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Lauren Kendrick

Lauren is the Features Editor for London x London. She grew up outside of the capital but has spent the last couple of years exploring all there is to know about London and compiling handy guides for you to read - mainly the best places to eat (and there are MANY).

You'll likely find her in a cool new bar sipping a cocktail or two. A spicy margarita is her poison of choice, in case you were wondering.

Can you believe that London’s very own Japanese-inspired Kyoto Garden lies within Kensington’s Holland Park?  As authentic as it gets without actually taking a trip to Japan, this park is a breath-taking space with a wonderful history to discover and plenty of wildlife to spot.  Taking a few hours to explore this peaceful garden is …

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North London’s vibrant neighbourhood of Muswell Hill is full of great places to walk, eat, drink and explore. Planning a visit? These are the best things to do in Muswell Hill. Close to Hampstead and Finsbury Park, Muswell Hill is a gorgeous leafy area of North London, jam-packed with independent restaurants, wooded areas (perfect for …

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Looking for lunch options in London? We’ve got you covered with this handy guide to the best places to eat and special set menus you do not want to miss. We might be biased, but we think that London is one of the most vibrant, fun, and varied cities in the world – especially when …

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Are you in the mood for some of the best Lebanese food this city has to offer? These restaurants are the closest thing you’ll get to Beirut. If you’re unfamiliar with Lebanese food, think of it as a blend of Middle Eastern and Mediterranean flavours, a little like those found at Turkish restaurants.  However, Lebanese …

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Looking for the best places to eat around Leicester Square? We’ve got you covered with this guide to the restaurants you don’t want to miss. The tourist hub (or trap, depending on your viewpoint) that is Leicester Square isn’t short of places to eat. But it has to be said that for every good Leicester …

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Looking for the top restaurants in Brockley? We’ve got you covered with this insider’s guide.  Brockey is straight-up brilliant. This quirky little area in Lewisham boasts cute cafes and cool restaurants galore, not to mention the abundance of brilliant street food stalls that can be found at the iconic market running each weekend. But with …

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Borough Market isn’t just about food stalls. It also boasts some of the city’s top restaurants. Here are the ones you don’t want to miss.  London is a haven for foodies, from street food vendors to classically styled restaurants, there’s never a lack of things to indulge in. But, it has to be said that …

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