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 ›
Menu – Extras
The Doctor’s finest of 2014
Naturellement, everyone is doing a retrospective at this time of year. Mes amis! one will not be outdone. So let’s whizz through some of the Doctor’s gastronomic highlights to set your taste buds atingle. Should I visit any of your favourites next year? Maybe you… Read More ›
Who gives a hoot? – White Barn Inn – 8.5/10
Lobster, lobster and yet more lobster…In Maine one cannot escape it’s claw-like grip. It’s in gift shops and cafes, on t-shirts and sweaters. So you can guess the main(e) course at the White Barn Inn. Yes it was the signature dish served with… Read More ›
Flavours by the dozen – (Ottolenghi) – 7.5/10
Many moons ago one’s American chum, Remington, who is an ardent fan of good food and fine dining had been impressed after his visit to Ottolenghi in North London. So on a wet, dreary London evening Fortescue and I set off to meet up with Remington… Read More ›
Ledbury not lead belly – 9.9999/10
The Ledbury scores 9.999/10 on the Doctor’s ratings…no typo dear readers.
ABC Kitchen – 7/10
Two distinguished looking gentlemen tumbled into the trendy ABC Kitchen clutching their petite, faux-leopardskin umbrellas. No one took a blind bit of notice, this was New York after all. Drenched from head to toe by the ravages of a New York downpour… Read More ›
The USA strikes back – Felidia’s 8/10
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
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
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?
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 ›