The Bethlehem Oven in Soho – Tabun Kitchen The Fatet Jaj Chicken at Tabun Kitchen was quite the prettiest rice and chicken dish I’ve seen for a while. Delicious too – it’s a mix of shredded lemon chicken, rice, hummus sauce, chill, toasted pine nuts and sauteed garlic. Tabun kitchen is a Palestinian restaurant in […]
Spicing it up at Hot Pot Soho
Hot Pot Restaurant – Culinary Entertainment in Wardour Street. When I first moved to London I worked in Soho. For those of us of a certain generation that statement might sound dubious, but in fact, I was employed by a hotel and restaurant group headquartered in White Bear Yard, the building that had originally housed […]
The Century Club – Review
A Soho Club with Food – The Century: I’ve worked and played a lot in Soho since the late 1970s and somehow The Century Club has passed me by. So when I was invited to review I was keen to fill the gap in my SohoOpening its doors in 2001, the club sits behind a […]
Testing Testing Testing 1 2 3; The Test Kitchen in Soho
Trying The Test Kitchen: I just loved the idea of this restaurant; to be able to try new and innovative dishes being created by talented chefs in front of your eyes, and then be invited to give feedback. The Test Kitchen is the brainchild of Adam Simmonds, where he is inviting the public to become […]
Cinnamon Soho Summer Festival Terrace
Cinnamon Soho in Summer This summer Vivek Singh’s modern-Indian restaurant Cinnamon Soho has joined forces with ‘cocktail king’ Ryan Chetiyawardana, aka Mr Lyan, to launch a new ‘green’ Summer Festival Terrace Located in Carnaby Street’s vibrant Kingly Court, the space is attractively decked out with funky salvaged furniture and materials making the Summer Festival Terrace the eco-friendliest […]
Afternoon Tea at Barbecoa
One for the boys? Barbecoa Afternoon Tea: The new Barbecoa on Picadilly is perfectly located for passing trade. A rather stunning window display of the afternoon tea was already attracting crowds and we felt privileged to have been offered the chance to sample it. It did look rather grand… Inside, the tardis-like space of the […]
DUM Biryani House – Review
Basement Biryani blowout in Soho: I was really excited to be invited to review Dum Biryani House, a new casual Indian restaurant in the heart of Soho focusing both on Hyderabadi Biryani as well as snacks, and starters from the Andhra Pradesh region. I’m not a specialist in Indian gastronomy but was aware that many […]
Eneko at One Aldwych
A Basque in London – Eneko at One Aldwych: One of my favourite London hotels, One Aldwych manages to combine grandeur with boutique hotel charm. In addition to the much loved Charlie and the Chocolate Factory afternoon tea, their two restaurants have always been a good option for meeting friends for a meal. I’ve never […]
Comfort Food in Soho – Muriel’s Kitchen
Lunch at Muriel’s Kitchen: In the heart of Soho, Muriel’s Kitchen is the kind of place you need to know about. The interior is comfortable and relaxed with various seating options including a quirky table set with basket chairs. I tried … I failed. I’d guess they are designed for someone a little taller, younger […]
Dstrkt – a glamorous retreat from Piccadilly Circus
Dining at Dstrkt: You know that you are heading to somewhere rather hip when the name is missing vowels! I have to admit to feeling rather apprehensive that the place would be too trendy, too noisy, and too young for us! DSTRKT is located in between Leicester Square and Piccadilly Circus in a very busy […]