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THE BEST WEEKEND HANGOUT: Brunch at Bar Boulud
With an elegant buffet, a cold glass of champagne and the best croque madame I have ever eaten, Sundays are all about brunch at Bar Boulud. Oh, and leave room for their chocolate brownie with caramelized popcorn and chocolate sauce! £39 per person
STEAK CRAVING ANYONE? Kobe Week at Sushi Samba
Each month the sky-high sushi restaurant will be celebrating all things Kobe with a changing menu of Japan's most joyous export. Think Kobe tartare and robata grilled Kobe ribeeye. Kobi week 19-25 January, Sushi Samba
THE NEW BREAKFAST: Doughnut Buttie at Bird
I loved their posh poultry and now I have a new favourite - the breakfast doughnut buttie. Yes you heard me, that’s crispy bacon stuffed generously into doughnut (sorry waist line) and covered in maple syrup. £3.50 from Bird.
THE HEALTHY PIZZA: Pizza Pilgrims
You got to love these guys, they always come up with something cool, and for January it’s all about the ‘Mac-Kale-ley Culkin, a kale, anchovy and chilli pizza. Love it guys! Available from Pizza Pilgrims, Dean Street, £9
EVERYONE’S TALKING ABOUT…Jin Juu
Kingley Court has scored another killer opening with Korean-American restaurant Jin Juu. Head downstairs for Korean fried chicken and twice cooked pork belly with apple kimchi.
