Kahani – The Story – An Indian Restaurant in Chelsea: According to our menu at Kahani Indian restaurant, a recent addition to the Chelsea dining scene, Indian philosophy believes there to be three energies or Virtues present in the natural order of things which are Energy, Change and Peace. When all three work in harmony, […]
Bottomless Brunch at Hotel Xenia in Kensington
Hotel Xenia Brunch: It’s funny how ‘Brunch’ has found its way into the cosmopolitan vernacular. Once upon a time, it was a humble and homely affair; a family meal, usually consisting of eggs and bacon, often enjoyed after church. But now? Brunch is the ‘Sunday Service’ for urban millennials – frequently seeking a hangover cure […]
Zuaya – Review
Take a trip to the jungle…Visit Zuaya in Kensington! Compared to a few years ago London now has an exciting diversity of restaurants focused on the food culture of Latin America. Peruvian, Mexican, Argentinian and Brazilian cuisines with a dash of Japanese emigré ‘Nikkei’ influence are all well represented in the capital’s food scene and […]
Chakra Indian Restaurant, Kensington – Review
Chakra – a hidden delight in Kensington: Earlier in the year we were pleased to be invited to the re-launch party for Chakra and to sample their food and drinks, but these events can only ever give a glimpse of what the restaurant is capable of, so we were more than happy to be invited […]
The Ivy Kensington Brasserie
The perfect place for a Pre-Proms dinner We’ve all heard the saying ‘’If music be the food of love, play on’’, and as an evening at the Proms has become one of our annual summer ‘’must-dos’’ over the years, we booked Prom 42 which promised a three-course musical feast of Arvo Part, Grieg and Sibelius. […]
Theo’s Simple Italian Summer Menu and Tuscan Wines
Italian Food and Wine at Theo’s Simple Italian: It was obvious I’d accept an invitation to Theo’s Simple Italian in Kensington. Apart from being just a stone’s throw from my old home in West Brompton, like many of my food-loving friends, I have my own list of favourite chefs: Nathan Outlaw, Ed Baines, Cherish Finden […]
Bottomless Brunch with Cocktails at Dirty Bones
A touch of NYC in the heart of KHS! A retro neon sign tells you you’ve arrived, otherwise, it would be easy to walk past the narrow doorway to Dirty Bones’ Kensington High Street. Take the steep staircase down to this basement restaurant and you could be miles away from the frenetic shopping taking place […]
Pufferfish at Mahiki Kensington – Review
A fish called Puffer The people behind Mahiki, The Dover St nightclub loved by the jeunesse dorée, have teamed up with the creators of South Kensington private members’ club Albert’s, to create a new ‘Tiki paradise’ in Kensington, Pufferfish. And, I am completely seduced by the Tiki concept. In the cold grey of a London winter, […]
Italian Afternoon Tea at Baglioni Hotel London
Baglioni Hotel, London – Stile Italiano I have a bit of a thing about afternoon tea. There’s nothing I enjoy more than spending the afternoon indulging in a glass of fizz, a cup of freshly brewed tea, sandwiches, scones and of course those all-important sweet pastries and cakes. While an Italian afternoon tea seems just […]
Ceru – A Permanent Home for a Levantine Favourite
Ceru A Spot of Sunshine in South Kensington Last week was my third visit to Ceru. Each time, I’ve been to a different location – a pop-up in Fitzrovia, another on Bankside and finally, a permanent location in South Kensington. It’s a big transition, from pop-up to permanent, somewhere you hope your customers will make […]