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Eat: The Porterhouse, Westbourne
The pub is ingrained into British society. It’s a place that has more meaning and purpose than many give it credit for. Beyond the relaxation, inebriation and good old-fashioned chin-wag, the pub is...
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Eat & Shop: The Crooked Book, Boscombe
The main road from Boscombe to Pokesdown has been slowly changing over the past year or so. With the low rent, this part of town has enjoyed an influx of small independent businesses. It has long been...
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Eat: Dosa World, Bournemouth
Going out for an Indian is a British birthright and straying away from the madras, chicken tikka masala and korma every once in a while can be hugely rewarding. Enter, the dosa. Dosas are large savoury...
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Shop: Boscombe Vintage Market, Boscombe
For me, nothing beats the hustle and bustle of a market at the weekend and Boscombe Vintage Market is certainly one of the best. It’s hard not to get excited when you walk through the doors and are...
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Eat & Shop: Molly’s Den, Bournemouth
Molly’s Den is a 16,000 square foot vintage emporium set over 2 floors and housing over 125 traders. Believe me when I tell you that you’ll need to block at least a couple of hours out of your diary if...
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Eat: Cafe Boscanova, Boscombe
It has become ritualistic, starting the day with a cup of coffee. Millions of us across the globe now start our mornings this way, be it from a filter machine on the kitchen counter, some instant...
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Shop: The Jolly Vintner Too, Pokesdown
Whether it’s an impromptu picnic, a last minute gift or a bottle to imbibe midweek, wine provides the cornerstone to meals both big and small. Sometimes, the meal is rarely even needed… At the helm of...
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Shop: Number 83, Westbourne
Number 83 is a gorgeous independent gift shop in the centre of Westbourne. You’ll find a multitude of gifts here suitable for any age or occasion. The brain-child of mother-of-3 Claire, who moved to...
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Eat: South Coast Roast, Bournemouth
Bournemouth town centre has been crying out for a place like this for as long as I have lived here. Situated just a stones throw from the main square, South Coast Roast delivers everything that is...
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Eat: Phở Việt, Moordown, Bournemouth
It’s easy to become enchanted with Vietnamese food. Gentle, delicate and fragrant flavours rub up against those that are clean, honest and bold. Vietnamese restaurants are not an abundant fixture to...
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