London has great green spaces. There are large royal parks and small public gardens, hidden allotments and roof terraces. Each one has its own identity and characteristics and everyone has their favourite. In summer they become extensions of people homes, you see girls sunbathing from 9 am and the endless picnics mean you can eat 3 meals a day in the park. My favourites - St James Piccadilly Gardens, Hyde Park, Barbican Conservatory.

A charming family-run restaurant offering a great selection of freshly made hand-rolled pasta. Delicious:p

This is the stuff nightmares are made of. Good nightmares. A perverse Aladdin's cave of treasure and artefacts.

The best live jazz band I ever heard was at a packed out night in Brilliant Corners. I was happy to be squashed.

It's a beautiful place and the food is amazing.