Bar + Block Steakhouse, Wimbledon Broadway – a new opening in Wimbledon (Ad:Press Review) A new restaurant concept by Premier Inn owners Whitbread, Bar + Block Steakhouse is more than good enough to stand out on its own and a great place for a night out. Entering, there’s a modern and welcoming interior, full of […]
The Bedford, Balham is Back
Rediscovering The Bedford, Balham (review) The Bedford, Balham is back. First built in 1931, this impressive venue has recently undergone a multi-million-pound refurbishment to create an unrivalled pub, club, restaurant, live music and entertainment venue plus 15 stunning boutique bedrooms. After the major refurbishment, it was a pleasure to visit The Bedford, Balham for a […]
Mien Tay – Vietnamese restaurant in Battersea
Great Vietnamese regional cooking – Pho for those in the know: Hands up who’s been to a Chinese restaurant? Everyone – unless you’ve just arrived in London from another planet. The same is probably true for Thai and Japanese restaurants which are now on almost every local high street. On the other hand, Vietnamese places […]
Cinnamon Kitchen comes to Battersea
Cinnamon Kitchen goes South of the River: I’m a huge fan of Vivek Singh, I love his restaurants, and I love his cookbooks which enable me to try to reproduce his creative and innovative dishes at home. I also love Battersea, having lived there for 5 years in my late 20s/early 30s. So when the […]
Daddy Bao comes to Tooting
Taiwanese Tooting Comes of Age with Daddy Bao: You can tell when a part of London starts to become ‘up and coming’; coffee shops open, craft beers appear, and possibly a local gin is distilled. Over the past couple of years that certainly been true of Tooting, once only famous for being the home of […]
Made in Italy comes to Battersea
Made in Italy comes to Battersea After more than 20 years of serving authentic and delicious Italian food to the diners of the King’s Road Pizzeria, Made in Italy, recently opened on Northcote Road in Battersea. It’s clearly been a successful launch as the joint was buzzing on the Thursday night before Christmas, but luckily […]
Hache New Brunch Menu
Five try the New Brunch Menu at Haché. After an invigorating swim in Tooting Lido (the adults that is) we were ready for our Hache brunch. Everyone was impressed with the variety of food choices. We had a selection of drinks and smoothies. The Clean Green is a mixture of apple, cucumber, kale, mint and […]
Tsunami Restaurant
Neighbourhood Japanese – Tsunami Restaurant Clapham. Tucked away behind Clapham North tube station is Tsunami Restaurant – an unexpected, elegant and charming Japanese restaurant with an extensive menu and authentic Japanese food. I went along to try for myself, pleased to find somewhere that, while not quite on my doorstep, is near enough to be […]
The Lavender Bottomless Lunch
Bottomless Lunch in Battersea at The Lavender: On our way to review The Lavender Bottomless Lunch we knew we were heading in the right direction for a good time when several people passed us carrying balloons from the famous party shop at Clapham Junction… On arrival, we were greeted by a friendly waiter who explained […]
Returning to my Manor – The Manor Arms in Streatham
To The Manor Born! Whilst born in Clapham, and living in Norbury throughout my childhood; I went to school in Streatham, and spent many evenings during my latter teens in a bar called the Grape Affair (long gone). I went away to university in Birmingham, and then lived in various places, but returned to Streatham […]