Self-deprecation is a very British trait. In a world that seems to celebrate the brash, the vulgar and the downright dishonest, a little modesty is a welcome corrective. Calling Restaurant Interlude, near Horsham in West Sussex, ‘A Restaurant with Rooms’ is a classic example of understatement. The 28-cover restaurant in the Leonardslee House opened in 2018, winning its first Michelin star in 2019, three AA rosettes in 2020 and a Michelin Green Star in 2023.
Fox & Hounds, Hunsdon – Review
Modern European Food in Hunsdon Hertfordshire. One of the most exciting things for me about the British food renaissance of the last 25 years is the creation of a culinary diaspora across the country of young chefs who have won their spurs in the top London restaurants, then moving on to set up their own […]
L’Amorosa – Review
Love in Hammersmith – L’Amorosa Restaurant People often ask me if I can recommend the perfect local restaurant. I think I’ve found it…Chef Patron Andy Needham’s Italian restaurant L’Amorosa opened its doors in Hammersmith in 2014. Andy has serious form in the kitchen winning his first Michelin star at Zafferano where he headed the kitchen for […]
Alyn Williams and Nyetimber Supper Club at the Westbury
Alyn Williams at the Westbury – Preview Supper Club: Last year I was lucky enough to visit the Westbury to review, a stunning five star luxury hotel in the heart of Mayfair, London’s most exclusive shopping district. I was hoping to be able to visit Alyn Williams at the Westbury then, but sadly the restaurant […]
The Perfect Tarte Tatin – and the cheat recipe!
Professional Tarte Tatin from Galvin Brothers vs the cheat version: Earlier this year I was invited to take part in a competition to make the perfect Tarte Tatin. Unfortunately, I was in France at the time, but one of my friends did take part – and amazingly, he won! Ed Benson (who I’ve known for […]
Curry for Change at Benares, Mayfair
Fine Dining in Mayfair – Curry for Change at Benares: My guilty secret – when I was first asked to get involved with Curry for Change, the restaurant that I really wanted to visit was Benares. I have been before, several years ago and loved it then. Now, with a slightly better understanding of Indian […]