A Peruvian in Fitzrovia – Senor Ceviche: I have a confession to make about Peruvian restaurants; until a couple of years ago, I had no idea that Peruvian cuisine had become so popular in London. Asked to attend a Pisco Sour evening in one on Frith Street, I bowled into the first Peruvian restaurant that I […]
The Trinity Arms – a hidden gem in Brixton
A Brixton Local – The Trinity Arms Since selling the brewery site in Wandsworth, Young’s have been investing in their pubs, turning them into vibrant, fun, welcoming places. The Trinity Arms has succeeded in turning itself into a quirky, trendy Brixton local. Tucked away behind Morley’s in Brixton, you have to be a local to […]
There’ll be a Blue Bird over…
Not the White Cliffs of Dover, but The Bluebird shiny newly refurbished restaurant on the King’s Road, Chelsea. The Bluebird may have started life as a humble garage at the ‘wrong end’ of the King’s Road, but it’s now an elegant, modern, fashionable place to shop, eat, and drink. I doubt any part of the […]
A Diwali Feast at the Cinnamon Club
Diwali at Cinnamon Club – til 4 November! I love this time of year (well, when it’s not wet!), there is something truly lovely about a crisp autumn day; a waft of bonfire smoke, the trees turning glorious colours, and not least a proper excuse to tuck into warm and spicy food. On top of […]
Shampan at the Spinning Wheel
Indian Fine Dining in Westerham – Shampan at the Spinning Wheel: I have to admit to being somewhat addicted to curry, I make one at least once a week, and enjoy eating it out too. In recent years, Indian cuisine has been elevated to whole new level, with many restaurants deservedly holding Michelin stars. There […]
Brindisa: The True Food of Spain Book Review:
Tasting Spain at Home with Brindisa: Sometimes when you are blogging you get small treats such a peek at a new cookbook before it hits the shelves. This was the case with the new Brindisa cookbook, where I received a sample chapter and a couple of recipes. Written by Monika Linton, the force behind the […]
Aye Aye Admiral – lunch at the Trafalgar Tavern
The Trafalgar Tavern, Greenwich: Greenwich is one of those London ‘villages’ that has as much attraction for the locals as it does for tourists. It’s one of my favourite places to take visitors to London; catch a boat from Westminster Pier eastwards and enjoy the scenery along the banks of the Thames (and the crew’s […]
The Marquis Cornwallis – Food and Drink for the Bloomsbury Set
The Perfect Bloomsbury Watering Hole – The Marquis Cornwallis: I find myself in Russell Square at least twice a month, sometimes twice a week, attending meetings in the University of London buildings. In these meetings we attempt to workforce plan for the NHS, look at the education needs of the workforce, and enhance leadership capabilities […]
The Artistry of the Ultimate Gin & Tonic
Bombay Sapphire at Harvey Nichols: It has to said, and there’s no denying it, I have been known to make the odd G&T in my time! So I did wonder what I would be learning at the masterclass at The Bombay Sapphire roof garden on the 5th Floor of Harvey Nichols. Gin, tonic, ice and […]