Critics' Choice

David Sexton

quote For a chain, Gaucho is startlingly expensive, the final bill ending up pretty close to one from much more stylish, individual restaurants quote

Gaucho Film

Charlotte O'Sullivan

quote Action heroes are often small; Wanted, at least, acknowledges the missing inches - and does so with a smile quote

Wanted Theatre

Nick Curtis

quote This lightweight tennis comedy scores few points quote

Grand Slam

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Jake, London

quote I challenge anyone not to walk out feeling on cloud nine and humming Mamma Mia! quote

Mamma Mia! Restaurants

Simon, London

quote Service is appalling. Last time I went here they had run out of pizza dough at 8pm quote

Pucci Pizza Theatre

Andy, London

quote I found it to be funny, insightful and interesting as a new work quote

On The Rocks

Good life comes to Covent Garden

By Ellen Widdup and Elizabeth Hopkirk, Evening Standard 23.04.08

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Shoppers can enjoy a taste of the “Good Life” at a working allotment in the heart of Covent Garden.

Transformed: a horticultural worker tends to the allotment in Covent Garden

The plot is the centrepiece of the Spring Renaissance festival — designed to bring a bit of countryside to the city. A spokesman said allotments and home-grown fruit and vegetables were back in vogue.

Flowers are also an integral part of the festival and New York-based floral designer Preston Bailey has been adding the final touches to a 25ft pair of peacocks, made from living plants and flowers. A flower market will be held in the west piazza for the next four Saturdays.