Taking The Amber Road to Aldgate If you’ve driven through the Aldgate/Whitechapel area over the last few years you will have noticed the huge amount of construction work that’s been going on. So when I was invited to review Amber, a new all-day Middle-Eastern restaurant in Aldgate East, I was expecting the usual forest of cranes, construction […]
A Taste of Qatar
Middle Eastern Cookery Masterclass Courtesy of the Qatar Tourism Authority and The Cookery School at Little Portland Street The Qatar Tourism Authority is keen to spread awareness of the country’s amazing cultural attractions and enriching experiences, particularly amongst experienced travellers. As a relatively new arrival on the tourism destination scene, it’s dynamic and contemporary, yet steeped […]
Mamounia Lounge, Mayfair
Moroccan and Lebanese Dining in Style at Mamounia Lounge: Mamounia Lounge Mayfair is just round the corner from Shepherd Market on Curzon Street itself. It’s the kind of place I’d be tempted to walk past unless I knew what was inside; a shame, because it’s really worth a visit. The restaurant has recently been refurbished […]
Le Menar Fitzrovia London, Review
Moroccan Fusion at Le Menar: Not long ago I went along to a tasting event at Le Menar. I can remember dish after dish appearing from the kitchen, each one disappearing as quickly as it was brought out. I was struggling to keep up both with tasting and keeping track of what was being served. […]
Review: Randa Restaurant Kensington London
A Lebanese feast in Kensington, Randa Restaurant: Walking up Kensington Church Street to Randa, I saw what I thought looked like an old pub. Not what I’d expected from the outside, though I’ve been to other restaurants in the Maroush group before and even reviewed the Maroush bakehouse last year. A light and airy interior […]