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A gentleman who lunches.

• The USA strikes back – Felidia’s 8/10

  By Doctor Lunch on June 3, 2014 • ( 0 )

  

  One’s avid readers will know that your dear Doctor has not been enamoured of America’s restaurants. One’s previous blog on the subject was well received well by most although there were a few dissenters one understands. Lest one did not… Read More ›

• Budapest treat – Costes 10/10

  By Doctor Lunch on May 20, 2014 • ( 0 )

  

  Budapest would not necessarily be one’s first place to seek a fine dining experience. When Hungarian food is mentioned one thinks of goulash, salami, paprika and foie gras.  Naturally,  Hungarian food can be extremely tasty as cook would testify. She is half Hungarian herself and knows… Read More ›

• Delaunay delivers – 8/10

  By Doctor Lunch on May 3, 2014 • ( 0 )

  

  Mes amis, a treat of which to regale you. One’s American chums Cranleigh and Tomasino arrived in Londinium recently on one of their jaunts across the pond. They asked for a suggestion on a suitable eatery for a Sunday evening… Read More ›

• For what does one hanker?

  By Doctor Lunch on February 28, 2014 • ( 0 )

  One may have noticed that when your dear doctor visits the land of the United States, the number of posts diminishes. This is indeed because in Fort Lauderdale, the incidence of high class eateries is somewhat limited. The food also… Read More ›

• Vive les restaurants francais! 8/10

  By Doctor Lunch on January 20, 2014 • ( 2 )

  

  French restaurant openings seem to be in vogue. There is Brasserie Zedel, Chabrot (NOW CLOSED, Balthazar and then again there are the classic stalwarts that have been around for years producing wonderful food, ambiance and service. Naturellement mes amis,  Le Gavroche… Read More ›

• Gastronomic memories of 2013

  By Doctor Lunch on January 2, 2014 • ( 2 )

  We are indeed fortunate to have made it through another year on this tiny sphere. Although our existences may be fleeting and small, one’s personal gastronomic experiences can sometimes be out of this world. Hurrah! And so, dear friends, a… Read More ›

• Gotta gota Otto’s 8/10

  By Doctor Lunch on November 26, 2013 • ( 4 )

  

  Otto’s, despite the Germanic sounding name is in fact a very traditional French restaurant. It is not located in the most fashionable part of London, yet that is what makes it attractive. With it’s white linen tablecloths, red velour banquette seating… Read More ›

• London Restaurants – a petit selection

  By Doctor Lunch on November 15, 2013 • ( 0 )

  Is one looking for some new London eateries for a rainy day? There have recently been a host of supplements in the weekend magazines on the subject of recommended restaurants. One simply finds it too difficult to keep track. So… Read More ›

• The well-dressed lion – 6.5/10

  By Doctor Lunch on November 6, 2013 • ( 0 )

  

  Salome. (No, not shalom!) She of the dance of the seven veils who delighted in kissing the severed head of John the Baptist.  Of course you have. One knows instinctively that one’s readers are well educated.  And hurrah for that! But have you… Read More ›

• A wizard wheeze

  By Doctor Lunch on November 3, 2013 • ( 0 )

  Here’s a wheeze. One has made it a little easier for one’s readers to find one’s reviews on the blog. One can now winnow down the restaurants by cost, location (ish) and also check out the choices of one’s best chums with their individual… Read More ›