Gadzooks Megan, one believes one could be in love with you. Ahem, well with your restaurant. On the King’s Road on the way out of town, it’s one of those local secrets. An oasis of calm amid the maddening traffic… Read More ›
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One had to shout…La Buvette – 7/10
One felt compelled to shout at the lead actress on the stage. After all, everyone else was doing the same. No, this was not due to her acting, although it was somewhat lame. No this was because Sir Cosmo had… Read More ›
Khan’s 3/10
Khan’s is a renowned Indian eatery in Queensway, London. It is cavernous with large pillars bedecked with faux palms. One remembers it was a magical, buzzy, bazaar-like emporium in one’s younger days. Queuing was de rigeur unlike tonight (Sunday). One soon realised why. No queue, no atmosphere. The waiter grunted as… Read More ›
It’s all gone fishy again
After a long wait, the new Brady’s fish and chip emporium opened quietly last week. It is a triumph. Keeping the character of the old smaller restaurant and the convivial, lively atmosphere. The addition of some “communal” bench tables is quite a… Read More ›
Zizzi
One had not seen Hugh Groper for quite some time and his name may be news to one’s regular readers. He is a very good chum whose gastronomic exploits are equal to that of your dear Doctor, as attested by… Read More ›
Easy Peasy leaves one queasy
Pettigrew organised a gathering of chums at The Big Easy in the King’s Road in London. Another of his famous “Monday night madness“ evenings which he suggested after spotting an offer for “all-you-can-eat chicken and ribs for £14.95 including a… Read More ›
Grumbling again
One has revisited Grumbles which one has previously reviewed so here is a brief overview of one’s latest visit. It is indeed a very good value, local eatery where the quality of the food is above what one would expect for… Read More ›
Something fishy going on
One remembers a darker time, when brigands, thieves and robbers roamed the streets of olde London towne. One feared for one’s wallet and possibly one’s life. Now, fortunately, Wandsworth is much safer and your Doctor fearlessly ventured across Wandsworth bridge… Read More ›
Burgered about
The colonial land of America. Land of the free and also possessing a large number of cows. (About 98 million). Your doctor has been travelling and would like to share with you his view on American food. Apologies to one’s… Read More ›
Just behind Her Majesty
In spite of so-called friends’ mockery of one’s healthy corpulence, the Doctor often lunches in some of London’s more healthy establishments. In recognition of this joyous year of celebration for Her Majesty’s diamond jubilee, your Doctor has decided to take… Read More ›
