The New Michelin UK Guide Appears Saturday, February 19th, 2022
This week I review The Harwood Arms
The New Michelin UK Guide Appears Saturday, February 19th, 2022
This week I review The Harwood Arms
Restaurants Reopen! Saturday, May 22nd, 2021
I return to the Crown at Burchetts Green.
Michelin UK Awards Thursday, January 28th, 2021
The Michelin UK stars for 2021 are awarded.
Two days in the Cotswolds Saturday, September 26th, 2020
This week I return to Whatley Manor and The Brilliant.
A Jaunt To The Countryside Saturday, July 18th, 2020
This week I review 104 and return to Hambleton Hall
From Maidenhead to Mayfair Saturday, February 22nd, 2020
This week I review The Mayfair Chippy and return to The Crown at Burchetts Green
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.
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
This Sportsman Life Saturday, November 04th, 2017
This week I review Pappa Roma and return to The Sportsman and Jamavar
Crowning Glory Saturday, October 07th, 2017
This week I review Il Pampero, and return to The Crown at Burchetts Green, Jamavar and Hedone
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
Top Food in the North East of England Saturday, July 01st, 2017
This week I review Raby Hunt, House of Tides and The Patricia
Venturing Off the Tube Map Saturday, June 24th, 2017
This week I review The Red Lion and The Latymer and return to Typing Room and Swagat
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
From Covent Garden to Bray Saturday, November 12th, 2016
This week I review Talli Joe and return to The Waterside Inn and Villa Geggiano.
A visit to Flanders Saturday, October 15th, 2016
This week I review Nuance, Blandford Comptoir and Citrus & Spice
Old Favourites Saturday, September 03rd, 2016
This week I review 197 Chiswick Fire Station and return to The Sportsman, Hedone and Darbaar
From Suffolk to Macau Saturday, July 23rd, 2016
From Suffolk to Macau
The Buzzing Beehive Saturday, May 28th, 2016
This week I review Oldroyd and return to Bonhams, The Beehive, l’Amorosa and Cambio de Tercio.
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
Revisiting Some Old Favourites Saturday, December 05th, 2015
This week I review “I, Robert “and return to Gaylord, Koffmann’s and The Fat Duck.
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
A Cotswold Weekend Saturday, September 26th, 2015
This week I return to Whatley Manor, The Dysart, Amorosa and Hakkasan Mayfair
Seeing Stars in The Alps Saturday, September 19th, 2015
This week I try Le Bouitte in The Alps, Aventure in London and return to The Crown at Burchett’s Green
This Sportsman Life Saturday, August 29th, 2015
This week I return to The Sportsman, Tangawizi, Otto’s, Duke of Sussex and Hedone
In and around London Saturday, July 25th, 2015
This week I revisit Drakes at Ripley, Sixty One, Bonhams, Diwana Bhel Poori and The Brilliant.
Behind the Bike Shed Saturday, May 09th, 2015
This week I review Rochelle Canteen and return to the Royal Oak, Hedone and HKK.
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
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.
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
Coasting Saturday, August 30th, 2014
This week I visit Wormwood and return to Umu, Briciole and The Sportsman
In Rutland and London Saturday, July 26th, 2014
This week I return to Hambleton Hall, review Annayu and Beast, and return to Hedone.
Over Hill and Down Dale - A Yorkshire Road Trip Saturday, July 19th, 2014
This week I review Yorkshire restaurants from Whitby to Ilkley
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
Dining in Cambridge Sunday, January 08th, 2012
This week I try 36 and Alimentum, and return to Midsummer House, Apsleys and E&O
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
I venture to Newbury Saturday, September 24th, 2011
This week I try The Yew Tree, Regency Club and Bleeding Heart, and revisit Cambio de Tercio and Hedone
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
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
Kerala and Bangalore Saturday, January 29th, 2011
The last two weeks have been spent in Kerala and Bangalore, plus a trip to the Sportsman
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
Clarkes reviisted Saturday, November 06th, 2010
This week I try the Crown and Clarkes, and revisit Quilon and Apsleys
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.
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
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
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
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
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
I review Lutyens Saturday, January 30th, 2010
This week I try Lutyens and Manson, and revisit the Sportsman
A trip to Vienna Saturday, October 31st, 2009
This week I try Steirereck and Palais Coburg in Vienna, visit Michael Wignall at the Latymer and return to Amaya.
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 trip to Ripley, believe it or not Saturday, August 22nd, 2009
This week I try Drakes, Lagoon Lounge and Fishers, and revisit the Brilliant.
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
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 visit the West Country Saturday, July 11th, 2009
This week I visit the West Country
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 visit Anne-Sophie Pic and Regis et Jacques Marcon Saturday, September 13th, 2008
This week I revisit Gidleigh Park, try Anne-Sophie Pic and Regis et Jacques Marcon, and pop up on the telly.
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 visit Cheltenham Saturday, March 22nd, 2008
I visit Cheltenham and try Le Champignon Sauvage and Lumiere. Mint Leaf has a chef change and I have a fine meal at the Fat Duck.
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.
Vendome has proper 3 star cooking Saturday, June 30th, 2007
I have a generally good meal at the Cinnamon Club, and I venture off the tube network, though only as far as the Hinds Head in Bray. I have a stunning meal in Vendome in Germany, but also meet Germany's answer to Basil Fawlty.
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.
Manoir au Quat Saison revisited Saturday, May 05th, 2007
Manoir aux Quat' Saison produces a superb meal, and Tom Aikens also delivers a high quality experience. I venture into the world of fusion cuisine at Providores, and have an erratic meal at Michael Moore.
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.
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