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Dinner at P F Chang’s

9 Oct 2019 by petrinachristine

Hazel mentioned P F Chang’s and after having a look online I was happy to visit the popular restaurant. I booked a table and we went along a couple of weeks later. The restaurant is located on Newport Street and is a short walk from Leicester Square station. When we arrived, there was a queue coming out of the door. We gave our name to the front of house staff and was escorted to our table. The restaurant was buzzing and it […]

Categories: London, Restaurants • Tags: Blog, Cocktails, Delicious, explore, Food, friends, life, Lifestyle, London, P F Changs, Petrina Christine, Restaurants, Things to do, Trendy

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Dinner at Brassiere of Light

18 Sep 2019 by petrinachristine

When Hazel asked if I wanted to check out a new restaurant for our monthly catch up, I couldn’t say no. Brassiere of Light is located on the 1st Floor within Selfridges, Oxford Street. The decor was elegant with mirrored tables and a massive glittery pegasus leaping from the wall. The restaurant was busy and there was a sophisticated ambience. The menu had a variety of dishes to choose from including salads, steak and spaghetti and lobster. I opted for the […]

Categories: Restaurants • Tags: Brasserie Light, Delicious, explore, Food, Foodie, Ireland, Lifestyle, London, Petrina Christine, Restaurants, Salmon, Selfridges, Things to do

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My City Break to Dublin, Ireland

14 Sep 2019 by petrinachristine

Hazel and I book a holiday abroad every year and this time around we decided to visit Dublin, Ireland for 3 nights. Hazel found a great deal with a hotel called The Mont on Bookings.com (Please click on the link to receive £15 when placing your first booking). I found cheap flights on the Aer Lingus website; £131 for return flights for the both of us. In total, the holiday cost £280 each; for flights and hotel. Day 1 I booked a 10:55 am […]

Categories: Travel • Tags: Aer Lingus, Blog, Delicious, Dublin, explore, Food, friends, Ireland, Lifestyle, Petrina Christine, Restaurants, The Mont, Things to do, tourist, Travel, world

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Taking Stock

11 Sep 2019 by petrinachristine

I read my good friend’s Sweedas blog (check it out here) and found a great post which was about taking stock of your life by answering a list of questions. I thought it was a great read so decided to do my own stock take. Taking stock list Making: Checklists to become more productive and to form new habits. Cooking: Grilled chicken and vegetables. I’m trying to bring my own lunches to work instead of going to the canteen. I […]

Categories: Lifestyle • Tags: Blog, Books, family, Focus, Food, friends, Goals, life, Lifestyle, London, Money, Music, Petrina Christine, Reading, Things to do, Travel

Lunch and Brigit’s Bakery

4 Sep 2019 by petrinachristine

Hazel has spoken about Brigit’s Bakery for a few years but I hadn’t had the chance to visit. We tried to drop in a couple of weeks ago but it was fully booked. Today was the day we finally got to visit. The weather was beautiful; the sun was shining and we didn’t need a jacket. We started off the afternoon by having lunch at TGI Fridays in Covent Garden. I went for Steak served with chips, crispy onions and […]

Categories: London, Restaurants • Tags: Afternoon Tea, Blog, Brigits Bakery, Cake, Delicious, explore, Food, friends, life, Lifestyle, London, Petrina Christine, Restaurants, Things to do, tourist

Museum of Brands and Hakkasan Hanway Place

24 Jul 2019 by petrinachristine

Hazel and I chose to do something different for the monthly catch up by going to a museum. First stop was the Museum of Brands on Lancaster Road just off Ladbroke Grove in Notting Hill. The museum is open every day from 10am to 6pm (11am-5pm on Sunday). It costs £9 for adults and £5 for children. They also offer a family or concession rate. The museum showcased how brands have evolved over the years. It bought back so many […]

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Dinner at Brasserie Blanc Southbank

20 Jul 2019 by petrinachristine

I booked my monthly catch up with Michelle at Brasserie Blanc. Bookatable had a deal £25 for a three-course meal and a cocktail. The restaurant was easy to get to; only a short walk from Waterloo Station and opposite the Royal Festival Hall. We were greeted at the reception and escorted to our table. A few tables were occupied but it was mainly quiet for a Saturday. We were given a menu and there was so much to choose from. […]

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Dinner at Ev Restaurant Southbank

30 Jun 2019 by petrinachristine

One of my goals this year is to lose weight and get fit. Sweeda and I were meeting so I wanted to find a healthy place to eat in London. I googled healthy restaurants in London and came across Quandoo an online restaurant reservation service. Like Bookatable they have a variety of restaurants to choose from. Ev is a Turkish Restaurant based in Southbank. I booked a table for 5 as we were meeting straight after work. The restaurant is […]

Categories: London, Restaurants • Tags: Blog, Delicious, explore, Food, life, Lifestyle, London, Petrina Christine, Restaurants, Things to do, Turkish

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Elan’s Cafe

26 Jun 2019 by petrinachristine

Élan’s Café is another Instagram favourite. They have several branches so Hazel and I visited the Mayfair Cafe on Park Lane. The beautiful pink and cream flowers draw you into the venue. The décor was pretty and girly with floral arrangements, baby pink chairs and marble tables. We were seated at a table and a sign stuck out with the words “Adventure awaits but first coffee”. When you open the menu you are presented with a love story about the […]

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Dinner at P F Chang’s

Dinner at Brassiere of Light

My City Break to Dublin, Ireland

Taking Stock

Lunch and Brigit’s Bakery

Museum of Brands and Hakkasan Hanway Place

Dinner at Brasserie Blanc Southbank

Dinner at Ev Restaurant Southbank

Elan’s Cafe