Posts Tagged “Chelsea”

The Painted Heron, Chelsea – restaurant review

The Painted Heron, Chelsea – restaurant review

This corner of London remains one of the most expensive and sought-after. Cheyne Walk has a mix of stylish houses, and has been the address of choice for the worthy and notable for the past couple of centuries, although it might be best remembered as the home patch of Rolling Stone Mick Jagger. It also…

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Black and Blue Classic Steaks – restaurant review

Black and Blue Classic Steaks – restaurant review

It’s been a while since I had a steak. My dining companions will very often choose a hunk of meat, where I’ll go for a rather exotic or cheffy entrée. But I do periodically crave a good steak. It’s almost a comfort food. High-end admittedly but comforting nevertheless. Black and Blue does it well. All…

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Penny Black for Dinner, Chelsea – restaurant review

Penny Black for Dinner, Chelsea – restaurant review

The Fulham Road isn’t my usual hunting ground, although it’s well served by public transport and easily accessible, but after my recent dining experience I may well become a habitué of that neighbourhood. Penny Black sits at number 212 as a tastefully understated icon of real British Food, and is unique in several regards. The…

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Haché Burger Connoisseurs – restaurant review

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, established in 2004 but they have certainly not modelled themselves on the ubiquitous fast food chains. The food here is strikingly different and appeals to adults with educated palates who…

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Le Colombier, Chelsea – restaurant review

Le Colombier, Chelsea – restaurant review

I started thinking about food on my journey to Le Colombier. I started thinking about engineering, haulage and transport when I arrived at Le Colombier. How did they manage it? Had they transported a bit of France to Chelsea? Was the original restaurant removed in sections from some smart Parisian street? Was the furniture stacked…

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