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Vicky Mayer | Author
Vicky Mayer has worked for Archant for almost seven years, first as Editor In Chief, and now as Group Content Director. She was born in Lewisham and now lives in Battersea, staying true to her south London roots. She loves south west London but still gets misty eyed when she ventures ‘home’ to Peckham and New Cross







	

		
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Dec18

			
				
Festive Feels at the Tanqueray No Ten Treehouse at Oblix

				
If you’re looking for a fun place to visit for a cocktail or two over the festive period, then don’t miss the No Ten Treehouse at Oblix East at the Shard

			
		


		
		

			
Dec5

			
				
Restaurant Review: Bellanger, Islington

				
Vicky Mayer heads to Bellanger in Islington, which celebrates its 2nd birthday this December, to see why Londoners love this traditional French brasserie so much

			
		


		
		

			
Nov29

			
				
Restaurant Review: Fiume, Battersea Power Station

				
Vicky Mayer heads to Fiume, one of the first restaurants to open at the Battersea Power Station development. Chef-patron Francesco Mazzei hopes his new venture will boast one of the liveliest riverside terraces in London, so how does it shape up?

			
		


		
		

			
Nov13

			
				
Travel: A Wellness Weekend in New York City

				
New York City, filled with honking horns and an energy often described as contagious, is not the most relaxing city in the world, but residents and tourists alike are starting to embrace the wellness weekend 

			
		


		
		

			
Oct18

			
				
Restaurant Review: Ella Canta, Mayfair

				
Mexican food gets a sophisticated overhaul by Martha Ortiz at one of the year’s most anticipated restaurant openings, Ella Canta 

			
		


		
		

			
Oct10

			
				
Restaurant Review: Temakinho, Soho

				
A night out in Soho should always be fun and full of possibilities, and new restaurant Temakinho on Old Compton Street offers the ideal spot to start off your night on the town

			
		


		
		

			
Oct4

			
				
Restaurant Review: Galvin At Windows, Mayfair

				
There are times when queuing up in the rain with the hoi polloi or enduring yet another sharing platter is a little bit like hard work, which is why we love the classic charms of Galvin at Windows at the London Hilton on Park Lane 

			
		


		
		

			
Sep27

			
				
Bar Review: Brick & Liquor, Clapham

				
The Resident heads for Brick & Liquor’s second outpost near Clapham South tube station for cocktails and ‘social eats’

			
		


		
		

			
Aug11

			
				
Restaurant Review: Minnow, Clapham

				
Anyone who lives in Clapham knows that we’re not exactly short of places to eat out, but when it comes to somewhere to impress a date, suddenly the choice narrows. Which is why we’re so excited about the opening of new all-day eaterie Minnow on Clapham Common.

			
		


		
		

			
Jul5

			
				
PORTO & DOURO VALLEY: APERITIFS & ADVENTURES IN PORTUGAL

				
A dual visit to the Douro Valley and historical Porto is perfect for wine buffs and adventure-seeking travellers alike

			
		


			










	

	


		


	


	


		


			

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