Where To Find Cheese Fondue In Brighton
The time has come to warm yourself up
with gooey sharing pots of this Swiss delicacy. A staple of
winter feasting, it's no surprise that the
golden goodness starts popping...
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Lauren Cole
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Lauren Cole is Lead Editor at DesignMyNight, writing about the UK's best food & drink, arts, experiences and entertainment — covering curated bar listicles, restaurant reviews, and roundups of everything from London's best views to unmissable new restaurants in Manchester. Stunning immersive art and refreshing wild swimming? She's our resident know-it-all on that front too.
She has her finger on the pulse so that you don't have to, thanks to writing experience totalling 10 years. Previously Features and Theatre Editor at What’s On Media Group, Lauren came to DesignMyNight in 2021. Having lived and worked as an editor in London, Manchester, Shropshire and York, she has a unique perspective spanning UK-wide hospitality and events.
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- Favourite cocktail bar
- 97 Beech, Chorlton
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- Favourite restaurant
- Bar San Juan, Chorlton
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- Special skill
- Three-leaf clover tongue rolls
Recent articles...
Are Feasting Menus The Best Way To Dine Out As A Group In London?
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Australasia
Spinningfields
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and, over that period, it's been a key pillar of pan-Asian cuisine in our city. Taking...
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