Pricey, but it's top nosh
	THE BARGE Inn at Battlesbridge has had a makeover. On my previous visit to the pub a few years ago, my lasting memory was that of the great collection of bearded fellows supping on their pints.
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	Enjoy a slice of Italy in the heart of Westcliff
	HIDDEN down a quiet street off the bustling thoroughfare of London Road in Westcliff, is a little piece of luxury.
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	Southend's Mangetout has the personal touch
	'MANGETOUT Rodney, Mangetout' was all I could think before I stepped through the doors of this neat little restaurant, tucked away in Chichester Road.
	User Rating: 8.6/10
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	Cast away in Pitsea for a great night out
	IT'S unlikely that anyone's ever thought twice about Pitsea as a place to go out for a nice meal.
	User Rating: 7.5/10
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	Touch of class at the Ivory Rooms
	THESE days, Billericay is buzzing.
	User Rating: 9.5/10

	Impressive service, but lacklustre food at Chicagos
	HAVING spent many a night sampling beverages from the bar, I thought it was about time I gave the food at the Chicago Rock Cafe a try.
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Taking a cowboy to the Outback

IT seems hard to believe, but living here in deepest darkest Essex is a real-life bonafide Australian cowboy. I should know - he's my boyfriend.

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	Lively and vibrant pizza place
	Irma's Pizzeria is in the heart of Leigh, perfectly situated for the start of an evening out. Like many of the restaurants close to the Broadway, it's a lively, vibrant place.
	User Rating: 8.8/10
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	Apologies fail to make up for pub grub meal
	DISAPPOINTMENT. That can be the only way to describe our outing to the Kings Head pub in Billericay.
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Dining out at casino is just ace

I'M not a gambling woman but there is something exciting and sexy about casinos.

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