A Review of Sorts – RAW Fish and Cocktails. Just before London went into tier 4 I went along to a restaurant opening on Brick Lane. Not as you might think an Indian or Bangla restaurant, this place specialised in fish and rather special cocktails. We loved the ambience and truly enjoyed an evening of […]
Brunch at Oblix – A Perfect Weekend Treat
Could this be the best brunch in town? Sneaking in a brunch at Oblix at The Shard just before yet another set of temporary restaurant closures thanks to Covid-19 was a great way to safely get that feel-good factor. The two spaces which make up Oblix – West and East – provide plenty of great […]
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 […]
Namaaste Highgate – Review
Indian Street Food for Highgate Ladies With his restaurants Salaam Namaste in Bloomsbury and Namaaste Kitchen in Camden Town, chef-patron Sabbir Karim helped to create the new wave of Indian restaurants in London offering a lighter and more refined take on the subcontinent’s cuisine. His third London restaurant, Namaaste Highgate, situated in the heart of […]
A Christmas Feast at The Gentlemen Baristas
Christmas Lunch in Covent Garden at The Gentlemen Baristas. What makes it feel like Christmas for you? Christmas decorations in Covent Garden, a performance of The Nutcracker at the Royal Opera House and a meal that includes turkey and Christmas pudding are all on my list! I’m particularly loving this year’s collection of trees. If […]
Bob Bob Ricard – Review
Pressing for Champagne at Bob Bob Ricard There are times in my life when I just want to have fun. And eat well. And drink champagne. Those moments mark the perfect opportunity to visit Bob Bob Ricard in Soho. Long a staple of the Soho restaurant scene now, Bob Bob Ricard is the go-to place […]
Salaam Namaste – Review
Hot stuff in Holborn The Georgian back streets of Holborn are home to many hidden gems. Round the corner from the normally vibrant Lambs Conduit Street and the Dickens Museum on Doughty Street is an Indian restaurant that is well worth a detour. Salaam Namaste was our destination, tucked away in a typical Bloomsbury terrace. […]
Adam Handling Chelsea – Wagyu, Wine and More
From little tadpoles to fabulous fine dining at Adam Handling Chelsea. I’ve been following Adam Handling around London since he worked at St Ermin’s Hotel. I went to the launch of his restaurant in Spitalfields and I’ve dined at every restaurant he’s run since. In February 2019 Adam was appointed Chef Patron of the five-star […]
Kahani Restaurant Review
Superior Indian dining in Chelsea Kahani means ‘story’ in Hindu, and it is here in the heart of Chelsea opposite Cadogan Hall that Michelin-starred chef Peter Joseph shares his culinary story serving superior Indian food with his signature modern twist. Originally from Chennai, India, where his passion for cooking grew, Peter was heavily influenced by […]
Hankies, Westbourne Terrace – Indian Dining with charm
An Excellent Indian in Paddington – Hankies We are already big fans of Hankies, Marble Arch, a rather classy Indian restaurant attached to the Montcalm Hotel there. The name of both restaurants comes from a special kind of classic Indian roti, a Roomali Roti, which is tossed like a pizza so that the dough becomes […]