Jamie’s Italian

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Why shouldn’t lunch be fun and tasty for the children too?

 

Priding itself of being accessible and affordable for everyone – including the little ones – is Jamie’s Italian

 

the latest restaurant from our passionate food-revolutionist and lover of ‘la dolce vita’, Jamie Oliver.with his first

London-based restaurant (so far)  which is found in Canary Wharf.

 

Booking is only possible for 8-14 people to allow flexibility, so make sure you turn up before the tummies start

rumbling too much. Apart from all the things to look at, including ‘live pasta-making’, all children are given

crayons and a colouring sheet when they sit down as long as they are old enough to draw.

 

When it comes to choosing your food the kids get their own menu, which is listed on a “viewfinder” – not

surprisingly often the highlight of the meal.

 

Since it’s Jamie we’re talking about here, forget about greasy turkey twizzlers. The choice is between fresh pasta,

free-range chicken or a wholesome burger, served with a Bottled Green Organic cordial and a kid’s sized salad.

And if you eat all your greens you get a badge! A happy child is a happy parent – especially since all this is

yours for less than £6.00, Buon appetito!

 

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Le Cercle

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These days, finding anything for free is rare. And finding free food for your children at such classy joints like Le

Cercle seems like something too good to be true, but it is.

 

The ‘Petits Gourmets’ dégustation menu includes six courses and all six courses change each week ensuring your

little one will get a chance to culture their little pallets.

 

Say bye-bye to the frozen veggies and soggy chicken nuggets normally found on children’s menus, Le Cercle offers

real cuisine with dishes ranging from pumpkin cream emulsion, to chocolat fondant.

 

The menu is available Tuesday to Saturday, for children aged from four to 11. Of course, there is a small stipulation,

the children must come with an adult who will also be eating, and paying.

 

Le Cercle is located at 1 Wilbraham Place, Belgravia, SW1X 9AE, 020 7901 9999

Enjoy a Holiday Meal in the Jungle at Rainforest Cafe

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Right in the heart of London’s West End, lives London’s largest family friendly restaurant, The Rainforest Cafe.

 

The jungle themed spot is home to life like animated animals including gorillas, jaguars, elephants, crocodiles

and butterflies and includes sights and sounds of the rainforest with thunder and lightning storms, tropical

rain showers and waterfalls.

 

The food comprises loads of eco-friendly and vegetarian choices. And special parts of the rainforest are

available for party hire for your little Tarzan or Jane.

 

The cafe supports worthwhile environmental causes and is currently working with UK-based charity,

World Land Trust.

 

To fit with the holiday season, a Santas Grotto has been set up, running from 11.30am – 7.30pm, every Saturday

and Sunday leading up to Christmas.

 

Tickets are £35.00 – £39.50 per person and include a three course meals, visit with Santa, photo opportunities and

of course, a serious chat with St. Nick!

 

You can visit the Rainforest Cafe online at www.therainforestcafe.co.uk , or drop in to 20 Shaftesbury Avenue, London,

W1D 7EU, 020 7434 3111.


Child Friendly Cafe: Coffee and Crayons

 

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Taking your kids out to eat, especially during the day when their energy is at its peak, can be a bit of a struggle,

especially when it comes to keeping them at the table. However, Coffee and Crayons, located on Fulham

Road, offers a unique environment  where mid meal table escapees are welcome and where you can relax and

perhaps even (gasp!) read a bit of your book or catch up with friends while your children are entertained by

qualified care givers with arts, crafts, books, toys and games in their supervised play area.

 

Coffee and Crayons prides itself on serving great quality food and drink in a relaxed environment that’s enjoyable

for adults and children alike. Split into two floors, the cafe sets their eating area on the ground floor and their play

area in the basement.

 

The play area is quite traditional, with soft play climbing zones, crafts, toys, and books. The craft projects lead by the

care givers are themed to match the time of year and children can take part in as much or little of the planned activities

that they like.

 

You can literally spend your whole day there too, for just £4 per child (£3.50 for under 18 months), you can have your

children entertained from 9:30am – 6:00pm while you enjoy your coffee and food and relax upstairs.

 

To top off your stress free day, the coffee and milk products served in Coffee and Crayons is Fair trade and organically

grown, so your stress free day can be guilt free too!

 

The cafe often holds activity events, for example, this Sunday, November 22, 1:00-3:00 there will be a Fairy School,

where your little fairies and wizards can bring their wings and wands and take part in a variety of magic themed

games, dancing, music, face painting, balloon modelling, storytelling and crafts. Bookings can be made by calling

07847 472 015.

 

Coffee and Crayons is located at 915 Fulham Road, London, SW6 5HU, 0203 0801 050, www.coffeeandcrayons.co.uk

That Place on the Corner

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Catering to the needs of both parents and children is a hard thing to do, but That Place on the Corner, located

in Newington Green, seems to have got it just right.

 

With tasteful decoration, That Place on the Corner looks more like the playroom of a aristocratic child in Victorian

times with a brightly coloured velvet and silk window seat, vintage wooden tables, a little library and beautifully crafted

play shop and a dressing up corner.  

 

A weekly schedule of baking, crafting, dancing and music making for preschoolers during the day and more programs for

the after-school crowd, your children are sure to be kept busy with the variety of creative activities offered at

That Place on the Corner.

 

To top off the extensive activities is the food. The children’s menu offers wholesome staples like pasta, burgers, chicken,

fish cakes and even a daily organic baby blend, while the parental choices are a bit more exciting with options like

Goat Cheese Salad, Breaded Plaice Goujons and Panini Sandwiches on the menu.

 

That Place on the Corner is located at 1-3 Green Lanes, Newington Green, London N16 9BS, 020 7704 0079.

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