Category Archives: Restaurants
Plentiful Pancakes in Kensington on Shrove Tuesday (Londonist)
Plentiful Pancakes in Kensington on Shrove Tuesday Londonist, February 13, 2010 12:17 PM It’s not just Argentine ice cream and coffee bar, Freggo, that’ll be offering cakey, flat treats for free (with a coffee purchase) on the 16th. Here are a … Continue reading
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The Restaurant at St Paul’s Celebrates Yorkshire Pudding Day (Londonist)
The Restaurant at St Paul’s Celebrates Yorkshire Pudding Day Londonist, February 4, 2010 10:25 AM Sunday, the 7th of February is Yorkshire Pudding Day. Who knew? Apparently, last year marked the inauguration of this presumedly PR-driven holiday, which is to … Continue reading
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Menu Review: Goan Showcase at Chutney Mary (Londonist)
Menu Review: Goan Showcase at Chutney Mary Londonist, February 3, 2010 11:09 AM Chutney Mary has garnered considerable praise since opening in 1990. Twice it’s received Good Curry Guide’s Best Indian Restaurant in the UK award as well as the … Continue reading
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Francesco Mazzei’s Italian Hot Menu at PizzaExpress (Londonist)
Francesco Mazzei’s Italian Hot Menu at PizzaExpress Londonist, February 2, 2010 9:38 AM … PizzaExpress will introduce a new line up of starters, pizzas and one pasta dish created by celebrated Calabrian chef, Francesco Mazzei. Known for his much lauded … Continue reading
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Reviews Revisited: Pizza East (Londonist)
Reviews Revisited: Pizza East Londonist, February 1, 2010 12:00 PM It’s only been a matter of weeks since we first reviewed Pizza East. But in that time, we’ve returned and have had such an unpleasant experience we would be remiss … Continue reading
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Wine First Mystery Dining at Rebato’s Wine & Tapas Bar (Londonist)
Wine First Mystery Dining at Rebato’s Wine & Tapas Bar Londonist, January 26, 2010 11:50 AM Campo Viejo’s Viva el Vino campaign at Rebato’s Wine & Tapas Bar has diners choosing their wine without deciding what to eat and then … Continue reading
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Lunch for a Fiver (Londonist)
Lunch for a Fiver Londonist, January 22, 2010 12:38 PM Running since Saturday the 16th of January and until February 12th, the FT and Harden’s Take a Friend for a Fiver promo promises cheap(er) eats at some of London’s finest … Continue reading
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Lunch Delivery Review: LunchBox (Londonist)
Lunch Delivery Review: LunchBox Londonist, January 22, 2010 11:06 AM Iceberg lettuce. It has its culinary place, we suppose, but certainly not as the main ingredient of a Caesar salad …especially when there’s no romaine lettuce, croutons or Parmesan included … Continue reading
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Food Secret’s Detox Delivery (Londonist)
Food Secret’s Detox Delivery Londonist, January 18, 2010 11:45 AM Londonist spent Monday through Friday of last week having our breakfasts and lunches delivered to us by Food Secret. All meals came from the restaurant’s detox menu (a range of … Continue reading
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Guru Event: Tour Then Tea at St Paul’s (Qype does London)
Guru Event: Tour Then Tea at St Paul’s Qype does London, January 17th 2010 What a lovely way to spend a Saturday afternoon! Yesterday’s guided tour of London’s most iconic church, complemented afterwards by a sumptuous afternoon tea in the … Continue reading
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Chinese Afternoon Tea at Royal China Club (Londonist)
Chinese Afternoon Tea at Royal China Club Londonist, January 13, 2010 4:06 PM For those inured to the delights of London’s more usual afternoon teas, here’s a fresh, oriental take on this ever so British tradition. And for those seeking … Continue reading
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Take Away Burrito Sampling at Canary Wharf’s Wahaca (Londonist)
Take Away Burrito Sampling at Canary Wharf’s Wahaca Londonist, January 11, 2010 3:42 PM Yesterday, Londonist waddled down to Wahaca’s Canary Wharf location (a newish restaurant we think rather highly of) for a session of proto-burrito sampling with a friendly … Continue reading
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Santa’s Lap: Harden’s London Restaurants 2010 (Londonist)
Santa’s Lap: Harden’s London Restaurants 2010 Londonist, December 17, 2009 3:00 PM Now entering their second decade publishing these pocket-sized guides to London and the UK, their rating system seems as tried and true as ever. The 2010 guide features … Continue reading
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Upcoming Qype Guru Event: Tour Then Tea at St Paul’s (Qype does London)
Upcoming Qype Guru Event: Tour Then Tea at St Paul’s Qype does London, December 16th 2009 Saturday January the 16th from 1.30pm, nine lucky Qypers and I will explore St Paul’s Cathedral on an exclusive guided tour, followed by a … Continue reading
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Bring the In-N-Out to London!
Here’s a link to Chris Pople’s The In’N’Out campaign post on his Cheese and Biscuits blog. Chris was recently in sunny San Diego, California where he apparently (and most understandably) fell in love with “genuine American burger” restaurant, In-N-Out. So … Continue reading
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New Restaurant Review: Pizza East (Londonist)
New Restaurant Review: Pizza East Londonist, December 4, 2009 11:46 AM A well rounded (if mostly Italian) wine list, adequate service and a snazzy vibe should be reason enough to poke one’s head in. Not sure it lives up to … Continue reading
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Lastminute.com Topsee London iPhone App
You’re just dying to know where I go for the best katsu curry or wet shave in London, aren’t ya? Well, now you can find out about those spots as well as many more of my all time London faves. … Continue reading
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Cufflinks and Curry at Cinnamon Club (Londonist)
Cufflinks and Curry at Cinnamon Club Londonist, November 11, 2009 3:10 PM On the surface, this seemed like one of the wackier press releases to land in ye olde Londonist inbox in quite some time. An invitation to a “breakfast … Continue reading
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London Blend: J+A Cafe (Londonist)
London Blend: J+A Cafe Londonist, November 9, 2009 11:12 AM Nestled within the secret nook that is Sutton Lane (between Great Sutton Street and Clerkenwell Road), J+A Cafe is a dream of post industrial use cosiness. Open Monday to Friday … Continue reading
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Guru Event: Akashi-Tai Sake and Shochu Cocktails and Japanese Tapas at Tsuru (Qype does London)
Guru Event: Akashi-Tai Sake and Shochu Cocktails and Japanese Tapas at Tsuru Qype does London, November 3rd 2009 A fun crew of friendly Qypers, lots of delicious food and a sneak peek at a new winter cocktail menu – now, … Continue reading
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Upcoming Guru Event: Sake Cocktails and Ippin Ryouri (Japanese Tapas) at Tsuru (Qype does London)
Upcoming Guru Event: Sake Cocktails and Ippin Ryouri (Japanese Tapas) at Tsuru Qype does London, October 27th 2009 I’m more than pleased to announce this upcoming free Qype event at one of my favourite Japanese restaurants, Tsuru. Starting at 6.30pm … Continue reading
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New Bar and Restaurant Review: The Parlour (Londonist)
New Bar and Restaurant Review: The Parlour Londonist, October 27, 2009 11:57 AM Here’s another bonus for Canary Wharfers: a halfway decent place to grab a bite to eat or to mingle over some drinks. Brought to you by the … Continue reading
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London Blend: Comptoir Gascon (Londonist)
London Blend: Comptoir Gascon Londonist, October 26, 2009 9:31 AM Comptoir Gascon is probably more famed for its ultra-lux lunch menu and provisions. But the home of the £14 “Signature” duck burger (which – with pan fried foie gras – … Continue reading
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Malaysian Restaurant Review: Suka at the Sanderson Hotel (Londonist)
Malaysian Restaurant Review: Suka at the Sanderson Hotel Londonist, October 19, 2009 9:54 PM Spiced watermelon salad: cubes of watermelon with chili, peanuts, spring onion and hoysin sauce. That’s just the sort of cutting edge cuisine featured on the menu … Continue reading
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Review: The Restaurant at St Paul’s Cathedral (Londonist)
Review: The Restaurant at St Paul’s Cathedral Londonist, October 10, 2009 12:31 PM Open now for a couple of months, the Restaurant at St Paul’s Cathedral brings fine British dining in a tasteful setting to the crypt of one of … Continue reading
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L’Antica Pizzeria da Michele (Qype does London)
L’Antica Pizzeria da Michele Qype does London, October 9th 2009 Da Michele is one of those if-you-only-have-time-for-one-meal-make-it-here sorts of places. It’s a bit of a tourist destination and queues are to be expected (especially at lunch on a Saturday). Still, … Continue reading
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New Restaurant Review: Food Secret (Londonist)
New Restaurant Review: Food Secret Londonist, October 8, 2009 2:22 PM Newbie Soho eatery, Food Secret, invited Londonist along to a lunchtime press event yesterday allowing us to have a go at their “bold new concept in fast food.” After … Continue reading
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Guru Event Review: Free Seasonal Menu Sampling at Wahaca Westfield (Qype does London)
Guru Event Review: Free Seasonal Menu Sampling at Wahaca Westfield Qype does London, October 5th 2009 By inviting us twenty or so lucky Qypers along last Thursday for a sample of their new “cold months” menu at their stylish Westfield … Continue reading
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French Brasserie Review: Brasserie St Jacques (Londonist)
French Brasserie Review: Brasserie St Jacques Londonist, September 28, 2009 3:10 PM Located on tony St James’s Street, Brasserie St Jacques offers an upscale but (smart) casual Parisian dining experience not so easily happened upon in London. Among the many … Continue reading
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Spanish Lunch Tasting Menu Review: Expressions Menu at Iberica (Londonist)
Spanish Lunch Tasting Menu Review: Expressions Menu at Iberica Londonist, September 25, 2009 11:45 AM Spanish restaurant and cultural centre, Iberica (195 Great Portland Street, W1W 5PS), has recently launched a new mini “desgustacion” menu available Monday through Saturday from … Continue reading
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All Things Mexican (Qype does London)
All Things Mexican Qype does London, September 24th 2009 I reckon it’s mostly bueno, but I’m still holding out for a proper bowl of pozole and the arrival of a taco van that serves up tacos al pastor. Besides, until … Continue reading
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London Daily Photo: Milkshake and Chilli Cheese Fries
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Japanese Festival Preview: Japan Matsuri 2009 (Londonist)
Japanese Festival Preview: Japan Matsuri 2009 Londonist, September 15, 2009 4:55 PM This Saturday, Spitalfields Market will host Japan Matsuri 2009, a celebration of Japanese arts and culture. From 10am until 8pm, a range of activities, from … READ THE … Continue reading
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Free Coffee This Week at Giraffe (Londonist)
Free Coffee This Week at Giraffe Londonist, September 14, 2009 9:24 AM From this morning through to Friday the 18th, a handful of Giraffe restaurants throughout the UK will be offering free coffee between the hours of … READ THE … Continue reading
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Upcoming Guru Event: Free Seasonal Menu Sampling at Wahaca Westfield (Qype does London)
Upcoming Guru Event: Free Seasonal Menu Sampling at Wahaca Westfield Qype does London, September 9th 2009 Check out this upcoming Guru event! It’s a freebie that promises to be delicious! Mexican market food restaurant, Wahaca, is working on a new … Continue reading
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