Celebrating one year of Zapote Last week, I dined at Zapote, an authentic Mexican restaurant in Shoreditch, and sampled their celebratory first birthday menu. The menu marks one year since the restaurant opened; founded by Chef Yahir Gonzalez and his co-founder Tony Geary. This was admittedly my first truly authentic Mexican culinary experience. There is […]
Humble Grape Islington Sunday Roast
An Excellent Sunday Roast and fine wines in Islington Humble Grape Islington is located just off the famous Upper Street, with its plethora of bars, restaurants and pubs stretching from Highbury Corner down to Angel. Standing out from the crowd in this corner of Islington is therefore as tough a task as any faced by […]
Mediterranean Grill by Assembly – Harrods Dining Hall
A Mediterranean banquet in Knightsbridge I spent a teenage Christmas working as a butcher’s assistant in Harrods Food Hall, being chased around the bowels of the shop by men wielding giant livers and being hit on the head by the hooves of swinging carcasses. It was all quite educational and more innocent than it sounds. […]
Capilungo – Covent Garden
A little corner of Lecce in Covent Garden Italy’s culinary landscape is incredibly diverse, with each region boasting unique ingredients, dishes, and cooking techniques. From the hearty pasta dishes of the north to the seafood-focused cuisine of the south, each region offers a distinct culinary experience. As one Italian told me, you will find every […]
Trivet Restaurant Bermondsey
A 2-Star is Born It’s raining. No. Scrub that. A biblical-level downpour is threatening to wash away all known human life in the Bermondsey area. Somehow I’ve got to navigate my way to Trivet, where I’m meeting Fiona for lunch. I’m at London Bridge station about to be engulfed in a vertical tsunami of dirty […]
Duke of Greenwich – Sunday Roast
Hearty feasting on a Sunday We arrived at the Duke of Greenwich for Sunday lunch to find the pub busy with guests of all ages, family groups and gangs of friends all tucking into great plates of food. Recently taken over by the owners of the Jolly Gardeners in Vauxhall, the Duke of Greenwich (formerly […]
The Last Talisman – Sunday Roast
A Roast to Remember The Last Talisman on Bermondsey Street has been enticing diners with its closeup magic Saturday brunch and now they’ve added a Sunday lunch to their roster. Despite being an Asian fusion restaurant, this Sunday roast could not be more classic offering uncomplicated, well-made and hearty British classics in an elaborately decorated […]
Meat and Wine Co Mayfair
Premium steaks in Mayfair Australian steakhouse Meat & Wine Co has arrived in London from its home market Down Under where it has nearly a dozen locations in five Australian cities. Its only location outside of Australia, the London branch is located in prime Mayfair, on a quiet street populated by salubrious ambassadorial residences. Matching […]
Bees in Bloom afternoon tea at Shangri-La The Shard
A cream tea with a view Afternoon tea on the 35th floor of the Shard is a luxurious affair. With the coming of Spring, Shangri-La The Shard has launched a themed tea called “Bees in Bloom” in its TING restaurant in collaboration with local jewellery brand Alex Monroe (based round the corner in Snowsfields). The […]
Bistro Bleu – Sunday Roast
A classic roast at an excellent price. Who doesn’t love a good Sunday roast? I’m a huge fan of those lazy Sunday afternoon events with friends. Of course, a homecooked lunch is always good – but sometimes it’s nice to have lunch where no one has to co-ordinate roast potatoes, Yorkshire pud and roast meat […]