Meet the Locals

Thor Gudmundsson raises a glass – or two – to the festive season! The cold weather has well and truly arrived, so it’s time to consider which wines are most appropriate for winter and, in particular, to enjoy at Christmas and New Year. So, not a word about rosés –…

Tanvi and Vishal Vishal and Tanvi Patel have created an online pharmacy and health business Eagle-eyed locals may have spotted a new business at 86 Goldhawk Road. Fitness Fuel and Pharmacy on Wheels opened five months ago and is owned by husband and wife team, Vishal and Tanvi Patel. As…

Loc and Neville Two enterprising young cousins are bringing the delicious, healthy cuisine of their homeland to Hammersmith King Street regulars may have noticed that the former VietAce restaurant has reincarnated as Pho District. Stylishly redecorated, the name change is the culmination of much hard work by the engaging entrepreneurs…

Mike Moran Mike Moran’s family business delivers high-quality laundry and dry cleaning services You could say that Mike Moran was born into the world of dry cleaning. He was just two when his parents, Mike Snr and Pat, opened the first Top Hat in Kingsley Road, Hounslow in 1967. Most…

Andreas Hagisoteri Family-run restaurant Piate offers a delicious shared dining experience in a warm, welcoming atmosphere The hospitality gene runs deep in the Hagisoteri family. Andreas, who recently opened Piate on King Street (opposite Tesco Express) in partnership with his father, is the grandson of (another) Andreas who owned the…

Time seems to have flown by again! It will soon be December – and that means the C word will be on everyone’s lips. So, get ready for the inevitable mad dash preparing for the festive season. Whether you are a lady buying a gift for the man in your…

Warren Hagues Architect Warren Hagues recommends striking a balance between storage space and living areas When you are planning significant home extension and refurbishment work, careful consideration should always be given to the most efficient ways in which to create storage space without it affecting how you live. It’s particularly…

Carrie Reichardt, internationally renowned mosaic artist and co-author of Mad in Chiswick, lives in her own unique public artwork. You certainly can’t miss it… I’d be surprised if there’s a more gloriously distinctive property in Chiswick. Friends always fondly refer to it as the ‘crazy mosaic place’ – and that pretty much says it all.

Father Kevin Morris This year Father Kevin Morris is celebrating 21 years of dedicated service at St Michael and All Angels, Bedford Park This Christmas Day it won’t necessarily come as a surprise to the congregation of St Michael and All Angels in Bedford Park to see their vicar taking…

Fuller’s Brewery Shop Fuller’s Brewery Shop is a treasure trove of excellent ales, vintage brews, stylish merchandise and exclusive seasonal gifts I was browsing for birthday gifts in Fuller’s Brewery Shop when a dozen or so excited American ale aficionados arrived, fresh from the tasting session in the Hock Cellar…