In celebration of the mushroom season at Carluccio’s The word Mushroom is derived from the French word for fungi and moulds. They were first discovered growing on fertilised soil in 1650 by a melon grower near Paris, who decided to cultivate this exotic new delicacy commercially and introduced it to exclusive Parisian restaurants. The rest […]
The Ealing Park Tavern – Pub and Restaurant
More than just a local… The Ealing Park Tavern is a large historic pub and restaurant, housed in a restored old coaching inn, tucked away in a leafy area of South Ealing. First impressions were of an imposing building, the inside very spacious but remarkably cosy and charming at the same time. The interior is […]
1947 London – North Indian Restaurant in Fitzrovia – Review
Elegant surroundings and exceptional food at 1947 London. In London’s constantly evolving restaurant world, new openings can easily go unnoticed. Not so 1947 London, a North Indian restaurant in the heart of Fitzrovia. Although the restaurant has a Charlotte Street address, the entrance is tucked away around the corner opposite the Rathbone Hotel and you […]
The Builders Arms in Chelsea – Review
Chelsea’s favourite local is back! The Builders Arms, tucked away in the chic enclave surrounding Britten Street, has been a favourite of Chelsea locals since it opened in 1999. Owners Hippo Inns have just given the place a stylishly quirky refurbishment with an exciting new menu of reasonably priced dishes being featured alongside a strong […]
Fox & Hounds, Hunsdon – Review
Modern European Food in Hunsdon Hertfordshire. One of the most exciting things for me about the British food renaissance of the last 25 years is the creation of a culinary diaspora across the country of young chefs who have won their spurs in the top London restaurants, then moving on to set up their own […]
Two Lights Birthday Celebrations in Shoreditch
Two Lights, Shoreditch – Review. Kennington tube was closed and the main road flooded. My companion The-Hedonist had an epic drive avoiding stranded cars across North London. There’s something rather satisfying though in persevering and arriving, having both battled through biblical floods to reach Shoreditch and Two Lights. It’s a welcoming neighbourhood restaurant from the […]
The Jugged Hare – Review
Celebrating Game Season at the Jugged Hare. Situated in the shadow of London’s Barbican Centre, The Jugged Hare is a pub-restaurant specialising in game meats. I have walked past countless times on my way to the theatre and exhibitions and always thought that it exuded a good atmosphere. Invited to review the restaurant during game […]
Northbank Riverside Restaurant and Bar
Northbank riverside restaurant and the spectacular Thames. Walking past the magnificent St Paul’s Cathedral then down towards the river, I couldn’t help but marvel at the magnificent views of the Thames, the Tate Modern, the Shard and the Millennium Bridge. The sun was setting and the sky was alight with an extraordinary array of colours. […]
Would you Adam and Eve it? There’s a new look gastropub just off Oxford Street
After a stylish refurb, the Adam & Eve Young’s pub tempts with fab food and drink but no apples… If you’re thirsty after some hardcore shopping on Oxford Street, you have to go off the strip to find a pub, as there’s only one actually on the main road. There are though many great ones […]
Shola Karachi Kitchen
An authentic South Asian restaurant in White City Shola (‘spark’ in Urdu) is a casual South Asian restaurant with a fresh contemporary take, helmed by chef Aida Khan. Housed in the exciting new creative development at White City Place Shola Karachi Kitchen is on the site where the original BBC headquarters were once based. The […]