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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Camille – Restaurant of the Month – Review
Contemporary French food in Borough Market February’s restaurant of the month is Camille, a new contemporary French restaurant on Stoney Street, Borough Market, from the team behind Ducksoup, Little Duck and Emilia. Inside and out, Camille looks convincingly like a typical French bistro but do not come here expecting the usual steak frites and coq […]
Pink Sky Brunch at Shangri-La, The Shard
Support Breast Cancer Now with the Pink Sky Brunch at Shangri-La: Blue skies and glittering sunshine are hard enough to score in August let alone in October in London. Not that I’m complaining, of course, the extra sunshine has softened winter’s imminent bite. But this means your typical autumnal activities have been pushed into the […]
Sticky Mango – Southeast Asian at Tower Bridge
Asia-on-Thames Chef-restaurateur Peter Lloyd’s new flagship Southeast Asian restaurant Sticky Mango flew under the London Unattached radar when it opened in August so I was delighted to be asked to review this autumn The original Sticky Mango, which is still running, is in Waterloo on the South Bank. The new one is in the area […]
The Last Talisman, Restaurant Review
Bringing something unique to Bermondsey Street As a die-hard foodie, I cannot believe I’ve never experienced the delights of Bermondsey Street until recently. Renowned as one of London’s trendiest culinary neighbourhoods, it truly lives up to its reputation with a seemingly endless selection of acclaimed restaurants, charming cafes, and lively artisanal market stalls at every […]
The Height of Whimsical Dining at TĪNG, Shangri-La The Shard.
Cultural Cocktails and a Quirky Dinner at Shangri-La the Shard The Shard, that iconic landmark on London’s skyline, may seem as if it’s been around forever, but we remember going to the press launch of the building before it was open to the public and before Shangri-La opened their fabulously luxurious hotel. A bit like […]
Audrey’s London – Flat Iron Square
All Day Dining in the Southwark Quarter at Audrey’s Local competition is often good in the restaurant and bar scene. There are pockets of London that are really good examples of that and what has been labelled the Southwark Quarter, home to Audrey’s London, is fast becoming a destination you need to know about. Flat […]
In Horto – Southwark Quarter
Southwark’s Secret Garden Restaurant – In Horto Despite living in Southwark for several years, I’m still finding plenty to discover. But that’s perhaps at least partly because it’s such a diverse area. You’ll find places that have been around for centuries next door to newer openings like In Horto – a garden restaurant, that seem […]