An awesome and ridiculous film that leaves you thrilled beyond the point of your natural endurance
2012
Theatre
The show has suddenly become quite wonderful, and the galvanising factor is the terrific stage debut of Melanie C
Blood Brothers
Music
The British pop music industry may be eating itself but if Muse are the pick of what it can offer the world in 2010 then British music is in rude health indeed
Muse
I was smitten by both Gilberts enormous luxuriant moustache and the intelligence and nuance of this highly entertaining play
I totally recommend Babbo to anyone who is looking for really good and traditional Italian food
Always been a fan but never seen them live. I was ecstatic to be part of this epic event. WOW!
London,
19.11.09
There are times when a simple sandwich will not hit the spot. Those are the times to turn to the baguette, Bánh Mi or belly-bursting wrap.
15.10.09
There has been a market on Whitecross Street since the 17th century but it has certainly moved with the times. These are some of the star turns.
15.10.09
Pierre Koffmann’s renaissance as chef at the Restaurant on the Roof at Selfridges quickly grabbed the limelight at the London Restaurant Festival.
08.10.09
Take a look at our top places to eat either before or after a theatre trip.
07.10.09
As Brazil's slickest city celebrates winning the contest to host the 2016 Olympics, food critic Charles Campion finds out what's on the menu for its...
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24.09.09
The burgers have always been good at Hard Rock, The Diner is busy and buzzy and The Parlour at Sketch is very grown up.
24.09.09
The burgers have always been good at Hard Rock, The Diner is busy and buzzy and The Parlour at Sketch is very grown up.
17.09.09
You should go to Saf at least once if only to appease the spirit of discovery and Green & Red is home to rather good Mexican food
10.09.09
Queensway’s hit-and-run restaurants are the perfect stopping-off point for busy Londoners
03.09.09
For decades Salloos has managed to be both seriously chic and seriously pricey and Zafferano has been serving up top-level Italian dishes.
20.08.09
Charles Campion checks out five of the best places to eat lunch on the Portobello Road
13.08.09
You can sit at the tapas bar in Fino and toy with a course or two or enjoy the elegantly Spanish Navarro's.
06.08.09
Go to Roast for a grown-up meal, Wright Brothers is a restaurant with edge and Brew Wharf's food is simple but tasty.
23.07.09
Charles Campion gives his views on five of the best gastropubs in N1
16.07.09
Yauatcha makes the most exotic tea, Maison Bertaux is for the traditionally minded and Princi brings a taste of Milan to Soho.
09.07.09
Noura is an elegant Lebanese restaurant that is part of a short chain and eating at Shepherd Market can be a wallet-friendly experience thanks to...
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25.06.09
Chinatown offers a range of restaurants serving Chinese and Cantonese dishes well into the early hours.
11.06.09
Prices are keen at Leon, Curve does a pretty good job of asserting its individuality and Carluccio's is always busy.
04.06.09
Charles Campion says it’s time to grab a glace and celebrate summer’s arrival at a top ice-cream parlour.
10.05.09
With Brazil tipped to be a leader in world cuisine within five years, Charles Campion goes in search of the gastro talent in Rio and São Paulo