Everyone knows that shopping can be hard work sometimes and taking a much needed break is required for you to refuel your energy levels before you hit the stores again. 

At The Bentall Centre in Kingston there is a lovely choice of places to eat whether you just want a quick snack or a 3 course meal.  From Costa Coffee to McDonalds and Frank B’s Diner to sushi bar Satori there is so much to choose from – your taste buds will be in overload!

Starbucks is the ideal place to go if you’re after a quick snack.  It is an extremely popular café which offers a warm friendly atmosphere for you to catch up with friends. 

Choose from a variety of hot and cold drinks and treat yourself to a delicious pastry such as a chocolate croissant or sandwich with fillings like turkey and Swiss cheese.  Yum!  Most people like a good cup of coffee too and Starbucks is the perfect place for this.

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This September and October Bentalls in Kingston has a load of activities going on from dance workshops to blind food tastings – definitely something for everyone!

Fans of Glee should head to the centre on Thursday 1^st September to take part in Glee inspired Dance Workshops.  Professional dance coaches will teach you steps inspired by the hit TV series.  Classes will take place at 1pm, 1.45pm, 2.30pm and 3.15pm.  Make sure you book though to guarantee your place.  You’ll leave knowing some amazing Glee moves!  Call 020 8541 6934.

Looking for some new cookware to spruce up your kitchen?  Well Saturday 3^rd September sees the return of the Scanpan experts bringing with them their ingenious and functional cookware that makes gastronomic cooking a joy!  Culinary skills are brought to a new level when superior functionality is fused with stylish, sleek design and aesthetics.  Malcolm Harradine will be showing shoppers chopping, slicing and paring techniques with the coloured non-stick kitchen knives by Taylor’s Eye on Sunday 4^th September.  The 5 piece set was £50 and is now an incredible £25!  I love a good bargain!

The Home Event starts on Thursday 8^th September with up to 50% off selected Living, Dining, Kitchen, Bathroom and Bedroom ranges.  Save money whilst choosing some amazing, stylish new pieces for your home.  The Living Kitchen will be hosting an interesting event on Thursday too – Do it in the Dark.  This is to support Greater London Fund for the Blind – a great cause.  Take part in a Blind tasting challenge and trials of adapted kitchen equipment.  Come along from 5pm to find out more.

If you’re a lover of beers and lager then pop along to Bentalls on Saturday 10^th September to taste some from all over the world including Australia, New Zealand, America, Mexico, Morocco, China and Japan.  Your taste buds will be sent into overload!

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Love is in the air at The Bentall Centre for Valentine’s day, check out some of the romantic treats on offer.

There is nothing better than escorting your loved one around the best shopping centre in London all day (right, guys?!), and the chance of treating her to a few January sale bargains is enough to melt any heart.

Add to the mix some love themed treats from one of our many food outlets, and you can do no wrong.

Those fine doughnutters, Krispy Kreme at the Bentall Centre have produced a special edition strawberries and kreme-filled Love heart.

In store from January 24^th, this will be definitely Love at first bite (sorry!)

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With all the partying in mind on the 31^st of December, it is every girl’s nightmare to wake up hangover, puffy and miserable the next day.

However, the following day shouldn’t be dreadful at all, why not plan a nice detox day devoted to beautifying solely you and yourself?

Go for a face mask – costs nothing if you plan to apply a home-made one and also is inexpensive if you buy it as a one-off trial. And it does work wonders – your skin is cleansed from all the remaining make-up and impurities. According to Wittyliving.com, you should really “try them and your skin will be glowing and feeling great.”

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Fans of Millie’s Cookies will be happy to know that they have some exciting products for Christmas this year that are sure to get you in the festive mood!

Why not treat yourself to one of their yummy Mince Pie Cookies or Gingerbread Lattes - or why not go the whole way and try both with the festive Crimbo Combo. If you’re having a get together with friends or family then the brand new Treatbox is perfect for such an occasion. It contains 12 tasty classic cookies for a bargain at only £5.99 – I might just have one all to myself!

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Here’s a great deal from Cafe Gardino at The Bentall Centre until the end of November 2010.

We spend months looking forward to our summer holiday, so why do we always get stressed at the last minute?! I do enjoy packing, but I always find myself squeezing too many clothes into the small suitcase I chose as an incentive to travel light!

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