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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.

Looking for the best restaurants in Spitalfields? Get ready to discover the area’s must-try eats.  Old Spitalfields Market might have a lot to offer in terms of food, but there are lots of restaurants closeby that equally deserve your love and attention.  Whether you fancy dining at Michelin-starred French restaurants or want to chow down …

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The Young V&A’s first exhibition will take a look at manga and the history of Japanese mythology. Here’s the lowdown.  The Young V&A (previously known as the Museum of Childhood) have announced that they are hosting their first exhibition – a look at Japanese storytelling. When Japan: Myths to Manga opens on the 14th of …

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National Trust sites in London aren’t hard to come by – the capital is bursting with gorgeous period properties and pretty grounds just waiting to be explored.  First founded in 1895 by Octavia Hill, Sir Robert Hunter, and Canon Hardwicke Rawnsley, the National Trust charity protects a number of historical properties and beautiful gardens throughout …

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Looking for the best Caribbean restaurants in London? From bangin’ Jamaican restaurants to stellar Bajan eats – and beyond – here’s where you need to go.  There are plenty of Caribbean restaurants in London, but it takes some skill to find the really good ones – you know the ones that transport you into the …

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Looking for the best pasta in London? These are the places serving up the best bowls in the city. Can you ever really go wrong with a good old plate of pasta? No, we don’t think you can.  Let’s be honest here, we are living in the golden age of pasta – fresh pasta joints …

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Looking for sunflower fields near London? Here’s where you should be heading. Looking for sunflower fields near London?  You’ll be quite stretched to find a whole field in London dedicated to these gorgeous blooms (although, there are plenty of farm shops and garden centres where you can nab some). But venture slightly further afield and …

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Searching for the best Vietnamese food in London? The good news is you’ve got a lot of choice.  London is bursting with brilliant Vietnamese restaurants serving authentic eats from the north and south of the country, but that wasn’t always the case.  Just a few decades ago, London didn’t have much in the way of …

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Afternoon Tea Week is swinging back around. Here are some of the finest options in London. It’s afternoon tea week! If you didn’t know that the 9th-15th August is dedicated to this British pastime, now you do. You’re welcome. As if you need an excuse to down tea (or champagne) and scoff cake. As the …

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The capital’s favourite celebration is back. Here’s what you need to know about Notting Hill Carnival 2023. Second in size to only Rio’s famous annual carnival, Notting Hill Carnival is a huge celebration… and it’s returning to West London this month for more pumping party vibes and general good times.  And it’s safe to say …

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