Stoke Newington’s Gastropub – The Three Crowns. A historic gastropub in Stoke Newington, The Three Crowns has recently reopened following a five-month renovation after becoming a part of the group behind award-winning The Lexington on Pentonville Road. Dating back to the 1600s at the end of Church Street, the pub was originally known as the […]
Masalchi – Review
Masalchi Scores in Wembley Atul Kochhar is one of the key figures in transforming the perception of Indian cuisine in the UK. The two-Michelin-starred chef showcased his innovative approach at legendary restaurants including Tamarind and Benares. Atul has now expanded his restaurant portfolio under the brand Atul Kochhar Restaurants with Vassu and Sindhu at The […]
The Bald Faced Stag – review
Pub classics and exciting specials in warm and luxurious surroundings at The Bald Faced Stag Arriving at The Bald Faced Stag one is immediately facing the stylish bar which offers a wide range of beers, wines and cocktails. To the right is a snug room with a handful of secluded tables for those who prefer […]
The Engine Rooms, North London
Vintage cars and Mediterranean cuisine on the menu. The outer reaches of the Northern Line is not renowned for its restaurants. Undoubtedly, there is a wide selection of Japanese, Jewish, Indian, Italian, Turkish and Thai eateries that satisfy local needs and I am not complaining about the variety of takeaway options I have. Yet many […]
Namaaste Highgate – Review
Indian Street Food for Highgate Ladies With his restaurants Salaam Namaste in Bloomsbury and Namaaste Kitchen in Camden Town, chef-patron Sabbir Karim helped to create the new wave of Indian restaurants in London offering a lighter and more refined take on the subcontinent’s cuisine. His third London restaurant, Namaaste Highgate, situated in the heart of […]
SKÄL – Review
Husmanskost at SKÅL in Notting Hill. It’s a family affair at SKÅL, the new Islington neighbourhood Nordic restaurant serving a contemporary take on traditional ‘husmanskost’ (home-cooked) food with a twist. Dad’s in the kitchen (Chef Lauri Hilli) with mum Angelique and daughter Emma managing the front of house. Situated in a Grade II listed building […]
Terra Terra Swiss Cottage – Review
Italy by way of Swiss Cottage – Terra Terra. If I were an estate agent selling property in Swiss Cottage, London, I would take prospective buyers for lunch at Terra Terra. I once lived in the area and had there been a local restaurant such as this I might never have moved. Terra Terra is […]
Terra Rossa Brings Puglia to London
Terra Rossa Islington – Review: Location is an important consideration when opening a new restaurant and the owners of Terra Rossa have chosen well. Diagonally opposite Ottolenghi and sharing a party wall with the wonderful Almeida Theatre, Terra Rossa has pride of place on Upper Street, Islington which is awash with tempting eateries. Having illustrious […]
Patara Thai Restaurant Hampstead – Lunch with Style
Authentic Thai Cuisine at Patara Hampstead. One of those places that, having lived in London for the best part of my adult life, you’d think I’d have tried already, Patara is a well established group of Thai restaurants. Founded in 1990 it predates the current vogue for authentic regional Asian cuisine and, I suspect it […]
Patron Restaurant, Kentish Town – Review
A Taste of Paris at Patron Restaurant in Kentish Town I’m a sucker for all those Parisian romantic clichés and if I haven’t had a recent Paris fix the chance to live those out in London is difficult to resist. So I was very happy to be invited to review Patron Restaurant, a bijou Parisian-style brasserie […]