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Piquet – Review (Fitzrovia) Another one bites the dust

Piquet was the name of Allan Pickett’s no gimmicks French inspired London restaurant. He collaborates with Bodeans founder Andre Blais…

Posted in Counter Dining Fitzrovia Formal Restaurant Graveyard Tapas

Fino – Review (Fitzrovia) One door shuts many others open

I figured it to be a good way to end 2015’s postings on the defunct Fino which closed this year…

Posted in Formal Fusion Informal Marylebone Restaurant Graveyard Tapas

Providores and Tapa Room (Marylebone) – Review

The Providores and Tapa Room was opened in 2001 by fusion cuisine specialist and chef-restauranteur Peter Gordon – a native Kiwi, former consultant of…

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….

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Pieds Nus – Review (Marylebone, London) Pop-up ‘now seeking a new home’

The purpose of this posting is 2 fold; to reminisce on how good Pieds Nus really was and in hope that restauranteur David…

Posted in Informal No bookings Restaurant Graveyard Soho Thai

Smoking Goat – Review (Soho London)

I would describe the Smoking Goat as a dive bar personified with a twist – the decor is rough & ready, walls…