Invited to review the new menu at The Fuji Grill at Beaverbrook Town House, I was pleased to discover that we were dining on the eve of the restaurant’s fourth anniversary. The restaurant on a warm summer evening looked fresh and elegant.
Kachori Weekend Brunch, Elephant and Castle
Kachori, the only Indian restaurant in the area, stands out for authentic, healthy and delicious dishes from across Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi and the Punjab
Sam’s Waterside, Brentford
There are few greater pleasures in a London summer than dining by the water. A cold drink in hand, something fresh and seasonal on the plate, and just enough people-watching to keep things interesting. At Sam’s Waterside – the latest venture from West London restaurateur Sam Harrison, known and loved for his popular spots in Hammersmith and Chiswick – summer dining takes on a distinctly idyllic tone.
Macellaio RC Butchery Masterclass
Enjoy your steak like a pro with this engaging and tasty masterclass. The slopes of the mountains of northern Italy may seem a world away from Shaftesbury Avenue, the bustling thoroughfare at the heart of London’s Soho. Macellaio RC, an Italian steakhouse with multiple locations across London, including Clerkenwell and Shaftesbury Avenue in Soho, holds […]
Whitcomb’s by Veuve Clicquot Summer Terrace
Summer in London brings a Mediterranean charm to the capital, as alfresco venues flourish across the city. Among the standout spots this season is the Whitcomb’s by Veuve Clicquot Summer Terrace, at The Londoner hotel in the heart of Leicester Square
ScandiKitchen Victoria
A small café near Victoria Station, ScandiKitchen, is a handy place to know about if you are passing through Victoria Station and hoping to find something healthy and nutritious to eat. Or perhaps you are meeting a friend in town or working in the area and looking for a tasty breakfast or light lunch.
Farzi Indian Restaurant, Haymarket
Tucked next to the Theatre Royal Haymarket and just a short walk from London’s West End, Farzi Indian Restaurant offers a well-placed stop for pre-theatre dining. When I visited to review the menu at 6pm., the restaurant was already lively, with diners settling in ahead of the evening’s shows.
Brasserie of Light, Selfridges, Oxford Street
An iconic building on Oxford Street, Selfridges is a gloriously decadent department store that American architect Daniel Burnham designed in a grand Beaux-Art style and that opened in 1909. Grade II listed, the outside of the store features massive Ionic columns. Inside, it’s a retail paradise. The inspiration for the TV drama series Mr Selfridge was the American founder of the store, Harry Gordon Selfridge. If you love a little retail therapy, this is a great place to start. And, if you need a little sustenance, then you should head to The Brasserie of Light.
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.
The Swan Inn, Claygate by Jose Pizzaro
Under the direction of Spanish chef José Pizarro, this lovingly restored 18th-century pub has been transformed into a culinary destination where traditional pub warmth meets the vibrant flavours of Spain. With a menu that celebrates both tapas-style sharing and hearty classics, and six stylish rooms for overnight stays, it’s the kind of place where you’ll pop in for a quick bite to eat and end up staying for hours.