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Jay Rayner in The Observer reviewed United Chip in Clerkenwell. But make sure you also check out his defence of restaurant pricing below… “…the bravest restaurant opening in years. “United Chip stands out for attending to practically every modern bell and whistle it can find, while still caring about the essentials.” “…be in no doubt: this […]
Kiwi chef Jeff Tyler whips up handmade gyoza and a range of colourful Asian-inspired salads and snacks in this tiny (15-seater) operation in Mayfair’s picturesque Shepherds Market. Titu opened today (Monday 19 March) serving a pared-back menu will offer a selection of mains and desserts, as well as breakfast options, focusing on high-quality ingredients and quick service. […]
Soho’s “inspired” and “palate-searing” Thai BBQ spot Kiln has teamed up with Clapton’s trendy wine and food shop P.Franco and London’s other kings of Thai spicing som saa for a one-off collaboration that will transform the Brewer Street restaurant into a standing-room-only Larb Bar. The walk-ins only event takes place on 26 March from 6 pm. Tickets […]
As St Patrick’s Day (17 March) syncs up so nicely with the launch of our 2019 survey, we would like to draw your attention to 15 Northern Irish restaurants that we feel should be included in next year’s guide. Yes, Ox in Belfast sets a world class standard, and yes the Bull & Ram in […]
With St Patrick’s Day coming up (Saturday 17 March) here are six Irish whiskies the International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC) recommends to get you in the spirit of things… Midleton Barry Crockett Legacy New England in the Fall. Log cabins, brown leaves, light ginger notes, delicate tea and some hints hints Bubble Gum. Palate, […]
Renowned French chef Laurent Tourondel (perhaps best known in the States where he has ventures in Miami, North Carolina and New York) announces his first foray into Europe with a dining room at opening in London’s Hotel Café Royal on Regent Street. Further afield, Tourondel owns restaurants in Hong Kong, Kazakhstan and the Caribbean. The as […]
Londoners who haven’t had the opportunity to sample Edinburgh’s Norn yet will be pleased to hear the restaurant is coming to you – with a residency at Marylebone’s Carousel from 13-24 March. If you’re not familiar with Scott Smith’s Leith dining room then allow us to acquaint you. On the former site of the Plumed […]
Jacob Kenedy’s Soho favourite Bocca di Lupo has announced the appointment of a chef de cuisine who will work alongside the chef-patron. Angelo Albera will oversee the “energetic” open kitchen, and hopefully retain Kenedy’s flair for “unexpected, distinctive regional dishes”. Born in Casale Monferrato, Angelo has just finished a three year stint as head chef at […]
This week Londoners will get the chance to try the world’s first Michelin-starred street food as Singapore’s Hawker Chan pitches up at Kerb in Granary Square, King’s Cross. Celebrated street food purveyor Chan Hong Men will be serving his signature soya sauce chicken rice box from the north London site from Wednesday 14-Friday 16 March, midday-2 pm, […]
Jay Rayner in The Observer reviewed Farm Girl Cafe, the third branch is now open in Chelsea for dinner [and it’s safe to say he DID NOT like it…] “The menu at the Farm Girl Café features lots of initials. There’s V for Vegan, GF for Gluten Free, DF for Dairy Free…. There should be TF for Taste […]
