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Santo Remedio, Marylebone 

The Blurb

Tacos are quite big these days. Well, in popularity at least because, in practice, they tend to be deceptively small, offering a hand-sized portion easily devoured in a few bites. I say ‘deceptively’ because, to me at least, they tend to be similar to a doughnut, in which eating two or three doesn’t… Read more →

Sparrow Italia, Mayfair

The Blurb

Tucked away, down a little side street in Mayfair, is Sparrow Italia. An elegant, fine-dining restaurant, serving Mediterranean classics with a creative twist. Sparrow found its fame in America before bringing its members-club-style dining experience to the UK in 2022. Sparrow assumes… Read more →

Doggy Saturday at Gaucho Hampstead

What They Say

Four-legged friends are welcome at Gaucho Hampstead every day of the week. Water is always provided, and on the first Saturday of each month, dogs can enjoy food from a specially crafted three course “A La Bark” menu – like A La Carte but for furry friends! The A La Bark menu is available… Read more →

Sunday lunch at Sam’s Waterside, Brentford

The Blurb

During the pandemic, the Brentford Project was, essentially a building site by the river. I visited one time to get one of the best hair revamps of my life from Timothy David in his portable Airstream. I remember thinking at the time that the place had potential, but it was a bit out of my way and… Read more →

Cocotte, Richmond

The Blurb

There are few things in life more joyful in life than a roast chicken. I’ve often lamented the fact that whilst it’s practically a national dish, it’s almost impossible to find it on a menu in a British restaurant (except for on Sundays). And there are many ways to enjoy roast chicken, in… Read more →

Yauatcha, City & Soho

The Blurb

Yauatcha, the Cantonese all-day dining restaurant offers first-class dim sum, cocktails, tea, and European patisserie. Opened in 2004 by Alan Yau, famous for Wagamama, Busaba and Hakkasan, Yauatcha was awarded a Michelin Star in 2005 which it subsequently lost in 2019. But never mind,… Read more →