Once I'd gotten over the chocolate-induced nausea, the Easter break reminded me just how sacred weekends are. And how important it is, whatever the day, to indulge in a little of what you fancy.

The smartly located Boxwood Café, for example, has just introduced one of the most tempting brunch menus I've seen in a while - most of it not insanely pricey - where you can chomp down on a veal and foie gras burger and chase with Belgian waffles, chocolate fondue and bananas.

Eastside, meanwhile, at The Modern Pantry, you can go for a more exotic sugar-cured prawn omelette with spring onions, coriander and smoked chili sambal for brunch. Alternatively head for their Dining Rooms on the first floor, which are now open for Sunday lunch, where at £22 for three courses it doesn't feel quite so painful tucking into swordfish ceviche followed by roast middle white pork loin, curry leaf and mustard seed roast potatoes and cavolo nero, with something wicked for pud.