One stumbled on a most interesting piece of information that on Mondays Hawksmoor restaurants charge just £5 corkage if one brings one’s own bottle. Hurrah that presents an excellent opportunity to plunder one’s wine cellar and enjoy a first class… Read More ›
Doctor’s prognosis
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 ›
One step closer to Heaven
Fortescue dined at Mossiman’s and was effusive in his praise. It sounds delightful and the complete antithesis of the abominable Mc Spiggets. He was accompanied, no invited by Lady Hartwell and Lady Sloane . This is no ordinary restaurant dear… Read More ›
A Sunday Rose + trimmings
It was a day which chilled one to the bone. The frost was thick on the rooftops and the thought of a hearty Sunday lunch was most enticing. Masterton’s research found The Rose, a gastropub with favourable reviews on the… Read More ›
DL 4 ZL
In one’s distant school days one learnt the odd smattering of French and a particular phrase which became etched in one’s mind was “zut alors!”. One is now given to understand that this expression means “damn!” although at the time… Read More ›
Been seen in Greens?
Yes dear friends, Greens! Why has one not told you of this marvellous eatery before? The honest truth is that one has been remiss and strayed from this one time “DL” favourite. This is a “must visit” destination for any… Read More ›
Not jaded at all
One’s chum, Sir Cosmo Longstaff is on his travels and has sent this daguerreotype of his meal at Le Jade, a Vietnamese restaurant in Cannes, in Southern France. Just up from La Croisette. One knows that this is his favourite in Cannes… Read More ›
Bellamy’s – alone? – £££ – 8/10
One was alone at lunch. As one can imagine, this is a rare occurrence for your dear Doctor. However, seated at a table in Bellamy’s of Mayfair sipping a Campari and Soda was no great hardship. This moment of solitude… 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 ›
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