Saturday Brunch at OXBO, Bankside – restaurant review
This isn’t my first visit to OXBO and it won’t be my last. Yes, dear reader, it’s a restaurant in a hotel but it has...
Stuzzico in London’s village – restaurant review
Talk about London and it’s likely a conversation about financial hubs (yes, even now after Brexit), the bustle of Oxford Street, the draw of Theatreland...
Lemon Tarragon Smoked Salmon Spread
From Whole Foods Market Serves 8 Start off any get-together deliciously with this simple smoked salmon spread that will have everyone asking for the...
Ozeki Dry Sake – drinks review
If we are new to sake we will likely be looking for a mild flavour and a light sake. Yes, sake does indeed have a...
Forman’s Restaurant, Hackney – review
London is moving east. There has been much investment in an area that already had good transport links. New building for both housing and commerce...
Japanese-style Panko Prawns with Lime Mayo
From Sainsbury’s Panko Prawns: plump large prawns, cooked in a crispy crumb and served with a lime mayonnaise. Serves: 6 Ingredients 18 raw...
Le Garrick: Steak with je ne sais quoi – restaurant review
Le Garrick restaurant and wine bar is conveniently located in the heart of Covent Garden in London’s West End. I am no stranger here even...
Italian Chowder with Cod and Kale
From Whole Foods Market Serves 4 Here’s a satisfying family recipe incorporating seafood into your Health Starts Here™ lifestyle. It’s made with just enough...
Talli Joe, Shaftesbury Avenue – restaurant review
The name had me curious from the start. There is an explanation, however. Joe is a ‘regular Joe’ indicating a casual inclusiveness and he could...
Vassilis Papagiannakos at Domaine Papagiannakos Winery – interview
A few years ago one might scoff at the prospect of a visit to a Greek winery. The memory of old-school Retsina lingers on. That...
Cream Tea Cruise from MBNA Thames Clippers – travel review
I am a Londoner and I am ashamed to say that I rarely take advantage of visiting our iconic and internationally-appreciated historic and cultural sites,...
Shirataki Shuzo Atoaji Kiriri Uonuma Junmai Sake – drinks review
The quality junmai sake, made in Uonuma City in Niigata, is a pure sake made of just 100% Japanese rice polished to 65% of its...
Gillray’s at County Hall – restaurant review
As with any building, and as any estate agent worth his clip-board will tell you, it’s all about location. Gillray’s must have one of the...
Halibut Tacos with Creamy Corn and Tomato Slaw
From Whole Foods Market Makes 6 tacos The fresh corn slaw in these tacos is a tasty way to get healthy raw veggies...
Grilled Shrimp and Eggplant Summer Noodle Bowls
From Whole Foods Market Serves 6 This tasty noodle bowl can be made almost completely outdoors; it only needs one small pot of boiling...
Craft Spirits by Eric Grossman – review
Well, this is right on trend. Cocktails have become the cornerstone of every restaurant bar, and we want to try our hands at barista-ing at...
Fish Tacos in Crunchy Shells
From Whole Foods Market Serves 4 All the flavour and crunch everyone loves about traditional tacos, with a fish twist. Ingredients 2 (6-ounce)...
The Mayfair Chippy – restaurant review
Nothing better than traditional fish and chips. It’s nostalgic comfort food, at least if you are British. We all have memories of queueing up in...
Easy Matzo-Crusted Wild Salmon
From Whole Foods Market Serves 4 Kids and adults alike will love this quick and flavourful baked salmon with a light, crunchy crust. If...
Flavors from the French Mediterranean by Gérald Passedat – review
It will soon be summer. We start to muse over al fresco dining and lighter fare. Ingredients with colour and freshness will take centre stage...