A Taste of Goa – a six-course tasting experience by Atul Kochhar and Ashok Kumar Kanishka is a discreet and petite Indian restaurant tucked away just behind Regent Street in the heart of Mayfair. The name itself comes from ‘King Kanishka’ – an emperor in the second Kushan Dynasty who was known for his military, […]
Noci Italian Restaurant, Islington
Escape to Italy without leaving London. Noci Islington’s summery menu brings together vibrant seasonal ingredients, fresh handmade pasta, sunshine-inspired cocktails and modern Italian cooking in a joyful celebration of summer flavours.
Chatora City Indian Restaurant, St Paul’s, London
Chatora City brings contemporary Indian cooking to the heart of London’s St Paul’s, combining a vast menu with a carefully curated wine lists. The menu is led by executive chef Imamuddin Khan and backed by founder Jamshed Rahman’s vision. It is a polished destination for business lunches, post-work dinners and visitors alike.
Copper Chimney Indian Restaurant, Westfield London
The seasonal Mango menu at Copper Chimney at Westfield White City – Situated in Southern Terrace area of the sprawling shopping centre, the restaurant is easy to find and a little understated alongside it’s chain companions. Once inside families, groups of friends, couples and a very large group of men are chatting animatedly over their shared plates.
Volcanic Kitchens and Wines Residency, Unlock Pizza, Hackney Wick
A Sicilian Feast in East London Inspired by the Volcanic Landscapes of Mount Etna and Stromboli Once a collection of warehouses, factories and neglected canal-side spaces, Hackney Wick has transformed over the last ten years into one of East London’s most creative neighbourhoods. These spaces now house breweries, bakeries, cocktail bars and cool, ambitious food […]
The Great Indian, Archway, London
A modern London gastropub serving Indian food brings some spice to the most overlooked meal of the day ‘Are you sure this is the place?’ asked my guest as we pulled up outside The Great Indian. The postcode was correct. The address was correct, but this did not look like an Indian restaurant. ‘It’s a […]
Lainston House, Winchester
A Restful Culinary Weekend Away After a blissful empty nest for a few years, the young adults are now back from university. We have, of course, missed them, but life has changed. There is more laundry – much, much more laundry; the pile of shoes in the hallway seems to have multiplied tenfold; meal times […]
Gothenburg for food lovers
A long weekend itinerary in Gothenburg for food lovers covering where to eat, where to stay and key attractions.
Native Lobster Rolls at Faber, Hammersmith, London
Perhaps the best Lobster Roll in London I have a thing for lobster rolls. It started on regular trips to Boston a few years ago. I got into the rhythm of landing, clearing customs, checking in to my hotel and then, as usual after a long-haul flight, going for a walk. It’s hard not to […]
Hainan House, Islington
New Spring Menu at Hainan House, Upper Street, Islington There are so many restaurants and eateries now on Upper Street that it would be easy to miss Hainan House. It’s unassuming. Nothing fancy from the outside and next to a fruit and veg shop where the long queue of people blocked the entrance way. My […]