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Hedone Review – gone but not forgotten

I came to Hedone in November of 2018, a restaurant that “had” been operating since July of 2011 and sadly…

Posted in 1 Michelin Star Basque Good for dates Good for Groups Informal Open Kitchen Seafood Shoreditch Steak Wine Bar

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 1 Michelin Star Counter Dining Good for dates Good for Groups Informal No bookings Open Kitchen Seafood Spain Steak Tapas

Sabor Review – A tapas titan in London

I recall the many engrossing nights perched on the bar at the original Barrafina on Frith Street, they’ve been around…

Posted in 1 Michelin Star 5 Star Hotel Cocktails Formal Good for dates Great British Chef Grubstance 300 Open Kitchen Posh Nosh

Marcus at The Berkeley Review …half of me thinks he’s a sad bastard and the other half still adores him…

Marcus Wareing got his feet wet at the tender age of 11 packing potatoes and riding shot-gun with his father…

Posted in 1 Michelin Star Basque Bookings only Good for dates Informal Posh Nosh San Sebastian Tasting Menu Wine pairing

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 1 Michelin Star Counter Dining Good for dates Informal No bookings Open Kitchen Soho Tapas

Barrafina – Dean Street – Food That Stands Against Time

Barrafina Frith St, is the original Barrafina. They have moved to a new, bigger premises in Soho, right by its…

Posted in 1 Michelin Star Bookings only Clapham Dress to impress Formal Gastronoughts Good for dates Good for Groups Modern British Open Kitchen Posh Nosh South of the River Wine pairing

Trinity – Revisited – this time they’ve got a star

After a 3 year respite, a lot has happened since my last visit to Trinity Restaurant. I’ve gained new employment,…

Posted in 1 Michelin Star Bookings only Cantonese Cocktails Craft beer/ales Formal Good for dates Good for Groups Mayfair Posh Nosh Tasting Menu

Hakkasan – Mayfair Review, Posh Cantonese Classics

Hakkasan Mayfair, the sister restaurant to Hakkasan Hanway Place (2011), first started trading in November 2010. Within a year of…

Posted in 1 Michelin Star Bookings only Cantonese Chinese Cocktails Counter Dining Dim Sum Good for dates Good for Groups Informal Open Kitchen Tasting Menu Victoria

A.Wong – Review – Peddling Dim Sum In Pimlico

What I’ve noticed about Cantonese food in London is a transcending trajectory away from the Essex fake-tan shade gone wrong…

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The Ninth Review – A Michelin Gong Within A Year?

There’s no denying that Chef Jun Tanaka comes with pedigree. In 1991, he worked at Le Gavroche and trained with…