From Chiswick to Belgravia Saturday, February 08th, 2025
This week I return to Silver Birch and Cornus
From Chiswick to Belgravia Saturday, February 08th, 2025
This week I return to Silver Birch and Cornus
From Park Royal to Twickenham Saturday, February 01st, 2025
This week I review Al Enam and return to Delhi Social
From Soho to Savile Row Saturday, January 25th, 2025
This week I review Row on 5 and return to Yauatcha
From Soho to Mayfair Saturday, January 18th, 2025
This week I return to The Dorchester Grill Room and Sola
From Surbiton to Knightsbridge Saturday, January 11th, 2025
This week I review Patara Beauchamp Place and return to Koyal
From Soho to Belgravia Saturday, December 28th, 2024
This week I review Noble Rot Soho and Cornus
From Twickenham to Surbiton Saturday, December 21st, 2024
This week I review Rice Mill and return to Koyal
From Trafalgar Square to South Kensington Saturday, December 07th, 2024
This week I return to Bibendum and Gouqi
From Belgravia to Mayfair Saturday, November 30th, 2024
This week I review Murano and Cornus
From Charing Cross to Hounslow Saturday, November 23rd, 2024
This week I review Crispy Dosa and The Clermont
From Mayfair to Piccadilly Saturday, November 16th, 2024
This week I review Rex Deli and return to the Ritz
London High End Menu Prices Sunday, November 10th, 2024
Here are the current menu prices at the top restaurants in London, side by side.
From Richmond to Chiswick Saturday, November 09th, 2024
This week I review Mignonette and return to La Trompette
From Knightsbridge to Marylebone Saturday, November 02nd, 2024
This week I review Lisboetta and return to Dinner by Heston.
From Surbiton to South Kensington Saturday, October 26th, 2024
This week I review Koyal and Daquise
From Queensway to Cheltenham Saturday, October 12th, 2024
This week I review The Park in London and Lumiere in Cheltenham
From Kensington to Mayfair Saturday, October 05th, 2024
This week I return to Gymkhana and Kitchen W8
From Crouch End to Willesden Saturday, September 28th, 2024
This week I review Les Deux Garcons, Kadiris and Roka
From Euston to Twickenham Saturday, September 07th, 2024
This week I return to Diwana Bhel Poori and Delhi Social
From Belgravia to Ladbroke Grove Saturday, August 31st, 2024
This week I review Cornus and The Pelican
From Mayfair to Shepherds Bush Saturday, August 24th, 2024
This week I review Giulia and 6 Hamilton Place
From Richmond to Smithfield Saturday, August 17th, 2024
This week I review Cloth, The Dysart and Hakkasan Mayfair
From Hampstead to Chiswick Saturday, August 10th, 2024
This week I review The Hound, Ine and La Trompette
From Marylebone to East Sheen Saturday, August 03rd, 2024
This week I review Chez Roux and Black Salt
A Farewell to L'Amorosa Saturday, July 27th, 2024
This week I return to Les 110 des Taillevent, Amorosa and l’Amorosa.
From Euston to Notting Hill Saturday, July 13th, 2024
This week I return to the Ledbury and to Diwana Bhel Poori
From Richmond to Mayfair Saturday, July 06th, 2024
This week I review Aragawa and return to The Dysart
From Ealing to Seasalter Saturday, June 22nd, 2024
This week I return to The Sportsman and L’Oro di Napoli
From Whitehall to Ewell Saturday, June 08th, 2024
This week I review Kioku and return to Dastaan
From Fitzrovia to Hammersmith Saturday, June 01st, 2024
This week I review Akoko and The Salutation
From Trafalgar Square to the South Bank Saturday, May 25th, 2024
This week I and return to Hannah and Gouqi.
From Pimlico to Ewell Saturday, May 18th, 2024
This week I review Grumbles and return to Dastaan
From Brentford to Reading Saturday, May 04th, 2024
This week I review Clays, Bronzo and The Watermans Arms
From South Bank to The Savoy Saturday, April 27th, 2024
This week I review 1890 and Jeux Jeux
Around Mayfair Saturday, April 20th, 2024
This week I review The Cocochine and Ormer Mayfair
From East Sheen to Piccadilly Saturday, April 13th, 2024
This week I return to Black Salt and The Ritz.
From Fulham to the South Bank Saturday, April 06th, 2024
This week I review Hannah and Josephine Bouchon
From Goodge Street to St James Saturday, March 30th, 2024
This week I review 64 Goodge Street and Toba
From Paris to Golden Square Saturday, March 23rd, 2024
This week I return to Taillevent and review Bob Bebe
From Hammersmith to Southall Saturday, March 16th, 2024
This week I review Cho Asia and return to Jin Da Thai.
From Clerkenwell to Fitzrovia Saturday, March 09th, 2024
This week I review Sessions Arts Club and North Sea
From Bloomsbury to Bermondsey Saturday, March 02nd, 2024
This week I review Chishuru and Casse Croute
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.
From Brentford to Mayfair Saturday, January 27th, 2024
This week I review the new Atelier Robuchon and Sam’s Waterside
From Ruislip to Hammersmith Saturday, January 20th, 2024
This week I review Faber and The Breakspear Arms
From Twickenham to Hyde Park Corner Saturday, January 13th, 2024
This week I review Canton Blue and Delhi Social
From Twickenham to Soho Saturday, January 06th, 2024
This week I review the reopened Sola and Salon Prive
From East Sheen to St James Saturday, December 30th, 2023
This week I review Kaalika and Noble Palace and return to The Ritz.
From Hammersmith to Richmond Saturday, December 23rd, 2023
This week I review Indian Zing, Core and The Dysart.
From Twickenham to Smithfield Saturday, December 16th, 2023
This week I review Delhi Social and St Barts
From Cavendish Square to Acton Saturday, December 09th, 2023
This week I review Tokri and Les 110 de Taillevents
From Hyde Park to Euston Saturday, November 25th, 2023
This week I review Brooklands and return to Diwana Bhel Poori
From Marylebone to Chelsea Saturday, November 18th, 2023
This week I review LAVO London and revisit Gordon Ramsay.
From Piccadilly to Park Lane Saturday, November 11th, 2023
This week I return to The Ritz and The Dorchester Grill
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.
From Mayfair to Ravenscourt Park Saturday, October 28th, 2023
This week I review Abajo at Humo and L’Amorosa.
From Kensal Rise to Notting Hill Saturday, October 21st, 2023
This week I review Harvest and Empire Empire.
From Maidenhead to Piccadilly Saturday, October 14th, 2023
This week I review The Dew Drop Inn and Masala Zone Piccadilly
From Smithfield Market to Piccadilly Saturday, October 07th, 2023
This week I try Bouchon Racine and return to The Ritz
From East Dulwich to St James Saturday, September 30th, 2023
This week I review Kokum and House of Ming
From Elephant and Castle to Chiswick Saturday, September 16th, 2023
This week I review Kachori, Annapurna and High Road Brasserie
From Docklands to Mayfair Saturday, September 09th, 2023
This week I review Melusine and Benares.
From Belgravia to Heathrow Saturday, September 02nd, 2023
This week I review Cantinetta Antiori and Madhu’s Heathrow
From East Sheen to Soho Saturday, August 26th, 2023
This week I review Speedboat Bar and Black Salt
From Chiswick to Mayfair Saturday, August 19th, 2023
This week I review Silver Birch in Chiswick and return to Hakkasan Mayfair.
From Park Lane to Burchetts Green Saturday, August 12th, 2023
This week I review Pavyllon and return to The Crown at Burchetts Green
Indian Restaurants Old and New Saturday, August 05th, 2023
This week I review Roots and return to The Brilliant
From Egham to Park Lane Saturday, July 15th, 2023
I review Sushi Kanesaka and Tudor Pass, and return to the Ritz.
From St Pancras to The Strand Saturday, July 08th, 2023
This week I review the Grand Midland Dining Room and try the relocated Ikoyi
From Petersham to Piccadilly Saturday, June 03rd, 2023
This week I revisit The Dysart and The Ritz
From White City to Shoreditch Saturday, May 27th, 2023
This week I review Zapote and return to Endo at The Rotunda.
From Ascot to Trafalgar Square Saturday, May 20th, 2023
This week I review Gouqi and Woven at Coworth Park
From Cavendish Square to Hampstead Heath Saturday, May 13th, 2023
This week I review 110 des Taillevent and The Bull and Last
From Hammersmith to Bray Saturday, May 06th, 2023
This week I review Thai 101 and The Waterside Inn
From Baker Street to Mayfair Saturday, April 29th, 2023
This week I review Taku and Royal China Club
From Maidenhead to Park Lane Saturday, April 22nd, 2023
This week I review The Dew Drop Inn and Alex Webb on Park Lane
From Twickenham to Surbiton Saturday, April 15th, 2023
This week I review Nay Thai and Tsaretta Spice
From Bloomsbury to Castelnau Saturday, April 08th, 2023
This week I review Postbox and return to The Ninth
From Putney to White City Saturday, April 01st, 2023
This week I review Endo and Cilantro
From Chelsea to Soho Saturday, March 25th, 2023
This week I return to Sola and Wild Tavern
From Kew to Fulham Saturday, March 18th, 2023
This week I review Hawthorn and The Harwood Arms
From Paris to Piccadilly Saturday, March 11th, 2023
This week I review Epicure and The Ritz
From Aldwych to Chiswick Saturday, March 04th, 2023
This week I review Dipna Anand at Somerset house and return to La Trompette
From Richmond to Mayfair Saturday, February 25th, 2023
This week I review Koyn and return to the Dysart
From Highgate to Southall Saturday, February 18th, 2023
This week I return to The Bull and Last and The Brilliant
From Richmond to Belgravia Saturday, February 11th, 2023
This week I review Scott’s in Richmond and return to Hunan
From Marlow to Chelsea Saturday, February 04th, 2023
This week I review Vaasu and Medlar
From Kensington to Knightsbridge Saturday, January 28th, 2023
This week I review The Holland and Studio Frantzen
Chinese New Year dining Saturday, January 21st, 2023
This week I review Canton Element and return to Hakkasan Mayfair.
From Mayfair to Ladbroke Grove Saturday, January 14th, 2023
This week I review Orasay and Ormer Mayfair
From Stratford to East Sheen Saturday, January 07th, 2023
This week I review Allegra
Happy Christmas! Saturday, December 24th, 2022
I return to The Brilliant
From East Sheen to Piccadilly Saturday, December 17th, 2022
This week I return to The Ritz and Black Salt
From Westminster to Soho Saturday, December 10th, 2022
This week I review Yaatra and return to Sola
From Shoreditch to White City Monday, December 05th, 2022
This week I review Cycene and return to Endo at the Rotunda
From Notting Hill to Piccadilly Saturday, November 26th, 2022
I review Dorian and the new regime at Hide.
From Soho to Piccadilly Saturday, November 19th, 2022
This week I review Jugemu and return to The Ritz
I return to Sola Saturday, November 05th, 2022
This week I return to Sola
From Ealing to Regent Street Saturday, October 29th, 2022
This week I review Da Moreno and Alex Dilling
From Shoreditch to Ravenscourt Park Saturday, October 22nd, 2022
This week I review The Princess of Shoreditch and return to L’Amorosa.
From White Waltham to Piccadilly Saturday, October 15th, 2022
This week I review The Beehive and return to the Ritz
In Search of Paradise Saturday, October 08th, 2022
This week I review Paradise and The Brilliant
From Shoreditch to Marble Arch Saturday, October 01st, 2022
This week I review Manteca and KOL
From East Sheen to Chiswick Saturday, September 24th, 2022
This week I return to La Trompette and Black Salt
From Chiswick to Soho Saturday, September 03rd, 2022
This week I review Sola and High Road Brasserie
A Trio of London Restaurants Saturday, August 20th, 2022
This week I review The Harwood Arms, Imperial Treasure and Jin Da Thai
From Maida Vale to Piccadilly Saturday, July 30th, 2022
This week I review Dhaba49 and return to The Ritz
From Hammersmith to Mayfair Saturday, July 23rd, 2022
This week I review Sugarcane and return to Jamavar
From Belgravia to Maidenhead Saturday, July 16th, 2022
This week I review the new Crown at Burchetts Green and The Landsborough Grill
From Ascot to East Sheen Saturday, July 09th, 2022
This week I return to Coworth Park and Black Salt
From Twickenham to Piccadilly Saturday, July 02nd, 2022
This week I review Shiuli and return to The Ritz
From Soho to Sussex Saturday, June 25th, 2022
This week I review the newly vegan Gauthier and also Graveytye Manor
From Hammersmith to Oxfordshire Saturday, June 11th, 2022
This week I review Maison Francois, The Hampshire and return to Le Manoir au Quat’ Saisons
From Marble Arch to Pinner Saturday, June 04th, 2022
This week I review Junsei and Trinco Bay
From Soho to Ewell Saturday, May 28th, 2022
I review Evelyn’s Table and return to Black Salt and Dastaan.
From Hertfordshire to Soho Saturday, May 21st, 2022
This week I review Madhu’s at The Grove and Sola
From Egham to East Sheen Saturday, May 14th, 2022
This week I review The Tudor Room at Great Fosters and Black Salt
From Hammersmith to Shoreditch Saturday, May 07th, 2022
I revisit Clove Club and Sam’s Riverside
From Richmond to Piccadilly Saturday, April 30th, 2022
This week I review Madhu’s Brasserie in Richmond and return to The Ritz.
From Kentish Town to St James Saturday, April 16th, 2022
This week I review Anima e Cuore and return to Ikoyi
The Ledbury Reopens Saturday, April 09th, 2022
This week I review the reopened Ledbury and return to Dastaan.
An Outing to Kent Saturday, April 02nd, 2022
This week I review The Bridge Arms and Jin Da Thai
Old Favourites Saturday, February 26th, 2022
This week I return to The Dysart and l’Amorosa
The Fields of Chelsea Saturday, February 12th, 2022
This week I review The Five Fields.
A Trip to St Johns Wood Saturday, February 05th, 2022
This week I review Ritu.
I Resume Reviewing Saturday, January 29th, 2022
I return to Black Salt.
Final Meal of The Year Saturday, January 01st, 2022
I return to The Ritz
A Return to The Dorchester Grill Saturday, December 25th, 2021
I return to The Grill Room at The Dorchester
A Short Hop from Soho to Piccadilly Saturday, December 18th, 2021
This week I review The Ritz and Sola
From Belgravia to Mayfair Saturday, December 11th, 2021
This week I review Zafferano and Jamavar
An Exciting New Restaurant Opening Saturday, December 04th, 2021
This week I review Black Salt and return to Royal China Baker Street
New Indian Restaurants of Mayfair Saturday, November 27th, 2021
This week I review Bibi and Madhus of Mayfair
From Hackney to White Waltham Saturday, November 20th, 2021
This week I review The Sea The Sea in Hackney and The Beehive
From Westminster to Southwark Saturday, November 13th, 2021
This week I review The Pem and Sollip
From Tower Hill to Belgravia Saturday, October 30th, 2021
This week I review Sachi and return to La Dame de Pic
From Mayfair to Piccadilly Saturday, October 23rd, 2021
This week I review Mantham and The Ritz
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
Dining in Mayfair Saturday, September 18th, 2021
This week I return to The Dorchester Grill and Hakkasan Mayfair
From Notting Hill to Westminster Saturday, September 11th, 2021
This week I review Sumi and The Blue Boar
From Mayfair to Ewell Saturday, August 28th, 2021
This week I review Dastaan, Benares and Locanda Locatelli
Along the Grand Trunk Road Saturday, August 21st, 2021
This week I review Sola, Grand Trunk Road and Jamavar
From Tower Hill to Chiswick Saturday, August 14th, 2021
This week I review La Dame de Pic and High Road Brasserie
From South Kensington to Ascot Saturday, August 07th, 2021
This week I review Coworth Park and Yashin Ocean House
From Modern British to Modern Indian Saturday, July 24th, 2021
This week I review Republic and return to the Tudor Room at Great Fosters
From Bethnal Green to Chiswick Saturday, July 17th, 2021
This week I review Da Terra, Haandi and La Trompette
From Fitzrovia to Piccadilly Saturday, July 10th, 2021
This week I review Pali Hill and return to The Ritz
From Chelsea to Fitzrovia Saturday, July 03rd, 2021
This week I review Medlar and Noize
From Petersham to White City Saturday, June 26th, 2021
This week I review Dysart and Endo at The Rotunda
From Belgravia to St Margarets Saturday, June 19th, 2021
This week I review Zafferano and Le Salon Prive
London's newest 3 star Restaurant Saturday, June 12th, 2021
This week I review Aulis and Helene Darroze at The Connaught
Some Old Favourites Saturday, May 29th, 2021
This week I return to Sola and The Ritz
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
From Moorgate to Greek Street Saturday, October 10th, 2020
This week I review Noble Rot Soho and return to Angler
A Tale of Two Chakras Saturday, October 03rd, 2020
I try both Chakra branches and return to The Crown at Burchetts Green.
Two days in the Cotswolds Saturday, September 26th, 2020
This week I return to Whatley Manor and The Brilliant.
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 Richmond to the Ritz Saturday, September 05th, 2020
I return to Chatora and The Ritz
From Borough Market to Soho Saturday, August 29th, 2020
This week I review Mei Mei and return to Sola
Top Indian Food in outer London Saturday, August 22nd, 2020
This week I return to Dastaan
From Battersea to The Boltons Saturday, August 15th, 2020
This week I reviw Fiume and return to Cambio de Tercio.
Some Old Favourites Reopen Saturday, August 08th, 2020
This week I return to The Ritz and Hakkasan Mayfair.
French Cooking in St Margarets Saturday, August 01st, 2020
This week I review Le Salon Prive
West London Restaurants Revisited Saturday, July 25th, 2020
This week I revisit High Road Brasserie and The Dysart
A Jaunt To The Countryside Saturday, July 18th, 2020
This week I review 104 and return to Hambleton Hall
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
Off to the Races Saturday, March 14th, 2020
This week I revisit Le Champignon Sauvage and Five Fields.
A Ritzy Meal Saturday, March 07th, 2020
This week I return to The Ritz
The Treehouses of Regent Street Saturday, February 29th, 2020
This week I review Madera and reopened Gymkhana and return to Hakkasan Mayfair.
From Maidenhead to Mayfair Saturday, February 22nd, 2020
This week I review The Mayfair Chippy and return to The Crown at Burchetts Green
From Queensway to White City Saturday, February 15th, 2020
This week I review Normah Café and Shola
From Westminster to Marble Arch Saturday, February 08th, 2020
This week I review The Yard and Tokii
Tom Aikens Finds His Muse Saturday, February 01st, 2020
This week I review Muse.
From Chelsea to Soho Saturday, January 25th, 2020
This week I review Wild Tavern and return to Sola
From Marylebone to Fulham Saturday, January 18th, 2020
This week I review 1947 and revisit The Harwood Arms
From Park Lane to Trafalgar Square Saturday, January 11th, 2020
This week I review Bancone and the relaunched Grill at The Dorchester
From Chelsea to Mayfair Saturday, December 28th, 2019
This week I review Davies & Brook and revisit Medlar.
From Richmond to Knightsbridge Saturday, December 21st, 2019
This week I return to The Petersham and Zafferano.
From Chiswick to Mayfair Saturday, December 07th, 2019
This week I review Sola and Comptoir Robuchon and return to La Trompette
From White City to Petersham Saturday, November 30th, 2019
This week I return to Dysart, Endo and The Ritz
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.
Mayfair Latest Openings Saturday, November 09th, 2019
This week I review The Betterment and Charlie’s at Browns.
From Piccadilly to Westfield Saturday, November 02nd, 2019
This week I review Copper Chimney and return to The Ritz.
From Chelsea to Hounslow Saturday, October 26th, 2019
This week I review The African Queen and The Sea The Sea
From Holland Park to Mayfair Saturday, October 19th, 2019
This week I return to The Greenhouse and review Julie’s.
Frome Ewell to Belgravia Saturday, October 12th, 2019
This week I review Siren and return to Dastaan
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.
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.
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.
A Cosy New Restaurant Saturday, August 17th, 2019
This week I review Gezzelig and return to Jamavar.
A Sushi Gem Saturday, August 03rd, 2019
This week I review My Old Place and Endo at The Rotunda, and return to The Square.
High end Paella Comes to London Saturday, July 27th, 2019
This week I review Lucknow 49 and Arros QD and return to The Ritz.
From Chelsea to Maidenhead Saturday, July 20th, 2019
This week I review Myrtle and return to Noize and The Crown at Burchetts Green
To the Wilds of Essex Saturday, July 06th, 2019
This week I review 104 and Flitch of Bacon, and return to Haandi
Visiting Dubrovnik Saturday, June 08th, 2019
This week I review Proto and Restaurant Dubrovnik in Croatia
Roe to Perdition Saturday, May 11th, 2019
I return to l'Amorosa and The Brilliant and attend a caviar tasting.
A Fishy Week Saturday, May 04th, 2019
This week I review Cornerstone and return to Angler
From Belgravia to Kensington Saturday, April 27th, 2019
This week I review Abd el Wahab in Belgravia and Pizzicotto in Kensington.
A Ritzy Time Saturday, April 20th, 2019
This week I return to the Ritz and Royal China Queensway
From Richmond to Northfields Saturday, April 13th, 2019
This week I return to the Bingham and review Patri.
From Mayfair to Bevis Marks Saturday, April 06th, 2019
This week I review Barullo and return to Alyn Williams at The Westbury
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 Brentford to Burchetts Green Saturday, March 16th, 2019
This week I review The Crown at Burchetts Green, The Ritz and The Watermans Arms.
From Marlow to Baker Street Saturday, March 09th, 2019
This week I review the Coach in Marlow and Ooty in Baker Street.
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
A Trip to Paris Saturday, February 23rd, 2019
This week I review Akira in Kensington and Le Clarence in Paris
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.
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
From Richmond to Haymarket Saturday, February 02nd, 2019
This week I review Farzi Café and the new chef at the Petersham hotel.
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.
High End Restaurant Openings and Re-Openings Saturday, January 12th, 2019
This week I review Imperial Treasure and the newly reopened Tamarind
New Year Dining Saturday, January 05th, 2019
This week I review Hankies at the Montcalm and return to Hunan and Hakkasan
Best dishes of 2018 Saturday, December 29th, 2018
This week I return to The Ritz, and reflect on my best dishes of 2018.
Coming up to Christmas Saturday, December 22nd, 2018
This week I return to Beck at Browns, La Buvette and The Brilliant
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.
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
Full Circle at Kyms Saturday, November 10th, 2018
This week I review Kyms and The Curry Room, and return to The Watermans Arms.
Two High Profile London Openings Saturday, November 03rd, 2018
This week I review Kerridge’s Bar and Grill and Caractere.
From Pizza to White Truffles Saturday, October 27th, 2018
This week I review Leroy and 50 Kalo di Ciro Salva and return to Hedone.
The Old and the New Saturday, October 20th, 2018
This week I review Kahani and return to La Trompette and Cambio de Tercio
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
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.
Back in London Saturday, September 08th, 2018
This week I review Titu, Pure Indian Cooing and Brat and return to Tangawizi
London Fine Dining Saturday, August 11th, 2018
This week I review The Fish House and revisit to Core, Gordon Ramsay, Jamavar and The Ritz
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.
Clocking Inn Saturday, May 19th, 2018
This week I review Dip In Brilliant and The Clock House and return to Noize and The Ritz.
Ambitious London openings Saturday, May 12th, 2018
This week I review Four Degree and Beck at Browns and revisit Hedone.
Roganic Returns Saturday, May 05th, 2018
This week I review Roganic and return to The Ritz, The Empress and The Brilliant
Crowning Glory Saturday, April 14th, 2018
This week I review Cabotte and Lievito and return to The Crown at Burchetts Green
The Blackbird is Off To the Races Saturday, April 07th, 2018
This week I review The Blackbird and return to Noize and Club Gascon.
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
Braving the Hipsters Saturday, March 17th, 2018
This week I review Londrino and Nuala and return to Indian Accent
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.
Back Home Saturday, March 03rd, 2018
This week I review Sabor, Edera, Tarantella Acton and the new Zia Lucia
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
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.
Indian Cuisine Accentuated Saturday, December 23rd, 2017
This week I try Indian Accent and return to Dysart, Parlour and l'Amorosa.
Mixed week in London Saturday, December 16th, 2017
This week I review Xu and Bistro Vadouvan, and return to The Ritz.
Hibiscus becomes Bombay Bustle Saturday, December 09th, 2017
This week I review Bombay Bustle and revisit Gauthier and The Duke of Sussex.
Chez Bruce Revisited Saturday, November 25th, 2017
This week I revisit Chez Bruce and try a couple of special culinary events
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.
Tip Top Tapas Saturday, November 11th, 2017
This week I review Rambla and return to Darjeeling Express and Darbaar.
This Sportsman Life Saturday, November 04th, 2017
This week I review Pappa Roma and return to The Sportsman and Jamavar
Making Noize Saturday, October 28th, 2017
This week I review Noize and Ginza Onadera and return to Zedel.
From Kingston to Tower Hill via Mayfair Saturday, October 21st, 2017
This week I review Roz Ana, Ella Canta and Mei Ume
Visiting Guernsey Saturday, October 14th, 2017
This week I review Melur and try a trio of restaurants on Guernsey.
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.
The Voyage of Zheng Saturday, September 02nd, 2017
This week I review The Don and Zheng, and the new regime at Launceston Place
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.
Core Competence Saturday, August 19th, 2017
This week I review Core and Saponara and return to Gauthier and The Brilliant
Revisiting London Restaurants Saturday, July 29th, 2017
This week I return to The River Café, Dastaan, Madhus at the Sheraton and Hedone (again)
Interesting New Indian Restaurants in London Saturday, July 22nd, 2017
This week I review Gunpowder and Darjeeling Express, and return to Bonhams and Hedone.
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
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
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.
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.
Home Counties Gems Saturday, May 20th, 2017
This week I review The Oxford Blue, Dastaan and Bibendum.
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
A High Profile London Opening Saturday, March 18th, 2017
This week I review Dum, Ruben’s Bakehouse and Mere and return to Kitchen W8
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
Take your Pic Saturday, February 11th, 2017
This week I review La Dame de Pic and Kashmir and return to Ormer Mayfair
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.
StreetXO comes to London Saturday, January 28th, 2017
This week I review StreetXO and Flora Indica and return to The Ritz
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
Smoking Hot Saturday, January 14th, 2017
This week I review The Holborn Dining Rooms and Kiln and return to Amorosa
From London to Chessington Saturday, January 07th, 2017
This week I review Saffron Summer, and revisit La Trompette and Seven Park Place
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.
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
From Covent Garden to Bray Saturday, November 12th, 2016
This week I review Talli Joe and return to The Waterside Inn and Villa Geggiano.
Notes From Hipster Central Saturday, November 05th, 2016
This week I review Som Saa and Ellory and return to Parlour.
From Calcutta to Barnes Saturday, October 29th, 2016
This week I review Calcutta Street and return to Noble Rot, Shikumen and The Olympic Studios
London Restaurants New and Old Saturday, October 22nd, 2016
This week I review Jikoni and return to l’Amorosa and El Pirata.
Two High Profile London Openings Saturday, October 08th, 2016
This week i review Elystan Street, Eneko and Killer Tomato.
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
Old Favourites Saturday, September 03rd, 2016
This week I review 197 Chiswick Fire Station and return to The Sportsman, Hedone and Darbaar
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.
Back to London Saturday, July 16th, 2016
This week I review Poppy’s, The Reform Club and Café Monico and return to The Ritz.
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.
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
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.
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
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
Restaurants with Good Wine Lists in London Saturday, March 19th, 2016
This week I return to The Harwood Arms, Noble Rot and Royal China
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.
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.
A Frenchie in London Saturday, February 20th, 2016
This week I try Duck & Rice and Frenchie and return to l’Amorosa and Hakkasan Mayfair
Wine and Food in London Saturday, February 13th, 2016
This week I return to Bonhams, Taillevent 110 and The Brilliant
From Dim Sum to the Ritz Saturday, February 06th, 2016
This week I return to A Wong, Haandi and the Ritz
Some Unlikely London Restaurant Locations Saturday, January 30th, 2016
This week I review Piquet, Belle Epoque and Paradise Garage
Ninth Time Lucky Saturday, January 23rd, 2016
This week I try The Ninth and return to The Ledbury 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
Park Chinois Revisited Saturday, January 09th, 2016
This week I revisit Park Chinois, The Bombay Brasserie, Quilon and the Watermans Arms.
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.
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.
Taillevent Comes to London Saturday, November 21st, 2015
This week I review Les 110 de Taillevent and Foxlow W4 and return to Bonhams
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 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.
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
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
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
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.
This Sportsman Life Saturday, August 29th, 2015
This week I return to The Sportsman, Tangawizi, Otto’s, Duke of Sussex and Hedone
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
London Old and New Saturday, August 08th, 2015
This week I review Celeste, the new Canvas, Inaho and return to Royal China
In and around London Saturday, July 25th, 2015
This week I revisit Drakes at Ripley, Sixty One, Bonhams, Diwana Bhel Poori and The Brilliant.
To Taiwan via Soho Saturday, July 11th, 2015
This week I review Bao and return to The Royal Oak, Bonhams, Caphe Guests and Hedone
Molecular gastronomy in Marbella Saturday, June 27th, 2015
This week I review Dani Garcia and Social Tapas, and return to Hedone and Bonhams
A collection of London openings Saturday, June 06th, 2015
This week I review Sukho, Taberna do Mercado, Melody and return to Bonhams
From A Smokehouse to an ex Hospital Saturday, May 23rd, 2015
This week I review Percy & Founders, Lyles, Smokehouse Chiswick and Scott’s
Behind the Bike Shed Saturday, May 09th, 2015
This week I review Rochelle Canteen and return to the Royal Oak, Hedone and HKK.
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
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
Virgin Territory Saturday, April 04th, 2015
This week I review Shumiken and Terra Vergine and return to Galvin at Windows and Diwana Bhel Poori
Auctioning Off Lunch Saturday, March 28th, 2015
This week I try the revamped Grill at The Dorchester, John Doe, Bonhams and Kitty Fishers
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
Lunch at Dinner Saturday, March 07th, 2015
This week I review the Good Earth and return to Dinner by Heston Blumenthal and Hedone
New and Old Saturday, February 28th, 2015
This week I try Ristorante Frescobaldi and Shimagano and revisit Gordon Ramsay and Hedone.
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
A Variety of Cuisines Saturday, February 14th, 2015
This week I try Caphe Guests and return to Medlar and Roti Chai.
Some New Reviews, and Michelin France appears Friday, February 06th, 2015
This week I review The Truscott Arms, Monkey Temple, and The Portland.
Resumption Saturday, January 31st, 2015
This week I review Rex & Mariano and return to Kiraku and Hakkasan Mayfair
Old and New Saturday, December 27th, 2014
This week I try Kouzu and the revamped Marcus and revisit Dysart and Hedone
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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 Ghent Saturday, September 27th, 2014
I review Hof van Cleve , Pavilion, Chisou and Bombay Brasserie
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
A Safari to Woburn Saturday, September 13th, 2014
This week I review Paris House and Brasserie Gustave and return to Blue Plate 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
Coasting Saturday, August 30th, 2014
This week I visit Wormwood and return to Umu, Briciole and The Sportsman
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.
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
In Rutland and London Saturday, July 26th, 2014
This week I return to Hambleton Hall, review Annayu and Beast, and return to Hedone.
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
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
Feeling Ritzy Sunday, June 15th, 2014
This week I review Rivea, 500, Kurobuta and Toto’s and return to The Ritz
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.
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.
City Dining Saturday, April 12th, 2014
This week I review 1212 and revisit Bonds, Sixty One and Lutyens.
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
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
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
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
Canvassing opinion in Marylebone Saturday, February 08th, 2014
This week I review Canvas, Sixty One and The Brackenbury, and return to the Royal China
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 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
From Petersham to Wanstead Saturday, January 18th, 2014
This week I review Rextail, Source and Provender and return to Dysart
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
High profile London openings Saturday, October 26th, 2013
This week I review Boulestin, Gymkhana, Cannizaro House, Union Street Cafe and Fish and Chip Shop
Five days, five cuisines Saturday, October 19th, 2013
This week I review Mari Vanna, Marianne and Tudkin and revisit Hedone and Gaylord
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
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
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.
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
New London reviews Saturday, September 14th, 2013
This week I try Dairy, La Mancha and Social Eating House and return to Coworth Park
Obscure restaurant surprises Saturday, September 07th, 2013
This week I try The Dysart Arms, Pizza Pilgrims and Gaylord and return to Tarantella.
Assorted London dining Saturday, August 31st, 2013
I try two Mexican restaurants, the intriguing Red Pocket and new opening Picture
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.
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
Persian restaurants in London Saturday, August 03rd, 2013
This week I try two Persian restaurants and return to Hedone and Koya
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
Ups and downs of London dining Saturday, July 13th, 2013
I review Northall and Hispania, and return to Tangawizi and The Waterman's Arms
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.
The restaurants of Zwolle Saturday, June 29th, 2013
I return to De Librije and try its sister restaurant Zusje.
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
Some old favourites Sunday, May 19th, 2013
Some favourite restaurants in London, along with one new Japanese restaurant
Indian restaurants in London v India Friday, April 19th, 2013
This week I try Delhi Grill, Machaan and Zoilo
Balthazar comes to London Saturday, April 06th, 2013
This week I try Balthazar, and revisit Il Ristorante and Apsleys
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 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
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.
A visit to Hyderabad Saturday, February 09th, 2013
This week I visit Hyderabad, and try Bo London
A Blueprint for success Saturday, February 02nd, 2013
This week I try The Blueprint Café, Hawksmoor Air Street and The Malt House
Nobu revisited Saturday, January 26th, 2013
This week I try Cinnamon Soho, Odin’s and A. Wong, and return to Nobu London
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
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
Happy New Year! Saturday, December 29th, 2012
This week I try The Belgian Arms and revisit Cambio de Tercio and The Brilliant
I visit the Lake District Saturday, December 22nd, 2012
This week I review l'Enclume, and revisit Sushi Tetsu, La Trompette and Hedone
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
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
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
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.
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 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.
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.
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 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
Some old favourites, including The Ledbury Saturday, May 26th, 2012
This week I try The Ledbury, Medlar, Quaglino, The Roebuck and Tangawizi
The old and the new of London Saturday, May 19th, 2012
This week I try Olivomare, Ortolan, The Guinea Grill and Mishkin
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
Catching up in London Saturday, April 28th, 2012
Catching up in London
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
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 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.
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
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
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
Dining in Cambridge Sunday, January 08th, 2012
This week I try 36 and Alimentum, and return to Midsummer House, Apsleys and E&O
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
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
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
From Balcon to burgers Friday, December 09th, 2011
This week I try Balcon, Aurelia and the Admiral Codrington, and return to Yauatcha.
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
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
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
The top restaurants of Madrid Saturday, November 12th, 2011
This week I try the top restaurants in Madrid
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
The Square revisited Saturday, July 09th, 2011
This week I try Koya, and revisit The Square, Cassis and Franco Manca
A week in Chicago Tuesday, May 31st, 2011
A week in Chicago
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.
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
A trip to Honfleur Saturday, April 23rd, 2011
This week I eat in Honfleur, try The Olde Bell and return to Trishna and Diwana Bhel Poori
Eating in Berkshire Friday, April 15th, 2011
This week I try The Artichoke and Stoke Park, and return to Dinner, Chutney Mary and Tarantella
Medlar reviewed Saturday, April 09th, 2011
This week I try Medlar, Simpsons on the Strand and return to E&O, Zuma and The Royal Oak
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
A Japanese hidden gem in Ealing Saturday, March 26th, 2011
This week I try Kiraku and return to the Landau, Bar Boulud, Haandi and Windows
The Opera Tavern reviewed Saturday, March 19th, 2011
This week I try the Opera Tavern, Atariya and Chabrot, and return to Franco Manca
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
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!
An app for wine lovers is born Saturday, February 19th, 2011
This week I try El Pirata, The Seashell, The Vaults and Mandalay and return to Zaika, and launch an app
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
Roux at the Landau reviewed Saturday, February 05th, 2011
This week I try Roux at the Landau and the Golden Hind and return to The Petersham, the Modern Pantry and Café Spice Namaste
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
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
Two grand London hotel restaurants reviewed Saturday, January 01st, 2011
This week I try the Ritz and the Savoy Rover Room, and return to Rules and The Brilliant.
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.
Sushi comes to Kensington Saturday, December 04th, 2010
This week I try Yashin Sushi and Dock Kitchen and revisit The Ledbury, The Bombay Brasserie, and the Duke of Sussex
Hakkasan Mayfair reviewed Saturday, November 27th, 2010
This week I try Hakkasan Mayfair, Rosemary Lane, Deux Salons and Yoshi Sushi
Le Gavroche revisited Saturday, November 20th, 2010
This week I try Chancery, North Road and Lamberts and return to le Gavroche, Dinings and The Bombay Brasserie
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
A visit to San Diego Saturday, October 30th, 2010
This week I visit San Diego, and the Three Tuns and Princess Victoria
A trip to Berlin Saturday, October 23rd, 2010
I visit Berlin, and return to Roussillon and La Trompette
Serious dining in Germany Friday, September 17th, 2010
This week I try Goodman, and return to Christian Bau, Sonnora, the Royal Oak and the Fish Shop.
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.
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
The Harrow at Little Bedwyn reviewed Friday, August 13th, 2010
This week I try The Harrow at Little Bedwyn and Rosa’s, and return to Eastside, Charlotte’s Bistro, Skylon and Masala Zone
York & Albany opens Saturday, August 07th, 2010
This week I try York & Albany and Chutney Mary, and revisit La Trompette, Sams Brasserie, The Duke of Sussex and The Sportsman.
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
Pierre Koffmann is back Saturday, July 24th, 2010
This week I try Koffmann’s, Dinings, Cote and The Tower Inn, and revisit Zafferano
The Compleat Angler reviewed Saturday, July 17th, 2010
This week I try the Compleat Angler and the Victoria, and revisit The Capital and the Brilliant
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
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.
Cavaillon is a culinary oasis in the desert Saturday, June 12th, 2010
This week I try Cavaillon and the Painted Heron, and revisit Georges at the Cove and The Bingham
Viajante reviewed Saturday, June 05th, 2010
This week I try Viajante and China Tang, and revisit Diwana Bhel Poori
Gauthier moves to Soho Saturday, May 29th, 2010
This week I try Gauthier, Caravan and Jom Makan, and revisit Shilpa, Tangawizi and Kitchen W8
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.
Miami vice, or at least dining Saturday, May 15th, 2010
This week I scour Miami for good food, try the French Table and return to the Waterside Inn
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
Dining in Hampshire and The Cotswolds Sunday, April 25th, 2010
This week I try JSW, My Dining Room and Art du Fromage, and return to Whatley Manor and The Brilliant
What is in a name - Petrus Saturday, April 17th, 2010
This week I try Petrus, Wiltons and return to the Royal China
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
Pied a Terre revisited Saturday, March 27th, 2010
This week I revisit Pied a Terre, Yupa’s Thai Kitchen, Eastside Bistro, Tendido Cuatro and the Princess Victoria.
Pinchito and a week of west London restaurants Saturday, March 20th, 2010
This week I try Pinchito, and revisit Shilpa, Princess Victoria, Kitchen W8 and Le Vacherin
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
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
There is real food in Tottenham Saturday, February 13th, 2010
This week I try the Lock, Whites and Charlotte’s Bistro, and revisit The Harwood Arms
Galvin La Chapelle opens Saturday, February 06th, 2010
This week I try Galvin La Chapelle and revisit Apsleys and Amaya
I review Lutyens Saturday, January 30th, 2010
This week I try Lutyens and Manson, and revisit the Sportsman
Some top restaurants of West London Saturday, January 16th, 2010
This week I tried Bstro K and returned to The Ledbury, Kitchen W8 and the Harwood Arms
Hache offers a superior burger Saturday, January 09th, 2010
This week I try The Swan and Hache, and revisit Kiasu.
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.
Anima revisited Saturday, December 26th, 2009
This week I revisit l’Anima, Patara (SW7) Haandi and Royal China
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.
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.
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.
Kitchen W8 opens Saturday, November 07th, 2009
This week I try Kitchen W8 and the Compass, and return to Texture and Royal China.
A varied week in London Saturday, October 24th, 2009
This week I try The Roebuck and Brouges, and revisit Min Jiang and Haandi
Rules rules the roost Saturday, October 17th, 2009
This week I go to Rules, try Blue Pepper and revisit the Greenhouse, Amaya and the Brilliant.
This week I try Indian Zing and Mark Hix W1 Saturday, October 10th, 2009
This week I try Indian Zing and Mark Hix W1, and revisit the Duke of Sussex and Le Gavroche
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 jaunt to Hambleton Hall Saturday, September 19th, 2009
This week I went to Hambleton Hall, Kiasu, The Rivington Grill and the Harwood Arms
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.
I visit Copenhagen Sunday, August 30th, 2009
This week I try Honeymoon, and revisit Le Café Anglais and Budsara. I also visit Copenhagen.
A trip to Ripley, believe it or not Saturday, August 22nd, 2009
This week I try Drakes, Lagoon Lounge and Fishers, and revisit the Brilliant.
Exploring the Boundary Saturday, August 15th, 2009
This week I try Boundary, and revisit Rasa Samudra, Pied a Terre and Zafferano
Cafe 209 Saturday, August 08th, 2009
This week I try Café 209 and return to the Harwood Arms
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 return to The Sportsman Saturday, July 18th, 2009
This week I return to The Sportsman, Corrigans Mayfair and The Brilliant, and try the new tasting menu at the Fat Duck.
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
A week of old favourites Friday, June 19th, 2009
This week I revisit the Quality Chop House, the Pantechnicon dining Rooms, Zuma and the Brilliant
I visit Lyon and Wolfsburg Sunday, June 14th, 2009
A bumper week: I visit Lyon and Wolfsburg, revisit the Notting Hill Brasserie and Hereford Road and try the Tilbury Inn.
This week I revisit the Ledbury and the Sportsman Saturday, June 06th, 2009
This week I revisit the Ledbury, Tangawizi and the Sportsman.
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.
This week I try Harrison’s and High Timber Saturday, May 09th, 2009
This week I try Harrison’s and High Timber, and revisit Pied a Terre, Madhu’s and the Princess Victoria.
I try l‘Etranger Saturday, May 02nd, 2009
This week I try l‘Etranger, revisit the High Road Brasserie and the Brilliant, and venture back to the Sportsman.
Rasa Sayang reviewed Sunday, April 19th, 2009
This week I try Rasa Sayang and revisit old favourites Haandi and Zafferano.
Michelin reveals its next guide Saturday, April 11th, 2009
A mainly (gastro) pub and curry kind of a week for me. Michelin reveals its next guide.
I ponder value for money Saturday, April 04th, 2009
This week I try Dolada and 101, and ponder value for money
This week I try Saf and Fifteen in Hoxton Saturday, March 21st, 2009
This week I try Saf and Fifteen, and revisit Diwana Bhel Poori, Cambio de Tercio and the Harwood Arms.
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.
An Indian food week Saturday, March 07th, 2009
This week I tried Sagar and Zeen and revisited Le Gavroche, the Harwood Arms and the revamped Bombay Brasserie.
I try The Commander Saturday, February 21st, 2009
This week I try The Commander, and revisit Tangawizi, The Square, Cambio de Tercio and Alain Ducasse at the Dorchester.
This week I venture to Croydon Saturday, February 14th, 2009
This week I try Fish and Grill, sample paella at the revamped Tendido Cuatro, and revisit Zafferano, Ambassade de l'Ile and Tarantella.
I try Kai and the new Marcus Wareing Saturday, February 07th, 2009
This week I try Kai and the new Marcus Wareing and revisit the Royal China.
The Bristol in Paris Saturday, January 24th, 2009
This week I try the Bristol in Paris and the Harwood Arms in London, and return to Helene Darroze and Haandi.
This week I try the Modern Pantry Saturday, January 17th, 2009
This week I try the Modern Pantry, and revisit One Lombard Street and Zafferano. And film another TV slot.
From Ongar to Le Gavroche Saturday, January 10th, 2009
This week I try Smith’s in Ongar and Bocca Di Lupo, and revisit the Princess Victoria and Le Gavroche.
A dismal experience at Chez Kristof Saturday, January 03rd, 2009
This week I try Chez Kristof, and revisit the High Road Brasserie and the Duke of Sussex
I try the Sportsman in Kent for the first time Saturday, December 27th, 2008
This week I try the Sportsman in Kent, and satisfy my curry craving at the Brilliant.
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 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.
I try the new Corrigan’s Mayfair Saturday, December 06th, 2008
This week I try the new Corrigan’s Mayfair and Khans, and revisit Le Café Anglais and the Brilliant. The Michelin Hong Kong guide appears.
Café Strudel - Austrian food in Sheen Saturday, November 29th, 2008
This week I try Café Strudel and the Ragam, and revisit The Abingdon and La Trompette. More Michelin news.
A trip to Amsterdam Saturday, November 22nd, 2008
This week I try Ciel Bleu in Amsterdam and Trishna, The Thomas Cubitt and Tierra Brindisa in London. Assorted Michelin guides appear.
This week I try Enoteca Turi and 11 Abingdon Road Saturday, November 01st, 2008
This week I try Enoteca Turi and 11 Abingdon Road, and revisit Hibiscus and Tangawizi.
The remaining Michelin US guides appear Saturday, October 25th, 2008
This week I try Brula Bistro and Karma, and revisit Haandi. The remaining Michelin US guides appear.
A visit to Berlin Saturday, October 18th, 2008
I try Avista, Medcalf and Bibendum, and Fischer’s Fritz in Berlin. Little change in the Michelin 2009 California guide.
I try Min Jiang Saturday, October 11th, 2008
This week I try Min Jiang, revisit Hakkasan and Zafferano and ponder the tasting menu at Ambassade de l’Ile.
Only the Running Footman - run far, run fast Saturday, September 20th, 2008
This week I try Only the Running Footman, and revisit Ambassade de l’Ile, the Brilliant and Diwana Bhel Poori, and examine Aiden Byrne’s new book.
The Giaconda Dining Rooms is a delight Saturday, September 06th, 2008
I try the Giaconda Dining Rooms and the Bingham, and revisit the Duke of Sussex, Andaman and Zafferano
Murano reviewed Saturday, August 30th, 2008
This week I try Murano and Café Boheme, and revist Tangawizi, Ambassade de l’Ile and Tarantella.
I try the new Andaman Saturday, August 23rd, 2008
This week I try Andaman and the Botanist, and revisit the Brilliant. Michelin expands further.
Sonny’s is not at its best Saturday, August 16th, 2008
Things are not well at Sonny’s. I try the Princess Victoria, and revisit Helene Darroze, Patara and Royal China.
I try l’Anima Saturday, August 09th, 2008
I try l’Anima, Fino and the revamped Quo Vadis, and revisit Ambassade de l’Ile and Zafferano.
I contrast East London Tayyab with Southall stalwart the Brilliant Saturday, August 02nd, 2008
This week I try Aaya and contrast East London Tayyab with Southall stalwart the Brilliant.
I try Helene Darroze at the Connaught Saturday, July 26th, 2008
This week I try Helene Darroze at the Connaught, and revisit the Red Fort. The “Scores on the Doors” yields some surprising results.
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
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
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.
Pantechnicon reviewed Friday, May 23rd, 2008
This week I try Pantechnicon and Rooburoo, and revisit Rhodes W1, Roussillon, the Ledbury and Haandi
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.
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.
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.
The highs and lows of Barcelona Thursday, April 24th, 2008
The highs and lows of Barcelona, and the Top 50 Restaurant list comes out.
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.
I try the newly re-launched Launceston Place Saturday, April 12th, 2008
This week I try the newly re-launched Launceston Place, revisit the Devonshire and the Brilliant, and bump into Albert Roux
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.
This week I revisit Gordon Ramsay in Chelsea Friday, March 28th, 2008
This week I revisit Gordon Ramsay in Chelsea, try Bord’eaux in Park Lane and revisit Haandi.
The Carpenter's Arms serves up tolerable food but hilarious service Saturday, March 15th, 2008
The Carpenter's Arms serves up tolerable food but hilarious service. Roka is still on form, as is local pizzeria Tarantella. Also, the Michelin waifs and strays.
A week in the deep south of the USA Saturday, March 08th, 2008
A week in the deep south of the USA. Also, Udit Sarkhel resurfaces, and other news.
A fishy experience at Tom’s Place Saturday, March 01st, 2008
I try out Tom’s Place, and revisit Cambio de Tercio and Tangawizi.
Urban Turban reviewed Saturday, February 23rd, 2008
I try Urban Turban, and revisit Hibiscus, the Devonshire, the Brilliant and Diwana Bhel Poori.
I venture to the wilds of Croydon to try Le Cassoulet Saturday, February 16th, 2008
I venture to the wilds of Croydon to try Le Cassoulet, sample newly Michelin-starred Quilon, and revisit Atelier Robuchon and Royal China.
I try Rasoi Vineet Bathia Saturday, February 09th, 2008
I try Rasoi Vineet Bathia, Clos Maggiore, Dehesa and the Grill Room at Browns, and return to Diwana Bhel Poori.
I 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.
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.
Dining in Harlow Saturday, January 12th, 2008
I try Tom Ilic and Yumi, return to the Fish Shop on St John Street and the Brilliant, and try eating in Harlow
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.
I try the new Landau at the Langham hotel Saturday, December 29th, 2007
I try the new Landau at the Langham hotel, and return to Kastoori in search of top vegetarian Indian food now that Sabras has closed.
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.
I go to the "other" restaurant at the Dorchester Saturday, December 15th, 2007
I go to the "other" restaurant at the Dorchester and enjoy it more than Ducasse. Tangawizi continues to impress but not even the Brilliant can rescue a turkey curry. Various Michelin guides come out.
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.
Diwali in Southall is princely Saturday, November 10th, 2007
I spend Diwali in Southall and meet Prince Charles. Cambio de Tercio seems transformed, and Pizzeria Rustica is all too rustic, at least in its staff hygiene training.
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.
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.
Vacherin revamped Saturday, October 20th, 2007
This week a revamp works wonders for Le Vacherin, I have another excellent curry at Haandi and try two Italians: my old favourite Zafferano and new kid on the block La Trenta.
Sichuan food near Boston Saturday, October 13th, 2007
In Boston, I enjoy the vibrant spicing of a real Sichuan restaurant, but am uninspired by two of the highest rated restaurants there. Back in London, Zaika shows how to make proper biriani.
The Ledbury sails serenely on Saturday, October 06th, 2007
The Ledbury sails serenely on. Indian cuisine meets Austin Powers at Mantra. The Brackenbury continues to set the standard for a top quality neighbourhood restaurant.
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.
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.
Tasty Thai food from the Fulham Road branch of Patara Saturday, September 08th, 2007
This week saw a fine meal at the Brackenbury, tasty Thai food from the Fulham Road branch of Patara and another excellent curry at Madhu's in Southall. I also have a new toy.
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.
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.
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.
I judge a TV dinner Saturday, August 11th, 2007
Pearl serves up a slightly inconsistent, though mostly good, meal. E&O seems busier than ever, and the cooking seems a little sharper to me than on previous visits. Haandi is as consistently excellent as ever, and I judge a TV dinner.
Petite Maison comes to Mayfair Saturday, August 04th, 2007
Does London need yet another over-expensive yet carefully marketed bistro? Le Gavroche delivers a solid, if imperfect meal, while the Brilliant is a rock of reliability and value in Southall.
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.
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.
Gary Rhodes W1 and Skylon compared Saturday, July 14th, 2007
Two new modern British places this week - Gary Rhodes W1 and Skylon. Also contrasting styles of Indian food at the Brilliant in Southall and Rasa Ma