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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... »
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... »
Paramount, WC1
Take a trip to the top of the rather naff looking Centre Point building and you will find Paramount – home to some of the most impressive views across London. However, like so many of London’s most spectacular spaces, Paramount has been closed to the public since it first opened as a private members... »
Babbo, W1
Impressing a recently inducted City boy isn’t really as easy as one would think. When it came to taking out my banker cousin for dinner, it turned out he had already eaten in half of London’s top restaurants in the few months since starting his job. So much for spending cuts amongst our financiers! ... »
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... »
Boyd’s Brasserie, WC2
Whether it’s a simple afternoon tea at The Ritz or indulging in a blowout dinner at Claridges, if you want to experience the great dining rooms of London, it’s normally going to require permission from the bank manager before you get near their menus. However, if you take a walk down to the suitably... »
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... »
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... »
Circus, WC2
That Circus provides an entertaining dining experience is no surprise. What was unexpected, however, was the totally eclectic crowd. Following some reasonably good reviews in the mainstream media, it seems that everyone and their grandmother has decided to visit. The venue on the night of our visit played host to everyone from a fabulously... »
