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From latest arrival Coast Dining to the traditional Trattoria Lucca, NW1 has plenty of choice as far as restaurants are concerned.
The Atlas is a welcome destination, Le Colombier has a loyal following and El Faro is ideal for the soft, sunny days.
Courgette chips win first prize for spurious healthiness at Byron and there's plenty of Americana at Lucky Seven.
Jazz and poetry fill the basement at Troubadour and Jeff Harnar's American Songbook is being performed at Pizza on the Park.
Zanya's menu is unusually inviting, the cooking is fresh and inventive at Zeen and lunch at Trishna is a relative bargain.
Provençal cooking is replicated faithfully at Mayfair's La Petite Maison and Le Suquet invokes the bobbing boats and sea breezes of the Riviera.
Chefs and artists dance to a similar tune at Hix Oyster and Chop House and this year will mark a quarter-century of Sally Clarke.
Anglo-French food and old-fashioned service fit like a glove at Odin's and comfort can be derived from paying less at Murano.
Sichuan chillies numb your lips at Snazz Sichuan, and Wahaca's mojitos and margaritas counteract chilly winds.
Zafferano is a reliable option, try Indian Zing and board the happy ship at Terroirs.
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There is plenty of scope for vegetarians at Dragon King and juices are freshly squeezed at Tibits.
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