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Marylebone
Santo Remedio, Marylebone
May 12, 2025The 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 →
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Mayfair
Sparrow Italia, Mayfair
April 18, 2025The 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 →
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Hampstead
Doggy Saturday at Gaucho Hampstead
April 7, 2025What 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 →
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Brentford
Sunday lunch at Sam’s Waterside, Brentford
March 18, 2025The 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 →
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Richmond
Cocotte, Richmond
February 19, 2025The 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 →
Latest Restaurants
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 … Read more →
A Spanish Culinary Journey: Date Night at Reineta & Rayuela
Reineta
My recent date night at Reineta and its sister restaurant, Rayuela, was an experience that felt both refined and effortlessly inviting. My fiancée and I began our evening at Reineta, where the atmosphere was warm and relaxed, setting the … Read more →
Akira Back at Mandarin Oriental, Mayfair
What They Say
Born in Korea and raised in Aspen, Colorado, Akira Back brings a sense of adventure and boundless creativity to his culinary creations in global destinations. Blending Japanese and Korean cuisine in mouthwateringly creative dishes, this is the … Read more →
The Silver Birch, Chiswick
The Blurb
Since I visited the venue late last year, the Silver Birch in Chiswick has gone from strength to strength, recently being awarded the enviable title of London Restaurant of the Year in the coveted AA Guide Hospitality Awards. … Read more →
A Festive Afternoon Tea at the Great Scotland Yard Hotel
The Blurb
I arrived at the Great Scotland Yard Hotel just before 2pm on Saturday, 30th November. The entrance was decorated with mini-Christmas trees nestled into bronze oblong plant pots. An extravagant Christmas wreath fixed above the doorway was a … Read more →
Julie’s
After a year or so dormant, Holland Park institution Julie’s has opened her doors once again. Under new ownership, the much-loved dining and drinking haunt has returned to her rightful position at the heart of west London’s culinary scene. Renowned … Read more →
