Perfect pairings – half glasses complement excellent food at 28-50 Mayfair: 28-50 is one of those places that has never disappointed. It helps that I like the concept of a long wine list with everything available by the glass and most things by the half glass. It helps that I like the food. But, nevertheless, […]
A Taste of Denmark at Snaps + Rye
Snaps + Rye – Danish Smorgasbord in Notting Hill: I have long wanted to visit Copenhagen, so I was rather pleased to be invited along to the contemporary Danish restaurant Snaps + Rye on the Golborne Road in West London to try my hand at making a Smørrebrød (or Smorgasbord as the English would say) […]
The Harcourt – Scandinavian Inspired Dining in Marylebone
Nordic Lunch at the Harcourt: I love dining out – and I’m lucky enough to do more than my fair share of it. Sometimes though I get just a little blase about the whole thing. It’s refreshing then to turn up with no real expectation that the venue will match the press release and find […]
Fika – Crayfish and More in Brick Lane
Crayfish Festival at Fika, Brick Lane: Walk into Fika the other night and you minght imagine yourself in the depths of a Scandinavian forest. The walls garlanded with ivy, mossy stumps on the tables holding candles, even the staff were wearing floral crowns. All in aid of something that one of the other guests prosaically […]
Kupp – Paddington – Scandi Bar and Dining
A Scandinavian Inspired Dining Experience in Paddington: I must have picked one of the wettest days in May to visit Kupp. And, with my notorious lack of any sense of direction, I quickly found myself going round in circles. Thankfully, when I arrived at the buzzing bar-restaurant, I was greeted by friendly staff and the […]
Innovation and Failure – Recreating a ‘Scandinavian’ Dish – Smoked Hake with Raggmunk
Smoked Hake with Raggmunk, Prawns and Cream: Occasionally I get invited to take part in a cookery challenge. A bit like a simplified version of Masterchef but thankfully all in the safety of my own home, I get sent a batch of ingredients and invited to make something. On this occasion, I was sent a […]