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BRAT Restaurant Review

Tomas Parry opens Brat in March 2018 right above Smoking Goat, another heart-thumpingly good restaurant. Did you know “Brat” doesn’t…

Posted in Basque Counter Dining Covent Garden Good for dates Informal No bookings Open Kitchen Tapas

Barrafina Drury Lane Review… I can’t think of better ways right now to spend calories for my money

I first came to Barrafina Drury Lane a couple of weeks into their opening in the summer of 2015, then…

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Kokotxa – San Sebastian – Michelin Cat Nip

Dani López is the chef owner behind Kokotxa, and he’s given me one of the main reasons as to why I…

Posted in Basque Craft beer/ales Good for dates Good for Groups Informal Open Kitchen Shoreditch Steak Wine Bar

Sagardi – Shoreditch – Review – Beefy Grandeur

Sargadi is the latest opening (2016) to join the growing Basque contingent in our City. So far, we have Eneko,…

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Eneko at One Aldwych Review – A Game of Two Halves

When I heard the 5 Star One Aldwych hotel were collaborating with the hugely talented Eneko Atxa, I had to…

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Plan your Pintxos bar crawl in Bilbao – Nueva Plaza is where it’s at!

After a monumental trip in San Sebastian, filled with pintxo that were delicious to eat and a marvel to gawp…

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Martin Berasategui – The Spanish Legend

Martin Berasategui began cooking at a tender age of 14 when most of us were still playing Nintendo. He gained…

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Arzak – 3 Michelin Star Heaven? A star studded meal literally!

Arzak holds high regard for many as a San Sebastián institution  for modern Basque cookery. It was a humble tavern…

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San Sebastian Pintxos Tour – The Food Gods’ Are Here!

When I heard San Sebastián was the Mecca for Michelin starred chefs and holds more of stars per capita then…

Posted in Basque Burgers Cocktails Counter Dining Craft beer/ales Informal Italian Open Kitchen Smoked meats Soho Tapas

Ember Yard – Review (Soho) My first and most recent visits

The Ember Yard is the fourth instalment from the Salt Yard Group and my second voyage in conquering all of their restaurants after staying…