The Royal Lancaster London Hotel Peter Pan Afternoon Tea – review
Peter is a seven-day-old infant who, “like all infants”, used to be part bird. Peter has complete faith in his flying abilities, so, upon overhearing...
La Porte des Indes – restaurant review
[This venue is now closed] Some restaurants are good, there are a few that are noteworthy, there are others that have memorable food and more...
Kasturi Restaurant Fish Festival – restaurant review
[This venue is now closed] Kasturi is a strong-scented oil found in rare musk deer. This prized substance has been used for the most expensive...
Tortilla Mexican Grill – restaurant review
I had a somewhat cautious invitation from the management of the small Tortilla Mexican chain. They had noticed from my previous articles that I have...
Toms Deli, London – restaurant review
Westbourne Grove still looks delightful even in a snow storm. The lights of Toms (the Tom in question owns several other London eateries and is...
Tike Grill and Bar – A taste of Istanbul – review
[This restaurant is now closed] Tike Grill and Bar (pronounced ‘tikay’) is an authentic Turkish restaurant in the City of London. It’s part of a...
Sanctum Soho Hotel’s No.20 Restaurant for Breakfast – review
Sanctum Soho Hotel is in the heart of London’s West End. Two Georgian townhouses have been converted into a striking 30-bedroom boutique hotel. It’s right...
Napket – Café, Canteen, Tearoom, Restaurant – review
On Saturday 11 July 2009 Napket launched its largest flagship café at 61 Piccadilly, W1. With its position close to The Ritz and Old Bond...
Seasoning Restaurant 2010 – review
My advice would be to book your table now! Seasoning will very soon be busting at the seams with discerning customers who are looking for...
Sunday Brunch at Indigo restaurant – One Aldwych – review
One Aldwych has one of the best locations in London. It stands on a corner plot in the middle of the capital in Covent Garden,...
Indigo Afternoon Tea – One Aldwych Hotel – restaurant review
Indigo Restaurant at One Aldwych Hotel is the ideal spot for a spot of tea. Its unique location allows for the essential “people watching” without...
Donburi Mania – Easy Japanese Cooking by Kentaro Kobayashi – review
I love Japanese food but seldom have I been offered anything other than tempura and sushi. Now, don’t get me wrong, I could eat both...
Easy Japanese Cookbook by Emi Kazuko – review
This isn’t just a large format volume, it’s a seriously large format complete with a CD of traditional Japanese music to listen to while you...
Tatra Restaurant, London – review
[This venue is now closed.] Tatra is an undiscovered gem. The jewel in the crown of an otherwise unpromising West London street. One does not...
Indonesian Food by Sri Owen – review
Indonesian Food is a fascinating autobiographical cookbook which starts in 1939 when Sri Owen was a small girl. She has memories of food at her...
Taman Gang, Park Lane – restaurant review
Much was promised for this evening. SNOW. Our destination was at the Marble Arch end of Park Lane, a snowball’s throw from the bustle of...
Iberica Food and Culture – restaurant review
Michelin-starred executive chef of Iberica Food and Culture is Nacho Manzano, who cooks at his restaurant Casa Marcial in Asturias, in the top left-hand corner...
Chill out at Winter’s Hot Spot – The Howard, London, goes Chalet Chic! – review
The Howard has a superb location. It’s just across from Temple Underground station and has a magnificent view of the River Thames. A favourite hotel...
The Chopsticks Diet by Kimiko Barber – review
I guess that just the word “diet” will have half of my dear readers turning the page (if they were able to do such a...
Haché Burger Connoisseurs – restaurant review
No, I make no apology, dear reader, for introducing you to a burger restaurant, for that is exactly what Haché is. It’s a family business,...