Vintry & Mercer Boutique Hotel, City of London: (invited press review) Vintry & Mercer is a brand new boutique hotel on Garlick Hill in the City of London from the same group who own South Kensington’s The Ampersand Hotel (which I reviewed recently). I’ve now been invited to their cocktail bar DND (Do Not Disturb) […]
Enoteca Rabezzana – Review
The Wines and Kitchen of Enoteca Rabezzana: The literal translation of the word Enoteca is ‘wine repository’ and it refers to an establishment that showcases the products of wine producers from a particular area as well as serving local food. Rabezzana is a vineyard in the Monferrato area of Italy that has been producing wine since […]
Meal for Two at Galvin La Chapelle – A Perfect Valentine’s Gift from BuyaGift
Galvin La Chapelle – Romantic Michelin Starred Dining in Spitalfields: There are restaurants in London that I know I should have tried. Every time I dine at a Galvin Brothers restaurant I love the food. From the formality and fine dining of Galvin at Windows to the funky sharing plates at Galvin Hop. Each restaurant […]
Lunch, Searcys at The Gherkin – The Art of Being
Awaken the Senses and Practise Wellbeing with Searcys at the Gherkin A lunch menu from Bake Off finalist Ruby Bhogal combined with the opportunity to dine at the top of one of London’s great architectural landmarks promised a special experience. Searcys at The Gherkin has been running a series of chef and wellness events to […]
Yum Cha at Yauatcha City
Dim Sum Sunday Brunch with a Difference at Yauatcha City: I have something of a soft spot for Yauatcha, though I know it best for beautiful Asian style cakes rather than for dining. Yum Cha, the newly launched Sunday dim sum at Yauatcha City, is a great and relaxed opportunity to explore more of the […]
Game On! – Plate Restaurant presents its new seasonal menu
Autumn – season of mists and mellow fruitfulness. And game. Just a short walk north of Silicon Roundabout and Old St tube, a hipster’s throw from Shoreditch and a slicker’s from the City, Plate Restaurant at the strikingly modern M by Montcalm hotel has just come out with its new seasonal menu, highlighting some delicious […]
Le Café du Marché – Charterhouse Square
Evolution not a Revolution at Le Café du Marché: In the days when I did a normal office job, Le Café du Marché just happened to be the closest good restaurant to one of my favourite suppliers. It’s an old haunt as a result, but one which, tucked away on the corner of Charterhouse Square, I haven’t been back […]
Galvin HOP – Fun and Foodism in Spitalfields
Galvin HOP – A Tantalising Galvin Bistro in the City: On the edge of Spitalfields, Galvin HOP is more than just a backdoor to Galvin La Chapelle. My first visit, for the Galvin HOP Brunch was lively and, I thought, extremely good value for food that was closer to lunch than breakfast. So, I didn’t […]
Devonshire Terrace – Easy Living in the City
City Restaurant and Bar – Devonshire Terrace: When we were invited along to the Drake & Morgan Restaurant and Bar, Devonshire Terrace, I had in mind it would be an easy evening. I’ve been to a few Drake & Morgan venues before (The Anthologist and The Allegory). Both are the kind of venues you want […]
Savage Garden – London’s newest rooftop bar
A Tower Hill Rooftop Bar – Savage Garden: We were really surprised to find such a great rooftop bar in a hotel which doesn’t in any way feel like the stuffy bars so often found within hotels. Situated on the 12th floor of the Doubletree by Hilton just behind Tower Hill station, the Savage Garden […]