There are few greater pleasures in a London summer than dining by the water. A cold drink in hand, something fresh and seasonal on the plate, and just enough people-watching to keep things interesting. At Sam’s Waterside – the latest venture from West London restaurateur Sam Harrison, known and loved for his popular spots in Hammersmith and Chiswick – summer dining takes on a distinctly idyllic tone.
Sam’s Waterside, Brentford
Sam’s Waterside is an excellent Sunday lunch venue for friends and families, with roast mains and sides for less than £30 and with a good selection of other options if you prefer. With charming service and delicious food in a warm and friendly setting, what’s not to like?
Sunday in Brooklyn this Christmas
Snowday in Brooklyn, West London Sunday in Brooklyn hails from Williamsburg, New York, a popular brunch spot founded by Todd Enany, Adam Landsman, and chef Jaime Young in 2016. Then, they journeyed across the pond in 2021 to set up shop in London’s leafy Notting Hill on Westbourne Grove. Sunday in Brooklyn is now providing […]
The Bull – Westfield’s New Look Pub
The Bull, the perfect post shop stop: As you may already have discovered, Westfield, Shepherds Bush is no ordinary shopping centre, it’s absolutely massive, even more so now with the new wing, housing John Lewis and other major stores. It really can feel quite overwhelming, so I find that after a shopping spree – footsore […]
Villa di Geggiano, Italian Restaurant Chiswick – Review
A little bit of Tuscany by way of West London: Having booked dinner for 6pm when the restaurant starts evening service, and, as someone who generally errs on the side of caution, I managed to arrive before Villa di Geggiano in Chiswick opened. Peering through the iron gates, I could see a Tuscan style vine […]
Vindinista Acton
Small Plates and Special Wines at Vindinista: Vindinista is an intimate neighbourhood wine bar situated in an up and coming area of Acton. It showcases small artisan producers and grapes, styles and regions that take are often unexpected but worth investigating. Owned by wine expert and blogger Paola Tich with a sister business, Off Licence […]
Review – Potli, Hammersmith
Indian Summer at Potli, Hammersmith: Zoe Perrett of The Spice Scribe is a woman on a mission. To educate London into the mysteries of Indian Cuisine. And, I’m quite happy to be educated – especially if it involves invitations to restaurants like Potli on King Street in Hammersmith. So, one evening last week I joined a […]