A Fishy Tale at The Salt Room When I was a student in Brighton in the late 70s, if you wanted fish, it either had to be a chip shop or a trip to the much posher English’s. With my spiky hair, ripped PVC trousers and smelly sweater, I felt like a fish out of […]
Lilibet’s
The Princess and the Mushy Pea Imagine a world in which King Edward VIII hadn’t fallen in love with Wallis Simpson and then given up the throne. King George VI would never have become king, and his eldest daughter, Princess Elizabeth, would not have taken the crown on the death of her father, instead enjoying […]
Ten Best London Fish Restaurants
Searching for the best London fish restaurants is a fascinating delve into the past. London’s relationship with fish is as old as the city itself, woven into its culinary and cultural history. From the bustling stalls of Billingsgate Market to the lavish dining rooms of iconic establishments like J. Sheekey and Scott’s, fish has always been a cornerstone of London’s gastronomic identity.
Caviar House – Decadent Delights
I love eating caviar, preferably off a mother-of-pearl spoon and with either a glass of champagne or a chilled vodka shot. If I could do it every day, I would. When the opportunity came up to review Caviar House on Piccadilly, just down from Green Park tube, it would have been ill-mannered to refuse.
Best Fish Restaurants in London – Scott’s
Should you go? Of course yes if you can afford it. Scott’s Seafood Restaurant is a place to go for a reliable treat, it’s the culinary equivalent of going for a drive in a Bentley, not that I’ve ever done that
Ocean Basket Seafood Restaurant – Kingston
Ocean Basket – affordable Mediterranean seafood dining Ocean Basket will fit the bill if you love to eat good quality seafood at a reasonable price. We visited the Kingston upon Thames restaurant for lunch on a Friday afternoon to check things out and were genuinely impressed. The ethos of the Ocean Basket group is relaxed, […]
Feasting at Prawn on the Lawn
Nothing fishy about this lovely local restaurant January is a very gloomy month, especially in sub-zero temperatures. I find that nothing peps me up more than meeting up with a friend for a meal in a convivial neighbourhood restaurant. There are times when fine dining is required, but a freezing, mid-week get-together requires somewhere […]
The Seafood Bar – Review
I had a feeling that I was in for a treat when I was asked to review Amsterdam’s beloved The Seafood Bar in its new Soho site
Orient London – Review
Great Seafood in Chinatown A wide choice of fish and shellfish is on offer at Orient London, a contemporary Chinese restaurant specialising in seafood. The standard way to pick a restaurant in China Town is to duck and dive away from the restaurant staff trying to lure you into their own place and start looking […]
The Coal Shed Tower Bridge
Steak and Seafood at The Coal Shed – One Tower Bridge: When an invitation to review The Coal Shed in Brighton came up a year or so ago, it went the way of The-Hedonist, who just happens to spend half his time in the Sussex countryside and is only a stone’s throw from my favourite […]