Your Doctor had heard tell of an Italian eatery of some repute. One could not leave such a stone unturned. So off one trotted with Fortescue limping behind. His gout playing merry hell and requiring a good helping of medicinal… Read More ›
Doctor’s prognosis
No lame duck
Cricket? Does that remind one of ducks when England play? One jests, despite this lame connection to your dear Doctor’s visit to Drakes, this locale was no lame duck. An up-market, chic and refined eatery in the midst of olde… Read More ›
Trulli Scrumptious
Well, one is delighted to have received another missive from McWeedle whilst on tour en famille in the colonies. He has kindly submitted this review which makes one wish one could hop on a magic carpet right away. Dear Dr… Read More ›
Chez moi and cook’s treat
Oft times one need not venture past one’s own doorstep to sample sumptuous fare. Your Doctor has the dastardly good fortune to have cook in residence. She’s an absolute treasure but one mustn’t let her know lest she asks for… Read More ›
Squids in
“One simply must eat the squid” effused Pettigrew, “it’s excellent and it’s not that calamari rubbish”. When it comes to food, Pettigrew is an expert. He boasts a stomach to prove it! As you know dear readers, the enticement of… Read More ›
Up the back passage
Up a back passage in one of the classier parts of London, just off St. James’s is a well concealed entrance to Davey’s Wine Bar. One of a London chain of wine bars with a traditional style all their own…. Read More ›
Inn the Village
Another jaunt into the English countryside with one’s old Scottish chum Dalyrample. One visited The Village Gate just outside the attractive town of Wendover in Buckinghamshire. A short carriage ride from the bustle of Londinium. The greenery of the English countryside… Read More ›
Frankly Frankie’s gone to Italy
Another chain restaurant. What is going on one might ask! Your Doctor in a branded, plastic, modern, centrally controlled monstrosity? Should McSpigget’s Tavern ever open another, the world would be a worse place. However, (un petit secret mes amis) and… Read More ›
Churrascaria (Preto)
Churrascaria, a Brazilian concept for a restaurant. Whatever next? what happened to “the pub”, “the olde pye shop”. All these foreign eateries should be brought in line. Bah! However, your dear Doctor was pleasantly surprised that the fare on offer… Read More ›
Mustn’t Grumble
Weather be blowed and humbug I say, one shall not be stayed by the rain! And so one ventured out into the blustery wastelands of Pimlico with one’s brolly today to return to the comforting, wooden interior of Grumbles restaurant…. Read More ›
Doctor Lunch 