26th March 2020
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19th March 2020
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Yokoso Japan
As huge fans of Japanese cuisine, we were thrilled to hear about this new opening which really boosts the variety of food available on the …
19th March 2020
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Doorstep Milk Delivery
It’s been a long time (decades, in fact), but glass milk bottles have made a reappearance on my doorstep. And it’s such a comforting sight. …
4th March 2020
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Julie Eve: Red Thread Stories
Barnet has so much artistic talent and one of our favourites is Julie Eve with her delicately elegant work which includes her Red Thread Stories …
20th February 2020
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Parks and Open Spaces
One of the big attractions of Chipping Barnet is the extraordinary selection of local green spaces. At High Living we have been covering them individually, …
12th February 2020
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Leading Barnet Choir To Perform Bach’s St John Passion at St James’s Piccadilly
Barnet borough is strong on music. So far, we’ve been proud to cover Barnet Education Arts Trust, the borough-wide music service for school-age children and …
30th January 2020
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Myddelton House Gardens
Full of quirky features, this hidden gem in Bulls Cross is perfect year-round: just as suitable for chilly January with snowdrops, crocuses and a coffee …
23rd January 2020
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Odos Mediterranean Kitchen
After a lengthy refit last summer Odos Mediterranean Kitchen, near Hadley Green, has really hit the ground running since opening last October. I enjoyed a …
15th January 2020
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How To Drink Without Drinking by Fiona Beckett
After an indulgent festive season, a lot of us like to take it easier and drier in the New Year. I say “drier” as this …
19th December 2019
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The Flower Bank
There are some big-hearted people out there and none more so than Ursula Stone of The Flower Bank in New Barnet. There’s still time to …