From Marylebone to Chelsea Saturday, November 18th, 2023
This week I review LAVO London and revisit Gordon Ramsay.
From Marylebone to Chelsea Saturday, November 18th, 2023
This week I review LAVO London and revisit Gordon Ramsay.
From Mayfair to Ravenscourt Park Saturday, October 28th, 2023
This week I review Abajo at Humo and L’Amorosa.
From Belgravia to Heathrow Saturday, September 02nd, 2023
This week I review Cantinetta Antiori and Madhu’s Heathrow
A Visit To Milan Saturday, July 29th, 2023
This week I review Enrico Bartolini, d’O and return to Aimo e Nadia in Milan
From Petersham to Piccadilly Saturday, June 03rd, 2023
This week I revisit The Dysart and The Ritz
From Highgate to Southall Saturday, February 18th, 2023
This week I return to The Bull and Last and The Brilliant
From Shoreditch to Ravenscourt Park Saturday, October 22nd, 2022
This week I review The Princess of Shoreditch and return to L’Amorosa.
From Shoreditch to Marble Arch Saturday, October 01st, 2022
This week I review Manteca and KOL
From Kentish Town to St James Saturday, April 16th, 2022
This week I review Anima e Cuore and return to Ikoyi
Old Favourites Saturday, February 26th, 2022
This week I return to The Dysart and l’Amorosa
From Belgravia to Mayfair Saturday, December 11th, 2021
This week I review Zafferano and Jamavar
From Mayfair to Ewell Saturday, August 28th, 2021
This week I review Dastaan, Benares and Locanda Locatelli
From Belgravia to St Margarets Saturday, June 19th, 2021
This week I review Zafferano and Le Salon Prive
Into the Lockdown... Saturday, November 07th, 2020
This week I review Silver Birch and return to Benares and Zafferano
From Ravenscourt Park to Chiswick Saturday, October 31st, 2020
This week I return to l’Amorosa and The Duke of Sussex
From South Kensington to Notting Hill Saturday, October 24th, 2020
This week I review Verderame and return to Bibendum
From Belgravia to Piccadilly Saturday, October 17th, 2020
This week I return to Zafferano and The Ritz
Eating in Kensington, Soho and Fitzrovia Saturday, September 19th, 2020
This week I review The Ninth, Gauthier and Il Portico
From Victoria to Belgravia Saturday, September 12th, 2020
This week I return to Zafferano and A. Wong
From Battersea to The Boltons Saturday, August 15th, 2020
This week I reviw Fiume and return to Cambio de Tercio.
From Chelsea to Soho Saturday, January 25th, 2020
This week I review Wild Tavern and return to Sola
From Park Lane to Trafalgar Square Saturday, January 11th, 2020
This week I review Bancone and the relaunched Grill at The Dorchester
From Richmond to Knightsbridge Saturday, December 21st, 2019
This week I return to The Petersham and Zafferano.
A Week in Bangalore Saturday, December 14th, 2019
This week I review Karavalli, Le Cirque Signature and Jamavar in Bangalore.
From Hammersmith to Southwark Saturday, November 23rd, 2019
This week I review Sam’s Riverside and Trivet
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.
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.
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.
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
Visiting Dubrovnik Saturday, June 08th, 2019
This week I review Proto and Restaurant Dubrovnik in Croatia
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
Roe to Perdition Saturday, May 11th, 2019
I return to l'Amorosa and The Brilliant and attend a caviar tasting.
From Belgravia to Kensington Saturday, April 27th, 2019
This week I review Abd el Wahab in Belgravia and Pizzicotto in Kensington.
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
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.
Coming up to Christmas Saturday, December 22nd, 2018
This week I return to Beck at Browns, La Buvette and The Brilliant
Latest London Openings Saturday, December 08th, 2018
This week I review Kutir, Osteria Romana and Onima
Revisiting the Lovely Dysart Saturday, November 24th, 2018
This week I review Rigo and return to Le Gavroche and Dysart
New Chef at Bonhams Saturday, November 17th, 2018
This week I review Rokkon and return to l’Amorosa and Bonhams
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.
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.
Visiting Kyoto Saturday, September 22nd, 2018
I review Iida, Aca and Chimera and return to Mughal.
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
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
Twist and Shout Saturday, May 26th, 2018
This week I review Ikeda and Twist and return to Amorosa.
Ambitious London openings Saturday, May 12th, 2018
This week I review Four Degree and Beck at Browns and revisit Hedone.
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
Back Home Saturday, March 03rd, 2018
This week I review Sabor, Edera, Tarantella Acton and the new Zia Lucia
A Brief Visit to Los Angeles Saturday, February 03rd, 2018
In Los Angeles I try Trois Mec, Sun Nong Dan and Capo.
Indian Cuisine Accentuated Saturday, December 23rd, 2017
This week I try Indian Accent and return to Dysart, Parlour and l'Amorosa.
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.
Crowning Glory Saturday, October 07th, 2017
This week I review Il Pampero, and return to The Crown at Burchetts Green, Jamavar and Hedone
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.
New York State of Mind Saturday, September 16th, 2017
This week I review Cosme, Indian Accent, Le Coucou, Marea and Vaucluse.
Core Competence Saturday, August 19th, 2017
This week I review Core and Saponara and return to Gauthier and The Brilliant
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
Revisiting London Restaurants Saturday, July 29th, 2017
This week I return to The River Café, Dastaan, Madhus at the Sheraton and Hedone (again)
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.
A Pizza The Action Saturday, March 04th, 2017
This week I review l’Oro di Napoli and return to Santa Maria and Jamavar
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
Smoking Hot Saturday, January 14th, 2017
This week I review The Holborn Dining Rooms and Kiln and return to Amorosa
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.
From Covent Garden to Bray Saturday, November 12th, 2016
This week I review Talli Joe and return to The Waterside Inn and Villa Geggiano.
London Restaurants New and Old Saturday, October 22nd, 2016
This week I review Jikoni and return to l’Amorosa and El Pirata.
Two Great Restaurants Saturday, October 01st, 2016
I revisit Hotel de Ville with its new chef, and return to Don Alfonso 1890
Sushi in Wimbledon Saturday, September 24th, 2016
This week I review Takahashi and return to Zafferano and The Duke of Sussex
From Henley to The Harwood Saturday, September 17th, 2016
This week I review Sosharu and Hurley House and return to The Harwood Arms
Enoteca Relocated Saturday, September 10th, 2016
This week I review the relocated Enoteca Turi, Beijing Dumpling and 197 Chiswick Fire Station
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.
Back in London Saturday, August 06th, 2016
This week I review Jia, the Chipping Forecast, Bernardis and the new Bao and revisit Tangawizi.
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
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.
Tales of City Dining - San Francisco Saturday, June 04th, 2016
This week I review AL’s Place, Acquerello, State Bird Provisions and Campton Place
The Buzzing Beehive Saturday, May 28th, 2016
This week I review Oldroyd and return to Bonhams, The Beehive, l’Amorosa and Cambio de Tercio.
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
A Visit to Hamburg Saturday, April 30th, 2016
This week I review Piment, Anna Sgroi and Jellyfish in Hamburg and Bellanger in London
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
Reliable London restaurants Saturday, April 09th, 2016
This week I review High Road Brasserie and return to l’Amorosa, Min Jiang and Royal China.
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
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.
A Frenchie in London Saturday, February 20th, 2016
This week I try Duck & Rice and Frenchie and return to l’Amorosa and Hakkasan Mayfair
Some Interesting London Openings Saturday, January 16th, 2016
This week I review Koji, Darbaar and the relaunched Sartoria, and return to The Ritz
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.
Revisiting Some Old Favourites Saturday, December 05th, 2015
This week I review “I, Robert “and return to Gaylord, Koffmann’s and The Fat Duck.
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
A Visit to Tokyo Saturday, October 24th, 2015
This week I try Il Ristorante, Aman, Jubako, Heinz Beck, Ginza Harutaka and Miyako Zezankyo
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
A Cotswold Weekend Saturday, September 26th, 2015
This week I return to Whatley Manor, The Dysart, Amorosa and Hakkasan Mayfair
Putting On the Ritz Saturday, September 12th, 2015
This week I try the Newman Arms and return to the Ritz and Briciole.
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.
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
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.
Hungry in Hungary Saturday, June 20th, 2015
This week I review Borkonyha Winekitchen, Olimpia, Kollazs, Onyx and Anyukam Montda
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
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
Virgin Territory Saturday, April 04th, 2015
This week I review Shumiken and Terra Vergine and return to Galvin at Windows and Diwana Bhel Poori
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
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
New and Old Saturday, February 28th, 2015
This week I try Ristorante Frescobaldi and Shimagano and revisit Gordon Ramsay and Hedone.
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
Springing to Life Saturday, December 06th, 2014
This week I review Spring and Villa Geggiano and return to Hibiscus and The Brilliant
Colonising Mayfair Saturday, November 15th, 2014
This week I try The Colony Grill Room and the Andover Arms, and return to HKK and Amorosa.
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.
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.
In Bruges Saturday, September 06th, 2014
This week I revisit two of the trio of 3 stars in Belgium, Hertog Jan and De Karmeliet
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.
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.
From Bavaria to the Black Forest Sunday, July 06th, 2014
This week I visit Heinz Winkler, Dallmayr, Acquarello, Uberfahrt, Schwarzwaldstube and Bareiss
Feeling Ritzy Sunday, June 15th, 2014
This week I review Rivea, 500, Kurobuta and Toto’s and return to The Ritz
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
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.
Bohemian Rhapsody Saturday, May 03rd, 2014
This week I review Degustation, Alcron, Finestra, Sansho and Kastrol.
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.
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
Dining in Delhi Saturday, March 22nd, 2014
I review Indian Accent, Bhukara, Dum Pukht, Le Cirque, Jamavr and Qube.
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
High profile London openings Saturday, October 26th, 2013
This week I review Boulestin, Gymkhana, Cannizaro House, Union Street Cafe and Fish and Chip Shop
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
Obscure restaurant surprises Saturday, September 07th, 2013
This week I try The Dysart Arms, Pizza Pilgrims and Gaylord and return to Tarantella.
Various Italian Restaurants of London Saturday, August 24th, 2013
This week I review Acciuga, Maxela, Fabrizio and Sapori Sardi
From Apero to Apsleys Saturday, August 17th, 2013
This week I review Apero, and return to Apsleys and Swagat and Diwana Bhel Poori.
Further Tokyo Dining Saturday, May 11th, 2013
More Tokyo restaurants of various nationalities are reviewed
Balthazar comes to London Saturday, April 06th, 2013
This week I try Balthazar, and revisit Il Ristorante and Apsleys
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
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
A week in California Saturday, March 02nd, 2013
A trip to the bay area, in particular San Francisco
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
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
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
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
Colbert comes to Sloane Square Saturday, December 15th, 2012
This week I try Colbert and reviist Timo, Seven Park Place and Royal China
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.
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
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
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
London restaurants old and new Saturday, October 13th, 2012
This week I try The Table Cafe and return to the Wolseley, Shilpa and Apsleys
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
A visit to Geneva Saturday, September 22nd, 2012
This week I review Chemin de Chateauvieux and Tonkotsu and return to Briciole and Hedone
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
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
This week includes a new high class pizzeria Saturday, August 25th, 2012
This week I try Garnier and Sacro Cuore and return to Gauthier
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
A short visit to Hong Kong Saturday, July 28th, 2012
A visit to Hong Kong
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.
A week in New York Wednesday, June 27th, 2012
A week in New York
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.
A gentleman in Verona, and two 3 star meals Monday, May 07th, 2012
A visit to Verona
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
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.
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
Dining in Cambridge Sunday, January 08th, 2012
This week I try 36 and Alimentum, and return to Midsummer House, Apsleys and E&O
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
The Amalfi Coast Saturday, October 29th, 2011
A week on the Amalfi Coast
3 star Michelin Arnsbourg revisited Saturday, October 01st, 2011
This week I revisit 3 star Arnsbourg, and try Malina and The Four Seasons
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.
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
London gets a proper sherry bar Friday, May 20th, 2011
This week I try Rhodes 24, Capote y Toros, Spuntino and the Fox and Anchor, and return to the Ealing Park Tavern.
Sat Bains reviewed Sunday, May 08th, 2011
This week I try Trullo, Sat Bains, Great Queen Street, Thai Taste and the Red Fort and return to The Sportsman
Four new London reviews Saturday, April 30th, 2011
This week I try Ilia, The Mall Tavern, Joe Allen, Tapas Revolution and Pollen Street Social and return to Chez Bruce and Madhu’s
Eating in Berkshire Friday, April 15th, 2011
This week I try The Artichoke and Stoke Park, and return to Dinner, Chutney Mary and Tarantella
3 star dining in the Alps Saturday, April 02nd, 2011
This week I try Schauenstein, The Restaurant and Capabilty, and return to Zafferano, Cambio de Tercio and the Dorchester Gril
The Opera Tavern reviewed Saturday, March 19th, 2011
This week I try the Opera Tavern, Atariya and Chabrot, and return to Franco Manca
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!
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
A busy week includes the new Cinnamon Kitchen and Hawksmoor Seven Dials Saturday, January 15th, 2011
This week I try Cinnamon Kitchen and Hawksmoor Seven Dials and return to Tangawizi, Patara, Caravan, Zafferano and La Trompette
Cassis opens Saturday, December 25th, 2010
This week I try Cassis, and return to Cambio de Tercio and Zafferano.
Pub dining in London Saturday, December 18th, 2010
This week I try the Havelock Tavern, Chapters and Jar, and return to Apsleys and High Road House
A week of west london restaurants Saturday, December 11th, 2010
This week I try the Churchill Arms and return to the Harwood Arms, Michael Nadra, Diwana Bhel Poori and Franco Manca.
Vegetarian Italian cooking near Smithfield meat market Saturday, November 13th, 2010
This week I try Kiku and Amico Bio, and revisit Club Gascon, Koffmann, Tangawizi and Tarantella
Clarkes reviisted Saturday, November 06th, 2010
This week I try the Crown and Clarkes, and revisit Quilon and Apsleys
The Hand and Flowers reviewed Saturday, September 11th, 2010
This week I try the Hand and Flowers and Comptoir Gascon, and return to Cambio de Tercio and Franco Manca.
I venture south of the river Saturday, September 04th, 2010
This week I try Trinity, The Vanilla Pod and Santa Maria, and return to Michael Nadra.
Two 3 star Michelin meals in France Saturday, August 21st, 2010
This week I try Auberge du Vieux Puits, Sushi of Shiori and Tinello, and revisit Michel Bras
The cooking at The Royal Oak is as solid as its name Saturday, July 31st, 2010
This week I try Andrew Edmunds, and return to The Royal Oak and Franco Manca
A pair of 3 star restaurants in Italy Friday, July 02nd, 2010
This week I try Da Vittorio and revisit Al Sorriso; back in London I return to Corrigans, Madhus and Franco Manca.
Dal Pescatore revisited Monday, June 28th, 2010
This week I revisit The Glasshouse, Haandi and Ragam, and return to Italy to Dal Pescatore
I return to the hills of Rome Saturday, May 22nd, 2010
This week I try Cafe Boulud, Roux at Parliament Square, da Felice and Pergola in Rome, and revisit the Fat Duck.
Gordon Ramsay revisited Saturday, May 08th, 2010
I try Al Barretta and revisit Gordon Ramsay, try the revamped Restaurant Michael Nadra and revisit The Bombay Brasserie and Franco Manca
The Harwood Arms is on form Saturday, April 10th, 2010
This week I try the Bedlington Cafe and revisit The Harwood Arms, Tangawizi and Franco Manca W4
101 Pimlico Road reviewed Saturday, April 03rd, 2010
This week I try 101 Pimlico Road and revisit Locanda Locatelli and the Roebuck
From Barnes to north London Saturday, March 13th, 2010
This week I try Riva and Villandry W4, and return to Morgan M and Haandi.
Bruno Loubet returns to London Saturday, March 06th, 2010
This week I try Konstam and Bistro Bruno Loubet, and revisit Alain Ducasse at the Dorchester, Rasa Maricham and Franco Manca
Mennula reviewed and the Sportsman revisited Saturday, February 27th, 2010
This week I try Mennula, and Pizza East and revisit Kitchen W8, Tarantella and the Sportsman
Galvin La Chapelle opens Saturday, February 06th, 2010
This week I try Galvin La Chapelle and revisit Apsleys and Amaya
An Electric Brasserie Saturday, January 02nd, 2010
This week I try the Electric Brasserie, Caponatta and the Meat and Wine Company, and return to the Brilliant.
High quality pizza sighted in west London Saturday, December 19th, 2009
This week I try the new Franco Manca, and revisit Zafferano and the Bull and Last.
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.
This week I visited New York Saturday, November 28th, 2009
This week I visited New York.
A busy week including some Thai food Saturday, November 21st, 2009
This week I try Yupa’s Thai Kitchen and Polpo, and return to Kitchen W8, Clos Maggiore, Autre Pied and Tangawizi
The ambitious new Aqua Saturday, November 14th, 2009
This week I try Aqua Kyoto and Aqua Nueva, and return to High Road Brasserie, Sam’s Brasserie and Zafferano.
This week I try the Cadogan and Eastside Bistro Saturday, October 03rd, 2009
This week I try the Cadogan and Eastside Bistro, and revisit Zafferano; Masterchef continues
Aspleys opens Saturday, September 26th, 2009
This week I try Aspleys and Casa Brindisa, and return to Tangawizi and Diwana Bhel Poori; I also pop up in the new Masterchef series
A week of west London dining Saturday, September 05th, 2009
This week I try The Crabtree, and return to Madhu’s, E&O and Tarantella.
Exploring the Boundary Saturday, August 15th, 2009
This week I try Boundary, and revisit Rasa Samudra, Pied a Terre and Zafferano
A trip to the Pot Kiln Saturday, August 01st, 2009
This week I try the Pot Kiln and Satay House and return to Cambio de Tercio, the High Road Brassserie and Tarantella
Michelin starred dining in London Saturday, July 25th, 2009
This week I return to the Square, La Trompette and Zafferano.
I try Terroirs and Donna Margerita Saturday, July 04th, 2009
This week I try Terroirs and Donna Margerita, and revisit Haandi; the term “wilting” took on new meaning at Identita.
I try Sands End and the Anglesea Arms Saturday, June 27th, 2009
This week I try Sands End and the Anglesea Arms, and return to Diwana Bhel Poori and Zafferano; Kiasu re-opens
I head Eastside Saturday, May 30th, 2009
This week I try Eastside and Franco Manza, and revisit Royal China and Launceston Place.
This week I visit Cambridge Saturday, May 23rd, 2009
This week I try Midsummer House, and return to Tangawizi, Zafferano, Ambassade de l’Ile and the Princess Victoria.
Aubergine revisited Saturday, May 16th, 2009
This week I eat at Aubergine, Launceston Place, Zaika, the Harwood Arms and Tarantella.
Rasa Sayang reviewed Sunday, April 19th, 2009
This week I try Rasa Sayang and revisit old favourites Haandi and Zafferano.
I ponder value for money Saturday, April 04th, 2009
This week I try Dolada and 101, and ponder value for money
A trip to Milan Saturday, March 28th, 2009
This week I try Il Luogo di Aimo e Nadia and Trussardi de Scala in Milan, try Fish Hook and revisit Le Manoir Au Quat’ Saisons.
This week I try The Moti Mahal Saturday, March 14th, 2009
This week I try The Moti Mahal and revisit Tom Aikens, Tangawizi, Zafferano and Ambassade de l’Ile.
This week I venture to Croydon Saturday, February 14th, 2009
This week I try Fish and Grill, sample paella at the revamped Tendido Cuatro, and revisit Zafferano, Ambassade de l'Ile and Tarantella.
This week I try the Modern Pantry Saturday, January 17th, 2009
This week I try the Modern Pantry, and revisit One Lombard Street and Zafferano. And film another TV slot.
From Ongar to Le Gavroche Saturday, January 10th, 2009
This week I try Smith’s in Ongar and Bocca Di Lupo, and revisit the Princess Victoria and Le Gavroche.
Andaman revisited Saturday, December 20th, 2008
This week I try Brasserie Roux and revisit Andaman, Madhu’s, The River Café and Zafferano.
This week I try Enoteca Turi and 11 Abingdon Road Saturday, November 01st, 2008
This week I try Enoteca Turi and 11 Abingdon Road, and revisit Hibiscus and Tangawizi.
A visit to Berlin Saturday, October 18th, 2008
I try Avista, Medcalf and Bibendum, and Fischer’s Fritz in Berlin. Little change in the Michelin 2009 California guide.
I try Min Jiang Saturday, October 11th, 2008
This week I try Min Jiang, revisit Hakkasan and Zafferano and ponder the tasting menu at Ambassade de l’Ile.
When in Rome... Saturday, September 27th, 2008
I try Tendido Cuatro, revisit the Greenhouse and Haandi, and explore the dining opportunities of Rome.
The Giaconda Dining Rooms is a delight Saturday, September 06th, 2008
I try the Giaconda Dining Rooms and the Bingham, and revisit the Duke of Sussex, Andaman and Zafferano
Murano reviewed Saturday, August 30th, 2008
This week I try Murano and Café Boheme, and revist Tangawizi, Ambassade de l’Ile and Tarantella.
I try l’Anima Saturday, August 09th, 2008
I try l’Anima, Fino and the revamped Quo Vadis, and revisit Ambassade de l’Ile and Zafferano.
Absinthe makes the heart grow fonder Saturday, July 12th, 2008
I try l’Absinthe, and revisit Petrus, Ambassade de l’Ile, Zafferano, Kiasu and Tarantella
Ambassade de l’Ile opens Saturday, June 28th, 2008
I finally try Latium, and am excited about Ambassade de l’Ile. I also revisit La Trompette and Haandi
I try Sweetings and compare Semplice and Zafferano Saturday, June 14th, 2008
This week I try Sweetings, have two excellent Italian meals at Semplice and Zafferano, revisit Cambio de Tercio, tapas at Maze and Brindisa and am disappointed by Agni.
West London favourites Saturday, May 17th, 2008
I revisit the Glasshouse, and go back to old favourites Zafferano and the Brilliant, new favourite Cambio de Tercio and my local the Brackenbury.
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.
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.
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.
I visit Angelus Saturday, January 19th, 2008
I visit Angelus, compare Michelin starred Benares with Madhu’s in Southall, and enjoy the new menu at Zafferano.
My 2007 culinary highs and lows Saturday, December 22nd, 2007
I revisit Hawksmoor, and return to old favourites Zafferano and Haandi. Also, my 2007 culinary highs and lows.
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.
Rowley Leigh’s new Cafe Anglais Saturday, November 24th, 2007
This week I try Rowley Leigh’s new Cafe Anglais, revisit Odettes, find a pizzeria with a difference in Giusto, and savour a remarkable special at the Brilliant. The Michelin 2008 Spain guide comes out with little change, but by contrast the new Michelin Tokyo Guide lands with a thump.
Alain Ducasse at the Dorchester on its opening night Saturday, November 17th, 2007
I try Alain Ducasse at the Dorchester on its opening night. I find Semplice to be an impressive Italian restaurant, and have very enjoyable meals at Yauatcha and Haandi. Michelin Germany 2008 comes out, and arrives with a bang.
Hibiscus comes to London Saturday, November 03rd, 2007
This week I sample the newly opened Hibiscus, and revisit Gilgamesh, La Trompette, La Trenta, High Road Brasserie and the Brackenbury.
Vacherin revamped Saturday, October 20th, 2007
This week a revamp works wonders for Le Vacherin, I have another excellent curry at Haandi and try two Italians: my old favourite Zafferano and new kid on the block La Trenta.
A week in Lisbon Saturday, September 29th, 2007
Lisbon has some great seafood but most places I sampled seemed unable to cook it very well. Tamarind is pleasant but pricey, and Foliage delivers a solid one star meal. Chefs seem to be queueing up to open in London in the autumn.
Normal for Norfolk Saturday, September 22nd, 2007
My foray to Norfolk is a culinary let-down, but a really promising restaurant opens in London at last. Diwana Bhel Poori and Zafferano continue to excel in their very different ways.
A good value Italian discovery - Trenta Saturday, September 01st, 2007
A good value Italian discovery in Trenta this week, along with excellent meals at Trompette and Rasa Samudra. I also forgive Racine for the dismal experience I had there when it opened, and find it has settled down just fine. Sadly Boys in Chiswick is a classic: "nice decor, shame about the food" experience.
Dreamy malai chicken tikka Saturday, August 18th, 2007
I revisit Madhu's and have a malai chicken tikka that dreams are made of. My monthly visit to Zafferano is as good as ever, but Matsuri disappoints. My TV appearance firms up.
Umu revisited Saturday, July 21st, 2007
I revisit Umu, the controversial Japanese restaurant. Another excellent meal at Zafferano, but a poor burger experience at Ground. Tangawizi in Richmond continues to impress me. Also, a new site feature, some food quizzes.
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?
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.
Starry dining - The Fat Duck, Pied a Terre, Le Gavroche and Locanda Locatelli. Saturday, May 19th, 2007
Another busy week, with meals at the Fat Duck, Pied a Terre, Gavroche and Locanda Locatelli. After all that French and Italian food I needed a curry at Haandi.
Chez Bruce purrs along Saturday, April 21st, 2007
Chez Bruce purrs along. Smiths of Smithfield wisely sticks to serving top class meat without too many distractions. Sadly chef Mark Jankels is no longer at the stoves of the Notting Hill Brasserie, and it shows. The Waterside Inn shows a few imperfections, though both the view and the bill are spectacular.
Manicomio opens Saturday, April 14th, 2007
Ex chefs at Zafferano cooking at Manicomio produce a pleasant meal, and then Zafferano itself shows how Italian cooking should be done. Tangawizi produces another excellent meal; I don't usually get excited about lentils, but the dhal here is fabulous.
The sublime to the ridiculous of Italian food Saturday, January 13th, 2007
Two good bistro meals at Tom's Kitchen and High Road Brasserie, and from the sublime to the ridiculous of Italian food: Zafferano v Vino Rosso in Chiswick
Maze reviewed Saturday, January 06th, 2007
A generally good meal at Maze, despite dangling wine glasses.
Pearl gleams Saturday, December 23rd, 2006
Pearl turns out to be very good value for such a smart place, and the Good Curry Awards has some odd choices.
Tom's Kitchen opens Friday, November 24th, 2006
Tom's Kitchen is a great success, and Zafferano continues to deliver top Italian cooking.
The British Curry Awards is bewildering Saturday, September 23rd, 2006
Deya produces a fine meal, while the British Curry Awards is bewildering despite the glamour. Zafferano excels itself.
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.
The oddness that is Cocoon Saturday, August 12th, 2006
Cocoon is like an Austin Powers set, but the food is surprisingly good. Zafferano produces a fine wild sea bass dish.
Noisette does its best in an awkward site Saturday, July 29th, 2006
Noisette is pleasant but expensive, and Bjorn van der Horst shows the dining room his extensive English vocabulary. Galvins Bistro is fine, but I cannot really see what the fuss is about. Excellent Indian cooking at Rasa Maricham and the Brilliant in Southall, and the usual at Zafferano.
Traditional and modern Indian cooking Saturday, July 15th, 2006
The Brilliant and Deya show the traditional and modern faces of Indian cooking, and both succeed very well. Zafferano is as good as ever in its newly expanded setting.
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