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ACCLAIMED CHEF CLARE SMYTH H has launched her first solo venture. The former chef f patron of the three-Michelin starred Restaurant Gordon Ramsay has opened Core by Clare Smythmyth in Notting Hill. Offering modern British fine dining, it serves a tasting menu of ten n to 12 “constantly evolving” dishes, plus threehreeor five-course options. More than 400 0 fine wines and champagnes are available. able. Seating 54 people, the venue also has an 18-seat cocktail bar. Open for lunch Thurs-Satt and dinner Tues-Sat. 92 Kensington Park Road; tel el +44 (0)20 3937 5086; corebyclaresmyth.com