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DINING & NIGHTLIFE“The Show After The Show”Located in the heart of theatreland can befound one of London’s most spectacularrestaurants. Sarastro is not only a treat forthe palate but for the eyes and ears aswell. Dine in the flamboyant operaticsurroundings and feast upon the finearray of Mediterranean dishes.Every Sunday matinee and Sunday andMonday evenings there are live operaperformances from up and coming stars,not only from the Royal and NationalOpera but from all over the world as well.On Thursday evenings enjoy live swing &Motown with West End star Colin Roy.A pre and post theatre menu is alsoavailable at £14.50 for two courses.Private function room for all occasionsavailable for up to 300 guests.126 Drury Lane, London, WC2Tel: 020 7836 0101 Fax: 020 7379 4666www.sarastro-restaurant.comE: reservations@sarastro-restaurant.comSARASTROSituated in the heart ofTheatreland, this eateryhas incredible décor. Enjoylive opera during Sunlunch, and on Sun andMon evenings. Dine onMediterranean cuisine witha Turkish edge from wallmountedopera boxes. ££.126 Drury Lane, WC2B5SU. 020 7836 0101. sarastro-restaurant.com Ë Covent Garden.Map B6.SeafoodMR FISHFish and chips is afavourite British dish, andthe well-priced fare at thiscritics’ favourite will haveyou coming back for more.The fish is as fresh as canbe – good food at greatprices. Try the crunchyplaice with chips andmushy peas. £.9 Porchester Road, W25DP. 020 7229 4161. mrfish.uk.comË Bayswater. Map B/C2.THE SEASHELLStick with classics suchas fish and chips, or gofor more elegant dishesof grilled fish or pan-friedking scallops. Don’t missthe traditional Englishdesserts. ££.49-51 Lisson Grove, NW16UH. 020 7224 9000. seashellrestaurant.co.uk Ë t Marylebone.Map A3.Southeast AsianBALI BALIA wonderful spot offeringBalinese cuisine. There aretraditional satays on themenu, but be adventurousas Indonesian cooking isa melting pot of cultures.Try the rijsttafel set menufor an introduction to arange of flavours. ClosedSun lunch. £.150 ShaftesburyAvenue, WC2H 8HL. 020 7836 2644. balibalirestaurant.comË Covent Garden.Map B6.BLUE ELEPHANTFantastic Thai cuisine anda gorgeous riversidesetting. The deliciousgreen and lamb massamancurries are highlyrecommended. ££.The Boulevard, ImperialWharf, Townmead Road,SW6 2UB. 020 73856595. blueelephant.com Ë Imperial Wharf.Off map.THAI POTThis award-winning andpopular spot has stylishdécor and classic Thaifood. Freshly sautéeddishes sit alongsideexpertly-prepared tofu,fish and meat. Ask thefriendly staff if you preferit spicy – they are happyto help. The perfect choicefor a pre-theatre meal.Closed Sun. £.1 Bedfordbury, WC2N 4BP. 020 7379 4580. thaipot.bizË Covent Garden. Map C6.TakeawayCRUSSHA chain of eateries brandedas ‘Fit Food & Juice Bars’that takes pride in offeringhealthier food and snackoptions. Expect delicioussmoothies, juices, soups,stews, sandwiches, noodlesand more. Visit the latestbranch near Green Park(10 Crown Passage,SW1Y 6PP. 020 78395335). £.14 Broadwick Street, W1(and branches). 0207287 4480. crussh.comË Tottenham Court Road/Oxford Circus. Map B5.EARL OF SANDWICHClose to St. Paul’sCathedral you’ll find thisemporium of delicioushot and cold signaturesandwiches, soups, salads,desserts and more. Dropbyfor urban sustenance,such as tasty breakfastsand frothy cappuccinos. £.38-40 Ludgate Hill, EC4M7DE. 020 7236 2846. earlofsandwich.co.ukË St. Paul’s. Map B7.94| visitlondon.com|LONDON PLANNER|May 2013