Pastaio

★★★ Calling All Pasta Lovers: The Soho Restaurant with Just One Item on the Menu! Where? Carnaby, 19 Ganton St, London, W1F 9BN How much? ££ Cuisine? Pasta with seasonal ingredients Vegetarian options 🌽 – Yes Vegan options 🌱 – Yes Gluten free options 🌾 – Gluten free pasta available Dog-friendly? Yes This was myContinueContinue reading “Pastaio”

Archway, Battersea

★★★★ Under the Archway: Battersea’s hidden restaurant and wine bar. Where? Battersea Park station, Arch 65 Queen’s Circus, Nine Elms, London SW8 4NE How much? ££ Cuisine? Seasonal & International, great selection of wines Vegetarian options 🌽 – Yes Vegan options 🌱 – limited, on request Gluten free options 🌾 – limited, on request DogContinueContinue reading “Archway, Battersea”

Stein’s Kingston

★★★★ Get in Line for Stein’s: Kingston’s Bavarian Hidden Gen Where? 56 High St, Kingston upon Thames KT1 1HN How Much? ££ Cuisine? German / Bavarian Vegetarian Options 🌽 – Yes Vegan Options 🌱 – Yes Gluten Free Options 🌾 – Yes, ask staff for allergens Website: here Stein’s is well and truly a LondonContinueContinue reading “Stein’s Kingston”

Trullo

★★★★★ A London Italian which is Trullo elegant, refined and mouthwateringly delicious! Where? Highbury & Islington, St Paul’s Rd, London N1 2LH How Much? ££ Cuisine? Italian Vegetarian 🌽 – Options available Vegan 🌱 – Limited Gluten Free 🌾 – Limited London’s pasta play-offs are well and truly underway, and there’s a newcomer that’s joinedContinueContinue reading “Trullo”

Campania

★★★★ A Taste of Southern Italian Charm on London’s Columbia Road Where? Columbia Road Flower Market, 23 Ezra St, London E2 7RH How much? ££ Cuisine? Southern Italy Vegetarian options? Yes, but limited Vegan options? Ask staff Gluten free options? Limited Campania is one of those rare gems you find in London. For those whoContinueContinue reading “Campania”

Berenjak

★★★★★ Experience Persian Flavours in the Heart of Borough! Where? Borough Market & Soho How much? ££ Cuisine? Persian Vegetarian options? Yes Vegan options? Yes Gluten free options? Yes Visiting the Borough branch of this family-owned business, I was immediately struck by the unique decadence of its façade: stained glass mandalas arching above the windowsContinueContinue reading “Berenjak”

Rita’s Dining

★★★★ The American Diner, With a British Twist Where? Soho, 49 Lexington St, Carnaby, London W1F 9AP How much? ££ Cuisine? American dining, seasonal British ingredients Vegetarian? Yes, limited Vegan? Yes, limited Gluten free? Yes I had Rita’s on my radar as one of the top London restaurants to visit, so when the opportunity toContinueContinue reading “Rita’s Dining”

Christmas at Kew

London’s Garden of Lights – Queue The Magical Takeover of London’s Most Famous Gardens Where? Kew Gardens, Victoria Gate & Brentford Gate When? 15 November 2023 to 7 January – returns annually Time? 4.20pm to 10pm Duration? 1 hr 30 mins – 2 hrs How much? Non-member adult: Off peak £22.50/Peak £29.00 – Member adult: Off peak £19.50/PeakContinueContinue reading “Christmas at Kew”

Elliot’s

★★★★ Borough’s Bests: The Chic Eatery Serving Seasonal Sensations Where? Borough Market, 12 Stoney St, London SE1 9AD How Much? ££ Cuisine? Seasonal options and sourdough pizza Vegetarian options? Yes Vegan options? Yes Gluten free options? Yes Dog friendly? Yes Elliot’s has held a prominent position in Borough Market since 2011. It is easy toContinueContinue reading “Elliot’s”

Out with the Old and In with the New

I’d like to welcome you all to the newly revamped blog, Calendar Girl, formerly known as The Amateur Archive. Some of you may have noticed a fresh new name, a vibrant colour scheme, and a catchy new tagline: “Plans Made Easy.” Calendar Girl is here to help you effortlessly plan your weekends and travel adventures,ContinueContinue reading “Out with the Old and In with the New”