Duck and Waffle – Heights and Hype: I seem to spend an inordinate amount of time eating and writing about food. Despite that, until recently I hadn’t been to the much hyped Duck and Waffle – still trending despite opening in restaurant terms, an age ago in the summer of 2012. After a little arm-twisting […]
The Guildford Arms Greenwich – Review
Since the 1990’s, due to both changes social attitudes and cheap supermarket alcohol, thousands of pubs have been closing their doors. Reportedly more than 20 each week. Pubs are having to reinvent themselves to remain relevant, adding food and even entertainment to their offerings. The Guildford Arms is a perfect example of this reinvention and […]
Zoilo Review
Zoilo – Cocina Argentina Review: Taking a pescatarian to do a review of an Argentinian restaurant might be regarded as foolish, but the press release for Zoilo claimed it would offer dishes that gave a ‘firm nod’ to Argentina’s plentiful coast so, off I set with The Hedonist. Diego Jacquet, the Chef Patron of this […]
Champagne & Fromage
Champagne and Fromage – Covent Garden: Would I like to review Champagne and Fromage? asked the very chic editor at MyChicCity…well, you know, whether you think you are chic or not, the idea of a champagne bar where you can taste a range of limited production grower champagnes along with some rather fine French charcuterie […]
Good-time Gal goes to Goodman
Goodman NY Steak in London via Russia: OK…my birthday, but a working lunch. So, not worth going to one of those white linen places where you sit watching and then eating perfect works of art. We were going to be talking business…and really what we needed was a restaurant where we could eat something hearty […]
Burger and Lobster Mayfair Review
Burger & Lobster, Mayfair, London The Hockney at the Royal Academy in Mayfair was one of the most hyped exhibitions in London. And, Burger and Lobster, Goodman’s latest Restaurant, in Mayfair is one of the most hyped restaurants… despite the fact that it is somewhere that only has three main dishes on the menu! So, […]