Ramen, New York-style Named for its American-born chef Ivan Orkin, Ivan Ramen began life in Tokyo. On moving back to the US, Orkin set up shop in New York. Now it’s our turn. Following a London pop-up back in 2023, Ivan Ramen now has a permanent presence on Farringdon Road. The new London outpost promises […]
Bouchon Racine – Restaurant of the Month
Racine – Going back to its roots in Farringdon It’s 21 years since chef Henry Harris and front-of-house maestro Eric Garnier opened their stylish French restaurant Racine in Knightsbridge. Racine means ‘root’ and the restaurant felt like a breath of fresh air in the early noughties after an era of foams and fusion with a […]
Enoteca Rabezzana – Review
The Wines and Kitchen of Enoteca Rabezzana. The literal translation of the word Enoteca is ‘wine repository’ and it refers to an establishment that showcases the products of wine producers from a particular area as well as serving local food. Rabezzana is a vineyard in the Monferrato area of Italy that has been producing wine since […]
Smiths of Smithfield, Farringdon
Steak and more at the Grill, Smiths of Smithfield: Nearly twenty years ago John Torode, of Masterchef fame, opened a large and at the time, quite unique restaurant in London. Smiths of Smithfield, looking directly out over the famous meat market quickly became very popular. One of the first all-day venues with a menu built […]