Category Archives: Restaurants
Champagne + Fromage @ Covent Garden
Champagne + Fromage recently opened at 22 Wellington Street (WC2E 7DD) just down the street from Covent Garden. It’s a shop/fromagerie/bistro retail arm of French Bubbles, an “artisanal collection of fine quality, limited-production grower Champagnes with personality and heritage.” At … Continue reading
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Where to Eat in Beaune, Capital of Burgundy Wine (OneTravel)
… Burgundy’s delectable regional specialties epitomize what’s great about French cuisine … and demand equally delicious wine. Here’s (a hardly exhaustive) list of some of Beaune’s best places to wine and dine in style … Where to Eat in Beaune, Capital of Burgundy … Continue reading
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The Gilbert Scott: Brunch at the Bar (Great British Chefs)
… a quick and easy ‘I’ll have that’ was a no-can-do when I gave the weekend brunch menu at The Gilbert Scott a mouthwatering peruse. A problem it was, but such a delicious one. The Gilbert Scott: Brunch at the Bar Great British … Continue reading
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Yoobi, London’s First Temakeria, Now Open in Soho (OneTravel)
… London‘s first temakeria has recently opened offering a hands-on opportunity to try sushi with a bit of Brazilian beat. Yoobi, London’s First Temakeria, Now Open in Soho OneTravel, 29 May 2012
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Tagged brazilian food, japanese food, London, lunch, OneTravel, soho, street food, sushi, TEMAKERIA, TEMAKI, westminster, YOOBI
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The Lucky Duck Does Burgundy (Great British Chefs)
Writing about the yummy things in life, I get a lot of ‘lucky Chris’ this and ‘lucky Chris that’. Maybe. But to quote Ernest Hemingway (somebody who lived a much more interesting life than I probably ever will), ‘You make … Continue reading
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Zagat London’s 30 Under 30
Honouring some of London’s “best young foodies, restauranteurs and mixologists” and raising the spirits of a an already pretty cheery bunch of London foodie folk, Zagat London‘s 30 Under 30 awards bash at The Gilbert Scott’s bar in the St … Continue reading
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Wine Tasting in Burgundy: Day Four
I spent most of last week as a guest of the Burgundy Wine Board visiting vineyards and wine makers in the region, dining at some of the area’s best restaurants and generally having a fantastic time learning about all things … Continue reading
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In Pictures: Londonist And Zagat Street Food Crawl in Soho (Londonist)
The winners of [the Londonist] competition were treated to Soho’s finest street food and free drinks on Tuesday night, courtesy of Zagat. We tagged along for the fun (and the food!) taking notes and pics along the way. Here are the highlights. In … Continue reading
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Noma Comes to London … Sort of (CheapOair)
René Redzepi, head chef of Noma in Copenhagen, has announced plans to unveil “A Taste of Noma at Claridge’s” as he joins forces with London’s landmark Claridge’s hotel this summer to mark the celebrations of the London Olympics 2012. Noma … Continue reading
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Wine Tasting in Burgundy: Day Three
I spent most of last week as a guest of the Burgundy Wine Board visiting vineyards and wine makers in the region, dining at some of the area’s best restaurants and generally having a fantastic time learning about all things … Continue reading
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Lunch with Antonio Carluccio
I had the great pleasure of having a delicious and simple Italian lunch with Antonio Carluccio this afternoon at the Carluccio’s restaurant in Notting Hill. Of course, it wasn’t just me dining with the famed restauranteur. But there was only … Continue reading
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Wine Tasting in Burgundy: Day Two
I spent most of last week as a guest of the Burgundy Wine Board visiting vineyards and wine makers in the region, dining at some of the area’s best restaurants and generally having a fantastic time learning about all things … Continue reading
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What’s for Lunch? Yoobi, Soho (Londonist)
Flavourful, efficient and fairly new, London’s first tamakeria offers a hands-on opportunity to try sushi with a bit of a Brazilian beat. What’s for Lunch? Yoobi, Soho Londonist, 15 May 2012
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Wine Tasting in Burgundy: Day One
I spent most of last week as a guest of the Burgundy Wine Board visiting vineyards and wine makers in the region, dining at some of the area’s best restaurants and generally having a fantastic time learning about all things … Continue reading
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Can Eating Doughnuts Do Good? – National Doughnut Week (Great British Chefs)
Yes, there’s a National Doughnut Week. Before you turn away, this is not yet another junk food come lately craze from the States, this comfort food celebration is rolling into its 21st year and offers seven days of indulgence for a good … Continue reading
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What’s for Lunch? Mint Leaf, Haymarket (Londonist)
A smart setting for pre and post theatre drinks and dining, it’s not such a bad place to sneak down into for lunch. What’s for Lunch? Mint Leaf, Haymarket Londonist, 8 May 2012
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Introducing the Diamond Jubilee “Chilli Queen” Cheesburger from Byron (OneTravel)
God save the Queen and hold the mayo? Introducing the Diamond Jubilee “Chilli Queen” Cheeseburger from Byron OneTravel, 3 May 2012
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Exploring Leith, the Port of Edinburgh (CheapOair)
Visitors to this little slice of historic waterfront Scotland experience what might best be summed up as a microcosm of 21st century Britain. Exploring Leith, the Port of Edinburgh CheapOair, 3 May 2012
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Tagged cheapoair, edinburgh, leith, LEITH DOCKS, MALMAISON, PHOTO STORY, scotland, UK
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London Food & Drink News: 3 May 2012 (Londonist)
Food and booze news for London … London Food & Drink News: 3 May 2012 Londonist , 3 May 2012
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What’s For Lunch? Pizarro, Bermondsey Street (Londonist)
Chef Patron Jose Pizarro’s eponymous restaurant is a low key and becoming foodie retreat and an ideal setting for quality conversation over exemplary Spanish cuisine and an anything but fussy wine list. What’s For Lunch? Pizarro, Bermondsey Street Londonist, 1 … Continue reading
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London Food & Drink News: 26 April 2012 (Londonist)
Hops, cobnuts, festivals, port, the world’s best restaurant and more – a delicious round up of London’s food and drink news … London Food & Drink News: 26 April 2012 Londonist, 26 April 2012 Photo/tezzer57
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Hix Restaurant at Selfridges Recreates Titanic’s Last First Class Menu (CheapOair)
Until the 29th of April, Hix restaurant at Selfridges department store in London is re-creating dishes from the Titanic’s final first class tasting menu … Hix Restaurant at Selfridges Recreates Titanic’s Last First Class Menu CheapOair, 24 April 2012 Photo/oliverj819
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Afternoon Tea at the Intercontinental London Park Lane Hotel (OneTravel)
As chic and contemporary as the setting in which they are served … Afternoon Tea at the Intercontinental London Park Lane Hotel OneTravel, 24 April 2012
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What’s for Lunch? Opera Tavern, Covent Garden (Londonist)
… encore dining sessions here are definitely a worthwhile consideration. What’s for Lunch? Opera Tavern, Covent Garden Londonist, 24 April 2012
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London Food & Drink News: 19 April 2012 (Londonist)
Foodie things to eat and do in London … London Food & Drink News: 19 April 2012 Londonist, 19 April 2012 Photo/pollyblue
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Win An Overnight Stay With Dinner At The Cavendish London (Londonist)
… the hotel is giving one Londonist reader a chance to win an overnight stay for two with breakfast and dinner at the restaurant. Win An Overnight Stay With Dinner At The Cavendish London Londonist, 18 April 2012 Photo/fourteenten
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Have Lunch With Antonio Carluccio In Notting Hill (Londonist)
The event marks the launch of the book [Antonio Carluccio] co-wrote with fellow chef Gennaro Contaldo, Two Greedy Italians Eat Italy, and its accompanying four-part BBC series. Have Lunch With Antonio Carluccio In Notting Hill Londonist, 18 April 2012 Photo/Tony Briggs
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What’s for Lunch? The Rib Room, Jumeirah Carlton Tower, Knightsbridge (Londonist)
… proper upscale British dining minus the stodge and without any hype. What’s for Lunch? The Rib Room, Jumeirah Carlton Tower, Knightsbridge Londonist, 17 April 2012
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London Food & Drink News: 12 April 2012 (Londonist)
Food you can eat with just your hands – and quirky ways to market it. London Food & Drink News: 12 April 2012 Londonist, 12 April 2012
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London’s Most Entertaining Loos (OneTravel)
When ya gotta go ya gotta go. And when you do, it’s nice to know someone took the time and made the effort to have your experience be a little more entertaining than usual. Here’s a list of some of London’s most … Continue reading
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What’s for Lunch? Eyre Brothers, Leonard Street (Londonist)
This well established fine dine of a restaurant does up simple and savoury Iberian dishes in a handsome and low key setting. What’s for Lunch? Eyre Brothers, Leonard Street Londonist, 10 April 2012
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Rules: London’s Oldest Restaurant (OneTravel)
Kings and queens may come and go. Nine monarchs actually have reigned since Rules opened its doors. But this institution remains a constant. Rules: London’s Oldest Restaurant OneTravel, 6 April 2012
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These are a Few of My Favourite PDO Things (Great British Chefs)
Parma ham should be from Parma and made to certain specifications. Otherwise, it’s just Parma-like or Parma-style. Same goes for Parmigiano-Reggiano, Burgundy, Douro and Port. Fair enough. These are a Few of My Favourite PDO Things Great British Chefs, 5 … Continue reading
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London Food & Drink News: 5 April 2012 (Londonist)
Lots of hands-on foodie fun featured in this week’s food and drink news round up. London Food & Drink News: 5 April 2012 Londonist, 5 April 2012
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A Hands-On Twofer with Cabana and Union Jacks
I attended a blogger event a couple of nights ago hosted by two of Central St Giles eateries, Cabana Brasilian Barbeque and Union Jacks. It was cool to see two restaurants literally only steps away from each other coming together … Continue reading
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