Italian Seduction in Clerkenwell at Luca. One of the places we’ve been meaning to try for a while, we were delighted to hear Luca Restaurant has reopened its doors after lockdown. Luca opened in 2016 to mixed reviews. Its ‘Britalian’ aesthetic left some confused, nursing bruised wallets and their cherished copies of The Silver Spoon. […]
Luca – celebrates Aperitivo culture
Aperitivo in London at Luca: I really love Italy; the country, the history, the people, the fashion, the culture, and not least the food and drink. One very civilised custom in particular that I am partial to, originating from the northern parts of Italy, is that of ‘aperitivo’. A great way to meet up with […]
Freak Scene – Japanese Junk Food in Farringdon
Japanese Junk Food Tribute in Farringdon – Freak Scene: An Izakaya is a kind of Japanese gastro-pub/tapas bar – designed for after-work drinking and eating. If Scott Hallsworth’s previous venture, Kurobuta, achieved cult status for its Rock’n Roll styling, Freak Scene strips things back to basics, in a tiny space with an open kitchen and […]
Palatino – Roman Italian in Clerkenwell
Steve Parle’s Palatino: Opening your first restaurant at 24 and having a small group of distinctive and well-regarded joints in and around London by the time you are 32 is some achievement. Steve Parle’s latest venture, Palatino joins four other places – Dock Kitchen, Rotorino, Craft London, and Sardine each of which has their own unique […]