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Add to that a Mediterranean climate (20-26C till the end of September), and the clear, warm waters of the Adriatic appear more inviting than ever. Beam downCroatia Airlines (0181-563 0022) flies non-stop to Dubrovnik from three UK airports, but only one, one day every week, from each: Mondays from Manchester, Tuesdays from Gatwick, Sundays from Stansted. On other days, connections are available via Zagreb, though this will increase the fare. The return fare is pounds 275 (or pounds 10 less from Manchester). Why go now? Since the war ended, tourists have been slow returning to Dubrovnik. Now restored to peace and to its former glory (UNESCO ensured that the city's buildings were rebuilt using traditional techniques), this is a perfect time to beat the rush and discover the treasures of the Old City (Stari Grad). For a chance to win one, send your name, address and daytime phone no on a postcard to: a.k.a/ The Information, Jori White Public Relations, 59 Brewer Street, London W1R 3FD by 19 Sept The first cards pulled from the hat will win Usual Independent Newspapers rules apply.. It's well worth a visit whether you go there to eat in the restaurant, snack at the bar or just to enjoy a quiet drink.The Information has three meals for two (up to the value of pounds 60 per meal) to give away.

Quality girl-food: quiches, salads and cakes.The CafeFenwick, 63 New Bond St, W1 (0171-629 9161)Basement outlet with pale wood bucket chairs and white raised "bar". Salads at pounds 5.10-pounds 6.25, sandwiches pounds 3.40-pounds 3.95, house fizz pounds 7.50 quarter bottle.Art Bar CafeLiberty, Regent St, W1 (0171-734 1234), aboveCramped but cosy second-floor corner with windows but no view. Croissants and rolls pounds 1.10-pounds 5.50, coffee, tea and cakes.Fifth FloorHarvey Nichols, Knightsbridge, SW1 (0171-235 5000)A great setting, with huge windows and sometimes live music. Sushi, tarty bar, posh restaurant and a lovely brasserie.Win a free meal for two at a.k.aa.k.a is one of London's most innovative restaurants and bars. Launched this July, to considerable critical acclaim, a.k.a is a great place to eat late at night - their own brand of "modern British cuisine" is served until 1am.

Based in the West End, a.k.a also boasts a "star table" on a deck suspended from the ceiling which can be booked for private dining and is only accessible via an aerial walkway.Strong design, high-tech visuals and a state-of-the-art sound system complement the good food and friendly service making a meal at a.k.a something to savour. An eager handful of chefs feverishly slice and wrap dishes while mineral water comes in unlimited quantities (fizzy and still) from taps set into the counter for a flat fee of just pounds 1. But the squeamish needn't worry about being overwhelmed by chunks of raw fish; little plates of cooked meat, vegetarian wraps and prawns circulate regularly. Anybody who doesn't at least try the fatty tuna, though, is a fool while the salmon roe wrap and the one with scallops and caviar makes both the eyes and mouth water simultaneously.One odd thing, though, that I have noticed at the Poland Street restaurant: the robotic counter tends to make one surprisingly shy about asking for things. Ever so brave when the need is there, but the moment we can get things by pressing a button, we turn into tongue-tied children.YO! Sushi, Selfridges Food Hall, Oxford St, W1 (0171-629 1234)DEPARTMENT STORE LUNCHESThe GardenGeneral Trading Co, 144 Sloane Street, SW1 (0171-730-0411)Lovely: a conservatory, basement and, weather permitting, an ivy-covered garden. It took me half an hour to work up the nerve hail a chef and request a dish I couldn't see Funny little things, human beings. Their dominance of the upmarket fast food field extended a couple of weeks ago when they moved into Selfridges Food Hall.This is ideal department store lunching.

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