The Waterside, back after a makeover and better than ever ‘’Location, location, location’’ is the estate agent’s desirability mantra but it can be applied to lots of other things too, not least pubs. And The Waterside, a Young’s pub in Chelsea, has it in spades. On the Thames near Chelsea Harbour, The Waterside is set […]
Review: Hakkasan Hanway Place’s Weekend Brunch
Popular Dim Sum Sunday is now a brunch treat for the whole weekend For some, it’s London’s most famous Chinese restaurant but Hakkasan Hanway Place announces itself rather modestly for a restaurant which has so much to shout about. Off Tottenham Court Road, in one of the West End’s dingy back streets, you could easily […]
Robata reviewed – Japanese izakaya-style restaurant in Soho
Rave reviews for a new Japanese restaurant on Old Compton Street – we check things out! A stroll along Old Compton Street brings you to Robata, a new Japanese restaurant in an area already packed with enticing places to stop and eat. Londoners are lucky to have so many excellent Japanese restaurants to choose from […]
Enjoy George Clooney’s favourite tequila at Harvey Nick’s beach bar pop up.
Celebrate the start of summer with Casamigos cocktails and Mexican-inspired sharing plates South of Hyde Park Corner, down Knightsbridge way, Harvey Nichols has opened up its Fifth Floor Terrace to create a pop-up beach bar, the House of Friends. This is a food and drinks partnership with Casamigos, the premium, award-winning tequila and mezcal brand. But […]
Bar + Block Steakhouse, Wimbledon
Bar + Block Steakhouse, Wimbledon Broadway – a new opening in Wimbledon (Ad:Press Review) A new restaurant concept by Premier Inn owners Whitbread, Bar + Block Steakhouse is more than good enough to stand out on its own and a great place for a night out. Entering, there’s a modern and welcoming interior, full of […]
Terra Rossa Brings Puglia to London
Terra Rossa Islington – Review: (invited press review) Location is an important consideration when opening a new restaurant and the owners of Terra Rossa have chosen well. Diagonally opposite Ottolenghi and sharing a party wall with the wonderful Almeida Theatre, Terra Rossa has pride of place on Upper Street, Islington which is awash with tempting […]
VIVI – Centre Point’s new restaurant – the best of the 1960s – Review
Prawn cocktail, steak and Black Forest gateau and not a hint of irony. The sign in the men’s loos said ‘’hello handsome’’ – so I knew they’d been expecting me… I gave my Chelsea boots a quick brush, checked my reflection in the mirror and went back out into the latest hot joint, Vivi Centre […]
The Bedford, Balham is Back
Rediscovering The Bedford, Balham (review) The Bedford, Balham is back. First built in 1931, this impressive venue has recently undergone a multi-million-pound refurbishment to create an unrivalled pub, club, restaurant, live music and entertainment venue plus 15 stunning boutique bedrooms. After the major refurbishment, it was a pleasure to visit The Bedford, Balham for a […]
Veganuary at Tibits
Plant Power Vegan Lifestyle at Tibits For Veganuary Having visited London’s leading vegetarian restaurant group, Tibits, several times I was pleased to return to the Heddon Street Tibits to celebrate this year’s Veganuary. Tibits entire food and drink offering has gone completely vegan for January, promoting a healthy vegan lifestyle. I was also interested in […]
Sake No Hana Fine Japanese Restaurant Mayfair.
Japanese Feasting in Mayfair at Sake no Hana: Visiting Sake No Hana on the second day of January meant that I was in need of clean flavours. After 10 days of feasting the thought of another heavy meal was just too much. Which is why Japanese cuisine was just the ticket. Light and visually appealing, […]