Posted in East End Informal Modern European Open Kitchen

Pidgin review (Hackney) – high ranking amateurs turn pro

Before Pidgin there was the acclaimed supper club ‘The Secret Larder” that friends James Ramsden (who is also a broadcaster & food writer) and Sam…

Posted in Asian Bao Cheap Eats Counter Dining Informal No bookings Open Kitchen Soho

Bao Soho – Review – was it worth the wait?

Bao London is a Soho highlight, launched in April 2015 from the humble beginnings of a six seat hut in Netil…

Posted in Alfresco Dining Bib Gourmand Informal International North of the River Open Kitchen Restaurant Graveyard Vegetarian

Grain Store (Kings Cross) Review

The Grain Store is every vegan’s/vegetarian/gluten allergy diner’s dream. I came back in May 2014 to try it out. You guessed it,…

Posted in Bistro Clapham Counter Dining Informal Modern British Open Kitchen Restaurant Graveyard South of the River Tasting Menu Wine pairing

The Manor (Clapham) Review

People North of the River must think I’ve turned into a southern fairy hanging around in the South so much….

Posted in Alfresco Dining Borough Market Cheap Eats Coffee East End Informal No bookings Open Kitchen Pop-up Street Feast Thai

Borough Market, Dinerama, Som Saa – all in a days work

This is a message for those who are tired of feeling sick on Saturday morning from getting over the night…

Posted in Clapham Informal Modern British Open Kitchen South of the River Tasting Menu

The Dairy – Review (Clapham)

It’s all happening south of the river for me now, first the Trinity and now discovering The Dairy (sorry I’m a late comer)…

Posted in Informal Open Kitchen South of the River Suburbia Thai

Simply Thai – Review (Teddington)

Simply Thai caught my attention thanks to big sweary Gordon’s F Word. I was endeared by chef/owner Patria Weerapan’s story immediately. She’s lived in…

Posted in 1 Michelin Star Counter Dining Fitzrovia Informal Modern British Open Kitchen Tasting Menu

Kitchen Table (Bubbledogs) – Review (Fitzrovia)

Magic happens in a little place called Kitchen Table, hidden away behind a pair of heavy-set curtains at the rear side…

Posted in Counter Dining Covent Garden Informal No bookings Open Kitchen Tapas

Barrafina – Review (Drury Lane London)

The owners of the fabulous trio of Barrafina’s – Eton-educated Sam and Eddie Hart are behind what many will argue…

Posted in Good for dates Informal Mayfair Modern British Open Kitchen Steak

Kitty Fishers Review (Mayfair London) Young chef of the year 2014 deserves a pat on the back

Booking at Kitty Fishers became a 12 week pursuit, finger glued to redial from the moment the booking lines were open each…