Smith & Wollensky for Breakfast…for everybody
I was already an unashamed admirer of this classic steakhouse. Smith & Wollensky ticks all the gastronomic boxes for me, and with decor to bring...
Carl Goes London Islands
Carl Goes London Islands is one of a series of alternative travel guide books, and a collection with which I am rather taken. These books...
Le Caprice and RA250 Summer Exhibition
This is an exceptional summer in London. We are, at the moment, enjoying a heatwave and it’s the Royal Academy’s celebrated Summer Exhibition. It’s rather...
Ametsa for Dinner
Ametsa with Arzak Instruction is a unique collaboration between Elena Arzak – voted Veuve Clicquot World’s Best Female Chef in 2012, her father Juan Mari...
Salaam Namaste – Indian restaurant review
Indian food has long been a favourite in the UK. Chicken Tikka Masala is said to be our national dish! But these days Indian restaurants...
Cinnamon Kitchen at Battersea Power Station – restaurant review
Battersea Power Station has a profile instantly recognisable, to Londoners at least. It was a coal-fired power station, and it was originally two separate buildings,...
El Pirata in Mayfair – tapas review
Mayfair is one of the swankier neighbourhoods in London. It has everything the well-heeled might need: classy boutiques, jewellery, galleries and some great restaurants …expensive...
Pied à Terre for Dinner – Restaurant review
This is, at least for me, a box-ticking restaurant. I guess we all have our own individual preference boxes, but there can’t be too many...
COMO The Halkin for Afternoon Tea by Ametsa – restaurant review
Who doesn’t enjoy a good afternoon tea? It’s a delicious British institution and comforting. We know exactly what to expect – a 3-tier stand with...
JW Steakhouse for Lunch – restaurant review
Yes, Park Lane is swanky and fringed with outstanding hotels, and all of them are celebrated and worthy. One of the most popular is Grosvenor...
Opera Tavern for Paella Sundays – restaurant review
Opera Tavern is a beautiful two-storey bar and restaurant in the heart of central London’s theatreland. Located on Catherine Street opposite the Theatre Royal, Drury...
Black Roe Mayfair for dinner – review
Black Roe Poke Bar and Grill launched in the heart of Mayfair in March 2016 and it’s one of my favourite spots. The dark grey,...
Georgian House Hotel – Victoria and Pimlico – review
London is blessed with a wealth of hotels and B&Bs. Yes, we have a great many but they are of variable quality, so it’s always...
Smith and Wollensky London – review
Anyone who has had a trip to the States might recognise the name of this restaurant – or more accurately, recognise the ‘names’ of this...
Pinocchio Afternoon Tea at The National Theatre – review
It’s snowy in London and it does rather give the impression of a Christmas landscape. At that time of year one’s fancy might turn to...
Duck and Waffle for Breakfast – review
As Chef Director of Duck and Waffle since 2012, Dan Doherty has received many accolades including acceptance into The Royal Academy of Culinary Arts, as...
Indian Accent – Mayfair London – restaurant review
So, what does one do when a long-loved favourite restaurant closes? Sit in a darkened room in a state of sad dismay? Or, perhaps one...
Dame Sue Carter – interview
Indispensable rock of Les Dames d’Escoffier London. Dame Sue Carter is the indispensable rock of Les Dames d’Escoffier London Chapter and is the hard-working and...
The British Museum and Google Arts and Culture bring ancient Maya heritage to life
Today sees the launch of the British Museum’s collaboration with Google Arts and Culture to digitise and share the ancient Maya collection of Alfred Maudslay,...
Hot Pot in London’s Chinatown – restaurant review
Hot Pot: a sumptuous DIY event Hot Pot is a sociable activity that allows family and friends to gather together around the pot to celebrate...