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SMILE DIRECT CLUB: Unleashing the confidence boosting endorphin releasing transformative power of smile

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Everyone deserves to wear a smile they love. Not just to share with others, brightening the day of people around them, although how incredibly selfless and Mother Theresa-like would that be. No, having a smile we love means we smile more, much much more, each time delivering a massive mood-boost, flooding our brains with endorphins providing endless health benefits, including lowered blood pressure which is essential for brain health, heart and kidney health. Smiling increases endurance too, on a hectic day find a mirror to smile at for 30 seconds. Return to scene with a dose of chutzpah and...

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SKETCH: A caviar man, champagne and copious amounts of cake make for the ultimate Christmas afternoon tea

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All of a sudden a man appeared dressed in a powder pink suit and straw boater. He explained he was the caviar man and was going serve us some pearls of deliciousness alongside two strips of bread and a miniature cheesy egg. This wasn’t the standard icebreaker for an afternoon tea but then we weren’t at any standard place. We’d ventured through the door of 9 Conduit Street and into the magically whimsical world of Sketch to sample the recently-launched Christmas afternoon tea. Think sandwich combinations you’d never dream of - broccoli layered on top of bread and truffle-infused cheese toa...

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MIYAKO: Dip into this cosy sushi bar with sake in a ring pull glass and bottomless sumo weekend lunches

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If you're looking for a casual yet cosy sushi spot in the heart of the city, then look no further than Miyako.  Located within the Andaz London Liverpool Street, this wood panelled restaurant boasts a nice concise menu with a mix of sashimi. sushi, hot dishes, salad and tempura on offer. I dipped into the place on a Tuesday night with a London-based friend from Tokyo who had been before and given it a thumbs up. It was fairly quiet when we arrived but it quickly filled out, mainly with city workers and duos talking business. There was a nice warm atmosphere, with candles burning and the ...

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PASTAIO: Stevie Parle’s Soho pasta joint launches new ‘All In’ Sunday menu and it’s an absolute feast!

When someone asks if you want to spend your Sunday afternoon feasting on eight, yes, EIGHT!, scrumptious plates of pasta you say yes, ALWAYS say yes. And guess what, the chances of this happening now are pretty high as Pastaio debut their ‘All In’ feast consisting of eight signature pastas from their menu. Yet another bold idea from the hugely successful, Stevie Parle. His previous experience learning the craft of pasta at River Café and honing this skill at earlier restaurants Dock Kitchen and Rotorino has tee’d up his independent ventures in Pastaio and Palatino (among others) to great rep...

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THE PSYCHEDELIC SOCIETY FESTIVAL: 9-10 November 2019 @ The Old Baths, Hackney Wick

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To celebrate five years of blowing hearts and minds The Psychedelic Society has curated two jam-packed days of talks, workshops and immersive experiences bringing together their favourite facilitators and leading voices in the psychedelic community. They've carefully crafted the programme as a journey to expand mind, body and soul. Starting gently on on Saturday morning, as you move through the weekend they’ll help to facilitate new connections, to challenge perceptions and to release blocked emotions and then allow plenty of time for relaxation and integration on Sunday evening. ● Explore y...

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