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 ›
Eating out in the UK
Lazy bones
Well, one might suggest that Doctor Lunch is getting lazy but one’s gastronomic friend (the Mighty DZ) from across the pond in les etas unis has sent a link to a very interesting article on the interweb. It is written by a… Read More ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
The well-dressed lion – 6.5/10
Salome. (No, not shalom!) She of the dance of the seven veils who delighted in kissing the severed head of John the Baptist. Of course you have. One knows instinctively that one’s readers are well educated. And hurrah for that! But have you… Read More ›
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