Petersham Nurseries used to be the site of a 17th-century hunting lodge in Richmond before it became the Boglione family’s home in 1997. They still live there today, amidst an eclectic art collection, which comprises work by Anselm Kiefer and Paula Rego. When the adjacent nursery went up for sale, Francesco Boglione purchased it, and, in 2004, the family transformed their backyard into a restaurant, delicatessen, wine cellar, and florist. The Mediterannean menu is satisfying (we recommend the vegetables, which are as fresh as you can get), but the main draw of the place is its cool—imagine sitting in a friend’s garden, and then imagine that the garden has all the trappings of a restauraunt. It’s a great place to spend a lazy weekend afternoon. —Elena Clavarino

Elena Clavarino is the Senior Editor at AIR MAIL