We often hear the term ‘Modern British Food’ casually bandied around, but to my mind, I don’t really know what this means. At best, I’d say was traditional British dishes, deconstructed, poncified and served in measly portions – i.e. not terribly appealing. However, with Benares, I think Chef Atul Kocchar has created the very... »
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Benares, W1
We often hear the term ‘Modern British Food’ casually bandied around, but to my mind, I don’t really know what this means. At best, I’d say was traditional British dishes, deconstructed, poncified and served in measly portions – i.e. not terribly appealing. However, with Benares, I think Chef Atul Kocchar has created the very... »
Red Barn, RH7
We all love the idea of heading down to a country pub when it’s cold & dreary outside to huddle round a big fire and tell stories over a couple of pints. The problem is that when the weather does take a turn for the worst, making your way past the end of the... »
Terroirs, WC2
Tucked away along a quiet oasis between the Strand and Covent Garden, Terroirs has quietly been getting on with developing a reputation as one of London’s top restaurants. Terroirs originally launched a number of years ago as a wine bar serving highly quality tapas style plates of rustic French food. However, no doubt as... »
Charlotte Street Blues, W1
With the economy in a bit of a pickle, the opening of a venue championing the poignant side of music was probably the best timed of 2009! I jest of course, for Charlotte Street Blues provided one of the most entertaining nights I’ve had in ages. Set in a characterful three storey converted Georgian... »
1 Lombard Street, EC3
Whilst dining in The City isn’t to everyone’s taste, one can’t deny that restaurants in London’s financial district are some of the most visually interesting around. With so many historical buildings to choose from, restaurants can be found in the most inconspicuous yet spectacular of settings. Restaurants like Greens, situated on the mezzanine level... »
Trishna, W1
When you sister restaurant is known to be one of Mumbai’s finest Indian restaurants, the expectations on your London outpost are understandably going to be high. Probably appreciating how difficult it is to emulate such a revered restaurant, the team behind Trishna merely bought a few influences of their Indian outpost to London. As... »
The Warrington, W9
Being in the restaurant game, I have the pleasure of meeting some right characters on my travels. And so it was that my trip to The Warrington produced a real gem. Asked on his opinion of the macaroni cheese, our waiter gave the dish the ultimate recommendation by boldly stating something along the lines... »
The Wallace, W1
As architecturally clever and stunning London is, one would never really think of it as a romantic city. Yes, there are some great views to be had of the city’s historic skyline, but the second the slightest whiff of luurve hits the air, a sudden downpour will quickly follow. Any romantic ideas of a... »
Trinity, SW4
Apparently, if you put all the gastro-pubs in Clapham side by side, the chain would be long enough to circumnavigate the earth 3 times over. OK, so that’s a total lie, but there sure are lot of them. But what do the young couples of Clapham do when they’ve managed to find a sitter... »
Sauterelle, EC3
With restaurants like Sauterelle, it’s no wonder that the City’s dodgy bankers got away so many dubious deals. Here we have a truly impressive restaurant located within The Royal Exchange - one of the City’s largest and most historically important buildings – where the money men can enjoy fine wines, great food and talk... »
