Sally Abé’s showcase restaurant at Conrad London St. James. The day of another tube strike, I was lucky that The Pem is just a 35-minute walk from home for me, and not a bad route either on foot. My companion was travelling by what public transport remained open in London- and had a much tougher […]
St Ermin’s Afternoon Tea – Mother’s Day
An Afternoon Tea for all the Family With Mother’s Day fast approaching it can be hard to find a special experience that not only treats the mums but also keeps the children happy. I have discovered the perfect quintessentially Afternoon Tea, which not only serves the most sumptuous tea for both the grown-ups and the […]
Fallow Restaurant – St James’s Market – Review
A Permanent Home for a Favourite Pop-up – Fallow Restaurant Fallow Restaurant, a place we first visited when they re-opened in Heddon Street, has now found a permanent home in St James’s Market, just south of Piccadilly. Our trip to Heddon Street was the result of the restaurant sharing their plight on social media and […]
Mathura London – Review
Fine Indian Dining from Atul Kochhar at Mathura The menu of recently opened Mathura has a map of India on the cover. Just south of Delhi, the Northern Indian city that gives Atul Kochhar’s latest venture its name is the birthplace of Krishna and one of the most sacred cities of Hinduism. It’s also a […]
Bao Yum Review
Want to fill an American Japanese fusion shaped hole in your life, look no further! Bao Yum is based in the impressive Westminster Hotel and makes a good breakfast or lunch option if you’re in the area or passing through. The American diner-esque décor nods nicely to the fusion vibe without being kitsch and the […]
STK Steakhouse, London Westminster – Review
Excellent service and fabulous steaks at STK Steakhouse, Westminster From the branded Cadillac outside to the glowing stairs that lead you up to the restaurant and the warm welcome from staff, you know you’re going to have a good night with STK Steakhouse, London Westminster. The dynamic décor and modern lighting are a welcome update […]
Blue Boar Westminster – A New Outpost for Sally Abé
Sunday Lunch in Style at Blue Boar Pub, Westminster I last came across Sally Abé when she was the Head Chef at The Harwood Arms in Fulham. While others might remember this fabulous gastropub as one of the first to get a Michelin star, it will always be my ‘local turned good’ for me. The […]
The Caxton Grill, Victorian London – Review
A Culinary Step Back in Time at The Caxton Grill. If like me you sometimes wander round London looking out for its remaining Dickensian corners and imagining one’s ancestors swishing around town in their hooped skirts and crinolines, then the Victorian London tasting menu at the Caxton Grill is a treat. Rather than slavishly trying […]
Haymarket Wine House – Refreshingly Good
Piccadilly’s New Hidden Secret – Haymarket Wine House. Finding somewhere to grab a bite to eat and a glass of wine or three in central London without having to take out a mortgage can be quite a challenge. Generally, if the wine and food are good, the prices will be sky-high. Of course, you can […]