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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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... »
Mien Tay, SW11 & E2
Despite a recent increase in affordable restaurants in the British/European sector, finding a good one still requires careful research if one is to avoid microwaved hunter’s chicken and char-burnt steaks. Fortunately, the opposite has always been true with Asian restaurants. Whether it’s Indian, Thai or otherwise the best Asian food is consistently being served... »
Bangalore Express, SE1 & EC3
In a city of around 250 spoken languages and 6000 restaurants, it’s no surprise that Londoners have such a variety of cuisine to choose from. From Indian and Italian to the Caribbean and South Africa, there’s a restaurant to suit every taste. In the case of Bangalore Express, you can even have them all... »
Tsuru, SE1
Finding a great Japanese restaurant in London isn’t difficult, but you can bet your last pound that it’s going to be pricey. Restaurants such as Nobu and Roka have been taking the plaudits for years, and quite rightly so, but they’re not the kind of places you visit without a quick chat to the... »
Satsuma, W1
Wind back the clocks 10 years or so and one probably would have reasonably imagined that the whole ‘let’s do sushi’ thing was going to be a bit of a fad. Our palettes are used to big, rich flavours so a diet of subtle fish on a bed of rice was surely going to... »
Comptoir Libanaise, W1 & W12
You’re on your way home from a long day of work or shopping in the city and craving a great meal. Your conscience says it’s got to be pretty healthy, whilst your grumbly belly and tired body demand something quick and calm surroundings, all without breaking the bank. Sounds difficult, but it’s not entirely... »
Farm Collective, EC1
The Farm Collective promises to provide farm fresh, premium quality food direct to the capital which has been locally sourced from the nations’ finest small farms and suppliers. Hot and cold delights include everything from fresh salads to hearty pies as well as cupcakes and cookies for the sweet toothed, all for very reasonable... »
