Food and Drink

It may be the new kid on the block, but you can easily see this Persian restaurant poaching diners away from the other Middle-Eastern eateries fronting Uxbridge Road in West Ealing.

With the promise of wholesome Iranian cooking and cabaret to keep you entertained throughout your meal, Shalizar is certainly a novelty dining experience which should be tried at least once, or as many times as your ears may be able to take the loud music.

A primary school is hoping to lead the way in healthy eating as they will be running free workshops for parents.

As the Government announced a staggering 99per cent of school lunch boxes are unhealthy, Hathaway Primary in Hathaway Gardens, will be running sessions in conjunction with Ealing NHS to discuss the effects of a poor diet on children's learning and behaviour and practical tips will be given on making a healthy lunch on a budget.

AT first glance, I felt like we were being led through a Mediterranean restaurant only to be seated at a table and offered the wrong menu - an Indian menu to browse, writes Paloma Kubiak.

With its stylish and contemporary panache yet serving Indian and Bangladeshi cuisine, the Cardamom restaurant in Northfields Avenue certainly offers diners a different curry experience.