A trip to Liverpool Saturday, December 14th, 2024
This week I review So-Lo and Art School, as well as EastZeast and Sultan’s Palace and Rudy's Neapolitan
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My weekly blog covers my recent dining and restaurant news
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From Trafalgar Square to South Kensington Saturday, December 07th, 2024
This week I return to Bibendum and Gouqi
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From Belgravia to Mayfair Saturday, November 30th, 2024
This week I review Murano and Cornus
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From Charing Cross to Hounslow Saturday, November 23rd, 2024
This week I review Crispy Dosa and The Clermont
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From Mayfair to Piccadilly Saturday, November 16th, 2024
This week I review Rex Deli and return to the Ritz
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London High End Menu Prices Sunday, November 10th, 2024
Here are the current menu prices at the top restaurants in London, side by side.
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From Richmond to Chiswick Saturday, November 09th, 2024
This week I review Mignonette and return to La Trompette
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From Knightsbridge to Marylebone Saturday, November 02nd, 2024
This week I review Lisboetta and return to Dinner by Heston.
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From Surbiton to South Kensington Saturday, October 26th, 2024
This week I review Koyal and Daquise
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A Jaunt to Paris Saturday, October 19th, 2024
This week I review Gabriel and Maison Ruggieri
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From Queensway to Cheltenham Saturday, October 12th, 2024
This week I review The Park in London and Lumiere in Cheltenham
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From Kensington to Mayfair Saturday, October 05th, 2024
This week I return to Gymkhana and Kitchen W8
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From Crouch End to Willesden Saturday, September 28th, 2024
This week I review Les Deux Garcons, Kadiris and Roka
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From Marlow to Ewell Saturday, September 21st, 2024
This week I review The Oarsman and return to Dastaan
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From Canterbury to Orpington Saturday, September 14th, 2024
This week I review Indian Essence and The Fordwich Arms
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From Euston to Twickenham Saturday, September 07th, 2024
This week I return to Diwana Bhel Poori and Delhi Social
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From Belgravia to Ladbroke Grove Saturday, August 31st, 2024
This week I review Cornus and The Pelican
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From Mayfair to Shepherds Bush Saturday, August 24th, 2024
This week I review Giulia and 6 Hamilton Place
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From Richmond to Smithfield Saturday, August 17th, 2024
This week I review Cloth, The Dysart and Hakkasan Mayfair
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From Hampstead to Chiswick Saturday, August 10th, 2024
This week I review The Hound, Ine and La Trompette
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From Marylebone to East Sheen Saturday, August 03rd, 2024
This week I review Chez Roux and Black Salt
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A Farewell to L'Amorosa Saturday, July 27th, 2024
This week I return to Les 110 des Taillevent, Amorosa and l’Amorosa.
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A Visit to San Sebastian Saturday, July 20th, 2024
I review the relaunched Ibai and also wine legend Rekondo
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From Euston to Notting Hill Saturday, July 13th, 2024
This week I return to the Ledbury and to Diwana Bhel Poori
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From Richmond to Mayfair Saturday, July 06th, 2024
This week I review Aragawa and return to The Dysart
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A Visit to Cordoba Saturday, June 29th, 2024
This week I review Noor and Regadera in Cordoba
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From Ealing to Seasalter Saturday, June 22nd, 2024
This week I return to The Sportsman and L’Oro di Napoli
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From Whitehall to Ewell Saturday, June 08th, 2024
This week I review Kioku and return to Dastaan
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From Fitzrovia to Hammersmith Saturday, June 01st, 2024
This week I review Akoko and The Salutation
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From Trafalgar Square to the South Bank Saturday, May 25th, 2024
This week I and return to Hannah and Gouqi.
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From Pimlico to Ewell Saturday, May 18th, 2024
This week I review Grumbles and return to Dastaan
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A Trip to Birmingham Saturday, May 11th, 2024
This week I review Opheem, Adam’s and Rajdoot
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From Brentford to Reading Saturday, May 04th, 2024
This week I review Clays, Bronzo and The Watermans Arms
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From South Bank to The Savoy Saturday, April 27th, 2024
This week I review 1890 and Jeux Jeux
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Around Mayfair Saturday, April 20th, 2024
This week I review The Cocochine and Ormer Mayfair
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From East Sheen to Piccadilly Saturday, April 13th, 2024
This week I return to Black Salt and The Ritz.
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From Fulham to the South Bank Saturday, April 06th, 2024
This week I review Hannah and Josephine Bouchon
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From Goodge Street to St James Saturday, March 30th, 2024
This week I review 64 Goodge Street and Toba
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From Paris to Golden Square Saturday, March 23rd, 2024
This week I return to Taillevent and review Bob Bebe
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From Hammersmith to Southall Saturday, March 16th, 2024
This week I review Cho Asia and return to Jin Da Thai.
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From Clerkenwell to Fitzrovia Saturday, March 09th, 2024
This week I review Sessions Arts Club and North Sea
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From Bloomsbury to Bermondsey Saturday, March 02nd, 2024
This week I review Chishuru and Casse Croute
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Trip to Birmingham Saturday, February 24th, 2024
This week I review Simpsons, Asha’s and Chung Ying in Birmingham
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From Acton to Mayfair Saturday, February 17th, 2024
This week I review Mount Street Restaurant and Stones Fish and Chip Shop and return to the Ritz.
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From Caceres to Madrid Saturday, February 10th, 2024
This week I review Atrio, Galaxia and Lhardy
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From Teddington to Lisbon Saturday, February 03rd, 2024
This week I review Cura in Lisbon and Red Koyla in Teddington
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From Brentford to Mayfair Saturday, January 27th, 2024
This week I review the new Atelier Robuchon and Sam’s Waterside
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From Ruislip to Hammersmith Saturday, January 20th, 2024
This week I review Faber and The Breakspear Arms
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From Twickenham to Hyde Park Corner Saturday, January 13th, 2024
This week I review Canton Blue and Delhi Social
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From Twickenham to Soho Saturday, January 06th, 2024
This week I review the reopened Sola and Salon Prive
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From East Sheen to St James Saturday, December 30th, 2023
This week I review Kaalika and Noble Palace and return to The Ritz.
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From Hammersmith to Richmond Saturday, December 23rd, 2023
This week I review Indian Zing, Core and The Dysart.
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From Twickenham to Smithfield Saturday, December 16th, 2023
This week I review Delhi Social and St Barts
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From Cavendish Square to Acton Saturday, December 09th, 2023
This week I review Tokri and Les 110 de Taillevents
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The Old and New of Madrid Saturday, December 02nd, 2023
The New and Old of Madrid
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From Hyde Park to Euston Saturday, November 25th, 2023
This week I review Brooklands and return to Diwana Bhel Poori
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From Marylebone to Chelsea Saturday, November 18th, 2023
This week I review LAVO London and revisit Gordon Ramsay.
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From Piccadilly to Park Lane Saturday, November 11th, 2023
This week I return to The Ritz and The Dorchester Grill
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From Richmond to East Sheen Saturday, November 04th, 2023
This week I return to the Dysart and try out the new head chef at Black Salt.
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From Mayfair to Ravenscourt Park Saturday, October 28th, 2023
This week I review Abajo at Humo and L’Amorosa.
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From Kensal Rise to Notting Hill Saturday, October 21st, 2023
This week I review Harvest and Empire Empire.
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From Maidenhead to Piccadilly Saturday, October 14th, 2023
This week I review The Dew Drop Inn and Masala Zone Piccadilly
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From Smithfield Market to Piccadilly Saturday, October 07th, 2023
This week I try Bouchon Racine and return to The Ritz
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From East Dulwich to St James Saturday, September 30th, 2023
This week I review Kokum and House of Ming
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From White City to St Johns Wood Saturday, September 23rd, 2023
This week I review The Three Falcons and return to Endo at the Rotunda
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From Elephant and Castle to Chiswick Saturday, September 16th, 2023
This week I review Kachori, Annapurna and High Road Brasserie
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From Docklands to Mayfair Saturday, September 09th, 2023
This week I review Melusine and Benares.
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From Belgravia to Heathrow Saturday, September 02nd, 2023
This week I review Cantinetta Antiori and Madhu’s Heathrow
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From East Sheen to Soho Saturday, August 26th, 2023
This week I review Speedboat Bar and Black Salt
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From Chiswick to Mayfair Saturday, August 19th, 2023
This week I review Silver Birch in Chiswick and return to Hakkasan Mayfair.
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From Park Lane to Burchetts Green Saturday, August 12th, 2023
This week I review Pavyllon and return to The Crown at Burchetts Green
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Indian Restaurants Old and New Saturday, August 05th, 2023
This week I review Roots and return to The Brilliant
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A Visit To Milan Saturday, July 29th, 2023
This week I review Enrico Bartolini, d’O and return to Aimo e Nadia in Milan
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Visiting Northern Spain Saturday, July 22nd, 2023
This week I review Cendor de Amos and Gandarias and return to Kaia Kaipe
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From Egham to Park Lane Saturday, July 15th, 2023
I review Sushi Kanesaka and Tudor Pass, and return to the Ritz.
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From St Pancras to The Strand Saturday, July 08th, 2023
This week I review the Grand Midland Dining Room and try the relocated Ikoyi
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A Visit to Cork Saturday, July 01st, 2023
This week I review Terre, The Cliff House, Quinlan’s and Gallaghers in and around Cork.
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Munich Continued Saturday, June 17th, 2023
This week I review Alois and Tantris
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A Trip to Munich Saturday, June 10th, 2023
This week I review Tantris DNA, Tohru and JAN
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From Petersham to Piccadilly Saturday, June 03rd, 2023
This week I revisit The Dysart and The Ritz
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From White City to Shoreditch Saturday, May 27th, 2023
This week I review Zapote and return to Endo at The Rotunda.
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From Ascot to Trafalgar Square Saturday, May 20th, 2023
This week I review Gouqi and Woven at Coworth Park
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From Cavendish Square to Hampstead Heath Saturday, May 13th, 2023
This week I review 110 des Taillevent and The Bull and Last
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From Hammersmith to Bray Saturday, May 06th, 2023
This week I review Thai 101 and The Waterside Inn
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From Baker Street to Mayfair Saturday, April 29th, 2023
This week I review Taku and Royal China Club
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From Maidenhead to Park Lane Saturday, April 22nd, 2023
This week I review The Dew Drop Inn and Alex Webb on Park Lane
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From Twickenham to Surbiton Saturday, April 15th, 2023
This week I review Nay Thai and Tsaretta Spice
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From Bloomsbury to Castelnau Saturday, April 08th, 2023
This week I review Postbox and return to The Ninth
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From Putney to White City Saturday, April 01st, 2023
This week I review Endo and Cilantro
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From Chelsea to Soho Saturday, March 25th, 2023
This week I return to Sola and Wild Tavern
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From Kew to Fulham Saturday, March 18th, 2023
This week I review Hawthorn and The Harwood Arms
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From Paris to Piccadilly Saturday, March 11th, 2023
This week I review Epicure and The Ritz
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From Aldwych to Chiswick Saturday, March 04th, 2023
This week I review Dipna Anand at Somerset house and return to La Trompette
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From Richmond to Mayfair Saturday, February 25th, 2023
This week I review Koyn and return to the Dysart
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From Highgate to Southall Saturday, February 18th, 2023
This week I return to The Bull and Last and The Brilliant
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From Richmond to Belgravia Saturday, February 11th, 2023
This week I review Scott’s in Richmond and return to Hunan
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From Marlow to Chelsea Saturday, February 04th, 2023
This week I review Vaasu and Medlar
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From Kensington to Knightsbridge Saturday, January 28th, 2023
This week I review The Holland and Studio Frantzen
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Chinese New Year dining Saturday, January 21st, 2023
This week I review Canton Element and return to Hakkasan Mayfair.
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From Mayfair to Ladbroke Grove Saturday, January 14th, 2023
This week I review Orasay and Ormer Mayfair
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From Stratford to East Sheen Saturday, January 07th, 2023
This week I review Allegra
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Happy New Year Saturday, December 31st, 2022
I revuiew The Cricket Lounge.
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Happy Christmas! Saturday, December 24th, 2022
I return to The Brilliant
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From East Sheen to Piccadilly Saturday, December 17th, 2022
This week I return to The Ritz and Black Salt
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From Westminster to Soho Saturday, December 10th, 2022
This week I review Yaatra and return to Sola
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From Shoreditch to White City Monday, December 05th, 2022
This week I review Cycene and return to Endo at the Rotunda
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From Notting Hill to Piccadilly Saturday, November 26th, 2022
I review Dorian and the new regime at Hide.
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From Soho to Piccadilly Saturday, November 19th, 2022
This week I review Jugemu and return to The Ritz
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Visiting Edinburgh Saturday, November 12th, 2022
I visit Edinburgh and review The Scran and Scallie, The Fishmarket at Newhaven, Kitchin and Martin Wishart.
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I return to Sola Saturday, November 05th, 2022
This week I return to Sola
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From Ealing to Regent Street Saturday, October 29th, 2022
This week I review Da Moreno and Alex Dilling
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From Shoreditch to Ravenscourt Park Saturday, October 22nd, 2022
This week I review The Princess of Shoreditch and return to L’Amorosa.
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From White Waltham to Piccadilly Saturday, October 15th, 2022
This week I review The Beehive and return to the Ritz
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In Search of Paradise Saturday, October 08th, 2022
This week I review Paradise and The Brilliant
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From Shoreditch to Marble Arch Saturday, October 01st, 2022
This week I review Manteca and KOL
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From East Sheen to Chiswick Saturday, September 24th, 2022
This week I return to La Trompette and Black Salt
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Eating around Marseille Saturday, September 17th, 2022
I review AM, Michel, Pizza Sauveur and Pizza Etienne
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Less Than A Year in Provence Saturday, September 10th, 2022
This week I review Villa Madie and Oustau du Baumaniere
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From Chiswick to Soho Saturday, September 03rd, 2022
This week I review Sola and High Road Brasserie
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A Trip to the Countryside Saturday, August 27th, 2022
This week I review Ynyshir and The Cross at Kenilworth
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A Trio of London Restaurants Saturday, August 20th, 2022
This week I review The Harwood Arms, Imperial Treasure and Jin Da Thai
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A Visit to Berlin Saturday, August 13th, 2022
This week I review Rutz, Peking Ente and Bahadur
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A Trip to Antwerp Saturday, August 06th, 2022
This week I review Zilte and Villa Lorraine
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From Maida Vale to Piccadilly Saturday, July 30th, 2022
This week I review Dhaba49 and return to The Ritz
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From Hammersmith to Mayfair Saturday, July 23rd, 2022
This week I review Sugarcane and return to Jamavar
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From Belgravia to Maidenhead Saturday, July 16th, 2022
This week I review the new Crown at Burchetts Green and The Landsborough Grill
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From Ascot to East Sheen Saturday, July 09th, 2022
This week I return to Coworth Park and Black Salt
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From Twickenham to Piccadilly Saturday, July 02nd, 2022
This week I review Shiuli and return to The Ritz
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From Soho to Sussex Saturday, June 25th, 2022
This week I review the newly vegan Gauthier and also Graveytye Manor
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A Trio of Three Stars Saturday, June 18th, 2022
This week I review a trio of three-star restaurants
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From Hammersmith to Oxfordshire Saturday, June 11th, 2022
This week I review Maison Francois, The Hampshire and return to Le Manoir au Quat’ Saisons
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From Marble Arch to Pinner Saturday, June 04th, 2022
This week I review Junsei and Trinco Bay
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From Soho to Ewell Saturday, May 28th, 2022
I review Evelyn’s Table and return to Black Salt and Dastaan.
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From Hertfordshire to Soho Saturday, May 21st, 2022
This week I review Madhu’s at The Grove and Sola
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From Egham to East Sheen Saturday, May 14th, 2022
This week I review The Tudor Room at Great Fosters and Black Salt
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From Hammersmith to Shoreditch Saturday, May 07th, 2022
I revisit Clove Club and Sam’s Riverside
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From Richmond to Piccadilly Saturday, April 30th, 2022
This week I review Madhu’s Brasserie in Richmond and return to The Ritz.
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From Soho to Knightsbridge Saturday, April 23rd, 2022
This week I review Al Mare and Humble Chicken
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From Kentish Town to St James Saturday, April 16th, 2022
This week I review Anima e Cuore and return to Ikoyi
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The Ledbury Reopens Saturday, April 09th, 2022
This week I review the reopened Ledbury and return to Dastaan.
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An Outing to Kent Saturday, April 02nd, 2022
This week I review The Bridge Arms and Jin Da Thai
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Grand Dining in Paris Saturday, March 19th, 2022
I review Plenitude and Le Grand Restaurant
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A Flying Curry Saturday, March 12th, 2022
I return to Madhu’s at the Sheraton
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A Day by the Thames Saturday, March 05th, 2022
I review The Boathouse at Henley
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Old Favourites Saturday, February 26th, 2022
This week I return to The Dysart and l’Amorosa
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The New Michelin UK Guide Appears Saturday, February 19th, 2022
This week I review The Harwood Arms
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The Fields of Chelsea Saturday, February 12th, 2022
This week I review The Five Fields.
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A Trip to St Johns Wood Saturday, February 05th, 2022
This week I review Ritu.
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I Resume Reviewing Saturday, January 29th, 2022
I return to Black Salt.
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Final Meal of The Year Saturday, January 01st, 2022
I return to The Ritz
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A Return to The Dorchester Grill Saturday, December 25th, 2021
I return to The Grill Room at The Dorchester
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A Short Hop from Soho to Piccadilly Saturday, December 18th, 2021
This week I review The Ritz and Sola
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From Belgravia to Mayfair Saturday, December 11th, 2021
This week I review Zafferano and Jamavar
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An Exciting New Restaurant Opening Saturday, December 04th, 2021
This week I review Black Salt and return to Royal China Baker Street
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New Indian Restaurants of Mayfair Saturday, November 27th, 2021
This week I review Bibi and Madhus of Mayfair
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From Hackney to White Waltham Saturday, November 20th, 2021
This week I review The Sea The Sea in Hackney and The Beehive
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From Westminster to Southwark Saturday, November 13th, 2021
This week I review The Pem and Sollip
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From Clapham to Piccadilly Saturday, November 06th, 2021
This week I review Trinity and return to The Ritz
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From Tower Hill to Belgravia Saturday, October 30th, 2021
This week I review Sachi and return to La Dame de Pic
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From Mayfair to Piccadilly Saturday, October 23rd, 2021
This week I review Mantham and The Ritz
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Paris Fine Dining Continued Saturday, October 16th, 2021
This week I review Le Cinq and La Table by Bruno Verjus
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Paris Fine Dining Saturday, October 09th, 2021
This week I review L’Ecrin, Le Clarence and Kei.
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From Chelsea to Mayfair via Marylebone Saturday, October 02nd, 2021
This week I review Mimi Mei Fair and return to The Wigmore and Gordon Ramsay
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One New Chapter In Dublin Saturday, September 25th, 2021
This week I review Daffodil Mulligan and the new Chapter One in Dublin
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Dining in Mayfair Saturday, September 18th, 2021
This week I return to The Dorchester Grill and Hakkasan Mayfair
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From Notting Hill to Westminster Saturday, September 11th, 2021
This week I review Sumi and The Blue Boar
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From Southall to Fitzrovia Saturday, September 04th, 2021
This week I review Noize and The Brilliant
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From Mayfair to Ewell Saturday, August 28th, 2021
This week I review Dastaan, Benares and Locanda Locatelli
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Along the Grand Trunk Road Saturday, August 21st, 2021
This week I review Sola, Grand Trunk Road and Jamavar
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From Tower Hill to Chiswick Saturday, August 14th, 2021
This week I review La Dame de Pic and High Road Brasserie
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From South Kensington to Ascot Saturday, August 07th, 2021
This week I review Coworth Park and Yashin Ocean House
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From Covent Garden to Ewell Saturday, July 31st, 2021
This week I review Louie and return to Dastaan
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From Modern British to Modern Indian Saturday, July 24th, 2021
This week I review Republic and return to the Tudor Room at Great Fosters
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From Bethnal Green to Chiswick Saturday, July 17th, 2021
This week I review Da Terra, Haandi and La Trompette
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From Fitzrovia to Piccadilly Saturday, July 10th, 2021
This week I review Pali Hill and return to The Ritz
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From Chelsea to Fitzrovia Saturday, July 03rd, 2021
This week I review Medlar and Noize
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From Petersham to White City Saturday, June 26th, 2021
This week I review Dysart and Endo at The Rotunda
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From Belgravia to St Margarets Saturday, June 19th, 2021
This week I review Zafferano and Le Salon Prive
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London's newest 3 star Restaurant Saturday, June 12th, 2021
This week I review Aulis and Helene Darroze at The Connaught
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An Outing to Lancashire Saturday, June 05th, 2021
This week I review Moor Hall and the Barn
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Some Old Favourites Saturday, May 29th, 2021
This week I return to Sola and The Ritz
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Restaurants Reopen! Saturday, May 22nd, 2021
I return to the Crown at Burchetts Green.
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Michelin UK Awards Thursday, January 28th, 2021
The Michelin UK stars for 2021 are awarded.
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Into the Lockdown... Saturday, November 07th, 2020
This week I review Silver Birch and return to Benares and Zafferano
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From Ravenscourt Park to Chiswick Saturday, October 31st, 2020
This week I return to l’Amorosa and The Duke of Sussex
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From South Kensington to Notting Hill Saturday, October 24th, 2020
This week I review Verderame and return to Bibendum
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From Belgravia to Piccadilly Saturday, October 17th, 2020
This week I return to Zafferano and The Ritz
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From Moorgate to Greek Street Saturday, October 10th, 2020
This week I review Noble Rot Soho and return to Angler
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A Tale of Two Chakras Saturday, October 03rd, 2020
I try both Chakra branches and return to The Crown at Burchetts Green.
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Two days in the Cotswolds Saturday, September 26th, 2020
This week I return to Whatley Manor and The Brilliant.
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Eating in Kensington, Soho and Fitzrovia Saturday, September 19th, 2020
This week I review The Ninth, Gauthier and Il Portico
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From Victoria to Belgravia Saturday, September 12th, 2020
This week I return to Zafferano and A. Wong
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From Richmond to the Ritz Saturday, September 05th, 2020
I return to Chatora and The Ritz
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From Borough Market to Soho Saturday, August 29th, 2020
This week I review Mei Mei and return to Sola
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Top Indian Food in outer London Saturday, August 22nd, 2020
This week I return to Dastaan
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From Battersea to The Boltons Saturday, August 15th, 2020
This week I reviw Fiume and return to Cambio de Tercio.
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Some Old Favourites Reopen Saturday, August 08th, 2020
This week I return to The Ritz and Hakkasan Mayfair.
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French Cooking in St Margarets Saturday, August 01st, 2020
This week I review Le Salon Prive
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West London Restaurants Revisited Saturday, July 25th, 2020
This week I revisit High Road Brasserie and The Dysart
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A Jaunt To The Countryside Saturday, July 18th, 2020
This week I review 104 and return to Hambleton Hall
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My First Restaurant Review Post Lockdown Saturday, July 11th, 2020
This week I return to the Dysart
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Restaurants Reopening Soon Saturday, July 04th, 2020
Restaurants to Reopen Soon
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From Richmond to Worcester Park Saturday, March 21st, 2020
This week (last week was when I actually went) I review Colombo Kitchen and Chatora and return to The Dysart Arms
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Off to the Races Saturday, March 14th, 2020
This week I revisit Le Champignon Sauvage and Five Fields.
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A Ritzy Meal Saturday, March 07th, 2020
This week I return to The Ritz
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The Treehouses of Regent Street Saturday, February 29th, 2020
This week I review Madera and reopened Gymkhana and return to Hakkasan Mayfair.
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From Maidenhead to Mayfair Saturday, February 22nd, 2020
This week I review The Mayfair Chippy and return to The Crown at Burchetts Green
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From Queensway to White City Saturday, February 15th, 2020
This week I review Normah Café and Shola
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From Westminster to Marble Arch Saturday, February 08th, 2020
This week I review The Yard and Tokii
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Tom Aikens Finds His Muse Saturday, February 01st, 2020
This week I review Muse.
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From Chelsea to Soho Saturday, January 25th, 2020
This week I review Wild Tavern and return to Sola
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From Marylebone to Fulham Saturday, January 18th, 2020
This week I review 1947 and revisit The Harwood Arms
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From Park Lane to Trafalgar Square Saturday, January 11th, 2020
This week I review Bancone and the relaunched Grill at The Dorchester
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Best Meals of 2019 Saturday, January 04th, 2020
This week I summarise my best meals of the year.
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From Chelsea to Mayfair Saturday, December 28th, 2019
This week I review Davies & Brook and revisit Medlar.
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From Richmond to Knightsbridge Saturday, December 21st, 2019
This week I return to The Petersham and Zafferano.
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A Week in Bangalore Saturday, December 14th, 2019
This week I review Karavalli, Le Cirque Signature and Jamavar in Bangalore.
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From Chiswick to Mayfair Saturday, December 07th, 2019
This week I review Sola and Comptoir Robuchon and return to La Trompette
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From White City to Petersham Saturday, November 30th, 2019
This week I return to Dysart, Endo and The Ritz
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From Hammersmith to Southwark Saturday, November 23rd, 2019
This week I review Sam’s Riverside and Trivet
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London's Latest 3 Star Restaurant Saturday, November 16th, 2019
This week review Emilia and Napoli On The Road and try the newest 3 star in London: Sketch.
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Mayfair Latest Openings Saturday, November 09th, 2019
This week I review The Betterment and Charlie’s at Browns.
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From Piccadilly to Westfield Saturday, November 02nd, 2019
This week I review Copper Chimney and return to The Ritz.
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From Chelsea to Hounslow Saturday, October 26th, 2019
This week I review The African Queen and The Sea The Sea
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From Holland Park to Mayfair Saturday, October 19th, 2019
This week I return to The Greenhouse and review Julie’s.
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Frome Ewell to Belgravia Saturday, October 12th, 2019
This week I review Siren and return to Dastaan
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From Egham to Mayfair Saturday, October 05th, 2019
This week I review The Tudor Room at Great Fosters, the new chef at Benares and return to The Ritz.
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Visting Belfast Saturday, September 28th, 2019
This week I review Eipic, Ox and Deane at Queens in Belfast
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Further Food Adventures in Tokyo Saturday, September 21st, 2019
This week I review Sugita, Kimoto, K+, Dal Matto, Pizza Studio Tamaki Roppongi and Kanesaka
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Autumnal Tokyo Saturday, September 14th, 2019
This week I review l’Osier, Luca Fantin, Cote d’Or and Andhra Dining Ginza in Tokyo.
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From Mayfair to Nine Elms Saturday, September 07th, 2019
This week I review Darby’s and the new Wild Honey and return to Indian Accent.
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The Garden of England Saturday, August 31st, 2019
This week I review The Fordwich Arms in Kent and Casa Dino in Chiswick and returned to Caractere.
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Two Top Notch Restaurants Saturday, August 24th, 2019
I return to Waldhotel Sonnora and Schloss Berg (aka Victor’s Fine Dining)
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A Cosy New Restaurant Saturday, August 17th, 2019
This week I review Gezzelig and return to Jamavar.
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From Ascot to Maidenhead Saturday, August 10th, 2019
This week I return to The Crown at Burchetts Green and Coworth Park, and say farewell to Beck at Browns.
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A Sushi Gem Saturday, August 03rd, 2019
This week I review My Old Place and Endo at The Rotunda, and return to The Square.
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High end Paella Comes to London Saturday, July 27th, 2019
This week I review Lucknow 49 and Arros QD and return to The Ritz.
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From Chelsea to Maidenhead Saturday, July 20th, 2019
This week I review Myrtle and return to Noize and The Crown at Burchetts Green
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Visiting Vienna Saturday, July 13th, 2019
This week I review Restaurant Amador, Konstantin Filippou and Steirereck in Vienna
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To the Wilds of Essex Saturday, July 06th, 2019
This week I review 104 and Flitch of Bacon, and return to Haandi
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A Brief Tour of France Saturday, June 29th, 2019
This week I review Clos des Sens, Takao Takano and Troisgros in its new premises
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Visiting Bologna Saturday, June 22nd, 2019
This week I review Uliassi, I Portici, Marconi, Verace, Osteria Bottega and Trattoria Da Me, in and around Bologna
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Bob Bob Cite Opens Saturday, June 15th, 2019
This week I review Da Terra and Bob Bob Cite, and return to l’Oro di Napoli
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Visiting Dubrovnik Saturday, June 08th, 2019
This week I review Proto and Restaurant Dubrovnik in Croatia
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Back to Michel Guerard Saturday, June 01st, 2019
This week I return to three star Michelin Pres des Eugenie and its casual sister Ferme au Grives.
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Washington Saturday, May 25th, 2019
This week I review The Inn at Little Washington, Pineapple and Pearls, minibar, Il Canale, Kinship, 2 Amys, Rasika and Bombay Club
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California Dreaming Saturday, May 18th, 2019
This week I review Single Thread, Californios, Monsieur Benjamin, Don Pistos and Tony’s Pizza Napoletana in and around San Francisco.
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Roe to Perdition Saturday, May 11th, 2019
I return to l'Amorosa and The Brilliant and attend a caviar tasting.
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A Fishy Week Saturday, May 04th, 2019
This week I review Cornerstone and return to Angler
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From Belgravia to Kensington Saturday, April 27th, 2019
This week I review Abd el Wahab in Belgravia and Pizzicotto in Kensington.
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A Ritzy Time Saturday, April 20th, 2019
This week I return to the Ritz and Royal China Queensway
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From Richmond to Northfields Saturday, April 13th, 2019
This week I return to the Bingham and review Patri.
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From Mayfair to Bevis Marks Saturday, April 06th, 2019
This week I review Barullo and return to Alyn Williams at The Westbury
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From Brook Green to Burchetts Green Saturday, March 30th, 2019
This week I review Pentolina and Kanishka and return to The Crown at Burchetts Green
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Old School Dining in Barcelona Saturday, March 23rd, 2019
This week I review Botafumeiro and 7 Portes in Barcelona
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From Brentford to Burchetts Green Saturday, March 16th, 2019
This week I review The Crown at Burchetts Green, The Ritz and The Watermans Arms.
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From Marlow to Baker Street Saturday, March 09th, 2019
This week I review the Coach in Marlow and Ooty in Baker Street.
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From Golders Green to Wembley Saturday, March 02nd, 2019
This week I review KoolCha and Cafe Japan, and reflect on the 2019 Michelin guide to Germany
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A Trip to Paris Saturday, February 23rd, 2019
This week I review Akira in Kensington and Le Clarence in Paris
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From Tooley Street to Park Lane Saturday, February 16th, 2019
This week I review Santo Remedio and return to Alain Ducasse at the Dorchester and l’Amorosa.
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Hamming It Up in West Hampstead Saturday, February 09th, 2019
This week I review Ham in West Hampstead and The Crown in Chiswick and return to Hedone
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From Richmond to Haymarket Saturday, February 02nd, 2019
This week I review Farzi Café and the new chef at the Petersham hotel.
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New Reviews and a Controversial Michelin Guide Saturday, January 26th, 2019
This week I review BaoziInn and Maryam’s Cafe and discuss the French Michelin guide.
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Relaxing in Goa Saturday, January 19th, 2019
I return to Jamavar in Goa
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High End Restaurant Openings and Re-Openings Saturday, January 12th, 2019
This week I review Imperial Treasure and the newly reopened Tamarind
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New Year Dining Saturday, January 05th, 2019
This week I review Hankies at the Montcalm and return to Hunan and Hakkasan
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Best dishes of 2018 Saturday, December 29th, 2018
This week I return to The Ritz, and reflect on my best dishes of 2018.
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Coming up to Christmas Saturday, December 22nd, 2018
This week I return to Beck at Browns, La Buvette and The Brilliant
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Adventures in the Home Counties Saturday, December 15th, 2018
This week I review Sorrel and return to Hakkasan Mayfair and The Crown at Burchetts Green.
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Latest London Openings Saturday, December 08th, 2018
This week I review Kutir, Osteria Romana and Onima
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Visiting Liverpool Saturday, December 01st, 2018
This week I review Roski and Mowgli in Liverpool, Fraiche in Birkenhead and Moor Hall in Aughton
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Revisiting the Lovely Dysart Saturday, November 24th, 2018
This week I review Rigo and return to Le Gavroche and Dysart
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New Chef at Bonhams Saturday, November 17th, 2018
This week I review Rokkon and return to l’Amorosa and Bonhams
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Full Circle at Kyms Saturday, November 10th, 2018
This week I review Kyms and The Curry Room, and return to The Watermans Arms.
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Two High Profile London Openings Saturday, November 03rd, 2018
This week I review Kerridge’s Bar and Grill and Caractere.
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From Pizza to White Truffles Saturday, October 27th, 2018
This week I review Leroy and 50 Kalo di Ciro Salva and return to Hedone.
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The Old and the New Saturday, October 20th, 2018
This week I review Kahani and return to La Trompette and Cambio de Tercio
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Returning to London Saturday, October 13th, 2018
This week I try out the new chef at The Greenhouse and return to The Ritz and Dastaan
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More Tokyo Dining Saturday, October 06th, 2018
This week i review Tempura Hasegawa, Seiju, Ryuzu, Ete, Ryugin, Sushi Arai, Kurosaki, Ginza Katukami and Andhra Dhaba Katana.
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Exploring the Tokyo Dining Scene Saturday, September 29th, 2018
This week I review Mimosa, Fire Whole 4000, Il Ristorante, Le Sputnik, Atelier Robuchon, Tonta, Sushi Kimura, Savoy and Pizza Bar on the 38th.
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Visiting Kyoto Saturday, September 22nd, 2018
I review Iida, Aca and Chimera and return to Mughal.
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Dining in The Lake District Saturday, September 15th, 2018
This week I review Forest Side and the new kitchen regime at The Samling, and in London I review Aquavit and The Narrow, and return to Indian Accent and Clarke's.
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Back in London Saturday, September 08th, 2018
This week I review Titu, Pure Indian Cooing and Brat and return to Tangawizi
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The Top Restaurants of Hangzhou Saturday, September 01st, 2018
This week I review Dragon Well Manor and 28 Hubin Road in Hangzhou, and Xindalu, Nanxiang and Jia Jia Tang Bao in Shanghai
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Fine Dining of Shanghai Saturday, August 25th, 2018
This week I review Tang Court, Atelier Robuchon, Otto e Mezzo, Yi Long Court, Imperial Treasure, Canton 8, Yongfo Elite and in Shanghai.
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Visiting Taipei Saturday, August 18th, 2018
I review Le Palais, Guest House, Ryugin and Din Tai Fung
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London Fine Dining Saturday, August 11th, 2018
This week I review The Fish House and revisit to Core, Gordon Ramsay, Jamavar and The Ritz
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The Pinnacle of Dining Saturday, August 04th, 2018
This week I review 3 stars St Hubertus and Le Calandre, and back in the UK go to Chapati Club and The Crown at Burchetts Green
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Dining in Dublin Saturday, July 28th, 2018
This week in Dublin I review Heron and Grey, and return to Patrick Guilbaud and the Greenhouse
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Munich Dining Saturday, July 21st, 2018
This week in Munich I review Atelier and Geisels Werneckhof, and return to Konigshof
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A Trip to Edinburgh Saturday, July 14th, 2018
This week I review Castle Terrace and Bistro de Luxe by Paul Tamburrini, and revisit The Scran and Scallie
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New and Old 3 Stars of France Saturday, July 07th, 2018
I try a quartet of three star restaurants: Maison du Bois and Restaurant Christophe Bacquié, and revisit Auberge de l’Ill and Pic
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Baiersbronn Saturday, June 30th, 2018
This week I return to Schwarzwaldstube and Bareiss and review Satellei and Schlossberg, all in Baiersbronn
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Hiding Above Ground Saturday, June 23rd, 2018
This week I review Hide, Neptune and the new chef at Pied a Terre and return to Beck and Browns and for a farewell meal at Marianne
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Athens and Inter Scaldes Saturday, June 16th, 2018
This week I review Simul and Tudor Hall in Athens and three star Michelin Inter Scaldes in the west of the Netherlands.
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Santorini Saturday, June 09th, 2018
Visiting Santorini
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Oranges Are Not The Only Fruit Saturday, June 02nd, 2018
This week I visit Seville and review La Azotea, Jaylu and Canabota, as well as three star Aponiente near Cadiz
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Twist and Shout Saturday, May 26th, 2018
This week I review Ikeda and Twist and return to Amorosa.
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Clocking Inn Saturday, May 19th, 2018
This week I review Dip In Brilliant and The Clock House and return to Noize and The Ritz.
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Ambitious London openings Saturday, May 12th, 2018
This week I review Four Degree and Beck at Browns and revisit Hedone.
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Roganic Returns Saturday, May 05th, 2018
This week I review Roganic and return to The Ritz, The Empress and The Brilliant
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Visiting Copenhagen Saturday, April 28th, 2018
This week I review Daniel Berlin, Sollerod Kro and the reopened Noma
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Three Stars Old and New Saturday, April 21st, 2018
This week I return to the 3 star Guy Savoy and Frantzen, and revisit Rambla in Soho.
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Crowning Glory Saturday, April 14th, 2018
This week I review Cabotte and Lievito and return to The Crown at Burchetts Green
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The Blackbird is Off To the Races Saturday, April 07th, 2018
This week I review The Blackbird and return to Noize and Club Gascon.
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A Pub Jim, But Not As We Know it Saturday, March 31st, 2018
This week I review The Wignore and return to Berners Tavern and l’Amorosa
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A Taste of West Africa in St James Saturday, March 24th, 2018
This week I review Ikoyi and Moksha and return to A. Wong.
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Braving the Hipsters Saturday, March 17th, 2018
This week I review Londrino and Nuala and return to Indian Accent
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Putting On The Ritz Saturday, March 10th, 2018
This week I review Bistro Mirey and Farina Pizzeria and return to The Ritz and the Harwood Arms.
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Back Home Saturday, March 03rd, 2018
This week I review Sabor, Edera, Tarantella Acton and the new Zia Lucia
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Singapore - Garden City Saturday, February 24th, 2018
This week I review Joel Robuchon, Les Amis, Song of india, National Kitchen and Shisen Hanten
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A visit to Sydney Saturday, February 17th, 2018
This week I review Sepia, Cirrus, Mr Wong and Golden Century
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Visiting New Zealand Saturday, February 10th, 2018
This week I review assorted restaurants around New Zealand.
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A Brief Visit to Los Angeles Saturday, February 03rd, 2018
In Los Angeles I try Trois Mec, Sun Nong Dan and Capo.
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New Year dining and an interval Saturday, January 06th, 2018
This week I review Duddels and Antica and return to Dastaan, Indian Accent and The Ritz
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Christmas Dining Saturday, December 30th, 2017
This week I try the new team at The Square, return to Hedone and enjoy Christmas lunch at Darbaar.
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Indian Cuisine Accentuated Saturday, December 23rd, 2017
This week I try Indian Accent and return to Dysart, Parlour and l'Amorosa.
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Mixed week in London Saturday, December 16th, 2017
This week I review Xu and Bistro Vadouvan, and return to The Ritz.
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Hibiscus becomes Bombay Bustle Saturday, December 09th, 2017
This week I review Bombay Bustle and revisit Gauthier and The Duke of Sussex.
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Lake Living in Udaipur Saturday, December 02nd, 2017
This week I review Sheesh Mahal, The Lake Palace, Royal Repast and Chandni in Udaipur and revisit Indian Accent in Delhi.
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Chez Bruce Revisited Saturday, November 25th, 2017
This week I revisit Chez Bruce and try a couple of special culinary events
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I Ketchup With The New Killer Tomato Saturday, November 18th, 2017
This week I ketchup with the new Killer Tomato on Portobello Road, and return to l’Amorosa, A. Wong, Royal China and Diwana Bhel Poori.
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Tip Top Tapas Saturday, November 11th, 2017
This week I review Rambla and return to Darjeeling Express and Darbaar.
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This Sportsman Life Saturday, November 04th, 2017
This week I review Pappa Roma and return to The Sportsman and Jamavar
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Making Noize Saturday, October 28th, 2017
This week I review Noize and Ginza Onadera and return to Zedel.
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From Kingston to Tower Hill via Mayfair Saturday, October 21st, 2017
This week I review Roz Ana, Ella Canta and Mei Ume
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Visiting Guernsey Saturday, October 14th, 2017
This week I review Melur and try a trio of restaurants on Guernsey.
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Crowning Glory Saturday, October 07th, 2017
This week I review Il Pampero, and return to The Crown at Burchetts Green, Jamavar and Hedone
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A Visit to Eugenie Les Bains Saturday, September 30th, 2017
I revisit Les Pres des Eugenie and Ferme au Grives
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Old Haunts and New Restaurants in West london Saturday, September 23rd, 2017
This week I review Stecca and return to La Trompette, Tarantella and Amorosa.
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New York State of Mind Saturday, September 16th, 2017
This week I review Cosme, Indian Accent, Le Coucou, Marea and Vaucluse.
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The Deep South Saturday, September 09th, 2017
This week I review Husk, Edley’s BBQ and Desano in Nashville , Hog & Hominy, and Cozy Corner in Memphis and Oriole and Alinea in Chicago
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The Voyage of Zheng Saturday, September 02nd, 2017
This week I review The Don and Zheng, and the new regime at Launceston Place
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From Covent Garden to Henley Saturday, August 26th, 2017
This week I review Clipstone, Sibarita and Abeno in London, and The Bottle and Glass in Henley.
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Core Competence Saturday, August 19th, 2017
This week I review Core and Saponara and return to Gauthier and The Brilliant
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The Ups and Downs of London Dining Saturday, August 12th, 2017
This week I review 108 Garage and A Cena, and return to Patara and Hakkasan Mayfair
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A Trip to Barcelona Saturday, August 05th, 2017
This week I review Lasarte, Espai Kru and Tickets in Barcelona
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Revisiting London Restaurants Saturday, July 29th, 2017
This week I return to The River Café, Dastaan, Madhus at the Sheraton and Hedone (again)
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Interesting New Indian Restaurants in London Saturday, July 22nd, 2017
This week I review Gunpowder and Darjeeling Express, and return to Bonhams and Hedone.
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A Trio of Three Stars in Southern France Saturday, July 15th, 2017
This week I review Bras, Regis et Jacques Marcon and Auberge de Vieux Puits
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Summer Dining in England Saturday, July 08th, 2017
This week I review Bellillo, Rick Stein Barnes and return to Le Manoir aux Quat’ Saisons and Royal China Queensway
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Top Food in the North East of England Saturday, July 01st, 2017
This week I review Raby Hunt, House of Tides and The Patricia
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Venturing Off the Tube Map Saturday, June 24th, 2017
This week I review The Red Lion and The Latymer and return to Typing Room and Swagat
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Greek Gifts Saturday, June 17th, 2017
This week I review Varoulko, Botrini's, Hytra and Aleria
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Greece Is The Word Saturday, June 10th, 2017
I review Spondi, Funky Gourmet, CTC, Hytra, Botrini's, Aleria, O Thanasis and Varoulko
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Mixed fare in London Saturday, June 03rd, 2017
This week I review Baluchi and Radio Alice, and return to A. Wong, as well as revisiting The Watermans Arms, Jamavar and Amorosa.
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The Game Bird and other stories Saturday, May 27th, 2017
This week I review The Game Bird, Lorne, Quartieri and new new L’Oro Napoli in Hanwell.
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Home Counties Gems Saturday, May 20th, 2017
This week I review The Oxford Blue, Dastaan and Bibendum.
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Any Porto of Call Saturday, May 13th, 2017
This week I review The Yeatman, Casa de Cha da Boa Nova and A Marisqueira Matoshinos
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Exploring Tokyo Saturday, May 06th, 2017
This week I review Pizza Studio Tomaki, Iwai, Tonkatsu Sugita, Moti, Sitafuku, Seirinkan, Esquisse and Takiya, and return to Sushi Saito.
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Visiting Toyama and Kanazawa Monday, April 24th, 2017
I review three star Yamazaki, as well as Edi-Tei Bekkan, Takana and Koizumi in Kanazawa.
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Seoul Food Saturday, April 22nd, 2017
I review La Yeon, Gaon and Pierre Gagnaire in Seoul
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Eating on the Cote d'Azur Saturday, April 15th, 2017
This week I review Palme d'Or, Le Merenda and Comme Chez Soi.
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Lyon - a Foodie Paradise Saturday, April 08th, 2017
This week I review Neuvieme Art, Christian Tetedoie and Leon de Lyon, and return to Guy Lassausaie.
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A Mountainous Setting with Prices to Match Saturday, April 01st, 2017
This week I review Kricket Soho, return to l’Oro di Napoli and Parlour, and review the newest 3 star Michelin restaurant in France: 1947
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The Food of Birmingham Saturday, March 25th, 2017
This week I review Purnell’s, Adam’s, Carters of Mosely, Lasan and Adil’s in Birmingham
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A High Profile London Opening Saturday, March 18th, 2017
This week I review Dum, Ruben’s Bakehouse and Mere and return to Kitchen W8
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Some Serious Dining Saturday, March 11th, 2017
This week I return to Waldhotel Sonnora and Schloss Berg, and review Duarte’s Tavern
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A Pizza The Action Saturday, March 04th, 2017
This week I review l’Oro di Napoli and return to Santa Maria and Jamavar
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A Trip to Riga Saturday, February 25th, 2017
This week I visit Riga and try Gastronome, Vincent’s, Biblioteka Number One, Three, Bergs and Muusu.
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Over Hyped and Over Here Saturday, February 18th, 2017
This week I review El Pastor and Antica Pizzeria da Michele, and return to Bonhams and Tarantella
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Take your Pic Saturday, February 11th, 2017
This week I review La Dame de Pic and Kashmir and return to Ormer Mayfair
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Fine Dining in London Saturday, February 04th, 2017
This week I try The Square with its new chef, and review Shaun Rankin’s Ormer Mayfair at the Fleming, as well as returning to the Ritz.
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StreetXO comes to London Saturday, January 28th, 2017
This week I review StreetXO and Flora Indica and return to The Ritz
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Crowning Achievement Saturday, January 21st, 2017
This week I review Jon Go Jae and return to Bonhams, The Crown at Burchetts Green and Cambio de Tercio
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Smoking Hot Saturday, January 14th, 2017
This week I review The Holborn Dining Rooms and Kiln and return to Amorosa
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From London to Chessington Saturday, January 07th, 2017
This week I review Saffron Summer, and revisit La Trompette and Seven Park Place
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A visit to Hyderabad Saturday, December 31st, 2016
I review Firdaus and return to Adaa at the Falaknuma Palace in Hyderabad.
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A week in London Saturday, December 24th, 2016
This week I review Jamavar and Zelmans Meats at Harvey Nichols… and return to Hedone and Umu.
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A Visit to Monaco Saturday, December 17th, 2016
This week I review Joel Robuchon Monte Carlo and local restaurant U Cavagnetu, and return to Louis XV.
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The Alba Truffle Festival Saturday, December 10th, 2016
This week I visited the Alba truffle festival and tried Bovio, Ciau del Tornavento, Combal Zero and Piazza Duomo.
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London and beyond Saturday, December 03rd, 2016
This week I review Veeraswamy and the new team at Coworth Park , and return to Talli Joe and Bonhams
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Further Scottish Dining Saturday, November 26th, 2016
This week I continue my Edinburgh reviews and visit St Andrews
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A Visit to Edinburgh Saturday, November 19th, 2016
This week I review Timberyard, Ondine, Mother India Café and The Scran and Scallie and return to Kitchin.
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From Covent Garden to Bray Saturday, November 12th, 2016
This week I review Talli Joe and return to The Waterside Inn and Villa Geggiano.
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Notes From Hipster Central Saturday, November 05th, 2016
This week I review Som Saa and Ellory and return to Parlour.
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From Calcutta to Barnes Saturday, October 29th, 2016
This week I review Calcutta Street and return to Noble Rot, Shikumen and The Olympic Studios
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London Restaurants New and Old Saturday, October 22nd, 2016
This week I review Jikoni and return to l’Amorosa and El Pirata.
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A visit to Flanders Saturday, October 15th, 2016
This week I review Nuance, Blandford Comptoir and Citrus & Spice
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Two High Profile London Openings Saturday, October 08th, 2016
This week i review Elystan Street, Eneko and Killer Tomato.
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Two Great Restaurants Saturday, October 01st, 2016
I revisit Hotel de Ville with its new chef, and return to Don Alfonso 1890
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Sushi in Wimbledon Saturday, September 24th, 2016
This week I review Takahashi and return to Zafferano and The Duke of Sussex
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From Henley to The Harwood Saturday, September 17th, 2016
This week I review Sosharu and Hurley House and return to The Harwood Arms
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Enoteca Relocated Saturday, September 10th, 2016
This week I review the relocated Enoteca Turi, Beijing Dumpling and 197 Chiswick Fire Station
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Old Favourites Saturday, September 03rd, 2016
This week I review 197 Chiswick Fire Station and return to The Sportsman, Hedone and Darbaar
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From Anglo to Angler Saturday, August 27th, 2016
This week I review Anglo and the new regime at Angler, and return to Amorosa and Madhu’s at The Sheraton.
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The Food of the Highlands Saturday, August 20th, 2016
This week I venture to the highlands and review Kinloch Lodge, Albannach and the Boath House
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A Trip to Scotland Saturday, August 13th, 2016
This week I review 21212, Martin Wishart at Loch Lomond and The Isle of Eriska
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Back in London Saturday, August 06th, 2016
This week I review Jia, the Chipping Forecast, Bernardis and the new Bao and revisit Tangawizi.
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Revisiting Hong Kong Saturday, July 30th, 2016
This week I try Arcane and The Chairman, and revisit Bo Innovation adn Tang Court.
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From Suffolk to Macau Saturday, July 23rd, 2016
From Suffolk to Macau
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Back to London Saturday, July 16th, 2016
This week I review Poppy’s, The Reform Club and Café Monico and return to The Ritz.
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Northern Skies Saturday, July 09th, 2016
I visit Oslo and try Maaemo and Stagholdergaarden
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The City of Spires Saturday, July 02nd, 2016
This week I review Geranium, Studio, and Kong Hans Kaelder and return to Kiin Kiin in Copenhagen
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Two Iconic restaurants of France Saturday, June 25th, 2016
This week I review Stovells and Santa Maria in Chelsea, and return to Pic and Troisgros.
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The Latest German 3 Star Restaurant Saturday, June 18th, 2016
This week I review Kevin Fehling’s The Table, Tor, Aglio e Olio and 6 Portland Road and return to the Brilliant
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Elegant Milan Saturday, June 11th, 2016
This week I review Seta and Alice in Milan, and return to the wonderful Il Luogo di Aimo e Nadia.
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Tales of City Dining - San Francisco Saturday, June 04th, 2016
This week I review AL’s Place, Acquerello, State Bird Provisions and Campton Place
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The Buzzing Beehive Saturday, May 28th, 2016
This week I review Oldroyd and return to Bonhams, The Beehive, l’Amorosa and Cambio de Tercio.
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Out of The Woods Saturday, May 21st, 2016
This week I review the Woodford and return to Diwana Bhel Poori, Pizzicotto and Madhus at The Sheraton
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Dining in Tokyo Saturday, May 14th, 2016
This week I try Kohaku, Daigo, Umi, Butagumi, Kodama, Crescent and Uchitsu and return to Nanachome Kyoboshi
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Beyond Kaiseki - the Kyoto Dining Scene Saturday, May 07th, 2016
This week i explore a variety of Kyoto restaurants, from the kaiseki of Nakagihashi and Tempura Matsu through to tempura at Takesebune and Yoshikawa, the French food of l'Embellir, try three unfamiliar sushi styles, an Indian restaurant and visit a noodle shop that has been running since 1465.
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A Visit to Hamburg Saturday, April 30th, 2016
This week I review Piment, Anna Sgroi and Jellyfish in Hamburg and Bellanger in London
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The Swiss High End Dining Scene Saturday, April 23rd, 2016
This week I review Cheval Blanc, Stucki and Rico’s and return to Schloss Schauenstein and The Restaurant at The Dolder Grand
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New and Old Restaurants in London Saturday, April 16th, 2016
This week I review Il Portico and Urban Coterie and return to Benares and The Crown at Burchetts Green
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Reliable London restaurants Saturday, April 09th, 2016
This week I review High Road Brasserie and return to l’Amorosa, Min Jiang and Royal China.
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A Mixed Week in London Saturday, April 02nd, 2016
This week I review Oliver Maki and return to Les 100 de Taillevent and Hakkasan Mayfair
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Pitt Cue grows up Saturday, March 26th, 2016
This week I review the new Pitt Cue and Pizzicotto and return to Madhu’s at the Sheraton
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Restaurants with Good Wine Lists in London Saturday, March 19th, 2016
This week I return to The Harwood Arms, Noble Rot and Royal China
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Theo Randall Ten Years On Saturday, March 12th, 2016
This week I return to Theo Randall and return to Cambio de Tercio and Diwana Bhel Poori.
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Returning home Saturday, March 05th, 2016
This week I review Paradise by Way of Kensal Rise (spoiler: Paradise it isn’t) and return to Darbaar and Koffmann’s.
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A visit to Calcutta Saturday, February 27th, 2016
This week I visit Cakcutta (Kolkata) and viist a mix of local restaurants (Kewpie, Oh Calcutta) and more luxurious ones in tope hotels (Sonargaon, Peshawri, Dum Pukht)
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A Frenchie in London Saturday, February 20th, 2016
This week I try Duck & Rice and Frenchie and return to l’Amorosa and Hakkasan Mayfair
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Wine and Food in London Saturday, February 13th, 2016
This week I return to Bonhams, Taillevent 110 and The Brilliant
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From Dim Sum to the Ritz Saturday, February 06th, 2016
This week I return to A Wong, Haandi and the Ritz
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Some Unlikely London Restaurant Locations Saturday, January 30th, 2016
This week I review Piquet, Belle Epoque and Paradise Garage
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Ninth Time Lucky Saturday, January 23rd, 2016
This week I try The Ninth and return to The Ledbury and Hakkasan Mayfair
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Some Interesting London Openings Saturday, January 16th, 2016
This week I review Koji, Darbaar and the relaunched Sartoria, and return to The Ritz
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Park Chinois Revisited Saturday, January 09th, 2016
This week I revisit Park Chinois, The Bombay Brasserie, Quilon and the Watermans Arms.
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Lunch in Paris Saturday, January 02nd, 2016
I visit Chez Ami Jean in Paris, review Tokimeite and Raunka Punjab Diyan, and return to Parlour and Hedone.
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London Latest Saturday, December 26th, 2015
This week I review Park Chinois and Noble Rot, and return to Tarantella and Madhu’s at The Sheraton.
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South Africa's Best Restaurants Saturday, December 19th, 2015
This wek I review Rust en Vrede, Test Kitchen, The Tasting Room and La Colombe
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The South African Wine Region Saturday, December 12th, 2015
This week I review Jordans, Moreson Bread and Wine, Foliage and Ryan's Kitchen
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Revisiting Some Old Favourites Saturday, December 05th, 2015
This week I review “I, Robert “and return to Gaylord, Koffmann’s and The Fat Duck.
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The Cabin in the Woods Saturday, November 28th, 2015
I visit Damon Baehrel and The Modern in New York State, and try some highly rated burgers.
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Taillevent Comes to London Saturday, November 21st, 2015
This week I review Les 110 de Taillevent and Foxlow W4 and return to Bonhams
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Yauatcha Comes to The City Saturday, November 14th, 2015
This week I try Hoppers and Yauatcha City and return to Hedone, Amorosa and The Olympic Studios
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A Visit to Alsace Saturday, November 07th, 2015
In Alsace I try Auberge de l’Ill and, over the border in Germany, Schwarzer Adler. Back in London I review Lurra and return to The Harwood Arms.
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Further Exploring the Tokyo Dining Scene Saturday, October 31st, 2015
This week I review Kagari, Sushiya, Katsuzen, Makimura, Sushi Tokami and Florilege
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A Visit to Tokyo Saturday, October 24th, 2015
This week I try Il Ristorante, Aman, Jubako, Heinz Beck, Ginza Harutaka and Miyako Zezankyo
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A Mix of the New and the Familiar Saturday, October 17th, 2015
This week I try The Hour Glass and Bouillabaise and return to l’Amorosa and The Cinnamon Club
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Riverside Dining Saturday, October 10th, 2015
This week I visit The Boathouse in Henley-on-Thames and revisit Diwana Bhel Poori and The Olympic Studios
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Come Into My Parlour Saturday, October 03rd, 2015
This week I try the new regime at The Goring and revisit Madhu’s, Gymkhana and Parlour
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A Cotswold Weekend Saturday, September 26th, 2015
This week I return to Whatley Manor, The Dysart, Amorosa and Hakkasan Mayfair
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Seeing Stars in The Alps Saturday, September 19th, 2015
This week I try Le Bouitte in The Alps, Aventure in London and return to The Crown at Burchett’s Green
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Putting On the Ritz Saturday, September 12th, 2015
This week I try the Newman Arms and return to the Ritz and Briciole.
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Beautiful Burgundy Saturday, September 05th, 2015
This week I revisit three star Michelin restaurants Bernard Loiseau and Lameloise, and try Le Montrachet
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This Sportsman Life Saturday, August 29th, 2015
This week I return to The Sportsman, Tangawizi, Otto’s, Duke of Sussex and Hedone
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A trip to Belgium Saturday, August 22nd, 2015
This week I try l’Air du Temps and Bon Bon in Belgium, and in London try Corner Room and return to Tarantella and Blue Plate.
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From the sublime to the ridiculous Saturday, August 15th, 2015
This week I review Le Chabanais and Kadiri’s and return to Amorosa and Bonhams
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London Old and New Saturday, August 08th, 2015
This week I review Celeste, the new Canvas, Inaho and return to Royal China
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Ambrosia in Paris Saturday, August 01st, 2015
This week I review Oslo Court and Chutney Mary and dine at a pair of three Michelin star restaurants
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In and around London Saturday, July 25th, 2015
This week I revisit Drakes at Ripley, Sixty One, Bonhams, Diwana Bhel Poori and The Brilliant.
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A trip to Normandy Saturday, July 18th, 2015
This week I return to Sa Qua Na and review Comptoir et la Table in Deauville and Brasserie Thomieux in Paris
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To Taiwan via Soho Saturday, July 11th, 2015
This week I review Bao and return to The Royal Oak, Bonhams, Caphe Guests and Hedone
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The Ups & Downs of Chicago Dining Saturday, July 04th, 2015
This week I review Nico Osteria, Girl & The Goat, Shanghai Terrace, Next, Fat Rice, Grace and Sixteen and return to Alinea.
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Molecular gastronomy in Marbella Saturday, June 27th, 2015
This week I review Dani Garcia and Social Tapas, and return to Hedone and Bonhams
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Hungry in Hungary Saturday, June 20th, 2015
This week I review Borkonyha Winekitchen, Olimpia, Kollazs, Onyx and Anyukam Montda
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The Simple Pleasures of Eugenie Les Bains Saturday, June 13th, 2015
I revisit Les Pres Eugenie and ferme aux Grives
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A collection of London openings Saturday, June 06th, 2015
This week I review Sukho, Taberna do Mercado, Melody and return to Bonhams
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Leaving Las Vegas Saturday, May 30th, 2015
This week I review Kabuto and Jaleo in Las Vegas
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From A Smokehouse to an ex Hospital Saturday, May 23rd, 2015
This week I review Percy & Founders, Lyles, Smokehouse Chiswick and Scott’s
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A Visit to Florence Saturday, May 16th, 2015
This week I review Florence restaurants Ora d’Aria, Borgo San Jacopo and Pizzeria O’Vesuvio, and revisit three star Enoteca Pinchiorri
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Behind the Bike Shed Saturday, May 09th, 2015
This week I review Rochelle Canteen and return to the Royal Oak, Hedone and HKK.
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Going Dutch in Amsterdam Saturday, May 02nd, 2015
This week I review Chapeau, Ciel Bleu, Librije’s Zusje and Yamazato
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From London to Paris Saturday, April 25th, 2015
This week I review Heirloom and The Cross Keys, return to the reopened Locanda Locatelli, and visit Christian LeSquer’s new home in Paris, Le Cinq
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A Crowning Achievment Saturday, April 18th, 2015
This week I review Engawa and return to the Crown at Burchetts Green, the Quality Chop House, Patara, and Parlour
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A Visit to the Algarve Saturday, April 11th, 2015
I review Sao Gabriel and enjoy four meals at Villa Joya
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Virgin Territory Saturday, April 04th, 2015
This week I review Shumiken and Terra Vergine and return to Galvin at Windows and Diwana Bhel Poori
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Auctioning Off Lunch Saturday, March 28th, 2015
This week I try the revamped Grill at The Dorchester, John Doe, Bonhams and Kitty Fishers
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A Mixed Week of Dining Saturday, March 21st, 2015
This week I try Caxtons and Honey & Co and return to The Dysart and l‘Amorosa
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Nothing Left to Chance at The Chancery Saturday, March 14th, 2015
This week I try the food of the new chef at The Chancery and return to The Ritz, Tarantella and Madhus at The Sheraton
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Lunch at Dinner Saturday, March 07th, 2015
This week I review the Good Earth and return to Dinner by Heston Blumenthal and Hedone
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New and Old Saturday, February 28th, 2015
This week I try Ristorante Frescobaldi and Shimagano and revisit Gordon Ramsay and Hedone.
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Some Regular Haunts Saturday, February 21st, 2015
This week I try the re-launched Anglesea Arms and return to Hedone, Diwana Bhel Poori and The Watermans Arms
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A Variety of Cuisines Saturday, February 14th, 2015
This week I try Caphe Guests and return to Medlar and Roti Chai.
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Some New Reviews, and Michelin France appears Friday, February 06th, 2015
This week I review The Truscott Arms, Monkey Temple, and The Portland.
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Resumption Saturday, January 31st, 2015
This week I review Rex & Mariano and return to Kiraku and Hakkasan Mayfair
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Interlude Saturday, January 03rd, 2015
Interlude
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Old and New Saturday, December 27th, 2014
This week I try Kouzu and the revamped Marcus and revisit Dysart and Hedone
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The Queen of the Adriatic Saturday, December 20th, 2014
I review Il Ridotto, Osteria all Testiere, Da Ivo and the restaurant at The Aman, and return to Quadri
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A Tale of Two Curries Saturday, December 13th, 2014
This week I review Lahori Mehak, Pictures and the new Zaika, and revisit The Quality Chop House
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Springing to Life Saturday, December 06th, 2014
This week I review Spring and Villa Geggiano and return to Hibiscus and The Brilliant
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Into the Lyon's Den Saturday, November 29th, 2014
This week I review Guy Lassausaie, Rotonde, Les Loges and Café Comptoir Abel, and return to Mere Brazier and Paul Bocuse.
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Farewell to Berlin Saturday, November 22nd, 2014
This week I visit a trio of 2 star restaurants in Berlin, and in London review Magazine and The Araki
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Colonising Mayfair Saturday, November 15th, 2014
This week I try The Colony Grill Room and the Andover Arms, and return to HKK and Amorosa.
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Busy at The Beehive Saturday, November 08th, 2014
This week I visit The Beehive and Asakusa and return to The Duke of Sussex and Hedone.
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The Greenhouse Effect Saturday, November 01st, 2014
This week I try Salmontini and Sakura, sample the cooking of the new chef at Zafferano and return to the Greenhouse.
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A Mixed Week of Dining in and out of London Saturday, October 25th, 2014
This week I review Sir Charles Napier and The Palomar and return to The Watermans Arms and The Bull and Last
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Saturday Night at The Movies Saturday, October 18th, 2014
This week I review The Olympic Studios, Tredwells and the new l’Escargot, and return to The Royal China
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Back to London Saturday, October 11th, 2014
This week I review the new Butcher’s Hook venue and return to Pied a Terre, Amorosa and Hedone.
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A Foodies visit to San Sebastian Saturday, October 04th, 2014
This week I review Kaia Kaipe and return to Extebarri, Ibai and Azurmendi.
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In Ghent Saturday, September 27th, 2014
I review Hof van Cleve , Pavilion, Chisou and Bombay Brasserie
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From a Shoe-in Local Restaurant to The Ledbury Friday, September 19th, 2014
This week I review Shoe Shop and North China and return to The Ledbury and Kiraku
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A Safari to Woburn Saturday, September 13th, 2014
This week I review Paris House and Brasserie Gustave and return to Blue Plate and Hedone
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In Bruges Saturday, September 06th, 2014
This week I revisit two of the trio of 3 stars in Belgium, Hertog Jan and De Karmeliet
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Coasting Saturday, August 30th, 2014
This week I visit Wormwood and return to Umu, Briciole and The Sportsman
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Reverting To Type Saturday, August 23rd, 2014
This week I review Typing Room, Lola & Simon and Royal China Club and return to High Road Brasserie and Amico Bio.
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Beyond the Northern Line Saturday, August 16th, 2014
This week I review Northcote, Gilpin Lodge, Holbeck Ghyll and The Samling; this website is now 20 years old.
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Revisiting some west London haunts Sunday, August 10th, 2014
This week I return to Rivea, Parlour and also Charlotte’s Bistro and La Mancha, which both have new chefs.
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The Corbin & King Empire Expands Further Saturday, August 02nd, 2014
This week I visit Fischers and The New Angel and return to Antidote and Madhu's at The Sheraton
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In Rutland and London Saturday, July 26th, 2014
This week I return to Hambleton Hall, review Annayu and Beast, and return to Hedone.
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Over Hill and Down Dale - A Yorkshire Road Trip Saturday, July 19th, 2014
This week I review Yorkshire restaurants from Whitby to Ilkley
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From Henley to Hounslow Saturday, July 12th, 2014
This week I review Orwells, Abeno, Blanchette, City Social, Fera and The City Barge and return to Charlotte’s Bistro
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From Bavaria to the Black Forest Sunday, July 06th, 2014
This week I visit Heinz Winkler, Dallmayr, Acquarello, Uberfahrt, Schwarzwaldstube and Bareiss
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Watching the Swiss Restaurant Scene Saturday, June 28th, 2014
This week I visit Anne-Sophie Pic and Berceau des Sens in Lausanne and return to Hotel to Ville
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From Berkshire to Brentford Saturday, June 21st, 2014
This week I review Ting, 8 Hoxton Square and Cliveden and return to The Watermans Arms and Sushi Tetsu
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Feeling Ritzy Sunday, June 15th, 2014
This week I review Rivea, 500, Kurobuta and Toto’s and return to The Ritz
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Viva Las Vegas Saturday, June 07th, 2014
This week I review Guy Savoy, Picasso and Sage in Las Vegas and return to Parlour and Hedone.
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Going Solo in the Kitchen Saturday, May 31st, 2014
This week I review Chiltern Firehouse, Assunta Madre, Bibo and the Crown at Burchett’s Green, and return to The Duke of Sussex
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Champagne Lifestyle Saturday, May 24th, 2014
This week I review Le Foch, Assiette Champenoise and Les Crayeres
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California Dreaming Saturday, May 17th, 2014
On a trip to California I try Benu, Beaume and Tadich Grill, and return to Saison
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Going Dutch Saturday, May 10th, 2014
This week I visit De Leest and Bord’eau in the Netherlands, and review Bird of Smithfield and One Kensington in London, as well returning to Hedone.
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The Restaurants That San Pellegrino Forgot Tuesday, May 06th, 2014
An alternative top 50, made up entirely of restaurants that do not feature in the San Pellegrino top 100.
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Bohemian Rhapsody Saturday, May 03rd, 2014
This week I review Degustation, Alcron, Finestra, Sansho and Kastrol.
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A week in Hong Kong Saturday, April 26th, 2014
This week I review Sushi Shikon, Wagyu Takumi, Pierre, Ah Yat Harbor View, Tin Lung Heen, 22 Ships and Yah Yoh Heen
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From Madrid to Macua Saturday, April 19th, 2014
This week I review DiverXO and Punto MX in Madrid, and Robuchon au Dome, Eight, Don Alfonso 1890 and Zi Yat Heen in Macau.
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City Dining Saturday, April 12th, 2014
This week I review 1212 and revisit Bonds, Sixty One and Lutyens.
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Some new and generally disappointing London restaurant openings Saturday, April 05th, 2014
This week I review Manuka Kitchen, Assado and Pho and return to Hedone
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The Antidote to mediocre Soho dining Saturday, March 29th, 2014
This week I review Antidote and Antico and return to The Square and Quattro Passi
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Dining in Delhi Saturday, March 22nd, 2014
I review Indian Accent, Bhukara, Dum Pukht, Le Cirque, Jamavr and Qube.
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in Paris and London Saturday, March 15th, 2014
This week I review Lockhart and Mr Todiwala’s Kitchen, and revisit Trishna, Hedone, A Wong and Pierre Gagnaire
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When in Rome Saturday, March 08th, 2014
This week I try 3 star Michelin Reale as well as Pergola and Roscioli in Rome, and return to Parlour
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Fine Dining in London Saturday, March 01st, 2014
This week I review Quattro Passi in Mayfair, and return to Cambio de Tercio, Hedone and Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester.
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The Angela Hartnett empire expands Saturday, February 22nd, 2014
This week I review Café Murano and Madhus at The Sheraton, and return to Parlour and Sushi Tetsu
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The Gate reopens Saturday, February 15th, 2014
This week I review the re-opened Gate, and return to Tarantella, Le Café Anglais and The Royal Oak
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Canvassing opinion in Marylebone Saturday, February 08th, 2014
This week I review Canvas, Sixty One and The Brackenbury, and return to the Royal China
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From surreal Italian food to modern dim sum Saturday, February 01st, 2014
This week I try Al Boccon di’Vino, and return to A. Wong, Cut and Dysart
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A variety of feasts Saturday, January 25th, 2014
This I try Al Waha and a Persian supper club, and having tasting menus at The Lebbury and Hedone
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From Petersham to Wanstead Saturday, January 18th, 2014
This week I review Rextail, Source and Provender and return to Dysart
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Putting on The Ritz Saturday, January 11th, 2014
This week I review Bob Bob Ricard and Pont Street and return to The Ritz and The Brilliant
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A few London favourites Saturday, January 04th, 2014
This week I try Rasa in Dering Street and return to Cambio de Tercio, The Watermans Arms, Apsleys and Parlour
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Winter in Venice Saturday, December 28th, 2013
I revisit Le Calandre and try Quadri in Venice, and in London review Foxlow and return to Launceston Place and Hedone
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From the sublime to the ridiculous Saturday, December 21st, 2013
This week I review One Leicester Street, Lal Qila, Saporitalia and Story, and return to Madhus.
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From Kew to Islington Saturday, December 14th, 2013
This week I review Smokehouse, Dalcha, Yashin Ocean House and Linnea, and return to Naamyaa and The Square.
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Time in Tokyo Saturday, December 07th, 2013
I try Den, Sushi Taku, Narisawa, Yotaro, Asagi, Atelier Robuchon and Hatanaka
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A visit to Hiroshima Saturday, November 30th, 2013
In Hiroshima I try Nakashima, Kodamao, Tenko Honten and Tsukunejima, and eat some okonomoyaki; i also try Kichisen in Kyoto.
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The openings keep on coming in London Saturday, November 23rd, 2013
This week I review Keeper's House, the new Vinoteca in Chiswick, and return to Haandi, The Terrace on Holland Street and the Duke of Sussex.
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From Berners Tavern to Brentford Saturday, November 16th, 2013
This weel I try Berners Tavern and return to Michael Nadra, Waterman's Arms, Hedone and HKK
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A varied week of dining in London Saturday, November 09th, 2013
This week I try Casse Croute, Bo Lang and the new chef at Cotidie, and return to Dysart and Pied a Terre
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From Barcelona to London Saturday, November 02nd, 2013
This week I review Abac, Enoteca and Bar Mut in Barcelona, Parlour in London, and return to Le Gavroche.
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High profile London openings Saturday, October 26th, 2013
This week I review Boulestin, Gymkhana, Cannizaro House, Union Street Cafe and Fish and Chip Shop
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Five days, five cuisines Saturday, October 19th, 2013
This week I review Mari Vanna, Marianne and Tudkin and revisit Hedone and Gaylord
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Classy Chinese food in London Saturday, October 12th, 2013
This week I try Peking Duck at A. Wong and dim sum at Hakkasan, and eat at Janetira and Apsleys
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Navigating the London restaurant maze Saturday, October 05th, 2013
This week I try Atithi, The Perkin Reveller, Claude's Kitchen and Gillray’s, and return to Maze
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That Riviera Touch Saturday, September 28th, 2013
This week I try the best the Riviera has to offer: Vague d'Or, Louis XV and Chevre d'Or. Michelin UK comes out.
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Dining in Denia Saturday, September 21st, 2013
This week I try Quique Dacosta, and review The Fox and Grapes and Suzu and return to The Ritz and Madhus
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New London reviews Saturday, September 14th, 2013
This week I try Dairy, La Mancha and Social Eating House and return to Coworth Park
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Obscure restaurant surprises Saturday, September 07th, 2013
This week I try The Dysart Arms, Pizza Pilgrims and Gaylord and return to Tarantella.
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Assorted London dining Saturday, August 31st, 2013
I try two Mexican restaurants, the intriguing Red Pocket and new opening Picture
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Various Italian Restaurants of London Saturday, August 24th, 2013
This week I review Acciuga, Maxela, Fabrizio and Sapori Sardi
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From Apero to Apsleys Saturday, August 17th, 2013
This week I review Apero, and return to Apsleys and Swagat and Diwana Bhel Poori.
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A variety of London eating Saturday, August 10th, 2013
This week I try Little Social and Blue Plate, and return to Da Nang Kitchen and A. Wong
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Persian restaurants in London Saturday, August 03rd, 2013
This week I try two Persian restaurants and return to Hedone and Koya
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A new chef lifts Roux at Parliament Square Saturday, July 27th, 2013
This week I try Chakra and Swagat, the new chef at Roux Parliament Square, and return to La Trompette and Zuma
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Michelin stars at the seaside Saturday, July 20th, 2013
I travel to Jersey and the Baltic coast in search of good food.
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Ups and downs of London dining Saturday, July 13th, 2013
I review Northall and Hispania, and return to Tangawizi and The Waterman's Arms
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New London openings Saturday, July 06th, 2013
This week I try Grain Store, Tartufo, return to Cambio de Tercio and Franco Manca, and compare Hutong with Taiwan Village.
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The restaurants of Zwolle Saturday, June 29th, 2013
I return to De Librije and try its sister restaurant Zusje.
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The Italian Lakes Saturday, June 22nd, 2013
I visit two restaurants in the Italian lakes
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New website Wednesday, June 19th, 2013
The website has a major facelift
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Looking up Friday, June 14th, 2013
This week I review an assortment of London places, new and old
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The new and the old of high-end Basque cuisine Saturday, June 08th, 2013
Azurmendi and Akelarre compared, and in London The Terrace on Holland Street reviewed and the Petersham revisited
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Zipping about Saturday, June 01st, 2013
From Copenhagen to Glasgow and back to London
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Ups and downs in London Saturday, May 25th, 2013
A mixed bag of London dining this week
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Some old favourites Sunday, May 19th, 2013
Some favourite restaurants in London, along with one new Japanese restaurant
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Further Tokyo Dining Saturday, May 11th, 2013
More Tokyo restaurants of various nationalities are reviewed
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Exploring the food scene of Tokyo Tuesday, April 30th, 2013
Nine restaurants of Tokyo, ranging in style from sushi, kaiseki, teppanyaki and tempura to tonkatsu.
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Indian restaurants in London v India Friday, April 19th, 2013
This week I try Delhi Grill, Machaan and Zoilo
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Bombay mix Saturday, April 13th, 2013
A week in Mumbai, from street food to smart restaurants
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Balthazar comes to London Saturday, April 06th, 2013
This week I try Balthazar, and revisit Il Ristorante and Apsleys
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A visit to Paris Saturday, March 30th, 2013
This week I try Taillevent, Guy Savoy, Tour d'Argent and, back in London, Ametsa
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A tale of two meals Thursday, March 21st, 2013
This week I contrast meals at Al Sorriso and Piazza Duomo, and revisit the Waterman Arms and Yauatcha
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Eric Chavot returns to London Thursday, March 14th, 2013
This week I try Brasserie Chavot, the new chef at reopened La Trompette, and revisit Hedone and Locanda Locatelli
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A trio of top meals at HKK Saturday, March 09th, 2013
This week I try Bincho Yakitori and return to HKK, The Brilliant and the Duke of Sussex
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A week in California Saturday, March 02nd, 2013
A trip to the bay area, in particular San Francisco
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From Sketch to Gallery Friday, February 22nd, 2013
This week I try the Whitechapel Dining Rooms and Langans, and return to Sketch, Kitchen W8 and Diwana Bhel Poori.
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Good food in, er, Watford Friday, February 15th, 2013
This week I try Colettes at The Grove and Sauterelle, and revisit Apsleys and Dan Nang Kitchen
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A visit to Hyderabad Saturday, February 09th, 2013
This week I visit Hyderabad, and try Bo London
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A Blueprint for success Saturday, February 02nd, 2013
This week I try The Blueprint Café, Hawksmoor Air Street and The Malt House
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Nobu revisited Saturday, January 26th, 2013
This week I try Cinnamon Soho, Odin’s and A. Wong, and return to Nobu London
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I review a Soho institution Saturday, January 19th, 2013
This week I try Vasco and Piero Pavilion, and return to HKK, The Harwood Arms and Hedone
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Alan Yau opens Naamyaa Saturday, January 12th, 2013
This week I try Naamyaa and Brick Oven, and return to Atelier Robuchon and Portes des Indes
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The Cafe Royal reopens Saturday, January 05th, 2013
This week I try the new Café Royal and revisit The Empress, The Four Seasons and Tosa
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Happy New Year! Saturday, December 29th, 2012
This week I try The Belgian Arms and revisit Cambio de Tercio and The Brilliant
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I visit the Lake District Saturday, December 22nd, 2012
This week I review l'Enclume, and revisit Sushi Tetsu, La Trompette and Hedone
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Colbert comes to Sloane Square Saturday, December 15th, 2012
This week I try Colbert and reviist Timo, Seven Park Place and Royal China
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The Quality Chop House is reborn Friday, December 07th, 2012
This week I visit the re-launched Quality Chop house, and return to Bradleys, Hedone, Zafferano and Gordon Ramsay.
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I try some old stagers this week Saturday, December 01st, 2012
This week I try Ziani, Zayna, Barrica and Da Nang, and return to The Bombay Brasserie
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Reviews and Michelin news Saturday, November 24th, 2012
This week I try Dragon Palace and return to Khans, Diwana Bhel Poori and the Hand and Flowers
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I spend a week eating in Madrid Saturday, November 17th, 2012
A week in Madrid.
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A week including new reviews of Moreno and The Angler Saturday, November 10th, 2012
This week I try Moreno and Angler, and return to Racine and The Ledbury
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Three new reviews including Bubbledogs Saturday, November 03rd, 2012
This week I try Bubbledogs, Banca and Donostia, and return to The Waterman Arms and Royal China
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A week dining in Washington D.C. Saturday, October 27th, 2012
A week in Washington D.C.
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This week includes an outing to Winchester Saturday, October 20th, 2012
This week I try The Black Rat, Hot Stuff, The Seafood Grill and The Goring, and return to Hedone.
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London restaurants old and new Saturday, October 13th, 2012
This week I try The Table Cafe and return to the Wolseley, Shilpa and Apsleys
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San Sebastian, the food capital of Spain Sunday, October 07th, 2012
A week in San Sebastian
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This week I try two ambitious London openings Saturday, September 29th, 2012
This week I try Chrysan and Il Ristorante, and return to Autre Pied and Zafferano
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A visit to Geneva Saturday, September 22nd, 2012
This week I review Chemin de Chateauvieux and Tonkotsu and return to Briciole and Hedone
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The old and new chefs of Cassis Sunday, September 16th, 2012
This week I try Chez l’Ami David and the new Cassis, and revisit 3 star Michelin Hotel de Ville
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A week in London including the fashionable opening Lima Saturday, September 08th, 2012
This week I visit Soif, NOPI and Lima, and return to the Brilliant
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I complete my 3 star Michelin journey, at least for now. Friday, August 31st, 2012
This week I try Suda and Royal China Baker Street and Flocons de Sel, and return to Cotidie, Hedone and Tarantella
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This week includes a new high class pizzeria Saturday, August 25th, 2012
This week I try Garnier and Sacro Cuore and return to Gauthier
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In search of good value eating in London Saturday, August 18th, 2012
This week I try Briciole and the Bombay Palace, The Ship and The Thatched house, and return to Roganic
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A visit to Hokkaido, in northern Japan Thursday, August 09th, 2012
A visit to Hokkaido
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A short visit to Hong Kong Saturday, July 28th, 2012
A visit to Hong Kong
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A week in San Sebastian Friday, July 20th, 2012
A week in San Sebastian
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I visit the latest 3 star Michelin restaurant in Germany Thursday, July 19th, 2012
This week I visited La Vie, the new Gate, Sonny’s Kitchen and Sushi Tetsu
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A week in Ireland Thursday, July 12th, 2012
A week in Ireland
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A busy week of eating, including the ambitious new opening Zedel Thursday, July 05th, 2012
This week I try Zedel and the new kitchen regimes at Apsleys and Petersham Nurseries, and revisit Le Gavroche, Cambio de Tercio and Hedone.
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A week in New York Wednesday, June 27th, 2012
A week in New York
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This week includes Japanese food in a Brentford boozer Saturday, June 16th, 2012
This week I try Signor Sassi and The Watermans’s Arms, and revisit Le Caprice and Alain Ducasse at the Dorchester.
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All change at Launceston Place Saturday, June 09th, 2012
This week I review Quantus and the new regime at Launceston Place, and return to The Harwood Arms and Zafferano.
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A new regime at The Greenhouse Saturday, June 02nd, 2012
This week I try the new regime at The Greenhouse, and revisit The Two Brothers, Rasa Maricham, Ragam and Hedone
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Some old favourites, including The Ledbury Saturday, May 26th, 2012
This week I try The Ledbury, Medlar, Quaglino, The Roebuck and Tangawizi
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The old and the new of London Saturday, May 19th, 2012
This week I try Olivomare, Ortolan, The Guinea Grill and Mishkin
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A day out to the coast Saturday, May 12th, 2012
This week I review Pitt Cue, and return to Hedone, the Sportsman and Tom’s Kitchen
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A gentleman in Verona, and two 3 star meals Monday, May 07th, 2012
A visit to Verona
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A trip to Dublin Tuesday, May 01st, 2012
A trip to Dublin
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Catching up in London Saturday, April 28th, 2012
Catching up in London
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A week in Tokyo Saturday, April 21st, 2012
A week in Tokyo
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A week in Kobe, Osaka, Nara and Kyoto Saturday, April 14th, 2012
A week in Kobe, Osaka, Nara and Kyoto
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This week includes some off-the-radar Asian restaurants Saturday, March 24th, 2012
This week I try The Princess Garden and Shezan, and revisit Tom Aikens and Kitchen W8
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This week features new Italian restaurants in London Saturday, March 17th, 2012
This week I try The Lawn Bistro, Tempo, Novikov Italian and Cotidie
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New reviews of 10 Greek Street and Axis Saturday, March 10th, 2012
This week I try 10 Greek Street and Axis, and return to The Bombay Brasserie and Rasa Maricham
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This week features a return to Arpege in Paris Saturday, March 03rd, 2012
This week I try the DeLaunay and C London, and revisit Arpege and Royal China
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This week includes new 3 star Hertog Jan Saturday, February 25th, 2012
This week I try Hertog Jan and Mele e Pere and return to The Admiral Codrington, The Bombay Brasserie and Trishna.
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This week includes two new reviews of Thai restaurants Saturday, February 18th, 2012
This week I try the Heron and the new Blue Elephant, and return to Hedone, La Trompette, The Princess Victoria and The Brilliant.
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This week I try the wildly popular MEATliquor and the revamped Quo Vadis Saturday, February 11th, 2012
This week I try MEATliquor and the revamped Quo Vadis, and revisit Apsleys, Le Cercle and Chisou
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Some restaurants off the tube map Saturday, February 04th, 2012
This week I try Auberge du Lac and Chapter One, and revisit Giaconda Dining Rooms
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Bangalore and Mysore Saturday, January 28th, 2012
A week in India
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I brave the hordes at two of London's trendiest new restaurants Friday, January 20th, 2012
The week I try Novikov, Burger & Lobster and Atrium and revisit Blah Blah Blah
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A jaunt to Paris Saturday, January 14th, 2012
This week I visit 34, the re-opened Royal China, The Duke of Sussex and Plaza Athenee in Paris
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Dining in Cambridge Sunday, January 08th, 2012
This week I try 36 and Alimentum, and return to Midsummer House, Apsleys and E&O
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A Japanese Mayfair eatery opens in Chiswick Saturday, December 31st, 2011
This week I review Chisou W4 and #35 and return to The Ritz and The Brilliant
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A week of fine dining in London Saturday, December 24th, 2011
I try Alyn Williams at The Westbury, and return to Hedone, The Ledbury and Zafferano
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Three new reviews in London Saturday, December 17th, 2011
This week I try Roti Chai< Nipa and Granger and Co, and try the cooking of the new team at the Savoy River Room
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From Balcon to burgers Friday, December 09th, 2011
This week I try Balcon, Aurelia and the Admiral Codrington, and return to Yauatcha.
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Joel Antunes opens a new restaurant Saturday, December 03rd, 2011
This week I try Kitchen Joel Antunes and return to The Harwood Arms, Patara and Hedone
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A varied week, including a return to Hibiscus Saturday, November 26th, 2011
This week I try Potli, Alloro and the new Sands End, and return to The Modern Pantry and Hibiscus
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I venture off the tube map Saturday, November 19th, 2011
This week I try Coworth Park, return to The Duke of Sussex, and try out the new Roussillon
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The top restaurants of Madrid Saturday, November 12th, 2011
This week I try the top restaurants in Madrid
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The Royal Oak delivers Saturday, November 05th, 2011
This week I try Cut and return to The Royal Oak, The Brilliant and the Prince of Wales
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The Amalfi Coast Saturday, October 29th, 2011
A week on the Amalfi Coast
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A busy week revisiting some old favourites Saturday, October 22nd, 2011
This week I try The Ivy and return to The Bull and Last, The Mall Tavern, Amaya and Bistro Bruno Loubet
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Dining in SE1, and other stories Saturday, October 15th, 2011
This week I try Jose and The Anchor & Hope, and return to Hedone, Kiraku and Yauatcha
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A week in San Diego Saturday, October 08th, 2011
A week in San Diego
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3 star Michelin Arnsbourg revisited Saturday, October 01st, 2011
This week I revisit 3 star Arnsbourg, and try Malina and The Four Seasons
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I venture to Newbury Saturday, September 24th, 2011
This week I try The Yew Tree, Regency Club and Bleeding Heart, and revisit Cambio de Tercio and Hedone
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From fish and chips to fine dining Saturday, September 17th, 2011
This week I try The Riding House Café, Kerbisher & Malt and Mandarin Kitchen, and revisit Marcus Wareing and Apsleys.
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Pied a Terre after Shane Osborn Saturday, September 10th, 2011
This week I try Portobello Ristorante Pizzeria and Sushi Say, and revisit Pied a Terre, Diwana Bhel Poori and Fitou
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Dining in Sydney Saturday, September 03rd, 2011
Eating in Sydney
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Eating in Melbourne Tuesday, August 30th, 2011
Eating in Melbourne
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A week in China Friday, August 19th, 2011
A week in China
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Mumbai and Singapore dining Sunday, August 14th, 2011
This week I visit Mumbai and Singapore
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The Gilbert Scott in St Pancras Saturday, July 30th, 2011
This week I try The Gilbert Scott, The Old Pack Horse and Roganic, and return to Dishoom, Kiraku and The Brilliant
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Formans now have a restaurant Saturday, July 23rd, 2011
This week I try Formans, The Devonshire Arms and Hedone, and revisit The Duke of Sussex and Zafferano
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The only two star Michelin food in Scotland Saturday, July 16th, 2011
This week I try Andrew Fairlie, MacCallums of Troon, Cay Tre, Esarn Kheaw and the English Pig
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The Square revisited Saturday, July 09th, 2011
This week I try Koya, and revisit The Square, Cassis and Franco Manca
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I complete my Welsh tour at The Walnut Tree Saturday, July 02nd, 2011
This week I complete my Welsh trip with The Walnut Tree, and back in London try Addies’s Thai, Thai upon Thames and Thali.
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From Las Vegas to Wales Saturday, June 25th, 2011
The natural pairing of Las Vegas and, er, Wales