Hispanic Heat and Glamour in King’s Cross I first visited Decimo in 2019. There was a lot of buzz ahead of its opening, with Michelin-starred Chef Peter Sanchez-Iglesias bringing a fusion of his family’s Spanish culinary heritage and upscale Mexican cuisine. The food zinged with flavour, the space was sexy, and the restaurant was full […]
Tigermilk Restaurant – Charing Cross Road
Tigermilk, with its vibrant South American menu and cocktails has clawed its way into Parisian’s hearts spawning multiple branches across France plus Brussels. Having missed the opportunity to visit in Paris, I took a French “copine” to sample Tigermilk’s UK debut in Charing Cross Road.
Chicome
On my return to St Katharine’s Dock to review, it turns out that Chayote has morphed magically into Chicome, also a Mexican fusion restaurant with the same chef in the kitchen, Tomasz Baranski, a Barrafina alumnus.
Wahaca Southbank – The Ultimate Experience for All
Wahaca Southbank is highly recommended for the view alone, I was suitably impressed by the food, friendly service and pricing and will definitely be back.
TA-KO Restaurant – Stoke Newington
Ta-Ko is a must-visit for anyone interested in North London’s vibrant culinary scene. The impressive work in the kitchen shines through in every dish, meticulously assembled with care and showcasing an interesting approach to flavour combinations that beautifully blend the influences of Mexican taquerias with vibrant Asian character.
Zapote: contemporary and authentic Mexican restaurant
Celebrating one year of Zapote Last week, I dined at Zapote, an authentic Mexican restaurant in Shoreditch, and sampled their celebratory first birthday menu. The menu marks one year since the restaurant opened; founded by Chef Yahir Gonzalez and his co-founder Tony Geary. This was admittedly my first truly authentic Mexican culinary experience. There is […]
Chicome – Restaurant of the Month
Autumnal Feasting with a Mexican Twist in St Katharine Docks This month’s Restaurant of the Month, Chicome (renamed from Chayote) is just the sort of place you want to have near your workplace. Stylish but unpretentious and with some terrific and interesting food it ticks a lot of our boxes for a night out with […]
Rotunda, Terrace Launch – Restaurant Review
Regents Canal or the Mexican Riviera? Rotunda will make you second guess Before Coal Drops Yard became the epitome of cool in King’s Cross, Rotunda had already established itself as a go-to destination, celebrated for its farm-to-table ethos and high-quality food. Tucked away in a charming Grade II-listed building, Rotunda offers stunning views of Regents […]
Laylow Restaurant Golborne Road
South-American influenced food at the hip West London restaurant, Laylow My young musician son was quite impressed when I told him I was dining at Laylow this week, apparently, unbeknown to me he held his after-show party in the club here and frequently hangs out at this hip Notting Hill venue with his creative West […]
Caldera – Hackney – Review
Mexican with a twist at Caldera A new Mexican restaurant has opened on Hackney’s Mare Street just a few minutes’ walk from London Fields station. Well worth a detour, Caldera offers an inventive and beautifully cooked mix of old favourites and fusion dishes as well as a warm welcome. We arrived in time for Happy […]