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For me, London is one of the most vibrant cities I have every visited. Actually, scrap that. It is THE most vibrant city. I love New York, adore Sydney, am IN love with Paris but there is something special about London. I love the fact that every different area or village of London has something unique to offer. My favourite area would have to be Islington. Upper Street - the main street - is a beautiful street to stroll down, filled with casual cafes, sophisticated restaurants, funky bars, designer fashion boutiques and leafy parks (or greens as they sometimes like to call them). Whilst the main shopping complex (with cinema) is down near the "Angel" end of Upper Street, I actually much prefer the "Highbury & Islington" end of the street where my favourite bars and shops are located. If you are looking for fashion-forward designer fashion you can't go past "Labour of Love" or "Sefton Menswear". For original designer jewellery drop into Stephen Einhorn where they hand make everything in the workshop out the back of the shop. For an expertly mixed mojito or amaratto sour visit the intimate 25 Canobury Lane, the funky Cedar Lounge or hip Medicine Bar. Feeling peckish? Drop into Eurphorium Bakery & Cafe for one of their fresh cream Chocolate Eclairs and good coffee. For dinner you can't miss the Fig & Olive restaurant with its modern mediterranean cuisine and amazing deserts. Carluccio's, Fish Works and Ottolenghi are also a treat. As I am a culture vulture I also love the Kings Head Pub Theatre and Almeida Theatres. So basically, I can spend an entire weekend just in Islington. Don't get me started on Notting Hill and Wimbledon Village!

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Great for: History/Culture, Theatre/Music, Nightlife

Last Visit: December 2006

9 January 2007 | A Yahoo! User

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