Staycation at The Cadogan
Miss Darcy
11/08/2021
The Cadogan has long been a playground for socialites and bohemians like Oscar Wilde and the British actress, Lillie Langtry since it opened it’s doors
The Cadogan has long been a playground for socialites and bohemians like Oscar Wilde and the British actress, Lillie Langtry since it opened it’s doors
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There’s a new scheme announced by our rather charming Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak.
With a little nudge, we have been back dining out in the neighbourhood.
Sitting outside at Colette which sells prepared foods. They have set up tables outside for their customers.
That’s a French salutation and the name of the latest restaurant we have tried.
This took great self-control not to eat that sausage.
My father’s a miniature poodle called Ginger and my mother an English Cocker Spaniel called Beth. That’s what makes me a cockapoo.
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