The Drift – Bishopsgate – restaurant review
The Drift has an enviable location in a contemporary and noteworthy building but in the heart of the historic City of London. Its address is...
The Test Kitchen – restaurant review
I don’t often cover pop-ups. It’s not that I regard them as any less worthy than an established restaurant but it’s just that they are...
Arthur Hooper’s – Borough Market
It’s a bright English summer day. A perfect time to enjoy the delicious and colourful delights of the celebrated Borough Market. It was first mentioned...
Calamity and Courage – review
Calamity and Courage – A Heroine of the Raj is another in my collection of fascinating books about India and all things Indian that I...
Cabbage and Leek Griddle Cakes
From Whole Foods Market Serves 8 Bring these skillet cakes, akin to latkes, to your Easter, Passover or St. Patrick’s Day table since they...
Butternut Squash & Blue Cheese Tarts
From Sainsbury’s A delicious tart that combines sweet butternut squash, tangy cranberries and strong blue cheese. Serves: 6 Preparation time: 45 Minutes Cooking...
Stagolee’s – restaurant review
Stagolee’s is an American restaurant and we have plenty of those in the UK, ranging from dubious to excellent in quality. But Stagolee’s is unlike...
Brown Rice Pilaf with Mushrooms and Apricots
From Whole Foods Market Serves 4 This is hearty, satisfying vegetarian fare that we’ve dished up in entrée-sized portions because all you need...
Jackson and Rye Richmond – restaurant review
Peanut Butter Fudge S’mores was a sweet star. What a view! There can be few places more picturesque than the bank of the River Thames...
Broccoli and Stilton Soup with Stilton Croûtons
From BBC Food Our creamy broccoli soup with bubbling Stilton croutons is the perfect antidote to the winter blues. Ingredients 350g/12oz broccoli, florets...
Blackhouse restaurant review
It’s not surprising that we were invited here to enjoy a meal with meat as the show-piece. This was Blackhouse Grill at Smithfield, after all!...
Brick Lane – travel review
Flavours of India and Beyond We Londoners are a cosmopolitan bunch. That isn’t a recent phenomenon: our country has been built, over the centuries, on...
Fiz Bar – review
This is a PopUp so don’t spend time reading the rest of this piece. Just go before it closes! One might think that sparkling wine...
Brie Crescents – savoury croissants
From Stop and Shop Enjoy as an appetizer, or a starter, these crescents can be prepared in advance, frozen and thawed as convenient. Perfect...
Black-Eyed Pea Pâté with Pickled Onions on Flatbread Crackers
From Whole Foods Market Makes 24 Generous-sized appetizers, flavorful and satisfying for any crowd, including vegetarians and vegans. Ingredients 2 cups (from 1...
Black Roe – restaurant review
Black Roe is tucked away in a side street in the heart of Mayfair. It couldn’t be better located for transport and diners. This is...
Jacqui Pickles – President, Les Dames d’Escoffier London
Jacqui Pickles In Conversation – “I’m going to cook for life!” Les Dames d’Escoffier London are enjoying a vibrant calendar of events and are welcoming...
Thai Square Fulham – restaurant review
Yes, dear reader, this is a chain restaurant and I make no apologies for reviewing a Thai Square. Why do chains become chains? Because they...
Mark Hellyar – wine review
Chateau Civrac Wine and Honest Grapes What a kind invitation! A food and wine pairing evening at impressive Lutyens, off Fleet Street… and Cornish wine!...
Bōkan for Bottomless Prosecco Sunday Brunch – review
I am impressed with the skill and imagination of Chef Aurelie Altemaire at Bōkan. It’s in London’s vibrant Docklands – or more accurately high above...