And an infinity of pleasure from Jack and Beyond’s cakes and award-winning mince pies A very short light-year from Parson’s Green tube is Jack & Beyond, a cake shop and café which only opened at the end of 2019, but whose cakes and mince pies have already created a bit of a buzz. (OK – […]
Beach Blanket Babylon Restaurant and Bar
Glamorous dining in Notting Hill Beach Blanket Babylon, W11’s fashionable bar and restaurant is set in the heart of Notting Hill in an elegant Georgian townhouse on Ledbury Road, right on the doorstep of Westbourne Grove’s chic shopping area. This stylish restaurant was established back in 1990, I had the pleasure of frequenting it many […]
Pitcher & Piano Richmond – Bubbles and Brunch for your Bubble
Bottomless Brunch at the Pitcher and Piano Long brunches on the weekend with friends has to be one of life’s greatest pleasures. It was such a treat to enjoy a tasty Bottomless Brunch at the Pitcher and Piano in Richmond, whilst basking in the last blast of the summer sun on their stylish terrace. What […]
Cha Cha x Sister Jane – Notting Hill
Go West to Golborne Road to check out Cha Cha x Sister Jane Perhaps the ultimate lifestyle dining concept is to put your restaurant in the heart of a unique fashion boutique. The kind of place that out-of-towners might hear about from their City friends and aspire to visit. Cha Cha has done just that […]
The Hawk’s Nest – Shepherds Bush
Street food and alfresco dining – just what West London has been waiting for Having lived in Shepherds Bush for more years than I care to mention, I was absolutely delighted to discover The Hawk’s Nest, London’s newest outdoor street food dining space which is located off the Goldhawk Road alongside the railway arches in […]
Caractère – Notting Hill – Review
Contemporary Fine Dining in Notting Hill at Caractère. A stone’s throw from The Ledbury, owners of Caractère, Emily Roux and Diego Ferrari say that they have aimed to create the kind of place where they’d like to eat themselves. Without a mouthful of food, I’m convinced that this comfortable warehouse-style restaurant, with jewel-coloured velvet chairs […]
The Kitchen Supper from Archie’s Food
The perfect lockdown dining experience – delicious homemade food brought right to your door. One of the things I really miss since lockdown is dining out and enjoying good food cooked by somebody else, so I was delighted to be invited to try the brand new The Kitchen Supper launched by Archie’s Food which is […]
Potli – Chaat Festival
Indian Market Food in Hammersmith at Potli A couple of years ago I visited a remarkable Indian restaurant in Hammersmith. Potli isn’t posh, it’s the kind of place you’d like to find round the corner from where you live, somewhere to pop in on a regular basis. It is, however, very different. What makes it […]
Uli Notting Hill – Review
Pan-Asian Perfection in Notting Hill at Uli. Pan-Asian restaurant Uli has been a Notting Hill staple since 1997. Originally located on the edgy All Saints Road it has recently moved to the more genteel environs of Ladbroke Road just around the corner from the shopping mecca of Portobello Road as well as being handy for […]
Bucket Seafood Restaurant – Review
Seafood Fest at Bucket, Notting Hill. I went to review Notting Hill seafood restaurant Bucket just after it opened and really enjoyed its creative, unpretentious and affordable approach. They have just launched a new menu with the aim of bringing more fresh produce into their offer and so it is with a degree of trepidation […]