Category Archives: Restaurants
London Food & Drink News: 10 March 2011 (Londonist)
London Food & Drink News: 10 March 2011 Londonist, March 10, 2011 at 16:00 pm A taster course of what’s what in recent London food and drink news … READ MY COMPLETE POST: London Food & Drink News: 10 March 2011
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Tagged BOISDALE, cocktails, FENG SUSHI, London, london food & drink news, Londonist, plateau, ST PATRICKS DAY, starbucks
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Review: Ichi Experience Menu, Ichi Sushi & Sashimi Bar (Londonist)
Review: Ichi Experience Menu, Ichi Sushi & Sashimi Bar Londonist, March 6, 2011 at 18:11 pm Having made it through its first year of trade, Ichi Sushi & Sashimi Bar has decided to celebrate with a special one year birthday … Continue reading
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Tagged hotel, ICHI EXPERIENCE MENU, ICHI SUSHI & SASHIMI, JAPANESE CUISINE, London, Londonist, PARK PLAZA WESTMINSTER BRIDGE, review, SE1, SE1 7UT, sushi
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Yummy “Tainted Love” in Buckinghamshire (Locally Sourced)
Yummy “Tainted Love” in Buckinghamshire Locally Sourced, 03 March 2011 How did you spend your Valentine’s weekend? Well, unless you happened to be living it up in swank country house, fumbling about in a high burlesque to non-burlesque-dancer ratio environment … Continue reading
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Chefspective: Prahlad Hegde, Executive Chef at Bombay Brasserie (Londonist)
Chefspective: Prahlad Hegde, Executive Chef at Bombay Brasserie Londonist, March 3, 2011 at 13:30 pm Long time Executive Chef at the well established Bombay Brasserie, Prahlad Hegde recently chatted with Londonist about his career with his Kensington based Indian fine … Continue reading
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Tagged BOMBAY BRASSERIE, chefspective, COURTFIELD ROAD, executive chef, indian food, kensington, London, Londonist, PRAHLAD HEGDE, SW7, SW7 4QH
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Guru Event: Tequila and Mexican Street Food (and Lots of it!) at Wahaca Soho (Qype does London)
Guru Event: Tequila and Mexican Street Food (and Lots of it!) at Wahaca Soho Qype does London, March 2nd 2011 Is 100% blue agave tequila the greatest spirit ever? Maaaaaybe! Gets ya drunk, makes ya happy and (here’s the best part) won’t … Continue reading
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Tagged free, freebie, London, mexican food, Qype, Qype Does London, soho, tequila, W2, wahaca, wahaca soho, wardour street
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Tsuru Japanese Restaurant Opens Third Location Near Mansion House (Londonist)
Tsuru Japanese Restaurant Opens Third Location Near Mansion House Londonist, February 25, 2011 at 16.00 pm … killer katsu along with a menu that’s a tribute to both contemporary and traditional Japanese cookery with fresh ingredients, sustainably sourced fish and … Continue reading
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Tagged city of london, EC4, EC4N 1TX, JAPANESE CUISINE, katsu curry, London, Londonist, new restaurant review, sushi, tsuru
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Review: Flanders Menu at the National Cafe, The National Gallery (Londonist)
Review: Flanders Menu at the National Cafe, The National Gallery Londonist, February 24, 2011 at 16:00 pm To coincide with the recently opened National Gallery exhibition of works by Northern Renaissance artist Jan Gossaert, the Gallery’s National Cafe has introduced a … Continue reading
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Tagged FLANDERS, FLEMISH CUISINE, JAN GOSSAERT, London, Londonist, MATTHIEU BEUDAER, NATIONAL CAFE, review, SIMON DUFF, THE NATIONAL GALLERY, WC2, WC2N 4DN
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Restaurant Review: Black and Blue, Mortimer Street (Londonist)
Restaurant Review: Black and Blue, Mortimer Street Londonist, February 24, 2011 at 13:00 pm Beefy London restaurant chain, Black and Blue, recently rolled out a Fitzrovian addition to its portfolio of outlets. Hallmarks of this latest B and B include … Continue reading
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Tagged BLACK AND BLUE, fitzrovia, London, Londonist, MORTIMER STREET, new restaurant review, steak, W1, W1T 3NB
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New Restaurant Review: Venosi (Londonist)
New Restaurant Review: Venosi Londonist, February 19, 2011 at 16:53 pm Having recently opened Venosi, a new Italian eatery in Chelsea, Luigi Venosi (formerly of Don Luigi’s in Soho) and his head chef son Gino (with experience working at his dad’s as … Continue reading
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Tagged chelsea, italian cuisine, London, Londonist, new restaurant review, pasta, SLOANE AVENUE, SW3, SW3 3DX, VENOSI
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New Bar Review: Searcy’s Paddington Champagne Bar (Londonist)
New Bar Review: Searcy’s Paddington Champagne Bar Londonist, February 17, 2011 at 15:30 pm If browsing that Paddington Bear kiosk at Paddington Station and refueling a la Starbucks, McDonald’s, Burger King etc (etc etc) just won’t cut it as you await … Continue reading
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Tagged champagne, London, Londonist, new bar review, paddington station, SEARCY'S, SEARCY'S PADDINGTON CHAMPAGNE BAR, W2, W2 1FT
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Guru Event: Tequila Tasting at Wahaca Soho (Qype does London)
Guru Event: Tequila Tasting at Wahaca Soho Qype does London, February 17th 2011 The tasting starts at 7pm and lasts for about an hour and a half during which time Qypers taste around a dozen tequilas, with the aim of choosing … Continue reading
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Tagged free, freebie, London, mexican food, Qype, Qype Does London, tequila, tequila tasting, W1, wahaca, wahaca soho, wardour street
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New Restaurant Review: Cocochan (Londonist)
New Restaurant Review: Cocochan Londonist, February 10, 2011 at 16:00 pm The hardly week-old Cocochan is an attractive and dimly lit (positively dark) new pan-Asian restaurant on James Street. And you know that final mirror-room scene in Bruce Lee’s Enter … Continue reading
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Tagged bond street, COCOCHAN, JAMES STREET, London, Londonist, marylebone, new restaurant review, pan asian, SOFT SHELL CRAB, W1, W1U 1EU
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Guru Event: Delicious Dumpling Masterclass at Mushu (Qype does London)
Guru Event: Delicious Dumpling Masterclass at Mushu Qype does London, February 10th 2011 Kung hei fat choi! The Year of the Rabbit is off to a yummy start for the few of us Qypers who came along to the Beijing Dumplings Workshop … Continue reading
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Tagged beijing dumplings, IZAKAYA, japanese restaurant, japanese tapas, London, MUSHU, new restaurant review, Qype, Qype Does London, W1T 5NL, WARREN STREET
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Last Chance to Win Yourself a MOMA Mouthful Every Morning for a Month (Londonist)
Last Chance to Win Yourself a MOMA Mouthful Every Morning for a Month Londonist, February 8, 2011 at 16:46 pm Just a quick reminder to let everyone know that MOMA will soon be deciding and contacting the winners for their “Londonist … Continue reading
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Tagged competition, DORSET YOGURT, free, FREE BREAKFAST FOR A MONTH, freebie, FRUIT, HEALTHY BREAKFAST, KILLER CROISSANTS, London, Londonist, MOMA, OATS
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Review: City Boy Breakfast at the Fox & Anchor (Londonist)
Review: City Boy Breakfast at the Fox & Anchor Londonist, February 7, 2011 at 10:30 am Meat, meat, some other morning food stuffs, more meat and a pint – or more specifically “sweet cured bacon, pork and leek sausage, eggs (any … Continue reading
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Tagged breakfast, CHARTERHOUSE, Clerkenwell, EC1, EC1M 6AA, FOX & ANCHOR, London, Londonist, pub, review, smithfield
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I Like New York in June but I’ll Settle for Early April
It looks like I’ll be heading to New York in early April – probably not the best time to visit but still not soon enough. I never tire of taking city breaks to New York – a town I know … Continue reading
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Tagged new york, new york city
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Top 10 Chinatown Eats (Londonist)
Top 10 Chinatown Eats Londonist, February 5, 2011 at 13:48 pm With Year of the Rabbit celebrations coming up tomorrow in Chinatown, here’s our top ten list of favourite Chinatown treats (in no particular order except alphabetical). Have fun and eat … Continue reading
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Tagged chinatown, chinese food, chinese new year, London, Londonist, top 10, top ten list, W1
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Guru Event: Wine, Cheese and Elegance at Cafe du Marche (Qype does London)
Guru Event: Wine, Cheese and Elegance at Cafe du Marche Qype does London, January 28th 2011 … the best cheeses are those “stroked by French troglodytes” for several months and that “violence and hatred toward your neighbours” is “alive and well … Continue reading
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Tagged cafe du marche, cheese, Clerkenwell, EC1, french cuisine, London, Qype, Qype Does London, wine
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Guru Event: Beijing Dumplings Workshop and More at Mushu (Qype does London)
Guru Event: Beijing Dumplings Workshop and More at Mushu Qype does London, January 26th 2011 In honour of Chinese New Year (February 3rd will see the Year of the Rabbit commence), Warren Street’s newly opened oriental izakaya (“tapas”) restaurant, Mushu, will offer … Continue reading
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Tagged beijing dumplings, IZAKAYA, japanese restaurant, japanese tapas, London, MUSHU, new restaurant review, Qype, Qype Does London, W1T 5NL, WARREN STREET
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Burns Night Menu Review: Blueprint Cafe at the Design Museum (Londonist)
Burns Night Menu Review: Blueprint Cafe at the Design Museum Londonist, January 25, 2011 at 13:00 pm Until the 30th of January £17.50 gets visitors to the Design Museum’s Blueprint Cafe a Burns Night feast of yummy proportions and proper Scottish … Continue reading
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Tagged BLUEPRINT CAFE, burns night, BURNS SUPPER, DESIGN MUSEUM, haggis, London, Londonist, SE1, SE1 2YD, SHAD THAMES
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Chefspective: Marcellin Marc, Head Chef at Clos Maggiore (Londonist)
Chefspective: Marcellin Marc, Head Chef at Clos Maggiore Londonist, January 20, 2011 at 14.30 pm All but blown away with chef Marcellin Marc’s ‘ultimate chocolate menu‘ back in October, we’ve kept his Covent Garden French restaurant, Clos Maggiore, in mind … Continue reading
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Tagged chefspective, clos maggiore, covent garden, french cuisine, head chef, interview, London, Londonist, MARCELLIN MARC, WC2, WC2E 8JD
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Guru Event: Delicious Dinner, Great Wine and Plenty of Good Cheer at The Commonwealth Kitchen (Qype does London)
Guru Event: Delicious Dinner, Great Wine and Plenty of Good Cheer at The Commonwealth Kitchen Qype does London, January 20th 2011 Last night’s exclusive preview dinner at The Commonwealth Kitchen was a wonderful 2011 kick off for what promises to be another … Continue reading
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Tagged COMMONWEALTH CLUB, commonwealth kitchen, free, freebie, London, Qype, Qype Does London, wine
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Peyton and Byrne Launch New Restaurant at the Royal Academy of Arts (Londonist)
Peyton and Byrne Launch New Restaurant at the Royal Academy of Arts Londonist, January 18, 2011 at 16:30 pm Launched by restaurant group, Peyton and Byrne, and designed by Design Research Studio under the direction of Tom Dixon, the new … Continue reading
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Tagged London, Londonist, mayfair, PEYTON & BYRNE, piccadilly, restaurant, RESTAURANT AT THE ROYAL ACADEMY OF ARTS, review, royal academy of arts, W1, W1J 0BD
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New Restaurant Review: Mushu (Londonist)
New Restaurant Review: Mushu Londonist, January 11, 2011 at 14:01 pm One half of the husband/wife team behind Mushu, co-owner Szu-Yuen was pleasant and earnest company during our recent lunchtime visit. Her concept is tasty and tasteful and one she … Continue reading
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Tagged IZAKAYA, japanese restaurant, japanese tapas, London, MUSHU, new restaurant review, W1T 5NL, WARREN STREET
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Guru Event: French Cheese and Wine Pairing at Cafe du Marche (Qype does London)
Guru Event: French Cheese and Wine Pairing at Cafe du Marche Qype does London, January 7th 2011 As if there were a magical portal leading from a tiny alleyway wedged between Smithfield Market and Charterhouse Square straight to the French countryside, Cafe … Continue reading
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Tagged cafe du marche, Clerkenwell, EC1, free, freebie, french restaurant, London, Qype, Qype Does London, wine and cheese
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Guru Event: Exclusive Preview Dinner at The Commonwealth Club (Qype does London)
Guru Event: Exclusive Preview Dinner at The Commonwealth Club Qype does London, December 29th 2010 With drinks and canapés on arrival, a three course dinner showcasing some fantastic Australian wines and more, the club’s Australia Day celebration promises to be … Continue reading
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Tagged australia day, australian wines, free, freebie, London, Qype, Qype Does London, the commonwealth club
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New Pub Review: The Draft House, Tower Bridge (Londonist)
New Pub Review: The Draft House, Tower Bridge Londonist, December 17, 2010 at 15:45 pm Those seeking to enjoy an impressive and thoughtfully chosen range of quality beer (draft, cask and bottle) will find the latest of three Draft House pubs … Continue reading
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Tagged ale, beer, DRAFT HOUSE, London, Londonist, NEW PUB REVIEW, pub, SE1, SE1 2UP, tower bridge
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New Restaurant Review: The Commonwealth Club Kitchen (Londonist)
New Restaurant Review: The Commonwealth Club Kitchen Londonist, December 8, 2010 at 13:02 pm During our Tuesday evening visit, the scene was laid back with what looked to be a few chummy colleague dinners and business dealings taking place. Service … Continue reading
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Tagged COMMONWEALTH CLUB, London, Londonist, new restaurant review, NORTHUMBERLAND AVENUE, trafalgar square, WC2, WC2N 5AP
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Stuff that Impressed me in 2010
Holy shit, 2010 was a rocky road. But if I may wax poetic for a minute, it’s been my experience that the bumpier rides often lead to the more interesting destinations. I’m not sure quite how snug such a metaphor … Continue reading
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Tagged 2010, blogging
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New Restaurant Review: Inamo St James (Londonist)
New Restaurant Review: Inamo St James Londonist, December 4, 2010 at 14:00 PM Londonist has no qualms recommending a small dish of truffle marbled beef (thin slices with truffle vinaigrette and crispy garlic and mixed cress, £7.95) and are adamant … Continue reading
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Tagged inamo, inamo st james, London, Londonist, mayfair, new restaurant review, oriental fusion, pan asian, regent street, st james's, SW1, SW1Y 4PE
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Reindeer Pie at Battersea Pie Station, Covent Garden (Londonist)
Reindeer Pie at Battersea Pie Station, Covent Garden Londonist, December 3, 2010 at 16:30 PM Made from organic free-range (not farmed) Swedish reindeer meat in a red wine and mushroom sauce and garnished with a dusting of herbs, it’s good value … Continue reading
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Tagged battersea pie station, christmas, covent garden, december, London, Londonist, pie and mash, reindeer, reindeer pie, WC2, WC2E 8RA
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Guru Event: A Warming Wednesday Fiesta at Camino Canary Wharf (Qype does London)
Guru Event: A Warming Wednesday Fiesta at Camino Canary Wharf Qype does London, December 2nd 2010 Our gracious hosts at Camino went well out of their way to ensure conditions were perfect for a wonderful evening of socializing. Owner Richard Bigg took … Continue reading
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Tagged camino, camino puerto del canario, canary wharf, E14, E14 8RR, free, freebie, London, Qype, Qype Does London, spanish restaurant, tapas
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Steampunk Brunch at A Fluid State This Sunday (Londonist)
Steampunk Brunch at A Fluid State This Sunday Londonist, December 1, 2010 at 15:00 PM A “mash up of the Aussie-brunch lifestyle and Victorian-era Britain”, A Fluid State’s Steampunk Brunch this Sunday the 5th offers a weekend recovery of mini … Continue reading
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Tagged a fluid state, brunch, London, Londonist, steampunk, steampunk brunch, the tasting sessions
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New Restaurant Review: Made in Camden (Londonist)
New Restaurant Review: Made in Camden Londonist, November 30, 2010 at 17:05 PM Highlights from our lunch included scrummy baked eggs, spicy tomato, greek yoghurt and sourdough (£8 or £9.50 with grilled chorizo … and you’ll want to go with the … Continue reading
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Tagged camden, chalk farm, London, Londonist, made in camden, new restaurant review, NW1, NW1 8EH, roundhouse
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Chefspective: Allan Pickett, Head Chef at Plateau (Londonist)
Chefspective: Allan Pickett, Head Chef at Plateau Londonist, November 26, 2010 at 14:00 PM A few months back, Allan Pickett became Head Chef at Canary Wharf mainstay Plateau. With a challenge to create dishes that rival or exceed the quality … Continue reading
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Tagged allan pickett, CANADA PLACE, canary wharf, chef, chefspective, E14, E14 5ER, head chef, interview, London, Londonist, plateau
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