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"The Gherkin" (Swiss Re Tower)
Arts & Entertainment » Landmarks in Southwark
30 St Mary Axe, Southwark, London EC3A 8BF
8 reviews
Tags: architecture, gherkin, iconic, norman-foster, parties
shopaholic
(1758 points) 
Beyond being a fantastic modern landmark for Londoners, the Gherkin is also a great venue for a party. I recently went to a corporate launch there,... more...
The Dhabba Ltd
Restaurants » Indian Restaurants in Glasgow
Candleriggs Albion Street, Glasgow G1 1RB
2 reviews
Tags: curry, fish, indian, indian restaurant, modern, north-indian
shopaholic
(1758 points) 
Wonderful Indian restaurant specialising in North Indian cuisine; had the best monkfish ever and delicious king prawn dish. Spicy is really spicy s... more...
Carlton George Hotel
Travel & Hotels » Hotels in Glasgow
44 W George Street, Glasgow G2 1DA
1 review
Tags: alcohol, hotel, tartan, traditional
shopaholic
(1758 points)
Very traditional and quaint hotel very well located in the centre of the town; tartan decor - but still tasteful. Large amounts of free alcohol ava... more...
Montague Hotel
Travel & Hotels » Hotels in London
15 Montague Street, London WC1B 5BJ
1 review
Tags: hotel, mid-class, old-fashioned
shopaholic
(1758 points) 
Old fashioned hotel nicely located on a side street near Russell Square; quiet location, good service but the decor is terribly old. Worth it if yo... more...
Hôtel Concorde Lafayette
Travel & Hotels » Hotels in Paris
3 Place Gén Koenig, Porte Maillot (Ligne 1, RER C), 75017 Paris
3 reviews
Tags: business, hotel, paris, view, views
shopaholic
(1758 points) 
A bit of a weird hotel: it's like stepping back into the '80's. The decor is not ageing too well, but the view from the top floors is still as spec... more...
Buddha Bar
Pubs & Bars » Bars in Paris | Restaurants in Paris
8/12 rue Boissy d’Anglas, 75008 Paris
14 reviews
Tags: asian, bar, buddha, cocktails, restaurant
shopaholic
(1758 points)
I recently went back to the Buddha Bar - after many years - and it is still a great place for an informal dinner. Good bar, very pleasant and effic... more...
Tokyo Eat
Arts & Entertainment » Museums in Paris | Restaurants » French / Gourmet Restaurants in Paris
13 Avenue Prés Wilson, 75116 Paris
11 reviews
Tags: asian, eat, fusion, informal, modern
shopaholic
(1758 points) 
Probably one of the worst meals I ever had in Paris; on the positive side the restaurant has an interesting modern minimalist decor and great locat... more...
K+K Hotel George
Travel & Hotels » Hotels in London
5 Templeton Place, London SW5 9NB
4 reviews
Tags: bar, business, hotel, location
shopaholic
(1758 points)
Very convenient hotel for exhibitions at Earl's Court (gets booked up quickly); the large Victorian facade is imposing but decor inside is quietly ... more...
Sartoria
Restaurants » Italian & Pizza Restaurants in London
20 Savile Row, London W1X 1EA
2 reviews
Tags: central, contemporary, italian, restaurant, stylish
shopaholic
(1758 points)
We stumbled on Sartoria one evening last week, quite by accident. The restaurant is a bit tucked away on a street corner but worth the walk. Decor... more...
pearl
Restaurants » Gourmet Restaurants in London
252 High Holborn, Chancery Court Hotel, London WC1V 7EN
3 reviews
Tags: business, business lunches, contemporary, formal, frensian, pretty, pricey, quiet, restaurant, still smoke, stylish
shopaholic
(1758 points)
I was in Pearl for lunch this week; it 's the restaurant attached to the Marriott Renaissance hotel on Holborn. Decor is contemporary, quite neutra... more...
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