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"   Where: A mini break in Bermondsey - the glamorous South London district has become a prime location for superior, independent restaurants. Spoilt for choice, we had dinner at Antico, a modern Italian restaurant. Forget the usual pizzas and pastas that you find in big popular chains, this was an exquisite menu of simple, premium dishes made from the freshest local ingredients available. Best of all, it&amp;#039;s housed above a fantastic, hidden gin and cocktail bar that made us rethink the meaning of a G&amp;amp;amp;T. Whether you&amp;#039;re having a romantic mini break or visiting the capital with friends, you want to spend minimum time in your room and maximum time exploring a new area of the city. We opted for an affordable, modern apartment at Think Bermondsey rather than waste money on a swanky hotel. What: Walking from London Bridge Station to Bermondsey Street and the heart of the district&amp;#039;s best restaurants, we stopped to check out some modern art at the White Cube gallery en route to 214 Bermondsey, a gin and cocktail bar that&amp;#039;s tucked away in the restaurant&amp;#039;s basement.  The passionate founder of Antico and 214 Bermondsey, Nick Crispini, encouraged us to try his Tour of London &amp;#039;gin flight&amp;#039;, inspired by three of the capital&amp;#039;s bespoke distilleries. The G&amp;amp;amp;Ts arrived on a wooden platter with a wax-sealed envelope that Nick asked us not top open until we&amp;#039;d tasted each drink. Nick insists on the restaurant making all their bread, pasta and cheese crackers themselves, so he thought the same principal should apply to tonic. Although tinged an unusual burnt orange, the tonic has a subtle, delicious flavour that&amp;#039;s said to enhance the taste of the gins. For someone who can barely tell her Blue Sapphire from her Gordons, I was blown away and would highly recommend you try some Little Bird, a Peckham gin with a unique hint of ginger, cassia bark and coriander. Why: The mouth-watering food at Antico is reason enough to pay this part of London a visit. A promising starter of carpaccio swordfish served with chilli, capers and rocket, proved that Antico&amp;#039;s emphasis on fresh produce and simple flavours is a recipe for success. My calves liver with saut\u00E9ed summer greens and pancetta main was consistently delicious, and I topped it all off with an incredible marscapone and poached peach dessert. Food this good should cost more, but I&amp;#039;m pleased to report that a three-course meal at Antico with wine is only \u00A340 per head.  After an impressive espresso martini at 214 Bermondsey (we had to try the cocktails for you too!), we headed to Think Bermondsey, a handy three minute walk from the restaurant. The accommodation was everything you need for a getaway in London, with a comfortable double bed, en suite bathroom and living / dining area with cooking facilities.  Cosmo Loves: Discovering that there&amp;#039;s more to gin than we thought with one of 214 Bermondsey&amp;#039;s &amp;#039;gin flights.&amp;#039; Something about a sealed envelope accompanying a delicious mystery drink feels distinctly Alice in Wonderland.  Accommodation at Think Bermondsey begins at \u00A3177 per night.  "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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