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Start with a delicate scallop puree, then move on to the bold sweet and sour flavours of Mali duck, cooked with mango puree, yoghurt, tamarind, garlic and ginger. An excellent wine list and friendly service.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18923 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18597
I have going there for the last four years, but I would advise anyone wanting the Middle Eastern experience to go elsewhere.

They effectively ruined one of the most important days of our life.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18597 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18182
I'm a huge fan of Wrapid. Their wraps have become a definite daily craving of mine and I would recommend it to anyone, whatever your
taste may be.

I began with the chicken tikka wrap, wrapped in a
delicious flat bread naan. After that I was fascinated and hooked. The menu extends out to a wide variety of global mouth watering flavours, which include assorted pizza, Mexican, and Chinese stir-fry wraps, as well as a very wide range in traditional British food. The full English breakfast wrap is a must.

Just when I thought I was full enough, I
came across the dessert menu. If sticky toffee pudding wrapped in a crepe does not tempt anyone, then I don't know what does. Wrapid also
offers unique vegetarian options and fantastic student offers that you simply cannot resist. The service was superb and there is always a friendly face to help those indecisive minds. Fantastic!]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18182 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18147
The decor is gorgeous - contemporary, stylish and light with mirrored and iridescent mosaic. Free wi-fi is available and you can just pop in for a coffee or chai and read the newspapers. The desserts are pretty good too. You can also eat and drink al fresco. This is the only decent Indian restaurant in Catford and surrounding areas. Absolutely worth a visit.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18147 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18090 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18090 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/17849 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/17849 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/17664 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/17664 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/17640
Thankfully though, this is unreconstructed full English territory - irony, Day Glo and creative use of hairspray are firmly off the menu, as are the words organic and sustainable.

It's not a depressing relic, however, and its airy and cheerful design has carved it out a niche as a film location. Crews are often spotted filming in there on a Sunday when it's closed and the most recent flick to feature its hallowed interior was Notes on a Scandal.

For an added sprinkling of stardust on your gammon steak, check out the gallery of Polaroids behind the counter showing the legions of soap stars, presenters, actors and reality TV protozoa who have enjoyed a sarnie and a mug of something hot over the years.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/17640 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/17289 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/17289 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16960 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16960 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16931
B2 is part of Bodhi gallery and cafe. The gallery has a fast turn around of contemporary art shows. It's turning into a nice cultural centre of art, food and shopping.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16931 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16737 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16737 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16628
Thanks to a new refurbishment the Spice now looks like a slightly garish, eccentric Highland mansion, and it's extra-cosy for sinking winter pints. And best of all the pub's attractions? Three words: Sticky. Toffee. Pudding.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16628 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16558 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16558 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16537 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16537 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16490
Informal atmosphere, yet understatedly stylish and elegant. Loved it so much we chose it as the venue for our wedding reception meal. We couldn't have wished for a better organised and efficient team to take away every stress - I cannot recommend this place more highly.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16490 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16407
Better still, they have a lovely little beer garden (more yard than garden) at the back. A great little place a little further afield from where the hordes hang out in Islington.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16407 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16380 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16380 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16350 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16350