Leja

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There's a touch of the belle époque about Leja, from the rococo-style armchairs to the chandeliers and the mellow tinkling of the background piano. The menu is the most imaginative in town: brunch is eggs Benedict or herring tartar with wasabi ice cream. The rest of the day, choose from imaginative salads, or pasta with orange, prawns and zucchini.


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