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Patara, Various locations
Our love affair with Thailand and their fine cuisine is clear to see, with Thai restaurants becoming almost as common as Chinese and Indian on our high streets. One of the earliest proponents of the now omnipresent Far-Eastern cuisine is Patara – a restaurant group that has championed quality Thai cuisine ever since the... »
Bincho Yakitori, W1
Japanese food… it’s just raw fish and soupy noodles isn’t it? Not quite. Because our palettes have become largely attuned to the culinary ‘delights’ originally championed by the likes of Yo! Sushi and Wagamama, many of London’s Japanese restaurants have largely given a back seat to the art of grilling that is so popular... »
Inamo, W1
As if computers didn’t have a strong enough grip on our lives already, it appears that they want control of our dining experience too. Inamo places a computer at the core of its concept, making for a fun and unique experience. The interactive interface allows diners to entertain themselves with a host of functions... »
Mooli’s, W1
So it’s early December and London is well into the swing of the festive season. For Greedy Glancy and I, an evening full of Christmas parties await. Not wanting to peak too early we decide to have a pre-party snack and thus began the hunt through Soho for the mysterious ‘mooli’. “The what?” I... »
New Opening: Food Secret, W1
Introducing a bold new concept in fast food, Food Secret places nutrition at the heart of everything that it does; from its tailor made menu to its unique labelling system. The result is that customers are assured of a perfectly balanced meal every time. It’s not as scary as it sounds though, with dishes... »
Quo Vadis, W1
Whilst most of the bars and restaurants of Soho continue to compete with each other for wackiest concept and shouty décor to attract the local über-cool media crowd, Quo Vadis has been quietly getting on with providing a haven of calm for those of use that don’t talk in indecipherable acronyms and silly jargon. ... »
Soho Hotel, W1
I love the Soho Hotel. I’ve had many a relaxed discussion there over contracts, and am sure the décor and service helped clinch numerous deals. But other than being high on the list of business rendezvous, the Soho Hotel’s ReFuel tearoom is a stylishly elegant haven for afternoon tea. Myself and a buddy dived... »
