So, one has been travelling. A lot! Through cathedral cities of France to monastic Spanish Paradores, to the pintxo bars of San Sebastian and the artistic delights of Bilbao. From Washington DC down through the Blue Ridge mountains to Florida via the… Read More ›
Despite one’s groaning stomach after many excess festivities, one felt compelled to visit Pollen Street Social once a booking was secured. Hurrah for London at this time of year for one can get cherished reservations that would normally be impossible. Your Doctor’s wish list has long… Read More ›
A row of Iberian ham hangs in the back window of this eatery which is located in a once less fashionable part of the City of London right next to Shoreditch Town Hall. The restaurant is one large airy room into which light… Read More ›
Lady Gemima and Lord Hugo Hammersley had suggested lunch in the English countryside near their country residence. Our trip was straight out of Downton Abbey. Lovely sunshine, the narrow, tree lined lanes meandering in the green rolling hills of the English countryside. Wondrous…. Read More ›
Yes dear readers, here are many images of one meal which featured 13 courses as displayed on the blackboard in the kitchen. In this case, the kitchen was in fact the restaurant and seated a mere 19 all of whom… Read More ›
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 ›
One had just received one’s Freedom of the City of London and had to celebrate. We were close to Simpson’s..no not the one in the Strand. This is Simpson’s Tavern. A very old institution dating back to 1757 that one can… Read More ›
The Ledbury scores 9.999/10 on the Doctor’s ratings…no typo dear readers.
Picture from the Mole and Chicken web site (merci!) Anyhow, back to the review of the Mole and Chicken. No it is not called thus because they serve mole & chicken pie. However this gastropub in Easington, Bucks offers some quite tasty fare in attractive… Read More ›
You’re on course 15, only 6 desserts to go” said the waitress with a cheery smile. Yikes! One had already been dining for three hours and one hadn’t even got to dessert. All six of them awaited us! One had ventured to L’enclume. The restaurant resides in… Read More ›
