42 Christmas In South London, Friday, November 18, 2011


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FTHE thought of all that washing up after Christmas lunch brings youout in asweat, whynot dine out instead? Blessed with all manner of eateries, whether


youwant formal or casual, with everytype of food youcan imagine and from budget to wal- let busting, South London has it all. If it’sthe chains youare after,all the usual suspects are available. Some the best include GIRAFFE, STRADA and WAGAMAMA and you will find branches across the region. However, also worthexploring are some of


the manyindependents which grace the high streets and which, according to locals, we should all be beating apath to. TAZ is agreat Turkish restaurant next to the Globe Theatre with other branches in The Cut, Waterloo, and Borough High Street. Affordable with generous por- tions the food is simplydeli- cious.


Another Turkish gem in the


South London gourmet crown isMEZEMANGAL.This Brock- leyhaunt is so popular you have to book in advance but youwon’tbedisappointed. Its popularity stems from it being child friendlyservesreason- ably priced and top quality food and has staffwho will spoil yourotten. If youlikeapub lunch youwill


be spoilt for choice. The newlyopened NEW CROSS HOUSE in NewCross is fabulous and a favourite with students and locals alike. As well as top nosh including pizza, hot dogs and burg- ers with atwist, there is agreat selection of real ales, manylocal, and asmall butperfectly formed wine list. THE RAVENSBOURNE ARMS in Lewisham is another pub gem. Part of the Antic chain of pubs youcan eat likeroyalty without spending aking’sransom. Others worthmentioning in the Antic stable are the DOGSTAR in Brixton and the fabulous


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