From Mayfair to Shepherds Bush Saturday, August 24th, 2024
This week I review Giulia and 6 Hamilton Place
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My weekly blog covers my recent dining and restaurant news
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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 Trafalgar Square to the South Bank Saturday, May 25th, 2024
This week I and return to Hannah and Gouqi.
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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 Twickenham to Hyde Park Corner Saturday, January 13th, 2024
This week I review Canton Blue and Delhi Social
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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 East Dulwich to St James Saturday, September 30th, 2023
This week I review Kokum and House of Ming
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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 Ascot to Trafalgar Square Saturday, May 20th, 2023
This week I review Gouqi and Woven at Coworth Park
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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 Richmond to Belgravia Saturday, February 11th, 2023
This week I review Scott’s in Richmond and return to Hunan
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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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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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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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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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Dining in Mayfair Saturday, September 18th, 2021
This week I return to The Dorchester Grill and Hakkasan Mayfair
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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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Some Old Favourites Reopen Saturday, August 08th, 2020
This week I return to The Ritz and Hakkasan Mayfair.
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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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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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A Ritzy Time Saturday, April 20th, 2019
This week I return to the Ritz and Royal China Queensway
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 Cotswold Weekend Saturday, September 26th, 2015
This week I return to Whatley Manor, The Dysart, Amorosa and Hakkasan Mayfair
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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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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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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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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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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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Resumption Saturday, January 31st, 2015
This week I review Rex & Mariano and return to Kiraku and Hakkasan Mayfair
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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Assorted London dining Saturday, August 31st, 2013
I try two Mexican restaurants, the intriguing Red Pocket and new opening Picture
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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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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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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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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 visit to Hyderabad Saturday, February 09th, 2013
This week I visit Hyderabad, and try Bo London
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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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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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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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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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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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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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A short visit to Hong Kong Saturday, July 28th, 2012
A visit to Hong Kong
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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 week in Tokyo Saturday, April 21st, 2012
A week in Tokyo
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Dining in Sydney Saturday, September 03rd, 2011
Eating in Sydney
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A week in China Friday, August 19th, 2011
A week in China
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Spice Market reviewed Saturday, March 12th, 2011
This week I try Spice Market and return to The Bull and Last, Hakkasan Mayfair, The Hind’s Head and The Brilliant
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A busy week includes Dinner in more ways than one Saturday, March 05th, 2011
This week I try Royal China Putney, Chisou and Dinner and return to Ledoyen and Apsleys. Phew!
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A busy week includes Dinner in more ways than one Saturday, March 05th, 2011
This week I try Royal China Putney, Chisou and Dinner and return to Ledoyen and Apsleys. Phew!
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From Park Lane to Bayswater Saturday, February 12th, 2011
This week I try Amaranto and 28:50, and return to Clarke’s, Royal China and Charlotte’s Bistro
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The Savoy Grill reviewed Saturday, January 08th, 2011
This week I try the Savoy Grill, Grand Imperial and Dishoom, and return to Yauatcha and Gauthier
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Hakkasan Mayfair reviewed Saturday, November 27th, 2010
This week I try Hakkasan Mayfair, Rosemary Lane, Deux Salons and Yoshi Sushi
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Vegetarian food in London comes in many forms Saturday, August 28th, 2010
This week I try Vanilla Black and La Buvette and revisit Madhus, The Brilliant and Mr Kong
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I visit Danesfield House Saturday, July 10th, 2010
This week I visit Danesfield House, The Dean Street Town house and Joel Antunes, and revisit the Royal China
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From Paley Street to Patara Saturday, June 19th, 2010
This week I try the Royal Oak, Luxe , Charm and Patara in Beauchamp Place, and revisit Hakkasan
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Viajante reviewed Saturday, June 05th, 2010
This week I try Viajante and China Tang, and revisit Diwana Bhel Poori
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What is in a name - Petrus Saturday, April 17th, 2010
This week I try Petrus, Wiltons and return to the Royal China
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101 Pimlico Road reviewed Saturday, April 03rd, 2010
This week I try 101 Pimlico Road and revisit Locanda Locatelli and the Roebuck
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Boho Mexico is still boo-hoo for Mexican food in London Saturday, February 20th, 2010
This week I try Boho Mexico and Adam’s Cafe and return to the Greenhouse and Royal China
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Anima revisited Saturday, December 26th, 2009
This week I revisit l’Anima, Patara (SW7) Haandi and Royal China
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I try the Chinese Cricket Club Saturday, December 12th, 2009
This week I try the Chinese Cricket Club and Rossapomodoro, and revisit Cambio de Tercio and The Roebuck.
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Controversy in Italy Saturday, December 05th, 2009
This week I try Made in China, and revisit Odette’s, Le Gavroche, The Fish Shop on St John Street and the Brilliant.
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Kitchen W8 opens Saturday, November 07th, 2009
This week I try Kitchen W8 and the Compass, and return to Texture and Royal China.
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A varied week in London Saturday, October 24th, 2009
This week I try The Roebuck and Brouges, and revisit Min Jiang and Haandi
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I head Eastside Saturday, May 30th, 2009
This week I try Eastside and Franco Manza, and revisit Royal China and Launceston Place.
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A week in Hong Kong Monday, March 02nd, 2009
This week I was in Hong Kong.
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I try Kai and the new Marcus Wareing Saturday, February 07th, 2009
This week I try Kai and the new Marcus Wareing and revisit the Royal China.
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This week I try the Headley and the Gate Saturday, December 13th, 2008
This week I try the Headley and the Gate, and revisit Cambio de Tercio and Royal China. I take a look at the Miele Guide to Asia.
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I try Min Jiang Saturday, October 11th, 2008
This week I try Min Jiang, revisit Hakkasan and Zafferano and ponder the tasting menu at Ambassade de l’Ile.
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Sonny’s is not at its best Saturday, August 16th, 2008
Things are not well at Sonny’s. I try the Princess Victoria, and revisit Helene Darroze, Patara and Royal China.
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In praise of pata negra Saturday, July 05th, 2008
This week I try Annie’s, Cha Cha Moon and Randall and Aubin, revisit the Brilliant and Diwana Bhel Poori, and pig out on some pata negra
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Further Tokyo dining Saturday, June 07th, 2008
Tokyo was a mixed bag in terms of food experiences. Back in the UK, I ate this week at The Capital Hotel, Blah Blah Blah, the Royal China and Madhus.
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Maze grilled Saturday, May 10th, 2008
I try the new Maze Grill, The Abingdon and revisit Amaya. I also try the best that Hampstead and Wimbledon have to offer.
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Top 50? Saturday, May 03rd, 2008
I continue to be impressed by Zuma and Royal China, have a slightly below par meal at Bentleys and enjoyable dishes at Rasa Maricham and Tarantella. Also some Top 50 thoughts.
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I have “Christmas” at the Fat Duck Thursday, April 17th, 2008
I have “Christmas” at the Fat Duck, revisit E&O and Giusto, and have a dismal meal at Hunan.
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Haozhan reviewed Saturday, April 05th, 2008
This week I try Haozhan, revisit Zafferano and the Fish Shop on St John Street, and am reminded just how bad service can get at the new Hammersmith Keralan restaurant Shilpa.
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I venture to the wilds of Croydon to try Le Cassoulet Saturday, February 16th, 2008
I venture to the wilds of Croydon to try Le Cassoulet, sample newly Michelin-starred Quilon, and revisit Atelier Robuchon and Royal China.
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I reflect on the Michelin UK guide Saturday, February 02nd, 2008
I try Champor Champor, Pearl Liang and The Duke of Sussex, return to Chez Bruce and reflect on the Michelin UK guide.
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Simple British cooking is alive and well and living in Hereford Road Saturday, January 05th, 2008
Simple British cooking is alive and well and living in Hereford Road. I return to The Devonshire and Royal China, and venture to darkest Pinner in the search for Indian food.
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Alan Yau turning Japanese Saturday, December 08th, 2007
I venture to Alan Yau’s new venture, Sake No Hana, and mix with the celebs. I return to Madhus in Southall, and to Tarantella in Chiswick.
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Alain Ducasse at the Dorchester on its opening night Saturday, November 17th, 2007
I try Alain Ducasse at the Dorchester on its opening night. I find Semplice to be an impressive Italian restaurant, and have very enjoyable meals at Yauatcha and Haandi. Michelin Germany 2008 comes out, and arrives with a bang.
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I venture to the wilds of Hoxton to try Bacchus Saturday, October 27th, 2007
I venture to the wilds of Hoxton to try Bacchus. Gordon Ramsay arrives in Chiswick in the form of a pleasant gastropub, while Gary Rhodes Brasserie disappoints. The Fish shop on St John Street and Rasa Samudra deliver as usual, but I encounter some dismal service at Bar Shu.
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Sichuan food near Boston Saturday, October 13th, 2007
In Boston, I enjoy the vibrant spicing of a real Sichuan restaurant, but am uninspired by two of the highest rated restaurants there. Back in London, Zaika shows how to make proper biriani.
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The Phoenix Palace rises from the ashes Friday, September 14th, 2007
The Phoenix Palace delivers a capable meal, which is more than can be said for the much-hyped Wahaca. La Trompette and the Brilliant were also on form. I go to a rice tasting, the new Good Food Guide comes out, and I'll be on telly on Monday.
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Roussillon revisited Saturday, August 25th, 2007
Roussillon delivers another enjoyable meal, and an excuse to eat the gorgeous chocolate desserts here. Tangawizi continues to set a standard for Indian cooking that few in London can match, and Royal China continues serenely along.
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Hof van Cleve and Oud Sluis - serious food Saturday, July 28th, 2007
A busy week. Haandi, Zuma and Yauatcha all deliver reliable meals, but the week was really all about comparing Le Manoir au Quat Saisons with Hof van Cleve and Oud Sluis.
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Theo Randall v Zafferano Saturday, July 07th, 2007
An Italian week: Theo Randall v Zafferano. At the lower end, Chiswick gains an authentic pizzeria. One more terrible hotel meal makes me wonder what they get up to in hotel kitchens, but Royal China's dim sum almost makes up for it. Finally, is Whole Foods over-priced and over here?
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Sonnys continues its return to form Saturday, June 09th, 2007
Sonnys continues its return to form. Two different Spanish experiences this week with Barrafina and Moro, while Kiasu is that rarity in London - a Malaysian restaurant. Canteen underwhelms but Zafferano makes up for it.
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The finest of Knightsbridge reviewed Saturday, June 02nd, 2007
Meals this week at the Capital, Foliage, Hakkasan, High Road House, Madhu's and Agni. I also find the most expensive beer in London at a restaurant - £9 a bottle anyone?
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The Brilliant is refurbished Saturday, March 03rd, 2007
The Brilliant is successfully refurbished, while St Alban struggles to deliver value for money. I had good meals at Pearl and Yauatcha, while a new Lebanese restaurant is erratic. For the revamped Gordon Ramsay stay tuned next week.
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The Michelin results considered Saturday, February 10th, 2007
Good meals at the High Road Brasserie and Royal China. The Michelin results are (except France) mostly in, and an odd lot they are.
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The classy Yauatcha Saturday, December 30th, 2006
A tasty meal at Eight Over Eight in Chelsea and an even better dinner at Yauatcha.
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Good south Indian cooking comes to Hammersmith Saturday, November 11th, 2006
Tasty South Indian cooking at Oottupura, reliable Chinese food at Royal China and ups and downs (but mostly downs) in Chiswick at Vacherin and new opening Carvosso's.
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Three London starred restaurants Saturday, September 16th, 2006
Pied a Terre produces a very fine meal. Yauatcha and Zafferano also show why they have Michelin stars.
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