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 ›
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For what does one hanker?
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
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
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
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
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 ›
Dishoom delivers… 8/10 – ££
“Meet at 12.15 on Thursday at Dishoom” texted Pettigrow. As a fellow gourmand and lunch companion extraordinaire, one knows that Pettigrow’s recommended rendezvous would prove a worthwhile sortie. Thursday was a sweltering, yet beautiful English summer’s day. One wished to be reclining in a deckchair in the countryside enjoying a cream… Read More ›
Every painted plate? – 8/10
Art lovers!! Shiori‘s chef, Takashi Takagi is an artist! Six courses of the tasting menu and each one a masterpiece framed on a beautiful plate. For £65 per head one commences with a tofu square in a dainty bowl, followed by a clear soup containing green leaves coated with a most… Read More ›
Not Shabby Chabrot – 7/10 – NOW CLOSED
ALAS, THIS HAS NOW CLOSED One has written of this establishment briefly in a previous post where M. Beaudoin, an eminent French restaurant critic referred to it as a little piece of France in London…or some such! With the review written in… Read More ›
Black & Blue – 7/10
One should know that one has not been in the wars. Black & Blue is a chain of meat focussed eateries. A chain, but with solid standards. One found oneself confronted by a large red cow outside the restaurant entreating passers by… Read More ›
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