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The Weekend Guide

Need a little self improvement? Get fat or get fit this weekend.

EAT
The Fat Badger
What: New pub serves slow food; simple, seasonal produce sourced from responsible suppliers.
Why: Who wants fast food?
When: Mon.-Fri., noon-11 p.m.; Sat., 11 a.m.-11 p.m.; Sun., noon-10:30 p.m.
Where: 310 Portobello Rd., W10 5TA (020 8969 4500).

Piada
What: New Italian breakfast and lunch spot offers traditional flatbreads with buffalo mozzarella, air-cured bresaola, speck and stracchino cheese.
Why: It’s slow food served faster.
When: Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: 12-14 St. John St., EC1M 4AY (020 7253 0472).

DO
Gymbox
What: New member’s gym with Olympic-size boxing ring.
Why: Classes include bitch boxing, Turkish belly dancing and disco yoga.
When: Mon.-Fri., 6:30 a.m.-11 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: 42-49 St. Martin’s Ln., WC2N 4EJ (020 7395 0270).

Körner Skincare Radiance Booster Facial
What: Effective plumping treatment for dull winter skin.
Why: The face masks are serious miracle workers.
When: Thurs.-Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: Selfridges, 400 Oxford St., W1A 2LR. Appointments at 020 7349 8652.

Katie Winterbourne, Intuitive
What: Charming (not alarming) lady helps you break negitive holding patterns and gain clarity.
Why: Self-awareness is deeply attractive.
When: Mon., noon-6 p.m. at Earth Spa; Thurs., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. at Urban Retreat.
Where: Earth Spa, Chantry House, 4 Eccleston St., SW1W 9LN (020 7823 6226); Urban Retreat, Harrods, Knightsbridge, SW1X 7XL (020 7893 8333).

Location
310 Portobello Rd
London, London W10 5TA
02089694500
400 Oxford St
London, UK W1A 1AB
0800123400
87-135 Brompton Rd
London, UK SW1 7XL
02078938333
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