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. Chapter 9 . Tate Café

Tate St Ives

St Ives, Cornwall

With spectacular views of the surfing beach at Porthmeor, the top floor restaurant at Tate St Ives showcases locally caught fish dishes and artisan Cornish cream teas.


. Chapter 13 . Yopo @ The Mandrake

20-21 Newman Street

London, W1T 1PG

Vibrant tropical fruits to exotic herbs and spices capture a rich tapestry of flavours, as your taste buds are transported along a culinary journey of South American cuisine. 


. Chapter 14 . Ottolenghi

Pavilion Rd

London, SW1X 0BP

Found in a quite mews a short distance from Sloane Square, this artisan deli offers and extensive array of coffees, pastries and cakes.


. Chapter 17 . Tao Tao Ju

Lisle Street

London, WC2H 7BE

This award winning Dim Sum restaurant in the heart of London's Chinatown offers an authentic Chinese dining experience.


. Chapter 18 Noxy Bros

Spitalfields Market

London, E1 6BG

Located in the historical undercover market, this modern coffee shop serves top quality espressos and mouth-watering bagels.


. Chapter 18 The Ten Bells

Commercial Street, Spitalfields

London, E1 6LY

Historic East-end London pub associated with the Jack the Ripper murders is set over three floors, serving craft beers brewed on-site.


. Chapter 42 . Serpentine Bar & Kitchen

Hyde Park

London, W2 2UH


. Chapter 48 . The Botanist

Sloane Square

London, SW1W 8EG

With a chic Chelsea location, this stylish restaurant is home to expertly crafted cocktails and late weekend brunches.  


. Chapter 53 . So French Café

Seymour Place

London, W1H 5BH

A great place to start your day with traditional French coffee and pastries, along a side a wonderful Épicerie of the finest French foods


. Chapter 60 . The Swan Bankside

New Globe Walk

London, SE1 9DT

Lunches, Afternoon Teas and Classic Dinners served with a Thames side view, all within a stones throw of Shakespeare's Globe theatre. 


. Chapter 60 . The Real Greek

Southwark Bridge Road

London, SE1 9HA

Passionate staff serving classic Greek and Eastern Mediterranean dishes with a riverside view of the Thames.


. Chapter 66 . The Plume Wine Bar

Wellington Street

London, WC2E 7DD

Set in Charles Dicken's former Publishing house this elegant wine bar & speakeasy  specialises in sparkling wines, cocktails and  is a popular location for pre-theatre drinks.


. Chapter 66 .  Wildwood

35-36 Bow Street

London, WC2E 7AU

Only a short walk from the royal Opera house, Wildwood Kitchen serve mouth watering Stone-Baked Pizzas alongside traditional Italian pasta dishes in a pleasant modern dinning atmosphere. 


. Chapter 79 .  The Wren

St Nicholas Cole Abbey

London, EC4V 4BJ

Rebuilt after the Great Fire of London by Sir Christopher Wren, the internal space is utilised between religious ceremonies as one of London's most beautiful places to drink coffee.


. Chapter 85 .  Padella Italian

1 Phipp Street

London, EC2A 4PS

Laid back Italian restaurant specialising in home-made pastas, all served in chic industrial surroundings.


. Chapter 107 .  Flat Iron Borough

1 Clink Street

London, SE1 9DG

Located within the site of London's notorious Victorian prison,  the Flat Iron restaurant offers a fine selection of steak cuts and wonderful accompanying side dishes. Popcorn nibbles on arrival and whippy ice as you depart, all add to this unique dining experience