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BLOOM: Kensington gets some spark back with this polished party liar, with truffle mac, delicious margaritas and a dance floor

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Sometimes I'm stuck for where to head in Kensington for a fun post-work drink other than one of the many great but not glitzy local pubs. But after stepping into Bloom on High Street Kensington, I feel like this dilemma has been solved. This bar, eatery and club ticks all the boxes when it comes to having a bit of grown-up fun with no fuss. There is no dress code and no guest list at Bloom, unlike when it operated as the Swiss-themed venue Bodo’s Schloss and the Polynesian-themed club Mahiki. The party spot, nestled under the Royal Garden Hotel, was snapped up by the Incipio Group, the s...

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THE SAVOY’S BEAUFORT BAR: Magic-inspired cocktails, with lobster tempura and melt-in-the-mouth miso cod part of the act

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This fall, The Savoy’s Beaufort Bar revealed a new menu that delves into the fabled history, dark drama and timeless romance embedded in the mysterious world of magic. Having launched this October, Interpreted Magic is a three-part menu that explores secrets, tales and tricks as it subtly journeys through the history and performance of magic through the ages. Led by the bar’s passionate Head Bartender, Elon Soddu, the creation of the new menu has been very much a collaborative effort, with every member of the dynamic Beaufort Bar team inventing their very own cocktail. Following on from the...

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E.T. IN CONCERT: Royal Albert Hall’s film series with a live orchestra playing is a must-see

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The Royal Albert Hall's Films in Concert series is the ultimate movie experience when it comes to surround sound. This weekend, I went to see E.T. screened at the jaw-dropping venue and having a live orchestra playing the John Williams score while the plot unfolded certainly added some extra magic. Truly out of this world! You can grab a glass of wine and a bucket of popcorn before you settle into your velvet seat and there is even an intermission so you can restock supplies. But if you missed E.T., don't worry as the Royal Albert Hall has a bunch of movie offerings for 202o... As well as ...

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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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