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Compared to, say, our sister publications the Mirrors in the floor upstairs, we're a small newspaper. Although we punch above our weight with our location and audience, that doesn't translate to a big bucks in the budget.

And the pounds we do shell out, beyond the salaries of our staffers, certainly don't stretch to frequent lavish meals out at top London restaurants.

FRENCH/EUROPEAN
Le Cafe Du Marche
★★★★✩

IN A NUTSHELL
A cosy corner of Blackfriars offering a candle lit Gallic escape

ITALIAN FUSION
Rocket
4/5

IN A NUTSHELL
The joy is in the detail at this quirky, bustling and captivating restaurant.

Jamie Oliver has been a regular visitor to Canary Wharf in the past week as preparations for the opening of his new restaurant gather pace.

Jamie's Italian officially opens in Churchill Place on August 5 and the chef has made a couple of surprise visits to keep an eye on things, including a stop-off last night.