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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... »
The Jam Tree, W14
The annoying thing about the so called Gastropub is that they so often disappoint. Too many ailing establishments slap on a lick of neutral paint, unenthusiastically overhaul the menu and buy in a job lot of mismatched furnishings. Fortunately the Jam Tree is a more imaginative conception than most. The main bar area is... »
Lonsdale Bar & Kitchen, W11
I believe there’s a line in Cocktail where someone says of Tom Cruise’s character: “Guys want to be him and the girls want to be with him”. Head on down to The Lonsdale and it’s about as close as one is ever likely to get to the ‘Cocktail’ movie experience in London. The bar... »
Satay House, W2
The cosmopolitan convergence of Edgeware road and Paddington is a fitting site for the 37 year old Satay House. Malaysia itself is at a cultural crossroads where influences come in from all directions and result in a diverse culinary culture. Visitors to Satay House will discover many of the fresh, bold and vibrant dishes... »
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 Kensington Wine Rooms, W8
A serious wine list has become a pre-requisite for any restaurant or bar with the slightest aspirations of achieving credibility. The starting point seems to around 40 varietals, but it’s not uncommon to see restaurants with wine lists which look more like an encyclopaedia. The problem is that you also need an encyclopaedic knowledge... »
Indian Zing, W6
Whilst the Indian restaurants of central London have moved on leaps and bounds in terms of quality and innovation, most local places are still putting out the same menus that established the industry 30-odd years ago. So when a restaurant such as Indian Zing comes along with the promise of an interesting menu without... »
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... »
Del’Aziz, various locations
You’re too old for the ‘let’s dress in ridiculous clothes and go out in Shoreditch’ scene, you don’t fit in with the young families in the ‘new & improved, ultra-sophisticated’ Clapham and you find Islington just too hectic. So where do you go out now? According to the publicity people, the new place for... »
Kanteen, W14
One of life’s great frustrations is that the nicer something tastes the unhealthier it’s likely to be. Diets gurus can preach until the cows come home about how tasty fresh fruit, boiled chicken and steamed vegetables are but there really is no substitute for a good knob of butter or a creamy sauce to... »
