An Indian food week Saturday, March 07th, 2009
This week I tried Sagar and Zeen and revisited Le Gavroche, the Harwood Arms and the revamped Bombay Brasserie.
An Indian food week Saturday, March 07th, 2009
This week I tried Sagar and Zeen and revisited Le Gavroche, the Harwood Arms and the revamped Bombay Brasserie.
A week in Hong Kong Monday, March 02nd, 2009
This week I was in Hong Kong.
I try The Commander Saturday, February 21st, 2009
This week I try The Commander, and revisit Tangawizi, The Square, Cambio de Tercio and Alain Ducasse at the Dorchester.
This week I venture to Croydon Saturday, February 14th, 2009
This week I try Fish and Grill, sample paella at the revamped Tendido Cuatro, and revisit Zafferano, Ambassade de l'Ile and Tarantella.
I try Kai and the new Marcus Wareing Saturday, February 07th, 2009
This week I try Kai and the new Marcus Wareing and revisit the Royal China.
The Bristol in Paris Saturday, January 24th, 2009
This week I try the Bristol in Paris and the Harwood Arms in London, and return to Helene Darroze and Haandi.
This week I try the Modern Pantry Saturday, January 17th, 2009
This week I try the Modern Pantry, and revisit One Lombard Street and Zafferano. And film another TV slot.
From Ongar to Le Gavroche Saturday, January 10th, 2009
This week I try Smith’s in Ongar and Bocca Di Lupo, and revisit the Princess Victoria and Le Gavroche.
A dismal experience at Chez Kristof Saturday, January 03rd, 2009
This week I try Chez Kristof, and revisit the High Road Brasserie and the Duke of Sussex
Andaman revisited Saturday, December 20th, 2008
This week I try Brasserie Roux and revisit Andaman, Madhu’s, The River Café and Zafferano.
I try the new Corrigan’s Mayfair Saturday, December 06th, 2008
This week I try the new Corrigan’s Mayfair and Khans, and revisit Le Café Anglais and the Brilliant. The Michelin Hong Kong guide appears.
Café Strudel - Austrian food in Sheen Saturday, November 29th, 2008
This week I try Café Strudel and the Ragam, and revisit The Abingdon and La Trompette. More Michelin news.
A trip to Amsterdam Saturday, November 22nd, 2008
This week I try Ciel Bleu in Amsterdam and Trishna, The Thomas Cubitt and Tierra Brindisa in London. Assorted Michelin guides appear.
I visit New Orleans, Las Vegas and New York, completing my tour of all 2008 3 star Michelin restaurants. Saturday, November 15th, 2008
I visit New Orleans, Las Vegas and New York, completing my tour of all 2008 3 star Michelin restaurants. Back in the UK, I try Croque Gascon and revisit Pied a Terre, the Cinnamon Club and Tatsuso.
This week I try Enoteca Turi and 11 Abingdon Road Saturday, November 01st, 2008
This week I try Enoteca Turi and 11 Abingdon Road, and revisit Hibiscus and Tangawizi.
The remaining Michelin US guides appear Saturday, October 25th, 2008
This week I try Brula Bistro and Karma, and revisit Haandi. The remaining Michelin US guides appear.
A visit to Berlin Saturday, October 18th, 2008
I try Avista, Medcalf and Bibendum, and Fischer’s Fritz in Berlin. Little change in the Michelin 2009 California guide.
I try Min Jiang Saturday, October 11th, 2008
This week I try Min Jiang, revisit Hakkasan and Zafferano and ponder the tasting menu at Ambassade de l’Ile.
Germany. It was the best of times; it was the wurst of times Sunday, October 05th, 2008
Germany. It was the best of times; it was the wurst of times (with apologies to Charles Dickens).
When in Rome... Saturday, September 27th, 2008
I try Tendido Cuatro, revisit the Greenhouse and Haandi, and explore the dining opportunities of Rome.
Only the Running Footman - run far, run fast Saturday, September 20th, 2008
This week I try Only the Running Footman, and revisit Ambassade de l’Ile, the Brilliant and Diwana Bhel Poori, and examine Aiden Byrne’s new book.
I visit Anne-Sophie Pic and Regis et Jacques Marcon Saturday, September 13th, 2008
This week I revisit Gidleigh Park, try Anne-Sophie Pic and Regis et Jacques Marcon, and pop up on the telly.
The Giaconda Dining Rooms is a delight Saturday, September 06th, 2008
I try the Giaconda Dining Rooms and the Bingham, and revisit the Duke of Sussex, Andaman and Zafferano
Murano reviewed Saturday, August 30th, 2008
This week I try Murano and Café Boheme, and revist Tangawizi, Ambassade de l’Ile and Tarantella.
I try the new Andaman Saturday, August 23rd, 2008
This week I try Andaman and the Botanist, and revisit the Brilliant. Michelin expands further.
Sonny’s is not at its best Saturday, August 16th, 2008
Things are not well at Sonny’s. I try the Princess Victoria, and revisit Helene Darroze, Patara and Royal China.
I try l’Anima Saturday, August 09th, 2008
I try l’Anima, Fino and the revamped Quo Vadis, and revisit Ambassade de l’Ile and Zafferano.
I try Helene Darroze at the Connaught Saturday, July 26th, 2008
This week I try Helene Darroze at the Connaught, and revisit the Red Fort. The “Scores on the Doors” yields some surprising results.
A week on the Riviera Saturday, July 19th, 2008
I try Le Petit Nice and Mirazur, the historical La Mere Germain and revisit Louis XV one more time.
Absinthe makes the heart grow fonder Saturday, July 12th, 2008
I try l’Absinthe, and revisit Petrus, Ambassade de l’Ile, Zafferano, Kiasu and Tarantella
Ambassade de l’Ile opens Saturday, June 28th, 2008
I finally try Latium, and am excited about Ambassade de l’Ile. I also revisit La Trompette and Haandi
Exploring the high end dining of Brittany Saturday, June 21st, 2008
Exploring the high end dining of Brittany
Further Tokyo dining Saturday, June 07th, 2008
Tokyo was a mixed bag in terms of food experiences. Back in the UK, I ate this week at The Capital Hotel, Blah Blah Blah, the Royal China and Madhus.
Pantechnicon reviewed Friday, May 23rd, 2008
This week I try Pantechnicon and Rooburoo, and revisit Rhodes W1, Roussillon, the Ledbury and Haandi
I try the newly re-launched Launceston Place Saturday, April 12th, 2008
This week I try the newly re-launched Launceston Place, revisit the Devonshire and the Brilliant, and bump into Albert Roux
This week I revisit Gordon Ramsay in Chelsea Friday, March 28th, 2008
This week I revisit Gordon Ramsay in Chelsea, try Bord’eaux in Park Lane and revisit Haandi.
I visit Cheltenham Saturday, March 22nd, 2008
I visit Cheltenham and try Le Champignon Sauvage and Lumiere. Mint Leaf has a chef change and I have a fine meal at the Fat Duck.
The Carpenter's Arms serves up tolerable food but hilarious service Saturday, March 15th, 2008
The Carpenter's Arms serves up tolerable food but hilarious service. Roka is still on form, as is local pizzeria Tarantella. Also, the Michelin waifs and strays.
A week in the deep south of the USA Saturday, March 08th, 2008
A week in the deep south of the USA. Also, Udit Sarkhel resurfaces, and other news.
Urban Turban reviewed Saturday, February 23rd, 2008
I try Urban Turban, and revisit Hibiscus, the Devonshire, the Brilliant and Diwana Bhel Poori.
I venture to the wilds of Croydon to try Le Cassoulet Saturday, February 16th, 2008
I venture to the wilds of Croydon to try Le Cassoulet, sample newly Michelin-starred Quilon, and revisit Atelier Robuchon and Royal China.
I try Rasoi Vineet Bathia Saturday, February 09th, 2008
I try Rasoi Vineet Bathia, Clos Maggiore, Dehesa and the Grill Room at Browns, and return to Diwana Bhel Poori.
I try the new Landau at the Langham hotel Saturday, December 29th, 2007
I try the new Landau at the Langham hotel, and return to Kastoori in search of top vegetarian Indian food now that Sabras has closed.
Rowley Leigh’s new Cafe Anglais Saturday, November 24th, 2007
This week I try Rowley Leigh’s new Cafe Anglais, revisit Odettes, find a pizzeria with a difference in Giusto, and savour a remarkable special at the Brilliant. The Michelin 2008 Spain guide comes out with little change, but by contrast the new Michelin Tokyo Guide lands with a thump.
Alain Ducasse at the Dorchester on its opening night Saturday, November 17th, 2007
I try Alain Ducasse at the Dorchester on its opening night. I find Semplice to be an impressive Italian restaurant, and have very enjoyable meals at Yauatcha and Haandi. Michelin Germany 2008 comes out, and arrives with a bang.
Hibiscus comes to London Saturday, November 03rd, 2007
This week I sample the newly opened Hibiscus, and revisit Gilgamesh, La Trompette, La Trenta, High Road Brasserie and the Brackenbury.
Vacherin revamped Saturday, October 20th, 2007
This week a revamp works wonders for Le Vacherin, I have another excellent curry at Haandi and try two Italians: my old favourite Zafferano and new kid on the block La Trenta.
Sichuan food near Boston Saturday, October 13th, 2007
In Boston, I enjoy the vibrant spicing of a real Sichuan restaurant, but am uninspired by two of the highest rated restaurants there. Back in London, Zaika shows how to make proper biriani.
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