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Dishoom, WC2
So we all know that the Indian restaurant industry has successfully seen the evolution from kitsch Birmingham balti house to providing a more authentic representation of Indian food. It now seems that the scene is developing once more, with the increasing presence of traditional Indian street food. Mooli’s in Soho has already developed a... »
Busaba Eathai, various locations
I often walk past Busaba Eathai on Wardour Street, look at the queue and wonder just what all the fuss is about. One Thursday as I sat in the cafe over the road I thought it was about time I found out. It was early evening, the perfect time to slip in before the crowds... »
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... »
PINCHITOtapas, EC1 & WC1
Inspired by the sociable dining scene and coffee culture of the tapas bars of Barcelona, seasoned restaurant consultant Jason Fendick felt that The City was the ideal place for his new venture. Fast forward a couple of years and his venture has been so successful that Jason has managed to expand on the success... »
The Kitchen, SW6
Cooking courses are big business, and big money. L’ Ateliers des Chefs, Le Cordon Blue, Leiths. Every amateur cook can cough up loads of dosh to feel like a contestant on Masterchef. The Kitchen, at first glance, looks like an ultra-cheap cooking school. There’s a reason for that - you don’t do any cooking. That’s not... »
Viet Grill, EC2
We all know that you can find cuisine from almost anywhere in the world in London. The food of some nations will never really travel beyond a single restaurant due to the acquired palette needed. Others are much more acceptable to our taste buds and travel far and wide to dozens, if not hundreds... »
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... »
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... »
Tike, EC3
Not counting dodgy doners kebabs which are about as Turkish as The Pope, my knowledge of Turkish food is somewhat limited at best. Fortunately, I had heard some very good things about this highly regarded international chain of Turkish restaurants, so popped down to see what the fuss was about. I was pleasantly surprised... »
the parlour bar, E14
Our food consumption habits are generally seen as one of the key indicators of the country’s economic state of affairs. Our recent period of prosperity has pretty much been typified by an abundance of foam, swirly sauces and ‘pick a number and double it’ prices. More recently, however, there seems to be a trend... »
