Dinner at The Kensington Hotel’s K Bar with a touch of old-school cocktail glamour A good martini is one of life’s pleasures, so I’m always happy to discover somewhere that takes them seriously; when I had the chance to visit the award-winning K Bar, tucked inside the five-star The Kensington Hotel, I jumped at it. […]
Chakra
Chakra Spices up Kensington It’s ten years ago that I last reviewed Chakra in Kensington. A lot of water has flowed under many bridges since then but both the prize-winning Indian restaurant Chakra and I are still standing. In the present climate for what is a small local restaurant, that’s a real sign of success. […]
Brindisa Tapas
Traditional Tapas at Brindisa Spanish food and, in particular, Tapas culture is now firmly embedded in British food culture. If I had a pound for every time a waiter asked to tell me about their “small plate sharing concept”, I’d have more money than I do now. But back in 1988 when Monika Linton started […]
Sartoria, Launceston Place – Sunday Lunch
Pranzo della Domenica in Kensington at Sartoria, Launceston Place. There are restaurants in London that instantly feel as if they are going to work. Recently opened Sartoria is a great example. On the site of Launceston Place restaurant, at one time Michelin-starred and a favourite of Princess Diana, Sartoria has much to live up to. […]
Sartoria Launceston Place
This chi-chi locale has long been in need of a good quality neighbourhood restaurant. With a bar, breakfast opening and a weekday and Sunday lunch offer on top of the à la carte menu, Sartoria Launceston Place is well positioned to do just that.
Bottega 35 Kensington
Bottega 35 London: A Tuscan Feast for Kensington’s Tastemakers One of the discombobulating things about reviewing restaurants is the way new places open on the site of somewhere you are familiar with. The basic footprint may be the same, but everything else has changed. Some places I have reviewed have been through four or five […]
Jacuzzi’s New Summer Menu
We first reviewed Italian restaurant Jacuzzi in early 2023 not long after it opened. It was our Restaurant of The Month and we were excited by its Bacchanalian theatricality which extends from its interiors through to the menu.
The Ampersand Hotel South Kensington – Science and Jurassic Afternoon Teas
Tucked away in leafy South Kensington, just a short wander from the Natural History and Science Museums, The Ampersand Hotel has quietly mastered the art of turning teatime into a theatrical event. And if you’re wondering how to keep your little ones entertained this summer, I may have just the thing. Their themed children’s afternoon teas – Jurassic or Science – are anything but ordinary, combining storytelling, spectacle, and just the right amount of sugar to keep everyone (adults included) thoroughly engaged.
Ultimate Beef Wellington Experience at the Peninsula London
The superbly luxurious 5 Sstar Peninsula Hotel in London has a ‘Beef Wellington Experience’ which you can enjoy at lunchtime from Friday through to Sunday
KGK Korean Grill Kensington – traditional flavours in a convivial setting
A meal at KGK Korean Grill blends traditional flavours with modern culinary excellence presented with a degree of calm theatricality which takes the experience to a very memorable level.