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                <title>The Curry Corner Restaurant</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[The Curry Corner is an excellent family-run Bangladeshi restaurant which has been established for more than 30 years. This restaurant is truly "in a league of its own". In my opinion The Curry Corner is better than leading Indian restaurants in London.<br><br>Shamsul and Saleha Krori first opened the doors to the The Curry Corner in 1977. From that date to the present they continue to personally cook everything on the menu. They only use best quality ingredients, (local as much as possible). Locally Sam is often called the Master of Spices - he crushes, grinds and blends his own spice. <br><br>The excellence of the restaurant is epitomised by its high quality food but certainly does not end there. To celebrate their 30th anniversary Shamsul and Saleha completely refurbished the restaurant. The new interior is fitting of Maharajas; palatial antique carvings, ruby silk walls and vintave sari bolsters have been used to create the most luxurious and realxing restaurant imaginable. The restaurant was designed by daughter Monrusha because she wanted to make the space a "Krori" family space in line with everything else, this from someone who is extremely busy in her career as a lawyer is indicative of the hands-on approach and pride the family take in running their restuarant. <br><br>Son Joshua is in charge of front of house, and he is nothing short of attentive and charming. I cannot recommend this restaurant enough, it is one that anyone who appreciates excellent food, service and ambience should try. My personal favourites from the menu include 16 spice masala, sweet Gloucestershire honey chicken, Goan tiger prawn and coconut curry with courgette flower. And do try any of the naan bread on offer and range of homemade fresh cream kulfis because it is all deliciously divine.]]></description>
                
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                <title>Cheltenham Science Festival</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[I have been to the last two Cheltenham Science Festivals and I cannot wait for this year's to start!  With a huge range of events from the family-friendly Experitent to the adult-orientated debates and discussions, the festival really does cater for anyone and everyone. This year the festival braves taboo topics, which is sure to spark passionate debates, active discussions and controversial arguments.<br><br>If you haven't done so already, get out there and buy an event ticket or three - you won't be disappointed!]]></description>
                
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                <title>Cheltenham Jazz Festival</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[Cheltenham Jazz Festival takes place every year in the spring. I was there last year and it was enough to turn me into an absolute Cheltenham Jazz Festival fan! From storming funky bands to sultry jazz singers, the festival really caters for anything your heart desires! Even if some of the events are a little on the expensive side, a range of buzzing fringe events makes it more than possible to immerse yourself in the town's quirky atmosphere when the festival is on!]]></description>
                
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                <title>The Vine</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[The Vine is a pub that serves Thai food. The friendly service, eclectic music and very reasonable prices make it a relaxing and affordable place to eat Thai.]]></description>
                
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                <title>The Mexican Place (TMP)</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[The Mexican Place is one of my favourite Cheltenham restaurants. The food isn't gourmet, maybe even a little more fast foodish than anything else, but the service is good, portions large and atmosphere generally very good]]></description>
                
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                <title>Siam Smile</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[Lovely local Thai with friendly service and a large menu that includes lots of vegetarian options. Great Pad Thai, Nasi Goreng and curries. When we lived in Cheltenham, we used to go every week - now we miss it!]]></description>
                
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                <title>Hotel Kandinsky</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[The blurb on the website describes the hotel as boasting "an air of mild eccentricity". This couldn't be more true. It is chic, classic, odd and quirky all in one. Hanging from the roof in reception are dozens of puppets and all the bedrooms are adorned with prints of Kandinsky's work. The bar is a lovely place to start the night (even though nearby Montpellier has plenty to offer) and there is a nightclub as well. The staff are friendly but match the hotel's slightly offbeat atmosphere. It is deserving of its four stars.]]></description>
                
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