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I've only tried a couple of Bikram classes in the past. When I was thinner and fitter. But a friend and I tottered off to a Sunday morning class this weekend and I was pleasantly surprised. Not at my lack of fitness, but I did like this studio a lot. Why?

1. the floor. The last studio I went to had carpet. Imagine - fifty sweaty bodies a 40 degree room, five times a day. Sohot has some kind of technical-looking extruded plastic stuff. I don't know what it is but I prefer it.
2. The equipment - there are mats to borrow, which are decent quality. Towels can be hired, and water bought too.
3. The changing rooms - spacious and light and clean.
4. The teacher - pleasant, helpful, with individual attention even in a big group (although admittedly the class was only half full, early on a Sunday)

Yes, there's an "odour" when you go into the studio itself but you get used to it. Overall it's a lovely calm practice space. They offer 10 days for £25 as a taster, along with other seasonal offers.

Just make sure you heed the long list of rules, some of which may be slightly tongue in cheek - apart from "No whingeing or complaining"...

Meh.

First off, when the service is so absent-minded and disinterested that you have to concoct a back story for the waitress ("Ohhh, bless her. Her cat died this morning. That's why she's so miserable") to give her the benefit of the doubt, then you're doing more of the hard work for any decent restaurant than you should rightly have to.

I haven't been to Providores for years but the breakfast there was legendary. I'm not convinced that the inspired cooking has been transferred over here, though I believe that's where Modern Pantry's head chef used to work. This feels like a slightly more sanitised, less heart, less confidence version of the Garrison in Bermondsey. We had brunch - waffles with bacon and maple syrup and frou-frou pea shoots, fruit salad, a croissant, an affogato and a share of the bottles of Prosecco on the table - which worked out to £50 for two. We were there with excellent company which made the afternoon but I think there are many many places nearby doing much better food, in equally comfortable surroundings, without the begrudged service for the same or much less cash.

A great source of fresh organic produce and a variety of big organic brands. The shop is also a primary source of Mossfield organic gouda cheese, as well as some organic toiletries. It has a great range for a small town.

Was aware that Dishoom would be opening and I'm really glad to see that it's even better than I expected. Loved the daal and the exceptionally fresh breads. The calamari is amazing, fresh, sweet and tangy. We were also there during soft launch but thought the staff were fab, it bodes well.

If they do Gola ice as takeaway I'll be haunting them, and intend to return for a sausage naan for breakfast soon too!

Have to say - this place used to be great but went with a friend the other day and it was rushed and not at all thorough. We'd booked ahead and even though they weren't busy, we were rushed through. And the place eally needs a good clean! Shame, as it used to be really good.

(A) I loved that all his cocktails were made with gin, and (B) I was even more impressed that the After Eight Alexander was made with cognac and cream, which I loathe and yet it still tasted AMAZING. Johan said he'd tried really hard to keep the flavour of the chocolate - by melting them - and it was completely delish. Fab attention to detail.

It would be an utter luxury to have them for a house party, plus they can obviously come with amazing themed cocktails to order.