boy or a Californian hot smoked salmon salad. The schtick is that the option to eat healthily is there if you want it. Despite London’s most cultivated culinary exploits, sometimes it’s way too hard to find a decent salad – finally some Cali-style health-freak ingredients in the capital.

Join The Folly this month for their ‘slim or sin’ offer, see web for details. 41 Gracechurch Street, EC3; thefollybar.co.uk 38

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OTTOLENGHI

BEST FOR: FRESH AND VARIED PRODUCE

Salads are usually a menu after-thought: either overpriced and insubstantial or huge with an overbearing mishmash of incompatible ingredients, swimming in sauce. Thankfully, Ottolenghi redresses the balance with a dedicated, mouth-watering, taste-therainbow array of buffet salads, flaunting extensive and unusual ingredients all bursting with natural goodness. Red quinoa, sesame seed rice and mashed yellow split peas with Tunisian corn salsa are just some of the flavours on offer – putting over-cooked spinach and blanched lettuce leaves to shame.

Much of the veg comes chargrilled or roasted with a generous helping of nuts. The Ottolenghi book Plenty has become something of a modern kitchen bible; the follow-up, Jerusalem, looks set to achieve the same ubiquity. Salads need never be boring again.

287 Upper Street, N1; ottolenghi.co.uk

THE GATE

BEST FOR: VEGGIE FINE DINING

The abundant use of different vegetables means you’ll get a good stab at your five-aday at The Gate. The owners of the legendary Hammersmith restaurant (frequently lauded as London’s best) brought their own brand of nutritious dishes to Islington last year and the menu reads like a health-foodie’s heaven – expect high-energy ingredients and some wham-bam combos (courgette flowers, wasabi potato cake, confit artichoke salad, aubergine teriyaki). There are also vegan and gluten-free options as well as brunch and mezze menus if you’re looking for a lighter lunch. There’s really no excuse now for a fast food blowout; golden food begone, colourful grub is on our new healthy agenda.

370 St John Street, EC1; thegaterestaurants.com

PLANET ORGANICA

BEST FOR: TAKE OUT

From 1st January, the Lemon Detox Box will be available from Planet Organic. The three day food boxes are ideal for a full fast or a variation which includes eating one ultra healthy meal a day. It includes Madal Bal natural tree syrup, organic lemons and ginger and three detox-friendly recipes.

10 Devonshire Square, EC2; order online at planetorganic.com

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Proud Cabaret City

With a new head chef on board, the traditional dishes at Proud City Cabaret’s supper club have been given a modern twist. Starters of parsnip, honey and coconut soup with truffle oil and crushed hazelnuts, pig’s cheek and chorizo ravioli sit alongside classic mains like pan-fried fillet of sea-bream and roasted chicken breast.

The desserts are as equally tantalising, with big flavours like brioche bread and butter pudding with orange zest and Madagascan vanilla or chocolate crème brûlée with crystalised popping candy topping the menu. Yum. 1 Mark Lane, EC3; proudcabaretcity.co.uk

Bite Sized Absolutely finds out all the food news – one bite at a time

DISCO BISTRO

Pipsdish Why do we love this pop-up? All the

activity takes place behind the red doors of an old Citroën garage brimming with original 1950s features like car ramps, a vaulted ceiling and concrete oil pits. The space is decked out with founder, food writer and cook Philip Dundas’ vintage furniture and crockery – and Dundas has even launched the ‘Kitchen Table Project’ with some of the proceeds from the pop-up feeding groups of elderly locals for free.

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133B Upper Street, N1; pipsdish.co.uk

An exciting new culinary residency from itinerant chef Carl Clarke, Disco Bistro EC4 makes its home at The Rising Sun (along the Dickensian alleyway fabled as the meeting spot of Guy Fawkes and his fellow conspirators) until April. The restaurant offers the full dining experience albeit with ‘proper boozer’ roots, and is Clarke’s first solo project since previous pop-up hits the Rock Lobsta Bar, Thomas Keller spoof The English Launderette and the punk jubilee-inspired God Save the Clam. At Disco Bistro EC4, a guest chef will take the reins of a monthly Saturday dinner service, ensuring an ongoing series of new experiences, while the main dining room has been designed with the aid of British artist and lighting designer Alex Randall, of surrealist light installation and taxidermy fame. The second, smaller

room is curated by Lassco, London’s premier architectural salvage company, who have modelled the room on a quirky Georgian pantry. Vintage tables and reclaimed Routemaster bus chairs add to the humorous, fun and punk-infused theme.

The Rising Sun, 61 Carter Lane, EC4; discobistroec4.co.uk

The Wallace Collection Renowned restaurateur Oliver Peyton (of Peyton and Byrne fame) has

taken budding chef Ivan Simeoli under his wing for a new food venture.

Simeoli is to head up The Wallace Restaurant, having moved over from Massimo Bottura’s three Michelin-starred Osteria Francescana in Italy. Guests are invited to enjoy seasonal game in the restaurant’s breathtaking atrium, lush with plants and dotted with works of sculpture. A truly unique experience - and the excellent staff definitely know their snipe from their woodcock.

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79 Highgate Road, NW5, 020 3310 2010; pizzaeast.com/pizza-east-kentish-town Mantra Real good pizza and rustic Tuscan treats.

What’s the deal? If you can tear yourself away from tearing up slices, it’s worth trying the wood ovenbaked specialties. Try the hot cinnamon sugared doughnuts with Amedei chocolate sauce; they’re little amazeballs.

Why should you go? Happy Mondays: 50% off all day, including alcohol (if you can handle it on a Monday). It’s a steal..

FORMANS Stour Road, Fish Island E3 2NT 020 8525 2365

BUNDU KHAN 43 Commercial Street E1 6BD 020 7375 2595

DISHOOM 77 Boundary Street E2 7JE 020 7420 9324

HARRY MORGANS 29-31 St John’s Wood High Street NW8 7NH 020 7722 1869 MEAT PEOPLE 4-6 Essex Road N1 8LN 020 7359 5361

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MEM & LAZ 8 Therberton Street N1 8LN 020 7704 9089

Burger and Lobster 40 St John Street, EC1; burgerandlobster.com

The Crunch Does what it says on the tin. The third outpost of this popular surf ‘n’ turf has shacked up in Farringdon. On the menu are simply burgers, lobster and lobster roll (served on a buttery brioche with yummy wasabi mayo); or you can pick a platter of all three to share with chips, salad and extras such as cheese and bacon.

Fish Market 4 Inverness Street, NW1;

Simply Fish 4 Inverness Street, NW1;

The Crunch Bringing the virtues of the seaside to the city by way of a tarted-up fish and chip shop restaurant. Part of the Old Bengal Warehouse complex converted by D&D Restaurants into a mega-complex of dining, drinking and retail, this is one of two restaurants on the site, the other being New Street Grill.

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The Crunch Less of the crunch; all the menu entries are on the slippery side. This new eatery in Camden is set on bringing affordable, healthy and sustainable fish to the masses, with the latest catches cooked how you like. Pick your fish, your cooking method, your preferred sauce and accompaniment – and there are specials and platters to choose from, too.

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SU SAZZAGONI 136 Lauriston Road E9 7LH 020 8985 8448

THE ROTISSERIE 87 Allitsen Road NW8 7AS 020 7722 7444

LA COLLINA 17 Princess Road NW1 8JR 020 7483 0192

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JOHN SALT 131 Upper Street N1 1QP 020 7359 7501

XOXO 74 Upper Street N1 0NY 020 7226 6799

The Pig and Butcher Pub

80 Liverpool Road, N1, 020 7226 8304; thepigandbutcher.co.uk

Mantra Crackling good grub What’s the deal? A truly beautiful pub, done out in rustic style with farmhouse tables. The main attraction is the food (meat straight from the farm, butchered, cured and smoked on site, fish straight from the boat) but with a very long wine and beer list, it’s also a decent urban-country watering-hole in which to sink a pint or two.

Why should you go? The original pub structure was built in the mid-1800s on what were once fields used by farmers to rest their livestock before they were sent to Smithfield’s Meat Market. A little dose of history with your tipple of choice.

FIFTY FIVE BAR & LOUNGE 31 Jamestown Road NW1 7DB 020 7424 9054

PROUD CAMDEN The Horse Hospital NW1 8AH 0207 482 3867

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The Vibe Featuring the inhouse Beavertown brewery, specialties include such moreish brews as Neck Oil, 8 Ball (a big and bold rye) and Smog Rocket (dark and robust smoked porter). The name Beavertown comes from the old Cockney name given to the historic de Beauvoir area. Head to the website for some handy beer and food pairing suggestions.

The Vibe The chaps over at the brewery have been burning the midnight oil to get their new tap-room ready. Behind the bar, you can get the freshest brewery beers and a selection of spirits and snacks. Food is

by The Foragers – check out the-foragers.com – and every weekend they serve a range of dishes made with ingredients hand-picked by the chefs.

The Vibe A new neighbourhood bar from the guys behind The Owl and Pussycat, who have joined forces with Ben Spalding (ex-head chef at Roganic) to open a 25-seat restaurant. Soulshakers have taken over the bar, with a draught range that showcases the best of local as well as global breweries – plus, the music is curated by the lovely folk behind Victoria Park’s Field Day festival.

33 Downham Road, N1; dukesbrewandque.com

365-366 Warburton Street, E8; londonfieldsbrewery.co.uk

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On a roll Gareth Fitzgerald discovers a raw steal at Hampstead’s favourite sushi bar

B I Need a Dollar Allen Hutchinson boozes it up at the cocktail-loving grill house

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ollar Grills and Martinis presides over a busy corner of Exmouth Market, a foodie-favoured part of Clerkenwell perfectly situated between the hipster hotbed of East London and the West End. The restaurant itself is all Vegas bling, brimming with sumptuous velvet reds, gleaming golds and glossy blacks.

The lighting is splendidly moody, the chandeliers casting a dim glow over the Americana on the walls. The 1964 Audrey Hepburn vehicle Paris When It Sizzles plays discreetly in the background, and the overall effect is a fun, relaxed atmosphere with a buzzy clientele comprised of everything from pretty young guys and dolls to families and curious tourists.

But what about the chow? Well, as its name suggests, Dollar is all grill… so think meat, meat, meat. Vegetarians are catered for – but they’re not the target audience. Burgers are your best bet and there’s a fine selection on offer, from classics involving bacon and cheese to the more adventurous Lucy Lucy, which comes with quince jelly, or the Bellagio, which features Parma ham, spinach, mozzarella and chilli jam.

All are served on a rich, glazed brioche bun.

I plumped for the Wagyu burger, a classy cut of cattle served with Monterey Jack cheese

and white truffled mushrooms. My companion decided to sample a 20oz fillet steak - both were fantastic. The meat on offer is grain-fed USDAcertified prime beef hailing from Nebraska, and because of the open kitchen you can watch the steaks and patties sizzling and smoking from the comfort of your table.

Cocktails are central to the dining experience, with Dollar proving once again that beef and booze make perfect bedfellows.

There’s something for every taste, from wise guy and dame to average Joe, and friendly staff are on hand to guide you through the beguiling menu. Every beverage we sampled was delicious, but we were particularly fond of the signature Porn Star Martini - as well as the more classic Sazerac. A downstairs bar is home to a team of mixologists charged with creating these concoctions - and is a great place to continue the party after dinner.

London and the burger seem to be well and truly smitten with each other at the moment, and a growing host of eateries are trying to carve out a niche for themselves in what’s obviously a crowded market. By outclassing cheesy chains and short-lived pop-ups alike, Dollar rises above the rabble – and provides a perfect night out.

right, airy and modern, West Hampstead’s Feng Sushi restaurant is a warming antidote to a cold and rainy Thursday night, the calming glimmer of its aquarium – not to mention the restorative effects of its sparkling sake – ensuring the atmosphere is cheery and welcoming.

My companion and I are no strangers to the brand, having attended a Feng Sushi sushi-making class in the spring. Now was our chance to sit back, relax and sample a broad range of what Feng Sushi has to offer.

The salads and edamame dishes are worth remarking upon – with the x-ray salad serving as a fine example of the restaurant’s flair for blending unusual combinations of marvellously fresh ingredients - think peppers, pomegranate, edamame, avocado and a spicy sauce with chives. The miso edamame, meanwhile, give new meaning to the term ‘moreish’, and the tender sashimi is cut wonderfully thick.

There is no scrimping where portions are concerned – Feng Sushi really does represent excellent value for money in comparison to the scanty amounts that some other quality Japanese restaurants provide (at twice the price). And the food is great: our scallop and chilli kicked like a mule and the tempura were excellent, with the rock shrimp being the pick of the bunch.

There are also lots of special dishes on the menu, which work well for sharing and through which we were guided with enthusiasm and expertise by our waiter.

All the fish is sustainably sourced, and the intimate surroundings are more than conducive to conversation. My companion and I stayed late into the evening, enjoying the sake a little too much, perhaps – but eventually stepping out into the night full of healthy and invigorating food.

1 Adelaide Road, NW3; fengsushi.co.uk

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Thabto (which stands for ‘two heads are better than one’) specialise in quirky and original homeware and accessories.

If you’re not a traditionalist when it comes to interior schemes, then you won’t get more of an ice breaker than their bonkers sunglasses mirror. Spec-tacular. £200; thabto.co.uk

Interior Inspirations Gemma Billington rounds up the best trends, designers and local gems

MINI MASTERPIECE

There’s still time to check out Mini Modern’s first ever popup ‘shoppe’ at East London’s Supernice, which runs until the end of February.

They’ve added a characteristic splash of colour and geometric shapes to the basement of the store; look no further for some new year inspiration.

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The distinctive and inimitable designs of Orla Kiely have popped up on everything from mugs to clothing and cosmetics. Heal’s have the best range of Orla Kiely homeware and furniture, and her retro bed linen will never go out of fashion. From £28; heals.co.uk

The Bisque Radiator company in Belsize Park specialises in a variety of different and uniquely designed radiators and extractor fans. From the Cobra-Therm Towel Radiator to the Archibald (in the shape of a set of clothes hangers), we absolutely love the ingenious palette range; cheer up an otherwise neutral room with a rainbow-bright pop of colour or a demure pastel shade.

244 Belsize Road, NW6; bisque.co.uk

BOUTIQUE OF THE MONTH: HERITAGE LONDON

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Heritage London is a new store on Pentonville Road offering quintessentially British luxury decor – think decanters, silver picture frames, glass ornaments and antler candle holders – without the designer price tag. Welcome to the neighbourhood! Unit 1 Angel House, 20-32 Pentonville Road, N1; heritage-london.com 53

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Tell us about Luna & Curious; what’s the company’s background?

Luna & Curious was established in 2006 as a collectively run store where a group of designers could sell their own work. We now sell over forty different designers and specialise in British manufacture. The store is run by ceramic designers Polly George, Kaoru Parry of welovekaoru and jewellery designer Rheanna Lingham.

The trio now work on joint design projects.

Where do you source the ‘curios’ that make up the shop?

In many different places; we sell designers that don’t sell anywhere else and produce work as a hobby. We have many people approach us, but we explore exhibitions and scour blogs to find exciting products.

What, in your opinion, constitutes ‘good design’?

Something that has been fully thought through from beginning to end. Where the product is made is extremely important, that the product is made in a place that is highly skilled, not just the cheapest.

Good design is elusive, not one thing; it comes together when every small part is right.

How important to you was having a gallery space in the boutique?

It was a really fun way to create a buzz and introduce more people to our store on Calvert Avenue. We thrive on collaboration and we now have a full time resident in our gallery, Barry the

Barber. Barry has a beautiful old-fashioned space, offering traditional barber services.

Who designed the shop floor?

It was a collaborative process; we did all the work ourselves with great help from husbands, parents and friends. The fittings were generally found or donated and the space has grown out of this ethos. The umbrella light fittings were the brainchild of our art director friend Rob Nichols.

What are your bestselling products?

Our Mermaid Tail Sleeping Bag by The Miniature Knit Shop, Tower Bridge Monumini by Another Studio, Beetle Wing Necklace by Rheanna Lingham.

Also our Londow Willow plate by welovekaoru, Salt & Pepper Pigs Trotters by Luna & Curious, Cresshead by Polly George and Gold Handcuffed Bear by Momocreatura.

the shop one sunny Sunday afternoon. Our design ethos is similar; we both have a flavour of British eccentricity! That led to us designing the bespoke crockery for the Mad Hatter’s afternoon tea.

What other interesting projects have you been involved with?

We also run Semi Automatic at St Martins Lane, a giant vending machine in The Sanderson’s sister hotel.

What does the future hold for the company?

More Luna & Curious lines, jewellery, hats and silk scarves, all made in the UK. 24-26 Calvert Avenue, E2; lunaandcurious.com

Why did you choose the Shoreditch location?

We set up on Brick Lane as we all lived in the area.

We needed bigger premises and as soon as we set our eyes on the beautiful Arnold Circus location, we knew we had found our new home. It is a magical part of East London.

How did the collaboration with the Sanderson Boutique come about...

The Sanderson invited us to open a boutique in the hotel after a staff member wandered into

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Not just This Morning... but every morning

Marilyn Stowe is the senior partner at Stowe Family Law and resident family law expert on ITV’s This Morning.

Leading the UK’s largest dedicated family law firm, she has more than 30 years’ experience handling divorce cases and family law proceedings.

· One of the first solicitors to qualify as a family law arbitrator through the newly-formed Institute of Family Law Arbitrators (IFLA).

· The first Chief Assessor and Chief Examiner of the Law Society’s Family Law Panel.

· A Fellow of the International Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers: a global association of lawyers recognised for expertise in their respective countries.

Located in WC1, Stowe Family Law specialises in family law issues and covers a wide range of cases.

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Legal force Marilyn Stowe is one of the country’s leading divorce lawyers, and she’s a television personality too. Absolutely catches up with her to discuss justice, families and The Archers

Most divorce lawyers don’t end up on television. How did your stint on This Morning come about?

I enjoy public speaking and have debated marriage at the Oxford Union. I have regularly appeared on provincial radio and TV over the years; but I’ve also done Richard and Judy and other national talk shows on TV. Sometimes the brief is tricky; I debated cohabitation with Baroness Deech on Radio 4 and the outcome of a Supreme Court case on BBC Breakfast. I’ve also handled PR as a solicitor on behalf of the Law Commission for reports on family law. ITV were looking for a very experienced family lawyer but also someone who was unafraid of the media who could explain things in a straightforward way. They called me out of the blue and interviewed me, and things went from there.

Do you enjoy being on television?

Yes I do, handling people’s problems is what I’m used to but I’ve very much enjoyed being in the studio and meeting celebrities and the people who run This Morning - who wouldn’t?! It’s a very professional outfit.

You have also been involved in storylines for The Archers. Tell us about that.

I was recommended to the scriptwriters of the series and asked to devise the nastiest divorce scenario I could think of for one

of the characters. So I had him running a private partnership with his girlfriend and hiving off business to it from his company, so depleting the company profits to reduce the payout to the wife. Then the girlfriend turned on him!

I’ve also advised the scriptwriters on Coronation Street when they ran a storyline about Peter Barlow, who was an alcoholic father and the grandfather turned up to obtain custody of the child. I suggested it would be a good idea for them to reach agreement about the child, to demonstrate settling is better than litigating and they took my advice.

You are known to have a strong sense of justice. When did you first notice it?

Even before I qualified. I used to do voluntary work for the local CAB. In fact, that’s where I first spoke to my husband who I’d seen around the courts. He had gone along to do a voluntary session too. I worked in partnership with him for many years and we ran free legal clinics at all our offices.

When I set up my own firm I continued this and I offer free legal advice on my blog, marilynstowe.co.uk which is currently getting over 32,000 visits per month. I also acted for Sally Clark on a pro bono basis and obtained the medical report that freed her from her imprisonment when she was wrongly convicted of the double murder of her baby sons.

Most divorce lawyers are male, but many clients are female. Is this an issue?

I think there was a problem – not with clients but with the lawyers; they found me a bit too hot to handle! Today I would say there are easily as many women as men lawyers.

How does working in family law impact on your own family? How do you find enough time for them?

I always put my family first and still do so I was always around when my son was little and it was hard. However, now my son is a lawyer himself I am thinking of my firm first and growing and expanding it for posterity.

You have been married yourself for 30 years. What advice can you give people on making marriage work?

My husband and I are tolerant of each other and respectful of each other’s careers. We don’t compete; we have grown and developed together for our mutual benefit. We are also always able to laugh together. His very dry sense of humour has saved many potentially tricky situations between us!

8 Fulwood Place Gray’s Inn, WC1; stowefamilylaw.co.uk

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£635,000 - Share of Freehold (Sold) A very spacious two bedroom ground floor maisonette with private garden, moments from Muswell Hill Broadway; 1231 sq ft.

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Ash Grove, N10 - £1,795,000 - Freehold (Sold) Stunning, contemporary four bedroom property with large mature gardens and set within a gated development; 2186 sq ft.

Osier Crescent, N10 - £500,000 - Freehold (Sold Subject to Contract) A smart and contemporary end terrace three storey town house in a purpose built development; 1468 sq ft.

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Creighton - Freehold Alexandra Road, N8 - £319,950 - Leasehold Stafford Avenue, Terrace,N2 W8- £2,295,000 - £2,950 per week, furnished Large eight bedroom detached property,on significantly extended and recently Contemporary stylish two floorthroughout, period conversion with parking and A fantastic 3 bedroom maisonette the sought after streets of the Phillimore Estate. The and property has bedroom wooden top floors an integrated remote refurbished 3923 sq ft. lighting, underfloor heating, a roof terrace and garden; 675 sqto ft. the rear. controlledthroughout; sound system, lutron a garden

Gold Winner in Best for Property Management

Hamptons International has been crowned Gold Winner in Best for Property Management and at the 2011 Lettings Agency of the Year Awards in association with The Sunday Times and The Times, recognising Hamptons’ commitment to exceptional customer service and its status as an employer of choice. Call us to find out more about how our Property Management Services can help us meet your property requirements.

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Firs Avenue, Muswell Hill, N10

ÂŁ1,525,000 Freehold Sole Agents

Retaining an abundance of original period features is this well presented five/six bedroom mid terraced double fronted Edwardian residence. The property provides 2372 square feet of spacious accommodation throughout and benefits include a delightful westerly facing garden and a lower ground floor area with separate entrance from front. Situated in the heart of Muswell Hill Broadway with its vibrant array of shops and restaurants, excellent bus services to Highgate tube (Northern Line) also within favourable distance of Tetherdown primary school and catchment of Fortismere secondary school.

Muswell Hill Office: 020 8444 1771

Connaught Gardens, Muswell Hill, N10

ÂŁ925,000 Freehold Sole Agents

Situated by Queens Woods and a short walk from Highgate Woods and Highgate Tube Station (Northern Line) is this stunning five bedroom, three bathroom semi detached family residence. This fine property has been tastefully modernized throughout which includes modern fitted kitchen, contemporary bathroom suites, new gas central heating boiler and at the rear is a delightful conservatory that leads out to a beautiful garden. Located within this quiet residential turning which is a short distance from Muswell Hill Broadway and its excellent range of shops and restaurants.

Muswell Hill Office: 020 8444 1771

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Sedgemere Avenue, East Finchley N2

£399,950 Leasehold Sole Agents

Tatlers are pleased to offer as the vendors sole agent, this extremely charming two bedroom ground floor maisonette presented in a ‘ready to move into’ condition. The property benefits some fine period features, wealth of character and an extremely well planned kitchen/breakfast room with access to a south facing rear garden. Sedgemere Avenue is an extremely popular location off East End Road being within half a mile radius of East Finchley tube (Northern Line) and the shops of the High Road.

East Finchley office: 020 8883 1001

Elder Avenue, Crouch End, N8

£750,000 Freehold Sole Agents

As the vendors favoured agent, Tatlers are delighted to offer this four bedroomed duplex family home arranged over 2 floors offering flexible living accommodation. The property comprises 2 shower rooms and a family bathroom, a fully fitted kitchen/breakfast room and a large bay fronting reception room, private parking, own garden and a first floor deck area, which has planning for further expansion. Having been fully refurbished to an exacting standard, this fabulous four bedroomed property benefits some fine features which include, exposed fireplaces, reinstated radiators, hand crafted bespoke internal doors and high ceilings.

Crouch End Office on 020 8341 4050

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Independent Estate Agents Residential Lettings & Management

Central Muswell Hill

N10

£1,795,000 Freehold

Situated in one of Muswell Hill’s most prestigious Avenues, is an impressive Edwardian semi linked house, spread over 3 floors, which retains masses of original features. The house has 5 double bedrooms - one with a fitted en suite bathroom and and another, a huge loft bedroom with potential - 3 reception rooms and a spacious dining room leading to a smartly fitted kitchen. Also an interesting hallway with a large stained glass panel, a family bathroom, a downstairs bathroom and separate shower room, GCH, a Tradesmen’s entrance, an approx. 65ft. long, South Westerly facing, split level, landscaped garden and off street parking for 2 or 3 cars.

Alexandra Palace

N22

£1,350,000 Freehold

A tastefully refurbished, semi detached, “Collins” built house, with a delightful interior décor, in the Rhodes Avenue School catchment area. The house has 6 good sized bedrooms - 3 with en suite or adjacent shower rooms - and 2 reception rooms, plus a lovely fitted kitchen, opening to a large dining room. There is also a downstairs loo and a utility room, a white fitted family bathroom, gas central heating and an approximately 60ft. long, South Westerly facing garden - landscaped by “Beauchamps” - with a Summer House or office at home. The house is situated in a sought after, tree lined residential road, within easy walking distance of good local shops and Muswell Hill Broadway, and close to Bounds Green Tube Station or Alexandra Palace Main Line Station - for speedy journeys to the City and West End.

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Sutton Road

N10

£599,950 Freehold

Situated in a tree lined, residential road, is a “Chain Free”, detached, 1930’s built bungalow, priced to allow a new purchaser to decorate, refurbish or extend as they wish. The bungalow which is only a few moments walk from a parade of good local shops and a short car or bus ride from Muswell Hill Broadway, has 2 double bedrooms - plus a loft studio or guest bedroom - with potential to further extend by creating a dormer window - a spacious reception room, a fitted kitchen/diner, a pale coloured fitted bathroom and gas central heating. The house also has a long single garage and an off street parking space and a 30ft. wide and approximately 85ft. long, Southerly facing lawned garden.

Muswell Hill

N10

£400,000 Leasehold

Set within a Victorian semi-detached house is a delightful split level top floor flat which has 2 double bedrooms - one with an en suite shower room and delightful rooftop views - a reception room with a cast iron fireplace and a fitted kitchen. There is also a bathroom with a pale coloured suite, gas central heating and an entryphone system. The flat is conveniently situated within very close proximity to Muswell Hill Broadway with its wide variety of shops, restaurants and transport facilities including bus routes to Highgate and East Finchley Tube Stations.

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MUSWELL ROAD, N10

Set on the first and second floors of this double fronted mid terraced Edwardian residence is an extremely spacious (1340 sq ft) and absolutely stunning three/four bedroom split level conversion). This fine property has been tastefully modernised whilst retaining many original period features. It also boasts a fantastic reception room which interconnects with a dining room; added benefits also include a modern fitted kitchen with granite work tops, contemporary bathroom suites, access to a decked flat roof and extensive storage space. Located in one of Muswell Hill’s premier roads which is within a short walk of local shops and restaurants. £749,950 Tatlers; 020 8444 1771; www.tatlers.co.uk

ST JOHN’S VILLAS, N19

A truly stunning four double bedroom period family home fully refurbished to an exceptionally high standard situated on the south side of this popular tree lined road only moments from Archway station.

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PROPERTY

DIFFERENT STYLE

Architecture is fashion – form over function?

As a North London estate agent for 40 years, and a follower of fashion, here’s my personal insight into our changing tastes in domestic architecture. Back in the 60’s the most fashionable and expensive homes were those in the new post war modernist ‘Contemporary’ style followed closely by the traditionally styled 1920’s homes – which we agents still referred to as ‘modern’ back then. Anyone of any standing of course had to be seen to be living in a Georgian house, if you could afford one – stylish but not the most functional. Meanwhile the large Edwardian houses of the London suburbs were only good for ‘bedsits’ – Ronnie Barker’s fictional Norman Stanley Fletcher lived in a bedsit in Muswell Hill, when not doing Porridge that is. The Rent Acts played a part in emptying these mansions thereby providing the market with wonderful spaces at almost half the price. Locally these remain the most expensive London homes on a square foot basis but the new Contemporary is not far behind – functional form.

Nigel Ellis is a director of Prickett & Ellis; 020 8883 9797; prickettandellis.com

CREIGHTON AVENUE, N10 A very large eight bedroom six bathroom three storey detached property extending to almost 4,000 sq ft, significantly extended and refurbished to an excellent standard. £2,295,000 Freehold Hamptons International, Muswell Hill 020 8883 5997; hamptons.co.uk

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IN THEIR

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y business partner (Sharron Nachoom) and I joined forces in 2006 launching Property Divas April 2007.

In our previous lives (was there such a thing before Property Divas? I scarcely recall it!) Sharron had a successful career in The City having graduated from Oxford before running her own property management company, whilst I, having graduated from UCC and trained as a building society manager, went on to enjoy a career on the West End stage as a professional singer for a number of years before deciding it was time to get a proper job in real estate!

Our paths crossed in 2005 whilst both working in NW3 and we realized we had much in common, would enjoy working together, had diverse but complimentary skill sets and saw it as an opportunity to launch something very special. The name Property Divas came to us in an instant – as something people would remember – and we were both confident of aspiring to sufficient heights of “divadom” if we put our minds to it...

As we grew, we brought on board other experienced divas (and divos it should be noted) who shared our ethic for excellence. Through this, we have been able to offer a spectrum of services for our customers thereby developing the diva brand in lettings, sales, bespoke property management, a specialist property finder service, and most recently refurbishments, international boutique holiday retreats, mortgages, insurance and foreign exchange.

So... 5 years on as I sit here with my early morning cup of steaming black coffee – a must have start to every working day- and reflect on where we are at after 5 years, I consider that 2013 is to be a fresh start. The first five years of evolution and growth have brought us thus far and now we embark on the next 5, equipped to deal with the market place we work in and what the client requires of us. Having both directors on site allows flexibility and us to react and evolve our business depending on consumer demands. We constantly ask; “What is it you want from us”? You told us.

We have listened.

The pre 2007 market is now a stuck record and the key to growth in the market we are presented with is honest advice, not supposition.

At a recent seminar, the speaker explained that 40% of you instructed their agent of choice because they listened and understood your needs and only 15% on valuation alone. This speaks volumes about what you the customer expects and our team works to nurture long term relationships with tenants, landlords, vendors and purchasers alike.

In essence, we try to look after our clients as we would wish to be looked after ourselves. We find this is a good starting point, remembering that we are primarily engaging with people, assisting with their livelihoods and investments, managing their properties and most importantly finding somewhere for them to live.

All enquiries re our services: helen@propertydivas.com 020 7431 8000; propertydivas.com

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PROFILE

FAVOURITE RESTAURANT...

Absolutely

I always enjoy a family outing to Giraffe on Muswell Hill Broadway, it is child friendly, the menu is varied and the food is always delicious. My favourite is the Falafel Burger.

THE MOST FABULOUS COCKTAIL IS...

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BEST KEPT SECRET...

I’m not sure Muswell Hill is known for its Cocktails but if someone can tell where to find a good Mojito, I’m there!

A LOST HOUR...

We are lucky to have Alexandra Palace on our doorstep, I’ve spent hours at the boating lake and playground when I was a child and now with my family. As well as the amazing views, there’s also the Ice Rink, Pitch & Putt and other regular events held there to enjoy.

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MOST FABULOUS PROPERTY...

I’m often popping into Oliver Bonas for a last minute gift; they have a great selection of interesting cards, jewellery, books and home wares, you will be sure to find me in there this Christmas buying a last minute present!

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am moving out of London and I am buying a property in the countryside. In light of recent flooding that the country has suffered what can I do to check whether the property I am buying is at risk from flooding?

There are a few things that can be done at the pre-exchange stage of the conveyancing process to ascertain whether the property you are buying is at risk from flooding. Firstly, the seller’s solicitors will send your solicitor a form completed by the seller called a Property Information Form.

In this form there is a question which specifically asks whether the property has suffered from flooding. The sellers need to answer this question truthfully otherwise they could be sued for a possible misrepresentation for which you could claim damages.

Secondly, it is likely that your solicitor will request a set of searches via a company using web base facilities. Once the post code of the property is inputted, the search company may issue a “search alert” which will indicate whether a property is in an

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I think it’s the Parkland Walk which is the disused railway that runs from Alexandra Palace to Highgate Woods and beyond. Now a nature reserve, it is well used but many people do not know about it and they are missing out on the stunning views of London from the Viaduct.

STYLISH BOUTIQUE...

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ANDREW FLINT FROM COLMAN COYLE, GIVES HIS EXPERT ADVICE ON ALL YOUR LEGAL PROPERTY QUESTIONS the impact of any flooding in the vicinity area which may be affected by flooding. of the property.

Your solicitor will then be able to request Hopefully, with this information a flood report which would provide an to hand, you will be able to make an indication as to whether there is a low, informed decision about the purchase. moderate or high risk of flooding. It will also indicate whether there is likely to be any difficulty Contact property partner in obtaining flood Andrew Flint with no obligation insurance cover. on (0)20 7354 3000 or email You could also make enquiries of property@colmancoyle.com your own of the relevant Local Authority to ascertain what  www.colmancoyle.com defences have been 80 Upper Street, Islington, N1 0NU installed to lessen

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CHURCH CRESCENT, MUSWELL HILL £2,250,000

A rare opportunity to acquire a newly refurbished semi detached house with parking on the favoured side of one of Muswell Hills best roads.

• Views towards the city over the Parkland Walk

THE OWNERS LOVE…

• Underfloor heating in the bathrooms and kitchen

“The stunning views of the London skyline to the rear”

• Wired for Sky in the main rooms

“ The close proximity to Highgate Tube, Muswell Hill Broadway and Highgate Woods”

• Master Suite with dressing room

“ Having so much built in storage including a mini loft space”

• Utility room • Additional side entrance

WE’VE NOTICED… • The house has a high end finish but retains the character and original features

• New original in style double glazed windows

• The Kitchen/Dining/Living room makes a great family space which leads onto the garden

• Extension with Bi-fold doors

Muswell Hill office • T: 020 8444 3388• E: N10@martyngerrard.co.uk • 300/302 Muswell Hill Broadway, London N10 2QR

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TUFNELL PARK, N19 £1,000,000 A three bedroom Church Conversion arranged over three floors with original features and secluded garden.

THE OWNERS LOVE… “It has proven to be the most wonderful family home, only being sold because of my relocation from London.

One feels incredibly calm, quiet, protected, safe and comfortable, surrounded by the most beautiful structural details so cleverly left in place by the architect.”

WE’VE NOTICED… • A great use of space with an abundance of original period features • Great public transport with easy access to Central London via local Underground Stations • The property is situated on a popular residential road in close proximity to local schools and has come to the market chain free

Kentish Town office • T: 020 7267 3737 • E: NW5@martyngerrard.co.uk 304 Kentish Town Road, London NW5 2TH

MUSWELL HILL £575,000 A two bedroom garden flat with study centrally located on one of Muswell Hill’s favourite Royal avenues.

THE OWNERS LOVE… “Opening up the patio doors to the garden from the living room” “Being less than two minutes walk to the Broadway” “The modern interior and hard wood floor in the living space”

WE’VE NOTICED… • The master bedroom has plenty of built in storage • There is potential to build a garden room for use as an office or gym

Muswell Hill office • T: 020 8444 3388• E: N10@martyngerrard.co.uk 300/302 Muswell Hill Broadway, London N10 2QR

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