Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
JAMES SMITH & SONS
53 New Oxford St Tottenham Court Road.Mon & Wed-Fri
10am-5.45pm, Tues 11am-5.45pm, Sat 10am-5.15pm.
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A survivor from an earlier time (it was established in
1830), this beautiful and venerable shop purveys hip-
flasks, portable seats and canes, but its main trade is in
umbrellas.
PERSEPHONE BOOKS
59 Lamb's Conduit St Russell Square.Mon-Fri 10am-6pm, Sat noon-5pm.
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Lovely bookshop offspring of a publishing house that specializes in neglected early and
mid-twentieth-century writing, mostly by women.
CAFÉS AND RESTAURANTS
ABENO
47 Museum St Tottenham Court Road 020 7405 3211.Daily noon-10pm.
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Japanese place that specializes in
okonomiyaki
(£9-20), a stuffed cabbage, egg and
ginger pancake prepared before your eyes. Noodles and set menus, too.
CARAVAN
1 Granary Square King's Cross St Pancras 0207 101 7661.Mon & Tues 8am-10.30pm, Wed &
Thurs 8am-11pm, Fri 8am-midnight, Sat 10am-midnight, Sun 10am-4pm.
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A trailblazer on the hip new King's Cross scene, this buzzy spot, occupying an old grain
store, serves fabulous Modern European food and coffee to a lively, in-the-know crowd.
Small plates from £5.
CIGALA
54 Lamb's Conduit St Russell Square 020 7405 1717.Mon-Fri noon-10.45pm, Sat 12.30-10.45pm,
Sun 12.30-9.45pm.
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You get robust dishes, strong, simple flavours and fresh ingredients at this smart Iberian
restaurant. The menu changes daily. Mains £12-20; tapas £4-9; set lunch from £17.50.
