Simon Kerr: A Manchester Lad and Paški Sir – interview
We have heard of Manchester, and it’s no surprise that there are lads from that fine city living in Croatia, but who is Paški Sir?...
Busaba – Eathai – Panton Street – restaurant review
Busaba – Eathai. Yes it’s a chain of restaurants but it’s a small one. It carries none of the trappings of typical mid-range chain restaurants...
Masala Zone Fulham – restaurant review
The very first Masala Zone restaurant was the Soho branch which opened in 2000. There are now 7 Masala Zones in London with more to...
Mango Lounge – Windsor – restaurant review
Windsor isn’t the first place one might think to visit when one is struck by an overpowering urge to eat Indian food, not just any...
Dishoom for breakfast butties and a cuppa – review
For breakfast North Indians usually like to have Paratha which is a type of flatbread, stuffed with vegetables and spices and dry-fried, eaten with fresh...
Tsunami – Charlotte Street – restaurant review
This restaurant is the haunt of many regulars who, if they are sensible, will not be spreading the word. Who wants to find their favourite...
Itsu – Notting Hill Gate – restaurant review
I wasn’t sure I was going to enjoy the experience. For me, it’s all about the food: a themed restaurant makes me suspicious. Why is...
Nipa Thai Restaurant, London – review
A couple of decades ago a Thai restaurant was rare. It’s the advent of cheaper long-haul flights and more adventurous eating habits that has allowed...
Satay House, Paddington – restaurant review
Satay House was opened in 1973 by the late Jaafar A. Shawal with his wife Zaharah Hashim. They had already established one of Malaysia’s first...
Indian Zing, Hammersmith – restaurant review
We might be wooed into the misconception that all the finest restaurants are to be found uniquely in central London. This particular gem is in...
Loch Fyne Restaurant Twickenham – review
Formed in 1998, Loch Fyne Restaurants was established to cultivate oysters in the clear, clean waters of Loch Fyne in Scotland. The company has now...
Bentley’s Grill, Piccadilly – restaurant review
A restaurant anywhere that has endured for 94 years or so must be worth visiting. A restaurant of that vintage in London should have statues...
Paradiso Restaurant – St. Christopher’s Place – review
The Paradiso restaurant story began with Olivelli’s Hotel and Restaurant which was founded in 1934. It became a magnet for celebrities as well as actors...
Wagamama Richmond – restaurant review
Richmond, Surrey, is classy, there is no doubt of that. Its long riverside terraces attract those wanting a river view along with a glass or...
Laya’Lina – Modern Lebanese Cuisine – restaurant review
Located on the East coast of the Mediterranean, Lebanon is at the meeting point of three continents: Europe, Asia and Africa. Its cuisine is refined...
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...
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...
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...