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The answer it turns out is to ask the people who probably know London the best, it’s London cab drivers. Not only are they experts on the roads having passed “The Knowledge”* and of course have an opinion on every subject under the sun, but they are also very knowledgeable when it comes to eating out.

With this in mind, Andrew Spooner of the Guardian took a ride with his neighbour ‘Mudzi’ Mehmet around some of the best of cafes in London and presents it in a video (link below) to help all of us non-Londoners find those secret places where the locals eat.

Of course this isn’t exactly dining out at the Ritz or Thirteen, but at least you also don’t need a famous name and a second mortgage to eat breakfast this way.

Mudzi Mehmet’s video guide to eating in London

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* For those unfamiliar with London, The Knowledge is a test taken by all London black cab (not mini-cab) drivers which can include memorising upto 320 routes plus all points of interest along the route. Whether this includes all the nice cafes remains a little unclear.

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Winning the title “European City of Culture” in 1990 was probably the biggest turning point in the way people perceived the city, but it has still taken a long time and a lot of work to change the image to one of a true holiday destination.

Today the city is very much geared towards offering people a place to relax and enjoy themselves with an array of attractions such as The Burrell Collection art gallery which opened in 1983; the Glasgow Science Centre in which children and adults can try out hundreds of hands-on exhibits, interactive workshops, and watch 3D films in the IMAX Cinema; and the Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre which hosts many international events each year.

Glasgow is also easy to reach with motorway access from the M6 -> M74 to the south, M8 from Edinburgh and on the main west coast line from London Euston.

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To keep the kids entertained, there’ll also be gardening workshops and den building around the woods surrounding the famous TV farm.

Even the Hairy Bikers also of TV fame will be attending.

The festival runs from 11 – 12th September.

Adult day tickets £32.50
Weekend tickets with camping, £85.
Weekend tickets for children six-17 £35
Children under 6 go free.

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However, as Tony Naylor of the Guardian notes, there is a slow renaissance in the old idea that a station should be more than somewhere you sit waiting for the 6.55 to Euston and perhaps instead should have a little more of a social life surrounding it.

In a recent article he predicts a move more towards the introduction of licenced refreshment rooms – in essence a station pub – such as the Steam House at Urmston, Greater Manchester, and the Jubilee Refreshment Rooms at Sowerby Bridge, West Yorkshire. These establishments especially are bucking the trend of soggy railway sandwiches to introduce a whole new concept in wining and dining on Britains railway network.

It remains to be seen if we will see this kind of improvement across the entire railway network and perhaps a little less emphasis on trying to sell us books, CDs and overpriced coffee, but at least it seems a step in the right direction.

Click here for the full list of what Tony thinks are the best railway station pubs around the country.

Do you know of a good railway drinking and dining experience? If so, why not add a comment below to help us all find the more pleasant railway experience.

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The event starts at 5pm on the 7th July and tickets are priced at £15.00 per person. Included in the price is a glass of wine on arrival, a 1-hour flower arranging class with Lilium, and cheese and wine provided by Channings Restaurant.

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The event will be run in the Cookery School demonstration kitchen and starts with an introduction to Japanese food and a demonstration, also with some hands on opportunities for those wanting to try. This is then followed by a sushi dinner which is made to order for each guest at the demonstration table. The focus of the meal will be on sushi, but also with yakitori, Japanese salad and tempura on the menu along with sake tasting.

The Sushi Dinner costs £45 per person and will be held on selected weekend dates – the first being 23rd October 2010. A Sushi for Beginners Day Course will also be running in 2011. Simon will also be running Sushi events for private groups at Swinton Park and also demonstrating at the Alfresco Food Festival on 12th September 2010.

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A tasty programme of around 50 events will include food fairs, farmers’ markets, tasting platters, themed evenings, cookery courses, farm visits and indulgent cream teas. Some events will take place every day throughout the festival, while others will be on specific days. Local inns and eateries will also be offering special Exmoor Breakfasts and food festival menus over the ten days.

Since the festival dates coincide with the North Devon & Exmoor Walking Festival (1st – 4th October) there will also be several food themed walks. Other special events include a celebration of apple day and planting an edible hedge, both around Porlock; pumpkin carving sessions in Minehead ready for Halloween at the end of the month; chocolate making demonstrations in Dunster; a tour of the Victorian kitchens at Dunster Castle and mountain bike rides to help fit foodies work off the calories.

Events the first weekend will take place mainly around Lynton and Lynmouth on the North Devon side of Exmoor, while the second weekend will see emphasis on the Minehead, Dunster and Porlock region in West Somerset.

Click here for hotels in Minehead or hotels in Dunster.

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