From Hyde Park to Euston Saturday, November 25th, 2023
This week I review Brooklands and return to Diwana Bhel Poori
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My weekly blog covers my recent dining and restaurant news
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From Marylebone to Chelsea Saturday, November 18th, 2023
This week I review LAVO London and revisit Gordon Ramsay.
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From Piccadilly to Park Lane Saturday, November 11th, 2023
This week I return to The Ritz and The Dorchester Grill
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From Richmond to East Sheen Saturday, November 04th, 2023
This week I return to the Dysart and try out the new head chef at Black Salt.
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From Mayfair to Ravenscourt Park Saturday, October 28th, 2023
This week I review Abajo at Humo and L’Amorosa.
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From Kensal Rise to Notting Hill Saturday, October 21st, 2023
This week I review Harvest and Empire Empire.
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From Maidenhead to Piccadilly Saturday, October 14th, 2023
This week I review The Dew Drop Inn and Masala Zone Piccadilly
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From Smithfield Market to Piccadilly Saturday, October 07th, 2023
This week I try Bouchon Racine and return to The Ritz
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From East Dulwich to St James Saturday, September 30th, 2023
This week I review Kokum and House of Ming
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From White City to St Johns Wood Saturday, September 23rd, 2023
This week I review The Three Falcons and return to Endo at the Rotunda
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From Elephant and Castle to Chiswick Saturday, September 16th, 2023
This week I review Kachori, Annapurna and High Road Brasserie
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From Docklands to Mayfair Saturday, September 09th, 2023
This week I review Melusine and Benares.
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From Belgravia to Heathrow Saturday, September 02nd, 2023
This week I review Cantinetta Antiori and Madhu’s Heathrow
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From East Sheen to Soho Saturday, August 26th, 2023
This week I review Speedboat Bar and Black Salt
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From Chiswick to Mayfair Saturday, August 19th, 2023
This week I review Silver Birch in Chiswick and return to Hakkasan Mayfair.
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From Park Lane to Burchetts Green Saturday, August 12th, 2023
This week I review Pavyllon and return to The Crown at Burchetts Green
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Indian Restaurants Old and New Saturday, August 05th, 2023
This week I review Roots and return to The Brilliant
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A Visit To Milan Saturday, July 29th, 2023
This week I review Enrico Bartolini, d’O and return to Aimo e Nadia in Milan
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Visiting Northern Spain Saturday, July 22nd, 2023
This week I review Cendor de Amos and Gandarias and return to Kaia Kaipe
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From Egham to Park Lane Saturday, July 15th, 2023
I review Sushi Kanesaka and Tudor Pass, and return to the Ritz.
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From St Pancras to The Strand Saturday, July 08th, 2023
This week I review the Grand Midland Dining Room and try the relocated Ikoyi
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A Visit to Cork Saturday, July 01st, 2023
This week I review Terre, The Cliff House, Quinlan’s and Gallaghers in and around Cork.
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Munich Continued Saturday, June 17th, 2023
This week I review Alois and Tantris
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A Trip to Munich Saturday, June 10th, 2023
This week I review Tantris DNA, Tohru and JAN
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From Petersham to Piccadilly Saturday, June 03rd, 2023
This week I revisit The Dysart and The Ritz
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From White City to Shoreditch Saturday, May 27th, 2023
This week I review Zapote and return to Endo at The Rotunda.
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From Ascot to Trafalgar Square Saturday, May 20th, 2023
This week I review Gouqi and Woven at Coworth Park
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From Cavendish Square to Hampstead Heath Saturday, May 13th, 2023
This week I review 110 des Taillevent and The Bull and Last
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From Hammersmith to Bray Saturday, May 06th, 2023
This week I review Thai 101 and The Waterside Inn
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From Baker Street to Mayfair Saturday, April 29th, 2023
This week I review Taku and Royal China Club
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From Maidenhead to Park Lane Saturday, April 22nd, 2023
This week I review The Dew Drop Inn and Alex Webb on Park Lane
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From Twickenham to Surbiton Saturday, April 15th, 2023
This week I review Nay Thai and Tsaretta Spice
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From Bloomsbury to Castelnau Saturday, April 08th, 2023
This week I review Postbox and return to The Ninth
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From Putney to White City Saturday, April 01st, 2023
This week I review Endo and Cilantro
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From Chelsea to Soho Saturday, March 25th, 2023
This week I return to Sola and Wild Tavern
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From Kew to Fulham Saturday, March 18th, 2023
This week I review Hawthorn and The Harwood Arms
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From Paris to Piccadilly Saturday, March 11th, 2023
This week I review Epicure and The Ritz
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From Aldwych to Chiswick Saturday, March 04th, 2023
This week I review Dipna Anand at Somerset house and return to La Trompette
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From Richmond to Mayfair Saturday, February 25th, 2023
This week I review Koyn and return to the Dysart
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From Highgate to Southall Saturday, February 18th, 2023
This week I return to The Bull and Last and The Brilliant
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From Richmond to Belgravia Saturday, February 11th, 2023
This week I review Scott’s in Richmond and return to Hunan
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From Marlow to Chelsea Saturday, February 04th, 2023
This week I review Vaasu and Medlar
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From Kensington to Knightsbridge Saturday, January 28th, 2023
This week I review The Holland and Studio Frantzen
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Chinese New Year dining Saturday, January 21st, 2023
This week I review Canton Element and return to Hakkasan Mayfair.
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From Mayfair to Ladbroke Grove Saturday, January 14th, 2023
This week I review Orasay and Ormer Mayfair
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From Stratford to East Sheen Saturday, January 07th, 2023
This week I review Allegra
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Happy New Year Saturday, December 31st, 2022
I revuiew The Cricket Lounge.
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Happy Christmas! Saturday, December 24th, 2022
I return to The Brilliant
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From East Sheen to Piccadilly Saturday, December 17th, 2022
This week I return to The Ritz and Black Salt
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From Westminster to Soho Saturday, December 10th, 2022
This week I review Yaatra and return to Sola
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From Shoreditch to White City Monday, December 05th, 2022
This week I review Cycene and return to Endo at the Rotunda
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From Notting Hill to Piccadilly Saturday, November 26th, 2022
I review Dorian and the new regime at Hide.
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From Soho to Piccadilly Saturday, November 19th, 2022
This week I review Jugemu and return to The Ritz
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Visiting Edinburgh Saturday, November 12th, 2022
I visit Edinburgh and review The Scran and Scallie, The Fishmarket at Newhaven, Kitchin and Martin Wishart.
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I return to Sola Saturday, November 05th, 2022
This week I return to Sola
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From Ealing to Regent Street Saturday, October 29th, 2022
This week I review Da Moreno and Alex Dilling
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From Shoreditch to Ravenscourt Park Saturday, October 22nd, 2022
This week I review The Princess of Shoreditch and return to L’Amorosa.
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From White Waltham to Piccadilly Saturday, October 15th, 2022
This week I review The Beehive and return to the Ritz
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In Search of Paradise Saturday, October 08th, 2022
This week I review Paradise and The Brilliant
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From Shoreditch to Marble Arch Saturday, October 01st, 2022
This week I review Manteca and KOL
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From East Sheen to Chiswick Saturday, September 24th, 2022
This week I return to La Trompette and Black Salt
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Eating around Marseille Saturday, September 17th, 2022
I review AM, Michel, Pizza Sauveur and Pizza Etienne
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Less Than A Year in Provence Saturday, September 10th, 2022
This week I review Villa Madie and Oustau du Baumaniere
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From Chiswick to Soho Saturday, September 03rd, 2022
This week I review Sola and High Road Brasserie
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A Trip to the Countryside Saturday, August 27th, 2022
This week I review Ynyshir and The Cross at Kenilworth
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A Trio of London Restaurants Saturday, August 20th, 2022
This week I review The Harwood Arms, Imperial Treasure and Jin Da Thai
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A Visit to Berlin Saturday, August 13th, 2022
This week I review Rutz, Peking Ente and Bahadur
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A Trip to Antwerp Saturday, August 06th, 2022
This week I review Zilte and Villa Lorraine
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From Maida Vale to Piccadilly Saturday, July 30th, 2022
This week I review Dhaba49 and return to The Ritz
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From Hammersmith to Mayfair Saturday, July 23rd, 2022
This week I review Sugarcane and return to Jamavar
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From Belgravia to Maidenhead Saturday, July 16th, 2022
This week I review the new Crown at Burchetts Green and The Landsborough Grill
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From Ascot to East Sheen Saturday, July 09th, 2022
This week I return to Coworth Park and Black Salt
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From Twickenham to Piccadilly Saturday, July 02nd, 2022
This week I review Shiuli and return to The Ritz
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From Soho to Sussex Saturday, June 25th, 2022
This week I review the newly vegan Gauthier and also Graveytye Manor
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A Trio of Three Stars Saturday, June 18th, 2022
This week I review a trio of three-star restaurants
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From Hammersmith to Oxfordshire Saturday, June 11th, 2022
This week I review Maison Francois, The Hampshire and return to Le Manoir au Quat’ Saisons
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From Marble Arch to Pinner Saturday, June 04th, 2022
This week I review Junsei and Trinco Bay
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From Soho to Ewell Saturday, May 28th, 2022
I review Evelyn’s Table and return to Black Salt and Dastaan.
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From Hertfordshire to Soho Saturday, May 21st, 2022
This week I review Madhu’s at The Grove and Sola
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From Egham to East Sheen Saturday, May 14th, 2022
This week I review The Tudor Room at Great Fosters and Black Salt
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From Hammersmith to Shoreditch Saturday, May 07th, 2022
I revisit Clove Club and Sam’s Riverside
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From Richmond to Piccadilly Saturday, April 30th, 2022
This week I review Madhu’s Brasserie in Richmond and return to The Ritz.
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From Soho to Knightsbridge Saturday, April 23rd, 2022
This week I review Al Mare and Humble Chicken
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From Kentish Town to St James Saturday, April 16th, 2022
This week I review Anima e Cuore and return to Ikoyi
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The Ledbury Reopens Saturday, April 09th, 2022
This week I review the reopened Ledbury and return to Dastaan.
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An Outing to Kent Saturday, April 02nd, 2022
This week I review The Bridge Arms and Jin Da Thai
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Grand Dining in Paris Saturday, March 19th, 2022
I review Plenitude and Le Grand Restaurant
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A Flying Curry Saturday, March 12th, 2022
I return to Madhu’s at the Sheraton
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A Day by the Thames Saturday, March 05th, 2022
I review The Boathouse at Henley
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Old Favourites Saturday, February 26th, 2022
This week I return to The Dysart and l’Amorosa
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The New Michelin UK Guide Appears Saturday, February 19th, 2022
This week I review The Harwood Arms
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The Fields of Chelsea Saturday, February 12th, 2022
This week I review The Five Fields.
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A Trip to St Johns Wood Saturday, February 05th, 2022
This week I review Ritu.
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I Resume Reviewing Saturday, January 29th, 2022
I return to Black Salt.
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Final Meal of The Year Saturday, January 01st, 2022
I return to The Ritz
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A Return to The Dorchester Grill Saturday, December 25th, 2021
I return to The Grill Room at The Dorchester
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A Short Hop from Soho to Piccadilly Saturday, December 18th, 2021
This week I review The Ritz and Sola
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From Belgravia to Mayfair Saturday, December 11th, 2021
This week I review Zafferano and Jamavar
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An Exciting New Restaurant Opening Saturday, December 04th, 2021
This week I review Black Salt and return to Royal China Baker Street
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New Indian Restaurants of Mayfair Saturday, November 27th, 2021
This week I review Bibi and Madhus of Mayfair
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From Hackney to White Waltham Saturday, November 20th, 2021
This week I review The Sea The Sea in Hackney and The Beehive
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From Westminster to Southwark Saturday, November 13th, 2021
This week I review The Pem and Sollip
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From Clapham to Piccadilly Saturday, November 06th, 2021
This week I review Trinity and return to The Ritz
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From Tower Hill to Belgravia Saturday, October 30th, 2021
This week I review Sachi and return to La Dame de Pic
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From Mayfair to Piccadilly Saturday, October 23rd, 2021
This week I review Mantham and The Ritz
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Paris Fine Dining Continued Saturday, October 16th, 2021
This week I review Le Cinq and La Table by Bruno Verjus
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Paris Fine Dining Saturday, October 09th, 2021
This week I review L’Ecrin, Le Clarence and Kei.
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From Chelsea to Mayfair via Marylebone Saturday, October 02nd, 2021
This week I review Mimi Mei Fair and return to The Wigmore and Gordon Ramsay
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One New Chapter In Dublin Saturday, September 25th, 2021
This week I review Daffodil Mulligan and the new Chapter One in Dublin
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Dining in Mayfair Saturday, September 18th, 2021
This week I return to The Dorchester Grill and Hakkasan Mayfair
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From Notting Hill to Westminster Saturday, September 11th, 2021
This week I review Sumi and The Blue Boar
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From Southall to Fitzrovia Saturday, September 04th, 2021
This week I review Noize and The Brilliant
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From Mayfair to Ewell Saturday, August 28th, 2021
This week I review Dastaan, Benares and Locanda Locatelli
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Along the Grand Trunk Road Saturday, August 21st, 2021
This week I review Sola, Grand Trunk Road and Jamavar
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From Tower Hill to Chiswick Saturday, August 14th, 2021
This week I review La Dame de Pic and High Road Brasserie
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From South Kensington to Ascot Saturday, August 07th, 2021
This week I review Coworth Park and Yashin Ocean House
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From Covent Garden to Ewell Saturday, July 31st, 2021
This week I review Louie and return to Dastaan
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From Modern British to Modern Indian Saturday, July 24th, 2021
This week I review Republic and return to the Tudor Room at Great Fosters
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From Bethnal Green to Chiswick Saturday, July 17th, 2021
This week I review Da Terra, Haandi and La Trompette
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From Fitzrovia to Piccadilly Saturday, July 10th, 2021
This week I review Pali Hill and return to The Ritz
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From Chelsea to Fitzrovia Saturday, July 03rd, 2021
This week I review Medlar and Noize
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From Petersham to White City Saturday, June 26th, 2021
This week I review Dysart and Endo at The Rotunda
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From Belgravia to St Margarets Saturday, June 19th, 2021
This week I review Zafferano and Le Salon Prive
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London's newest 3 star Restaurant Saturday, June 12th, 2021
This week I review Aulis and Helene Darroze at The Connaught
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An Outing to Lancashire Saturday, June 05th, 2021
This week I review Moor Hall and the Barn
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Some Old Favourites Saturday, May 29th, 2021
This week I return to Sola and The Ritz
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Restaurants Reopen! Saturday, May 22nd, 2021
I return to the Crown at Burchetts Green.
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Michelin UK Awards Thursday, January 28th, 2021
The Michelin UK stars for 2021 are awarded.
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Into the Lockdown... Saturday, November 07th, 2020
This week I review Silver Birch and return to Benares and Zafferano
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From Ravenscourt Park to Chiswick Saturday, October 31st, 2020
This week I return to l’Amorosa and The Duke of Sussex
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From South Kensington to Notting Hill Saturday, October 24th, 2020
This week I review Verderame and return to Bibendum
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From Belgravia to Piccadilly Saturday, October 17th, 2020
This week I return to Zafferano and The Ritz
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From Moorgate to Greek Street Saturday, October 10th, 2020
This week I review Noble Rot Soho and return to Angler
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A Tale of Two Chakras Saturday, October 03rd, 2020
I try both Chakra branches and return to The Crown at Burchetts Green.
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Two days in the Cotswolds Saturday, September 26th, 2020
This week I return to Whatley Manor and The Brilliant.
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Eating in Kensington, Soho and Fitzrovia Saturday, September 19th, 2020
This week I review The Ninth, Gauthier and Il Portico
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From Victoria to Belgravia Saturday, September 12th, 2020
This week I return to Zafferano and A. Wong
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From Richmond to the Ritz Saturday, September 05th, 2020
I return to Chatora and The Ritz
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From Borough Market to Soho Saturday, August 29th, 2020
This week I review Mei Mei and return to Sola
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Top Indian Food in outer London Saturday, August 22nd, 2020
This week I return to Dastaan
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From Battersea to The Boltons Saturday, August 15th, 2020
This week I reviw Fiume and return to Cambio de Tercio.
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Some Old Favourites Reopen Saturday, August 08th, 2020
This week I return to The Ritz and Hakkasan Mayfair.
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French Cooking in St Margarets Saturday, August 01st, 2020
This week I review Le Salon Prive
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West London Restaurants Revisited Saturday, July 25th, 2020
This week I revisit High Road Brasserie and The Dysart
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A Jaunt To The Countryside Saturday, July 18th, 2020
This week I review 104 and return to Hambleton Hall
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My First Restaurant Review Post Lockdown Saturday, July 11th, 2020
This week I return to the Dysart
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Restaurants Reopening Soon Saturday, July 04th, 2020
Restaurants to Reopen Soon
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From Richmond to Worcester Park Saturday, March 21st, 2020
This week (last week was when I actually went) I review Colombo Kitchen and Chatora and return to The Dysart Arms
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Off to the Races Saturday, March 14th, 2020
This week I revisit Le Champignon Sauvage and Five Fields.
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A Ritzy Meal Saturday, March 07th, 2020
This week I return to The Ritz
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The Treehouses of Regent Street Saturday, February 29th, 2020
This week I review Madera and reopened Gymkhana and return to Hakkasan Mayfair.
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From Maidenhead to Mayfair Saturday, February 22nd, 2020
This week I review The Mayfair Chippy and return to The Crown at Burchetts Green
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From Queensway to White City Saturday, February 15th, 2020
This week I review Normah Café and Shola
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From Westminster to Marble Arch Saturday, February 08th, 2020
This week I review The Yard and Tokii
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Tom Aikens Finds His Muse Saturday, February 01st, 2020
This week I review Muse.
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From Chelsea to Soho Saturday, January 25th, 2020
This week I review Wild Tavern and return to Sola
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From Marylebone to Fulham Saturday, January 18th, 2020
This week I review 1947 and revisit The Harwood Arms
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From Park Lane to Trafalgar Square Saturday, January 11th, 2020
This week I review Bancone and the relaunched Grill at The Dorchester
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Best Meals of 2019 Saturday, January 04th, 2020
This week I summarise my best meals of the year.
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From Chelsea to Mayfair Saturday, December 28th, 2019
This week I review Davies & Brook and revisit Medlar.
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From Richmond to Knightsbridge Saturday, December 21st, 2019
This week I return to The Petersham and Zafferano.
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A Week in Bangalore Saturday, December 14th, 2019
This week I review Karavalli, Le Cirque Signature and Jamavar in Bangalore.
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From Chiswick to Mayfair Saturday, December 07th, 2019
This week I review Sola and Comptoir Robuchon and return to La Trompette
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From White City to Petersham Saturday, November 30th, 2019
This week I return to Dysart, Endo and The Ritz
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From Hammersmith to Southwark Saturday, November 23rd, 2019
This week I review Sam’s Riverside and Trivet
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London's Latest 3 Star Restaurant Saturday, November 16th, 2019
This week review Emilia and Napoli On The Road and try the newest 3 star in London: Sketch.
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Mayfair Latest Openings Saturday, November 09th, 2019
This week I review The Betterment and Charlie’s at Browns.
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From Piccadilly to Westfield Saturday, November 02nd, 2019
This week I review Copper Chimney and return to The Ritz.
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From Chelsea to Hounslow Saturday, October 26th, 2019
This week I review The African Queen and The Sea The Sea
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From Holland Park to Mayfair Saturday, October 19th, 2019
This week I return to The Greenhouse and review Julie’s.
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Frome Ewell to Belgravia Saturday, October 12th, 2019
This week I review Siren and return to Dastaan
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From Egham to Mayfair Saturday, October 05th, 2019
This week I review The Tudor Room at Great Fosters, the new chef at Benares and return to The Ritz.
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Visting Belfast Saturday, September 28th, 2019
This week I review Eipic, Ox and Deane at Queens in Belfast
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Further Food Adventures in Tokyo Saturday, September 21st, 2019
This week I review Sugita, Kimoto, K+, Dal Matto, Pizza Studio Tamaki Roppongi and Kanesaka
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Autumnal Tokyo Saturday, September 14th, 2019
This week I review l’Osier, Luca Fantin, Cote d’Or and Andhra Dining Ginza in Tokyo.
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From Mayfair to Nine Elms Saturday, September 07th, 2019
This week I review Darby’s and the new Wild Honey and return to Indian Accent.
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The Garden of England Saturday, August 31st, 2019
This week I review The Fordwich Arms in Kent and Casa Dino in Chiswick and returned to Caractere.
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Two Top Notch Restaurants Saturday, August 24th, 2019
I return to Waldhotel Sonnora and Schloss Berg (aka Victor’s Fine Dining)
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A Cosy New Restaurant Saturday, August 17th, 2019
This week I review Gezzelig and return to Jamavar.
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From Ascot to Maidenhead Saturday, August 10th, 2019
This week I return to The Crown at Burchetts Green and Coworth Park, and say farewell to Beck at Browns.
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A Sushi Gem Saturday, August 03rd, 2019
This week I review My Old Place and Endo at The Rotunda, and return to The Square.
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High end Paella Comes to London Saturday, July 27th, 2019
This week I review Lucknow 49 and Arros QD and return to The Ritz.
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From Chelsea to Maidenhead Saturday, July 20th, 2019
This week I review Myrtle and return to Noize and The Crown at Burchetts Green
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Visiting Vienna Saturday, July 13th, 2019
This week I review Restaurant Amador, Konstantin Filippou and Steirereck in Vienna
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To the Wilds of Essex Saturday, July 06th, 2019
This week I review 104 and Flitch of Bacon, and return to Haandi
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A Brief Tour of France Saturday, June 29th, 2019
This week I review Clos des Sens, Takao Takano and Troisgros in its new premises
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Visiting Bologna Saturday, June 22nd, 2019
This week I review Uliassi, I Portici, Marconi, Verace, Osteria Bottega and Trattoria Da Me, in and around Bologna
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Bob Bob Cite Opens Saturday, June 15th, 2019
This week I review Da Terra and Bob Bob Cite, and return to l’Oro di Napoli
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Visiting Dubrovnik Saturday, June 08th, 2019
This week I review Proto and Restaurant Dubrovnik in Croatia
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Back to Michel Guerard Saturday, June 01st, 2019
This week I return to three star Michelin Pres des Eugenie and its casual sister Ferme au Grives.
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Washington Saturday, May 25th, 2019
This week I review The Inn at Little Washington, Pineapple and Pearls, minibar, Il Canale, Kinship, 2 Amys, Rasika and Bombay Club
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California Dreaming Saturday, May 18th, 2019
This week I review Single Thread, Californios, Monsieur Benjamin, Don Pistos and Tony’s Pizza Napoletana in and around San Francisco.
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Roe to Perdition Saturday, May 11th, 2019
I return to l'Amorosa and The Brilliant and attend a caviar tasting.
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A Fishy Week Saturday, May 04th, 2019
This week I review Cornerstone and return to Angler
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From Belgravia to Kensington Saturday, April 27th, 2019
This week I review Abd el Wahab in Belgravia and Pizzicotto in Kensington.
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A Ritzy Time Saturday, April 20th, 2019
This week I return to the Ritz and Royal China Queensway
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From Richmond to Northfields Saturday, April 13th, 2019
This week I return to the Bingham and review Patri.
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From Mayfair to Bevis Marks Saturday, April 06th, 2019
This week I review Barullo and return to Alyn Williams at The Westbury
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From Brook Green to Burchetts Green Saturday, March 30th, 2019
This week I review Pentolina and Kanishka and return to The Crown at Burchetts Green
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Old School Dining in Barcelona Saturday, March 23rd, 2019
This week I review Botafumeiro and 7 Portes in Barcelona
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From Brentford to Burchetts Green Saturday, March 16th, 2019
This week I review The Crown at Burchetts Green, The Ritz and The Watermans Arms.
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From Marlow to Baker Street Saturday, March 09th, 2019
This week I review the Coach in Marlow and Ooty in Baker Street.
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From Golders Green to Wembley Saturday, March 02nd, 2019
This week I review KoolCha and Cafe Japan, and reflect on the 2019 Michelin guide to Germany
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A Trip to Paris Saturday, February 23rd, 2019
This week I review Akira in Kensington and Le Clarence in Paris
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From Tooley Street to Park Lane Saturday, February 16th, 2019
This week I review Santo Remedio and return to Alain Ducasse at the Dorchester and l’Amorosa.
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Hamming It Up in West Hampstead Saturday, February 09th, 2019
This week I review Ham in West Hampstead and The Crown in Chiswick and return to Hedone
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From Richmond to Haymarket Saturday, February 02nd, 2019
This week I review Farzi Café and the new chef at the Petersham hotel.
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New Reviews and a Controversial Michelin Guide Saturday, January 26th, 2019
This week I review BaoziInn and Maryam’s Cafe and discuss the French Michelin guide.
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Relaxing in Goa Saturday, January 19th, 2019
I return to Jamavar in Goa
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High End Restaurant Openings and Re-Openings Saturday, January 12th, 2019
This week I review Imperial Treasure and the newly reopened Tamarind
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New Year Dining Saturday, January 05th, 2019
This week I review Hankies at the Montcalm and return to Hunan and Hakkasan
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Best dishes of 2018 Saturday, December 29th, 2018
This week I return to The Ritz, and reflect on my best dishes of 2018.
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Coming up to Christmas Saturday, December 22nd, 2018
This week I return to Beck at Browns, La Buvette and The Brilliant
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Adventures in the Home Counties Saturday, December 15th, 2018
This week I review Sorrel and return to Hakkasan Mayfair and The Crown at Burchetts Green.
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Latest London Openings Saturday, December 08th, 2018
This week I review Kutir, Osteria Romana and Onima
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Visiting Liverpool Saturday, December 01st, 2018
This week I review Roski and Mowgli in Liverpool, Fraiche in Birkenhead and Moor Hall in Aughton
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Revisiting the Lovely Dysart Saturday, November 24th, 2018
This week I review Rigo and return to Le Gavroche and Dysart
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New Chef at Bonhams Saturday, November 17th, 2018
This week I review Rokkon and return to l’Amorosa and Bonhams
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Full Circle at Kyms Saturday, November 10th, 2018
This week I review Kyms and The Curry Room, and return to The Watermans Arms.
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Two High Profile London Openings Saturday, November 03rd, 2018
This week I review Kerridge’s Bar and Grill and Caractere.
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From Pizza to White Truffles Saturday, October 27th, 2018
This week I review Leroy and 50 Kalo di Ciro Salva and return to Hedone.
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The Old and the New Saturday, October 20th, 2018
This week I review Kahani and return to La Trompette and Cambio de Tercio
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Returning to London Saturday, October 13th, 2018
This week I try out the new chef at The Greenhouse and return to The Ritz and Dastaan
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More Tokyo Dining Saturday, October 06th, 2018
This week i review Tempura Hasegawa, Seiju, Ryuzu, Ete, Ryugin, Sushi Arai, Kurosaki, Ginza Katukami and Andhra Dhaba Katana.
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Exploring the Tokyo Dining Scene Saturday, September 29th, 2018
This week I review Mimosa, Fire Whole 4000, Il Ristorante, Le Sputnik, Atelier Robuchon, Tonta, Sushi Kimura, Savoy and Pizza Bar on the 38th.
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Visiting Kyoto Saturday, September 22nd, 2018
I review Iida, Aca and Chimera and return to Mughal.
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Dining in The Lake District Saturday, September 15th, 2018
This week I review Forest Side and the new kitchen regime at The Samling, and in London I review Aquavit and The Narrow, and return to Indian Accent and Clarke's.
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Back in London Saturday, September 08th, 2018
This week I review Titu, Pure Indian Cooing and Brat and return to Tangawizi
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The Top Restaurants of Hangzhou Saturday, September 01st, 2018
This week I review Dragon Well Manor and 28 Hubin Road in Hangzhou, and Xindalu, Nanxiang and Jia Jia Tang Bao in Shanghai
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Fine Dining of Shanghai Saturday, August 25th, 2018
This week I review Tang Court, Atelier Robuchon, Otto e Mezzo, Yi Long Court, Imperial Treasure, Canton 8, Yongfo Elite and in Shanghai.
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Visiting Taipei Saturday, August 18th, 2018
I review Le Palais, Guest House, Ryugin and Din Tai Fung
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London Fine Dining Saturday, August 11th, 2018
This week I review The Fish House and revisit to Core, Gordon Ramsay, Jamavar and The Ritz
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The Pinnacle of Dining Saturday, August 04th, 2018
This week I review 3 stars St Hubertus and Le Calandre, and back in the UK go to Chapati Club and The Crown at Burchetts Green
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Dining in Dublin Saturday, July 28th, 2018
This week in Dublin I review Heron and Grey, and return to Patrick Guilbaud and the Greenhouse
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Munich Dining Saturday, July 21st, 2018
This week in Munich I review Atelier and Geisels Werneckhof, and return to Konigshof
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A Trip to Edinburgh Saturday, July 14th, 2018
This week I review Castle Terrace and Bistro de Luxe by Paul Tamburrini, and revisit The Scran and Scallie
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New and Old 3 Stars of France Saturday, July 07th, 2018
I try a quartet of three star restaurants: Maison du Bois and Restaurant Christophe Bacquié, and revisit Auberge de l’Ill and Pic
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Baiersbronn Saturday, June 30th, 2018
This week I return to Schwarzwaldstube and Bareiss and review Satellei and Schlossberg, all in Baiersbronn
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Hiding Above Ground Saturday, June 23rd, 2018
This week I review Hide, Neptune and the new chef at Pied a Terre and return to Beck and Browns and for a farewell meal at Marianne
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Athens and Inter Scaldes Saturday, June 16th, 2018
This week I review Simul and Tudor Hall in Athens and three star Michelin Inter Scaldes in the west of the Netherlands.
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Santorini Saturday, June 09th, 2018
Visiting Santorini
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Oranges Are Not The Only Fruit Saturday, June 02nd, 2018
This week I visit Seville and review La Azotea, Jaylu and Canabota, as well as three star Aponiente near Cadiz
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Twist and Shout Saturday, May 26th, 2018
This week I review Ikeda and Twist and return to Amorosa.
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Clocking Inn Saturday, May 19th, 2018
This week I review Dip In Brilliant and The Clock House and return to Noize and The Ritz.
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Ambitious London openings Saturday, May 12th, 2018
This week I review Four Degree and Beck at Browns and revisit Hedone.
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Roganic Returns Saturday, May 05th, 2018
This week I review Roganic and return to The Ritz, The Empress and The Brilliant
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Visiting Copenhagen Saturday, April 28th, 2018
This week I review Daniel Berlin, Sollerod Kro and the reopened Noma
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Three Stars Old and New Saturday, April 21st, 2018
This week I return to the 3 star Guy Savoy and Frantzen, and revisit Rambla in Soho.
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Crowning Glory Saturday, April 14th, 2018
This week I review Cabotte and Lievito and return to The Crown at Burchetts Green
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The Blackbird is Off To the Races Saturday, April 07th, 2018
This week I review The Blackbird and return to Noize and Club Gascon.
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A Pub Jim, But Not As We Know it Saturday, March 31st, 2018
This week I review The Wignore and return to Berners Tavern and l’Amorosa
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A Taste of West Africa in St James Saturday, March 24th, 2018
This week I review Ikoyi and Moksha and return to A. Wong.
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Braving the Hipsters Saturday, March 17th, 2018
This week I review Londrino and Nuala and return to Indian Accent
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Putting On The Ritz Saturday, March 10th, 2018
This week I review Bistro Mirey and Farina Pizzeria and return to The Ritz and the Harwood Arms.
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Back Home Saturday, March 03rd, 2018
This week I review Sabor, Edera, Tarantella Acton and the new Zia Lucia
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Singapore - Garden City Saturday, February 24th, 2018
This week I review Joel Robuchon, Les Amis, Song of india, National Kitchen and Shisen Hanten
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A visit to Sydney Saturday, February 17th, 2018
This week I review Sepia, Cirrus, Mr Wong and Golden Century
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Visiting New Zealand Saturday, February 10th, 2018
This week I review assorted restaurants around New Zealand.
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A Brief Visit to Los Angeles Saturday, February 03rd, 2018
In Los Angeles I try Trois Mec, Sun Nong Dan and Capo.
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New Year dining and an interval Saturday, January 06th, 2018
This week I review Duddels and Antica and return to Dastaan, Indian Accent and The Ritz
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Christmas Dining Saturday, December 30th, 2017
This week I try the new team at The Square, return to Hedone and enjoy Christmas lunch at Darbaar.
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Indian Cuisine Accentuated Saturday, December 23rd, 2017
This week I try Indian Accent and return to Dysart, Parlour and l'Amorosa.
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Mixed week in London Saturday, December 16th, 2017
This week I review Xu and Bistro Vadouvan, and return to The Ritz.
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Hibiscus becomes Bombay Bustle Saturday, December 09th, 2017
This week I review Bombay Bustle and revisit Gauthier and The Duke of Sussex.
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Lake Living in Udaipur Saturday, December 02nd, 2017
This week I review Sheesh Mahal, The Lake Palace, Royal Repast and Chandni in Udaipur and revisit Indian Accent in Delhi.
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Chez Bruce Revisited Saturday, November 25th, 2017
This week I revisit Chez Bruce and try a couple of special culinary events
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I Ketchup With The New Killer Tomato Saturday, November 18th, 2017
This week I ketchup with the new Killer Tomato on Portobello Road, and return to l’Amorosa, A. Wong, Royal China and Diwana Bhel Poori.
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Tip Top Tapas Saturday, November 11th, 2017
This week I review Rambla and return to Darjeeling Express and Darbaar.
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This Sportsman Life Saturday, November 04th, 2017
This week I review Pappa Roma and return to The Sportsman and Jamavar
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Making Noize Saturday, October 28th, 2017
This week I review Noize and Ginza Onadera and return to Zedel.
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From Kingston to Tower Hill via Mayfair Saturday, October 21st, 2017
This week I review Roz Ana, Ella Canta and Mei Ume
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Visiting Guernsey Saturday, October 14th, 2017
This week I review Melur and try a trio of restaurants on Guernsey.
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Crowning Glory Saturday, October 07th, 2017
This week I review Il Pampero, and return to The Crown at Burchetts Green, Jamavar and Hedone
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A Visit to Eugenie Les Bains Saturday, September 30th, 2017
I revisit Les Pres des Eugenie and Ferme au Grives
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Old Haunts and New Restaurants in West london Saturday, September 23rd, 2017
This week I review Stecca and return to La Trompette, Tarantella and Amorosa.
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New York State of Mind Saturday, September 16th, 2017
This week I review Cosme, Indian Accent, Le Coucou, Marea and Vaucluse.
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The Deep South Saturday, September 09th, 2017
This week I review Husk, Edley’s BBQ and Desano in Nashville , Hog & Hominy, and Cozy Corner in Memphis and Oriole and Alinea in Chicago
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The Voyage of Zheng Saturday, September 02nd, 2017
This week I review The Don and Zheng, and the new regime at Launceston Place
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From Covent Garden to Henley Saturday, August 26th, 2017
This week I review Clipstone, Sibarita and Abeno in London, and The Bottle and Glass in Henley.
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Core Competence Saturday, August 19th, 2017
This week I review Core and Saponara and return to Gauthier and The Brilliant
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The Ups and Downs of London Dining Saturday, August 12th, 2017
This week I review 108 Garage and A Cena, and return to Patara and Hakkasan Mayfair
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A Trip to Barcelona Saturday, August 05th, 2017
This week I review Lasarte, Espai Kru and Tickets in Barcelona
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Revisiting London Restaurants Saturday, July 29th, 2017
This week I return to The River Café, Dastaan, Madhus at the Sheraton and Hedone (again)
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Interesting New Indian Restaurants in London Saturday, July 22nd, 2017
This week I review Gunpowder and Darjeeling Express, and return to Bonhams and Hedone.
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A Trio of Three Stars in Southern France Saturday, July 15th, 2017
This week I review Bras, Regis et Jacques Marcon and Auberge de Vieux Puits
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Summer Dining in England Saturday, July 08th, 2017
This week I review Bellillo, Rick Stein Barnes and return to Le Manoir aux Quat’ Saisons and Royal China Queensway
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Top Food in the North East of England Saturday, July 01st, 2017
This week I review Raby Hunt, House of Tides and The Patricia
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Venturing Off the Tube Map Saturday, June 24th, 2017
This week I review The Red Lion and The Latymer and return to Typing Room and Swagat
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Greek Gifts Saturday, June 17th, 2017
This week I review Varoulko, Botrini's, Hytra and Aleria
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Greece Is The Word Saturday, June 10th, 2017
I review Spondi, Funky Gourmet, CTC, Hytra, Botrini's, Aleria, O Thanasis and Varoulko
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Mixed fare in London Saturday, June 03rd, 2017
This week I review Baluchi and Radio Alice, and return to A. Wong, as well as revisiting The Watermans Arms, Jamavar and Amorosa.
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The Game Bird and other stories Saturday, May 27th, 2017
This week I review The Game Bird, Lorne, Quartieri and new new L’Oro Napoli in Hanwell.
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Home Counties Gems Saturday, May 20th, 2017
This week I review The Oxford Blue, Dastaan and Bibendum.
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Any Porto of Call Saturday, May 13th, 2017
This week I review The Yeatman, Casa de Cha da Boa Nova and A Marisqueira Matoshinos
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Exploring Tokyo Saturday, May 06th, 2017
This week I review Pizza Studio Tomaki, Iwai, Tonkatsu Sugita, Moti, Sitafuku, Seirinkan, Esquisse and Takiya, and return to Sushi Saito.
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Visiting Toyama and Kanazawa Monday, April 24th, 2017
I review three star Yamazaki, as well as Edi-Tei Bekkan, Takana and Koizumi in Kanazawa.
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Seoul Food Saturday, April 22nd, 2017
I review La Yeon, Gaon and Pierre Gagnaire in Seoul
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Eating on the Cote d'Azur Saturday, April 15th, 2017
This week I review Palme d'Or, Le Merenda and Comme Chez Soi.
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Lyon - a Foodie Paradise Saturday, April 08th, 2017
This week I review Neuvieme Art, Christian Tetedoie and Leon de Lyon, and return to Guy Lassausaie.
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A Mountainous Setting with Prices to Match Saturday, April 01st, 2017
This week I review Kricket Soho, return to l’Oro di Napoli and Parlour, and review the newest 3 star Michelin restaurant in France: 1947
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The Food of Birmingham Saturday, March 25th, 2017
This week I review Purnell’s, Adam’s, Carters of Mosely, Lasan and Adil’s in Birmingham
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A High Profile London Opening Saturday, March 18th, 2017
This week I review Dum, Ruben’s Bakehouse and Mere and return to Kitchen W8
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Some Serious Dining Saturday, March 11th, 2017
This week I return to Waldhotel Sonnora and Schloss Berg, and review Duarte’s Tavern
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A Pizza The Action Saturday, March 04th, 2017
This week I review l’Oro di Napoli and return to Santa Maria and Jamavar
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A Trip to Riga Saturday, February 25th, 2017
This week I visit Riga and try Gastronome, Vincent’s, Biblioteka Number One, Three, Bergs and Muusu.
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Over Hyped and Over Here Saturday, February 18th, 2017
This week I review El Pastor and Antica Pizzeria da Michele, and return to Bonhams and Tarantella
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Take your Pic Saturday, February 11th, 2017
This week I review La Dame de Pic and Kashmir and return to Ormer Mayfair
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Fine Dining in London Saturday, February 04th, 2017
This week I try The Square with its new chef, and review Shaun Rankin’s Ormer Mayfair at the Fleming, as well as returning to the Ritz.
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StreetXO comes to London Saturday, January 28th, 2017
This week I review StreetXO and Flora Indica and return to The Ritz
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Crowning Achievement Saturday, January 21st, 2017
This week I review Jon Go Jae and return to Bonhams, The Crown at Burchetts Green and Cambio de Tercio
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Smoking Hot Saturday, January 14th, 2017
This week I review The Holborn Dining Rooms and Kiln and return to Amorosa
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From London to Chessington Saturday, January 07th, 2017
This week I review Saffron Summer, and revisit La Trompette and Seven Park Place
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A visit to Hyderabad Saturday, December 31st, 2016
I review Firdaus and return to Adaa at the Falaknuma Palace in Hyderabad.
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A week in London Saturday, December 24th, 2016
This week I review Jamavar and Zelmans Meats at Harvey Nichols… and return to Hedone and Umu.
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A Visit to Monaco Saturday, December 17th, 2016
This week I review Joel Robuchon Monte Carlo and local restaurant U Cavagnetu, and return to Louis XV.
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The Alba Truffle Festival Saturday, December 10th, 2016
This week I visited the Alba truffle festival and tried Bovio, Ciau del Tornavento, Combal Zero and Piazza Duomo.
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London and beyond Saturday, December 03rd, 2016
This week I review Veeraswamy and the new team at Coworth Park , and return to Talli Joe and Bonhams
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Further Scottish Dining Saturday, November 26th, 2016
This week I continue my Edinburgh reviews and visit St Andrews
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A Visit to Edinburgh Saturday, November 19th, 2016
This week I review Timberyard, Ondine, Mother India Café and The Scran and Scallie and return to Kitchin.
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From Covent Garden to Bray Saturday, November 12th, 2016
This week I review Talli Joe and return to The Waterside Inn and Villa Geggiano.
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Notes From Hipster Central Saturday, November 05th, 2016
This week I review Som Saa and Ellory and return to Parlour.
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From Calcutta to Barnes Saturday, October 29th, 2016
This week I review Calcutta Street and return to Noble Rot, Shikumen and The Olympic Studios
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London Restaurants New and Old Saturday, October 22nd, 2016
This week I review Jikoni and return to l’Amorosa and El Pirata.
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A visit to Flanders Saturday, October 15th, 2016
This week I review Nuance, Blandford Comptoir and Citrus & Spice
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Two High Profile London Openings Saturday, October 08th, 2016
This week i review Elystan Street, Eneko and Killer Tomato.
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Two Great Restaurants Saturday, October 01st, 2016
I revisit Hotel de Ville with its new chef, and return to Don Alfonso 1890
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Sushi in Wimbledon Saturday, September 24th, 2016
This week I review Takahashi and return to Zafferano and The Duke of Sussex
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From Henley to The Harwood Saturday, September 17th, 2016
This week I review Sosharu and Hurley House and return to The Harwood Arms
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Enoteca Relocated Saturday, September 10th, 2016
This week I review the relocated Enoteca Turi, Beijing Dumpling and 197 Chiswick Fire Station
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Old Favourites Saturday, September 03rd, 2016
This week I review 197 Chiswick Fire Station and return to The Sportsman, Hedone and Darbaar
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From Anglo to Angler Saturday, August 27th, 2016
This week I review Anglo and the new regime at Angler, and return to Amorosa and Madhu’s at The Sheraton.
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The Food of the Highlands Saturday, August 20th, 2016
This week I venture to the highlands and review Kinloch Lodge, Albannach and the Boath House
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A Trip to Scotland Saturday, August 13th, 2016
This week I review 21212, Martin Wishart at Loch Lomond and The Isle of Eriska
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Back in London Saturday, August 06th, 2016
This week I review Jia, the Chipping Forecast, Bernardis and the new Bao and revisit Tangawizi.
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Revisiting Hong Kong Saturday, July 30th, 2016
This week I try Arcane and The Chairman, and revisit Bo Innovation adn Tang Court.
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From Suffolk to Macau Saturday, July 23rd, 2016
From Suffolk to Macau
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Back to London Saturday, July 16th, 2016
This week I review Poppy’s, The Reform Club and Café Monico and return to The Ritz.
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Northern Skies Saturday, July 09th, 2016
I visit Oslo and try Maaemo and Stagholdergaarden
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The City of Spires Saturday, July 02nd, 2016
This week I review Geranium, Studio, and Kong Hans Kaelder and return to Kiin Kiin in Copenhagen
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Two Iconic restaurants of France Saturday, June 25th, 2016
This week I review Stovells and Santa Maria in Chelsea, and return to Pic and Troisgros.
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The Latest German 3 Star Restaurant Saturday, June 18th, 2016
This week I review Kevin Fehling’s The Table, Tor, Aglio e Olio and 6 Portland Road and return to the Brilliant
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Elegant Milan Saturday, June 11th, 2016
This week I review Seta and Alice in Milan, and return to the wonderful Il Luogo di Aimo e Nadia.
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Tales of City Dining - San Francisco Saturday, June 04th, 2016
This week I review AL’s Place, Acquerello, State Bird Provisions and Campton Place
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The Buzzing Beehive Saturday, May 28th, 2016
This week I review Oldroyd and return to Bonhams, The Beehive, l’Amorosa and Cambio de Tercio.
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Out of The Woods Saturday, May 21st, 2016
This week I review the Woodford and return to Diwana Bhel Poori, Pizzicotto and Madhus at The Sheraton
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Dining in Tokyo Saturday, May 14th, 2016
This week I try Kohaku, Daigo, Umi, Butagumi, Kodama, Crescent and Uchitsu and return to Nanachome Kyoboshi
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Beyond Kaiseki - the Kyoto Dining Scene Saturday, May 07th, 2016
This week i explore a variety of Kyoto restaurants, from the kaiseki of Nakagihashi and Tempura Matsu through to tempura at Takesebune and Yoshikawa, the French food of l'Embellir, try three unfamiliar sushi styles, an Indian restaurant and visit a noodle shop that has been running since 1465.
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A Visit to Hamburg Saturday, April 30th, 2016
This week I review Piment, Anna Sgroi and Jellyfish in Hamburg and Bellanger in London
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The Swiss High End Dining Scene Saturday, April 23rd, 2016
This week I review Cheval Blanc, Stucki and Rico’s and return to Schloss Schauenstein and The Restaurant at The Dolder Grand
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New and Old Restaurants in London Saturday, April 16th, 2016
This week I review Il Portico and Urban Coterie and return to Benares and The Crown at Burchetts Green
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Reliable London restaurants Saturday, April 09th, 2016
This week I review High Road Brasserie and return to l’Amorosa, Min Jiang and Royal China.
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A Mixed Week in London Saturday, April 02nd, 2016
This week I review Oliver Maki and return to Les 100 de Taillevent and Hakkasan Mayfair
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Pitt Cue grows up Saturday, March 26th, 2016
This week I review the new Pitt Cue and Pizzicotto and return to Madhu’s at the Sheraton
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Restaurants with Good Wine Lists in London Saturday, March 19th, 2016
This week I return to The Harwood Arms, Noble Rot and Royal China
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Theo Randall Ten Years On Saturday, March 12th, 2016
This week I return to Theo Randall and return to Cambio de Tercio and Diwana Bhel Poori.
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Returning home Saturday, March 05th, 2016
This week I review Paradise by Way of Kensal Rise (spoiler: Paradise it isn’t) and return to Darbaar and Koffmann’s.
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A visit to Calcutta Saturday, February 27th, 2016
This week I visit Cakcutta (Kolkata) and viist a mix of local restaurants (Kewpie, Oh Calcutta) and more luxurious ones in tope hotels (Sonargaon, Peshawri, Dum Pukht)
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A Frenchie in London Saturday, February 20th, 2016
This week I try Duck & Rice and Frenchie and return to l’Amorosa and Hakkasan Mayfair
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Wine and Food in London Saturday, February 13th, 2016
This week I return to Bonhams, Taillevent 110 and The Brilliant
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From Dim Sum to the Ritz Saturday, February 06th, 2016
This week I return to A Wong, Haandi and the Ritz
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Some Unlikely London Restaurant Locations Saturday, January 30th, 2016
This week I review Piquet, Belle Epoque and Paradise Garage
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Ninth Time Lucky Saturday, January 23rd, 2016
This week I try The Ninth and return to The Ledbury and Hakkasan Mayfair
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Some Interesting London Openings Saturday, January 16th, 2016
This week I review Koji, Darbaar and the relaunched Sartoria, and return to The Ritz
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Park Chinois Revisited Saturday, January 09th, 2016
This week I revisit Park Chinois, The Bombay Brasserie, Quilon and the Watermans Arms.
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Lunch in Paris Saturday, January 02nd, 2016
I visit Chez Ami Jean in Paris, review Tokimeite and Raunka Punjab Diyan, and return to Parlour and Hedone.
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London Latest Saturday, December 26th, 2015
This week I review Park Chinois and Noble Rot, and return to Tarantella and Madhu’s at The Sheraton.
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South Africa's Best Restaurants Saturday, December 19th, 2015
This wek I review Rust en Vrede, Test Kitchen, The Tasting Room and La Colombe
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The South African Wine Region Saturday, December 12th, 2015
This week I review Jordans, Moreson Bread and Wine, Foliage and Ryan's Kitchen
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Revisiting Some Old Favourites Saturday, December 05th, 2015
This week I review “I, Robert “and return to Gaylord, Koffmann’s and The Fat Duck.
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The Cabin in the Woods Saturday, November 28th, 2015
I visit Damon Baehrel and The Modern in New York State, and try some highly rated burgers.
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Taillevent Comes to London Saturday, November 21st, 2015
This week I review Les 110 de Taillevent and Foxlow W4 and return to Bonhams
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Yauatcha Comes to The City Saturday, November 14th, 2015
This week I try Hoppers and Yauatcha City and return to Hedone, Amorosa and The Olympic Studios
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A Visit to Alsace Saturday, November 07th, 2015
In Alsace I try Auberge de l’Ill and, over the border in Germany, Schwarzer Adler. Back in London I review Lurra and return to The Harwood Arms.
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Further Exploring the Tokyo Dining Scene Saturday, October 31st, 2015
This week I review Kagari, Sushiya, Katsuzen, Makimura, Sushi Tokami and Florilege
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A Visit to Tokyo Saturday, October 24th, 2015
This week I try Il Ristorante, Aman, Jubako, Heinz Beck, Ginza Harutaka and Miyako Zezankyo
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A Mix of the New and the Familiar Saturday, October 17th, 2015
This week I try The Hour Glass and Bouillabaise and return to l’Amorosa and The Cinnamon Club
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Riverside Dining Saturday, October 10th, 2015
This week I visit The Boathouse in Henley-on-Thames and revisit Diwana Bhel Poori and The Olympic Studios
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Come Into My Parlour Saturday, October 03rd, 2015
This week I try the new regime at The Goring and revisit Madhu’s, Gymkhana and Parlour
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A Cotswold Weekend Saturday, September 26th, 2015
This week I return to Whatley Manor, The Dysart, Amorosa and Hakkasan Mayfair
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Seeing Stars in The Alps Saturday, September 19th, 2015
This week I try Le Bouitte in The Alps, Aventure in London and return to The Crown at Burchett’s Green
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Putting On the Ritz Saturday, September 12th, 2015
This week I try the Newman Arms and return to the Ritz and Briciole.
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Beautiful Burgundy Saturday, September 05th, 2015
This week I revisit three star Michelin restaurants Bernard Loiseau and Lameloise, and try Le Montrachet
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This Sportsman Life Saturday, August 29th, 2015
This week I return to The Sportsman, Tangawizi, Otto’s, Duke of Sussex and Hedone
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A trip to Belgium Saturday, August 22nd, 2015
This week I try l’Air du Temps and Bon Bon in Belgium, and in London try Corner Room and return to Tarantella and Blue Plate.
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From the sublime to the ridiculous Saturday, August 15th, 2015
This week I review Le Chabanais and Kadiri’s and return to Amorosa and Bonhams
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London Old and New Saturday, August 08th, 2015
This week I review Celeste, the new Canvas, Inaho and return to Royal China
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Ambrosia in Paris Saturday, August 01st, 2015
This week I review Oslo Court and Chutney Mary and dine at a pair of three Michelin star restaurants
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In and around London Saturday, July 25th, 2015
This week I revisit Drakes at Ripley, Sixty One, Bonhams, Diwana Bhel Poori and The Brilliant.
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A trip to Normandy Saturday, July 18th, 2015
This week I return to Sa Qua Na and review Comptoir et la Table in Deauville and Brasserie Thomieux in Paris
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To Taiwan via Soho Saturday, July 11th, 2015
This week I review Bao and return to The Royal Oak, Bonhams, Caphe Guests and Hedone
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The Ups & Downs of Chicago Dining Saturday, July 04th, 2015
This week I review Nico Osteria, Girl & The Goat, Shanghai Terrace, Next, Fat Rice, Grace and Sixteen and return to Alinea.
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Molecular gastronomy in Marbella Saturday, June 27th, 2015
This week I review Dani Garcia and Social Tapas, and return to Hedone and Bonhams
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Hungry in Hungary Saturday, June 20th, 2015
This week I review Borkonyha Winekitchen, Olimpia, Kollazs, Onyx and Anyukam Montda
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The Simple Pleasures of Eugenie Les Bains Saturday, June 13th, 2015
I revisit Les Pres Eugenie and ferme aux Grives
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A collection of London openings Saturday, June 06th, 2015
This week I review Sukho, Taberna do Mercado, Melody and return to Bonhams
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Leaving Las Vegas Saturday, May 30th, 2015
This week I review Kabuto and Jaleo in Las Vegas
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From A Smokehouse to an ex Hospital Saturday, May 23rd, 2015
This week I review Percy & Founders, Lyles, Smokehouse Chiswick and Scott’s
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A Visit to Florence Saturday, May 16th, 2015
This week I review Florence restaurants Ora d’Aria, Borgo San Jacopo and Pizzeria O’Vesuvio, and revisit three star Enoteca Pinchiorri
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Behind the Bike Shed Saturday, May 09th, 2015
This week I review Rochelle Canteen and return to the Royal Oak, Hedone and HKK.
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Going Dutch in Amsterdam Saturday, May 02nd, 2015
This week I review Chapeau, Ciel Bleu, Librije’s Zusje and Yamazato
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From London to Paris Saturday, April 25th, 2015
This week I review Heirloom and The Cross Keys, return to the reopened Locanda Locatelli, and visit Christian LeSquer’s new home in Paris, Le Cinq
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A Crowning Achievment Saturday, April 18th, 2015
This week I review Engawa and return to the Crown at Burchetts Green, the Quality Chop House, Patara, and Parlour
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A Visit to the Algarve Saturday, April 11th, 2015
I review Sao Gabriel and enjoy four meals at Villa Joya
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Virgin Territory Saturday, April 04th, 2015
This week I review Shumiken and Terra Vergine and return to Galvin at Windows and Diwana Bhel Poori
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Auctioning Off Lunch Saturday, March 28th, 2015
This week I try the revamped Grill at The Dorchester, John Doe, Bonhams and Kitty Fishers
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A Mixed Week of Dining Saturday, March 21st, 2015
This week I try Caxtons and Honey & Co and return to The Dysart and l‘Amorosa
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Nothing Left to Chance at The Chancery Saturday, March 14th, 2015
This week I try the food of the new chef at The Chancery and return to The Ritz, Tarantella and Madhus at The Sheraton
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Lunch at Dinner Saturday, March 07th, 2015
This week I review the Good Earth and return to Dinner by Heston Blumenthal and Hedone
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New and Old Saturday, February 28th, 2015
This week I try Ristorante Frescobaldi and Shimagano and revisit Gordon Ramsay and Hedone.
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Some Regular Haunts Saturday, February 21st, 2015
This week I try the re-launched Anglesea Arms and return to Hedone, Diwana Bhel Poori and The Watermans Arms
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A Variety of Cuisines Saturday, February 14th, 2015
This week I try Caphe Guests and return to Medlar and Roti Chai.
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Some New Reviews, and Michelin France appears Friday, February 06th, 2015
This week I review The Truscott Arms, Monkey Temple, and The Portland.
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Resumption Saturday, January 31st, 2015
This week I review Rex & Mariano and return to Kiraku and Hakkasan Mayfair
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Interlude Saturday, January 03rd, 2015
Interlude
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Old and New Saturday, December 27th, 2014
This week I try Kouzu and the revamped Marcus and revisit Dysart and Hedone
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The Queen of the Adriatic Saturday, December 20th, 2014
I review Il Ridotto, Osteria all Testiere, Da Ivo and the restaurant at The Aman, and return to Quadri
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A Tale of Two Curries Saturday, December 13th, 2014
This week I review Lahori Mehak, Pictures and the new Zaika, and revisit The Quality Chop House
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Springing to Life Saturday, December 06th, 2014
This week I review Spring and Villa Geggiano and return to Hibiscus and The Brilliant
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Into the Lyon's Den Saturday, November 29th, 2014
This week I review Guy Lassausaie, Rotonde, Les Loges and Café Comptoir Abel, and return to Mere Brazier and Paul Bocuse.
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Farewell to Berlin Saturday, November 22nd, 2014
This week I visit a trio of 2 star restaurants in Berlin, and in London review Magazine and The Araki
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Colonising Mayfair Saturday, November 15th, 2014
This week I try The Colony Grill Room and the Andover Arms, and return to HKK and Amorosa.
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Busy at The Beehive Saturday, November 08th, 2014
This week I visit The Beehive and Asakusa and return to The Duke of Sussex and Hedone.
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The Greenhouse Effect Saturday, November 01st, 2014
This week I try Salmontini and Sakura, sample the cooking of the new chef at Zafferano and return to the Greenhouse.
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A Mixed Week of Dining in and out of London Saturday, October 25th, 2014
This week I review Sir Charles Napier and The Palomar and return to The Watermans Arms and The Bull and Last
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Saturday Night at The Movies Saturday, October 18th, 2014
This week I review The Olympic Studios, Tredwells and the new l’Escargot, and return to The Royal China
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Back to London Saturday, October 11th, 2014
This week I review the new Butcher’s Hook venue and return to Pied a Terre, Amorosa and Hedone.
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A Foodies visit to San Sebastian Saturday, October 04th, 2014
This week I review Kaia Kaipe and return to Extebarri, Ibai and Azurmendi.
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In Ghent Saturday, September 27th, 2014
I review Hof van Cleve , Pavilion, Chisou and Bombay Brasserie
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From a Shoe-in Local Restaurant to The Ledbury Friday, September 19th, 2014
This week I review Shoe Shop and North China and return to The Ledbury and Kiraku
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A Safari to Woburn Saturday, September 13th, 2014
This week I review Paris House and Brasserie Gustave and return to Blue Plate and Hedone
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In Bruges Saturday, September 06th, 2014
This week I revisit two of the trio of 3 stars in Belgium, Hertog Jan and De Karmeliet
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Coasting Saturday, August 30th, 2014
This week I visit Wormwood and return to Umu, Briciole and The Sportsman
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Reverting To Type Saturday, August 23rd, 2014
This week I review Typing Room, Lola & Simon and Royal China Club and return to High Road Brasserie and Amico Bio.
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Beyond the Northern Line Saturday, August 16th, 2014
This week I review Northcote, Gilpin Lodge, Holbeck Ghyll and The Samling; this website is now 20 years old.
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Revisiting some west London haunts Sunday, August 10th, 2014
This week I return to Rivea, Parlour and also Charlotte’s Bistro and La Mancha, which both have new chefs.
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The Corbin & King Empire Expands Further Saturday, August 02nd, 2014
This week I visit Fischers and The New Angel and return to Antidote and Madhu's at The Sheraton
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In Rutland and London Saturday, July 26th, 2014
This week I return to Hambleton Hall, review Annayu and Beast, and return to Hedone.
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Over Hill and Down Dale - A Yorkshire Road Trip Saturday, July 19th, 2014
This week I review Yorkshire restaurants from Whitby to Ilkley
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From Henley to Hounslow Saturday, July 12th, 2014
This week I review Orwells, Abeno, Blanchette, City Social, Fera and The City Barge and return to Charlotte’s Bistro
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From Bavaria to the Black Forest Sunday, July 06th, 2014
This week I visit Heinz Winkler, Dallmayr, Acquarello, Uberfahrt, Schwarzwaldstube and Bareiss
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Watching the Swiss Restaurant Scene Saturday, June 28th, 2014
This week I visit Anne-Sophie Pic and Berceau des Sens in Lausanne and return to Hotel to Ville
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From Berkshire to Brentford Saturday, June 21st, 2014
This week I review Ting, 8 Hoxton Square and Cliveden and return to The Watermans Arms and Sushi Tetsu
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Feeling Ritzy Sunday, June 15th, 2014
This week I review Rivea, 500, Kurobuta and Toto’s and return to The Ritz
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Viva Las Vegas Saturday, June 07th, 2014
This week I review Guy Savoy, Picasso and Sage in Las Vegas and return to Parlour and Hedone.
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Going Solo in the Kitchen Saturday, May 31st, 2014
This week I review Chiltern Firehouse, Assunta Madre, Bibo and the Crown at Burchett’s Green, and return to The Duke of Sussex
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Champagne Lifestyle Saturday, May 24th, 2014
This week I review Le Foch, Assiette Champenoise and Les Crayeres
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California Dreaming Saturday, May 17th, 2014
On a trip to California I try Benu, Beaume and Tadich Grill, and return to Saison
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Going Dutch Saturday, May 10th, 2014
This week I visit De Leest and Bord’eau in the Netherlands, and review Bird of Smithfield and One Kensington in London, as well returning to Hedone.
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The Restaurants That San Pellegrino Forgot Tuesday, May 06th, 2014
An alternative top 50, made up entirely of restaurants that do not feature in the San Pellegrino top 100.
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Bohemian Rhapsody Saturday, May 03rd, 2014
This week I review Degustation, Alcron, Finestra, Sansho and Kastrol.
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A week in Hong Kong Saturday, April 26th, 2014
This week I review Sushi Shikon, Wagyu Takumi, Pierre, Ah Yat Harbor View, Tin Lung Heen, 22 Ships and Yah Yoh Heen
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From Madrid to Macua Saturday, April 19th, 2014
This week I review DiverXO and Punto MX in Madrid, and Robuchon au Dome, Eight, Don Alfonso 1890 and Zi Yat Heen in Macau.
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City Dining Saturday, April 12th, 2014
This week I review 1212 and revisit Bonds, Sixty One and Lutyens.
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Some new and generally disappointing London restaurant openings Saturday, April 05th, 2014
This week I review Manuka Kitchen, Assado and Pho and return to Hedone
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The Antidote to mediocre Soho dining Saturday, March 29th, 2014
This week I review Antidote and Antico and return to The Square and Quattro Passi
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Dining in Delhi Saturday, March 22nd, 2014
I review Indian Accent, Bhukara, Dum Pukht, Le Cirque, Jamavr and Qube.
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in Paris and London Saturday, March 15th, 2014
This week I review Lockhart and Mr Todiwala’s Kitchen, and revisit Trishna, Hedone, A Wong and Pierre Gagnaire
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When in Rome Saturday, March 08th, 2014
This week I try 3 star Michelin Reale as well as Pergola and Roscioli in Rome, and return to Parlour
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Fine Dining in London Saturday, March 01st, 2014
This week I review Quattro Passi in Mayfair, and return to Cambio de Tercio, Hedone and Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester.
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The Angela Hartnett empire expands Saturday, February 22nd, 2014
This week I review Café Murano and Madhus at The Sheraton, and return to Parlour and Sushi Tetsu
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The Gate reopens Saturday, February 15th, 2014
This week I review the re-opened Gate, and return to Tarantella, Le Café Anglais and The Royal Oak
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Canvassing opinion in Marylebone Saturday, February 08th, 2014
This week I review Canvas, Sixty One and The Brackenbury, and return to the Royal China
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From surreal Italian food to modern dim sum Saturday, February 01st, 2014
This week I try Al Boccon di’Vino, and return to A. Wong, Cut and Dysart
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A variety of feasts Saturday, January 25th, 2014
This I try Al Waha and a Persian supper club, and having tasting menus at The Lebbury and Hedone
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From Petersham to Wanstead Saturday, January 18th, 2014
This week I review Rextail, Source and Provender and return to Dysart
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Putting on The Ritz Saturday, January 11th, 2014
This week I review Bob Bob Ricard and Pont Street and return to The Ritz and The Brilliant
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A few London favourites Saturday, January 04th, 2014
This week I try Rasa in Dering Street and return to Cambio de Tercio, The Watermans Arms, Apsleys and Parlour
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Winter in Venice Saturday, December 28th, 2013
I revisit Le Calandre and try Quadri in Venice, and in London review Foxlow and return to Launceston Place and Hedone
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From the sublime to the ridiculous Saturday, December 21st, 2013
This week I review One Leicester Street, Lal Qila, Saporitalia and Story, and return to Madhus.
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From Kew to Islington Saturday, December 14th, 2013
This week I review Smokehouse, Dalcha, Yashin Ocean House and Linnea, and return to Naamyaa and The Square.
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Time in Tokyo Saturday, December 07th, 2013
I try Den, Sushi Taku, Narisawa, Yotaro, Asagi, Atelier Robuchon and Hatanaka
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A visit to Hiroshima Saturday, November 30th, 2013
In Hiroshima I try Nakashima, Kodamao, Tenko Honten and Tsukunejima, and eat some okonomoyaki; i also try Kichisen in Kyoto.
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The openings keep on coming in London Saturday, November 23rd, 2013
This week I review Keeper's House, the new Vinoteca in Chiswick, and return to Haandi, The Terrace on Holland Street and the Duke of Sussex.
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From Berners Tavern to Brentford Saturday, November 16th, 2013
This weel I try Berners Tavern and return to Michael Nadra, Waterman's Arms, Hedone and HKK
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A varied week of dining in London Saturday, November 09th, 2013
This week I try Casse Croute, Bo Lang and the new chef at Cotidie, and return to Dysart and Pied a Terre
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From Barcelona to London Saturday, November 02nd, 2013
This week I review Abac, Enoteca and Bar Mut in Barcelona, Parlour in London, and return to Le Gavroche.
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High profile London openings Saturday, October 26th, 2013
This week I review Boulestin, Gymkhana, Cannizaro House, Union Street Cafe and Fish and Chip Shop
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Five days, five cuisines Saturday, October 19th, 2013
This week I review Mari Vanna, Marianne and Tudkin and revisit Hedone and Gaylord
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Classy Chinese food in London Saturday, October 12th, 2013
This week I try Peking Duck at A. Wong and dim sum at Hakkasan, and eat at Janetira and Apsleys
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Navigating the London restaurant maze Saturday, October 05th, 2013
This week I try Atithi, The Perkin Reveller, Claude's Kitchen and Gillray’s, and return to Maze
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That Riviera Touch Saturday, September 28th, 2013
This week I try the best the Riviera has to offer: Vague d'Or, Louis XV and Chevre d'Or. Michelin UK comes out.
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Dining in Denia Saturday, September 21st, 2013
This week I try Quique Dacosta, and review The Fox and Grapes and Suzu and return to The Ritz and Madhus
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New London reviews Saturday, September 14th, 2013
This week I try Dairy, La Mancha and Social Eating House and return to Coworth Park
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Obscure restaurant surprises Saturday, September 07th, 2013
This week I try The Dysart Arms, Pizza Pilgrims and Gaylord and return to Tarantella.
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Assorted London dining Saturday, August 31st, 2013
I try two Mexican restaurants, the intriguing Red Pocket and new opening Picture
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Various Italian Restaurants of London Saturday, August 24th, 2013
This week I review Acciuga, Maxela, Fabrizio and Sapori Sardi
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From Apero to Apsleys Saturday, August 17th, 2013
This week I review Apero, and return to Apsleys and Swagat and Diwana Bhel Poori.
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A variety of London eating Saturday, August 10th, 2013
This week I try Little Social and Blue Plate, and return to Da Nang Kitchen and A. Wong
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Persian restaurants in London Saturday, August 03rd, 2013
This week I try two Persian restaurants and return to Hedone and Koya
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A new chef lifts Roux at Parliament Square Saturday, July 27th, 2013
This week I try Chakra and Swagat, the new chef at Roux Parliament Square, and return to La Trompette and Zuma
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Michelin stars at the seaside Saturday, July 20th, 2013
I travel to Jersey and the Baltic coast in search of good food.
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Ups and downs of London dining Saturday, July 13th, 2013
I review Northall and Hispania, and return to Tangawizi and The Waterman's Arms
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New London openings Saturday, July 06th, 2013
This week I try Grain Store, Tartufo, return to Cambio de Tercio and Franco Manca, and compare Hutong with Taiwan Village.
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The restaurants of Zwolle Saturday, June 29th, 2013
I return to De Librije and try its sister restaurant Zusje.
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The Italian Lakes Saturday, June 22nd, 2013
I visit two restaurants in the Italian lakes
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New website Wednesday, June 19th, 2013
The website has a major facelift
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Looking up Friday, June 14th, 2013
This week I review an assortment of London places, new and old
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The new and the old of high-end Basque cuisine Saturday, June 08th, 2013
Azurmendi and Akelarre compared, and in London The Terrace on Holland Street reviewed and the Petersham revisited
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Zipping about Saturday, June 01st, 2013
From Copenhagen to Glasgow and back to London
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Ups and downs in London Saturday, May 25th, 2013
A mixed bag of London dining this week
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Some old favourites Sunday, May 19th, 2013
Some favourite restaurants in London, along with one new Japanese restaurant
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Further Tokyo Dining Saturday, May 11th, 2013
More Tokyo restaurants of various nationalities are reviewed
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Exploring the food scene of Tokyo Tuesday, April 30th, 2013
Nine restaurants of Tokyo, ranging in style from sushi, kaiseki, teppanyaki and tempura to tonkatsu.
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Indian restaurants in London v India Friday, April 19th, 2013
This week I try Delhi Grill, Machaan and Zoilo
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Bombay mix Saturday, April 13th, 2013
A week in Mumbai, from street food to smart restaurants
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Balthazar comes to London Saturday, April 06th, 2013
This week I try Balthazar, and revisit Il Ristorante and Apsleys
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A visit to Paris Saturday, March 30th, 2013
This week I try Taillevent, Guy Savoy, Tour d'Argent and, back in London, Ametsa
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A tale of two meals Thursday, March 21st, 2013
This week I contrast meals at Al Sorriso and Piazza Duomo, and revisit the Waterman Arms and Yauatcha
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Eric Chavot returns to London Thursday, March 14th, 2013
This week I try Brasserie Chavot, the new chef at reopened La Trompette, and revisit Hedone and Locanda Locatelli
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A trio of top meals at HKK Saturday, March 09th, 2013
This week I try Bincho Yakitori and return to HKK, The Brilliant and the Duke of Sussex
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A week in California Saturday, March 02nd, 2013
A trip to the bay area, in particular San Francisco
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From Sketch to Gallery Friday, February 22nd, 2013
This week I try the Whitechapel Dining Rooms and Langans, and return to Sketch, Kitchen W8 and Diwana Bhel Poori.
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Good food in, er, Watford Friday, February 15th, 2013
This week I try Colettes at The Grove and Sauterelle, and revisit Apsleys and Dan Nang Kitchen
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A visit to Hyderabad Saturday, February 09th, 2013
This week I visit Hyderabad, and try Bo London
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A Blueprint for success Saturday, February 02nd, 2013
This week I try The Blueprint Café, Hawksmoor Air Street and The Malt House
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Nobu revisited Saturday, January 26th, 2013
This week I try Cinnamon Soho, Odin’s and A. Wong, and return to Nobu London
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I review a Soho institution Saturday, January 19th, 2013
This week I try Vasco and Piero Pavilion, and return to HKK, The Harwood Arms and Hedone
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Alan Yau opens Naamyaa Saturday, January 12th, 2013
This week I try Naamyaa and Brick Oven, and return to Atelier Robuchon and Portes des Indes
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The Cafe Royal reopens Saturday, January 05th, 2013
This week I try the new Café Royal and revisit The Empress, The Four Seasons and Tosa
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Happy New Year! Saturday, December 29th, 2012
This week I try The Belgian Arms and revisit Cambio de Tercio and The Brilliant
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I visit the Lake District Saturday, December 22nd, 2012
This week I review l'Enclume, and revisit Sushi Tetsu, La Trompette and Hedone
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Colbert comes to Sloane Square Saturday, December 15th, 2012
This week I try Colbert and reviist Timo, Seven Park Place and Royal China
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The Quality Chop House is reborn Friday, December 07th, 2012
This week I visit the re-launched Quality Chop house, and return to Bradleys, Hedone, Zafferano and Gordon Ramsay.
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I try some old stagers this week Saturday, December 01st, 2012
This week I try Ziani, Zayna, Barrica and Da Nang, and return to The Bombay Brasserie
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Reviews and Michelin news Saturday, November 24th, 2012
This week I try Dragon Palace and return to Khans, Diwana Bhel Poori and the Hand and Flowers
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I spend a week eating in Madrid Saturday, November 17th, 2012
A week in Madrid.
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A week including new reviews of Moreno and The Angler Saturday, November 10th, 2012
This week I try Moreno and Angler, and return to Racine and The Ledbury
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Three new reviews including Bubbledogs Saturday, November 03rd, 2012
This week I try Bubbledogs, Banca and Donostia, and return to The Waterman Arms and Royal China
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A week dining in Washington D.C. Saturday, October 27th, 2012
A week in Washington D.C.
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This week includes an outing to Winchester Saturday, October 20th, 2012
This week I try The Black Rat, Hot Stuff, The Seafood Grill and The Goring, and return to Hedone.
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London restaurants old and new Saturday, October 13th, 2012
This week I try The Table Cafe and return to the Wolseley, Shilpa and Apsleys
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San Sebastian, the food capital of Spain Sunday, October 07th, 2012
A week in San Sebastian
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This week I try two ambitious London openings Saturday, September 29th, 2012
This week I try Chrysan and Il Ristorante, and return to Autre Pied and Zafferano
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A visit to Geneva Saturday, September 22nd, 2012
This week I review Chemin de Chateauvieux and Tonkotsu and return to Briciole and Hedone
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The old and new chefs of Cassis Sunday, September 16th, 2012
This week I try Chez l’Ami David and the new Cassis, and revisit 3 star Michelin Hotel de Ville
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A week in London including the fashionable opening Lima Saturday, September 08th, 2012
This week I visit Soif, NOPI and Lima, and return to the Brilliant
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I complete my 3 star Michelin journey, at least for now. Friday, August 31st, 2012
This week I try Suda and Royal China Baker Street and Flocons de Sel, and return to Cotidie, Hedone and Tarantella
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This week includes a new high class pizzeria Saturday, August 25th, 2012
This week I try Garnier and Sacro Cuore and return to Gauthier
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In search of good value eating in London Saturday, August 18th, 2012
This week I try Briciole and the Bombay Palace, The Ship and The Thatched house, and return to Roganic
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A visit to Hokkaido, in northern Japan Thursday, August 09th, 2012
A visit to Hokkaido
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A short visit to Hong Kong Saturday, July 28th, 2012
A visit to Hong Kong
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A week in San Sebastian Friday, July 20th, 2012
A week in San Sebastian
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I visit the latest 3 star Michelin restaurant in Germany Thursday, July 19th, 2012
This week I visited La Vie, the new Gate, Sonny’s Kitchen and Sushi Tetsu
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A week in Ireland Thursday, July 12th, 2012
A week in Ireland
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A busy week of eating, including the ambitious new opening Zedel Thursday, July 05th, 2012
This week I try Zedel and the new kitchen regimes at Apsleys and Petersham Nurseries, and revisit Le Gavroche, Cambio de Tercio and Hedone.
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A week in New York Wednesday, June 27th, 2012
A week in New York
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This week includes Japanese food in a Brentford boozer Saturday, June 16th, 2012
This week I try Signor Sassi and The Watermans’s Arms, and revisit Le Caprice and Alain Ducasse at the Dorchester.
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All change at Launceston Place Saturday, June 09th, 2012
This week I review Quantus and the new regime at Launceston Place, and return to The Harwood Arms and Zafferano.
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A new regime at The Greenhouse Saturday, June 02nd, 2012
This week I try the new regime at The Greenhouse, and revisit The Two Brothers, Rasa Maricham, Ragam and Hedone
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Some old favourites, including The Ledbury Saturday, May 26th, 2012
This week I try The Ledbury, Medlar, Quaglino, The Roebuck and Tangawizi
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The old and the new of London Saturday, May 19th, 2012
This week I try Olivomare, Ortolan, The Guinea Grill and Mishkin
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A day out to the coast Saturday, May 12th, 2012
This week I review Pitt Cue, and return to Hedone, the Sportsman and Tom’s Kitchen
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A gentleman in Verona, and two 3 star meals Monday, May 07th, 2012
A visit to Verona
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A trip to Dublin Tuesday, May 01st, 2012
A trip to Dublin
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Catching up in London Saturday, April 28th, 2012
Catching up in London
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A week in Tokyo Saturday, April 21st, 2012
A week in Tokyo
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A week in Kobe, Osaka, Nara and Kyoto Saturday, April 14th, 2012
A week in Kobe, Osaka, Nara and Kyoto
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This week includes some off-the-radar Asian restaurants Saturday, March 24th, 2012
This week I try The Princess Garden and Shezan, and revisit Tom Aikens and Kitchen W8
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This week features new Italian restaurants in London Saturday, March 17th, 2012
This week I try The Lawn Bistro, Tempo, Novikov Italian and Cotidie
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New reviews of 10 Greek Street and Axis Saturday, March 10th, 2012
This week I try 10 Greek Street and Axis, and return to The Bombay Brasserie and Rasa Maricham
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This week features a return to Arpege in Paris Saturday, March 03rd, 2012
This week I try the DeLaunay and C London, and revisit Arpege and Royal China
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This week includes new 3 star Hertog Jan Saturday, February 25th, 2012
This week I try Hertog Jan and Mele e Pere and return to The Admiral Codrington, The Bombay Brasserie and Trishna.
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This week includes two new reviews of Thai restaurants Saturday, February 18th, 2012
This week I try the Heron and the new Blue Elephant, and return to Hedone, La Trompette, The Princess Victoria and The Brilliant.
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This week I try the wildly popular MEATliquor and the revamped Quo Vadis Saturday, February 11th, 2012
This week I try MEATliquor and the revamped Quo Vadis, and revisit Apsleys, Le Cercle and Chisou
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Some restaurants off the tube map Saturday, February 04th, 2012
This week I try Auberge du Lac and Chapter One, and revisit Giaconda Dining Rooms
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Bangalore and Mysore Saturday, January 28th, 2012
A week in India
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I brave the hordes at two of London's trendiest new restaurants Friday, January 20th, 2012
The week I try Novikov, Burger & Lobster and Atrium and revisit Blah Blah Blah
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A jaunt to Paris Saturday, January 14th, 2012
This week I visit 34, the re-opened Royal China, The Duke of Sussex and Plaza Athenee in Paris
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Dining in Cambridge Sunday, January 08th, 2012
This week I try 36 and Alimentum, and return to Midsummer House, Apsleys and E&O
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A Japanese Mayfair eatery opens in Chiswick Saturday, December 31st, 2011
This week I review Chisou W4 and #35 and return to The Ritz and The Brilliant
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A week of fine dining in London Saturday, December 24th, 2011
I try Alyn Williams at The Westbury, and return to Hedone, The Ledbury and Zafferano
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Three new reviews in London Saturday, December 17th, 2011
This week I try Roti Chai< Nipa and Granger and Co, and try the cooking of the new team at the Savoy River Room
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From Balcon to burgers Friday, December 09th, 2011
This week I try Balcon, Aurelia and the Admiral Codrington, and return to Yauatcha.
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Joel Antunes opens a new restaurant Saturday, December 03rd, 2011
This week I try Kitchen Joel Antunes and return to The Harwood Arms, Patara and Hedone
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A varied week, including a return to Hibiscus Saturday, November 26th, 2011
This week I try Potli, Alloro and the new Sands End, and return to The Modern Pantry and Hibiscus
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I venture off the tube map Saturday, November 19th, 2011
This week I try Coworth Park, return to The Duke of Sussex, and try out the new Roussillon
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The top restaurants of Madrid Saturday, November 12th, 2011
This week I try the top restaurants in Madrid
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The Royal Oak delivers Saturday, November 05th, 2011
This week I try Cut and return to The Royal Oak, The Brilliant and the Prince of Wales
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The Amalfi Coast Saturday, October 29th, 2011
A week on the Amalfi Coast
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A busy week revisiting some old favourites Saturday, October 22nd, 2011
This week I try The Ivy and return to The Bull and Last, The Mall Tavern, Amaya and Bistro Bruno Loubet
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Dining in SE1, and other stories Saturday, October 15th, 2011
This week I try Jose and The Anchor & Hope, and return to Hedone, Kiraku and Yauatcha
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A week in San Diego Saturday, October 08th, 2011
A week in San Diego
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3 star Michelin Arnsbourg revisited Saturday, October 01st, 2011
This week I revisit 3 star Arnsbourg, and try Malina and The Four Seasons
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I venture to Newbury Saturday, September 24th, 2011
This week I try The Yew Tree, Regency Club and Bleeding Heart, and revisit Cambio de Tercio and Hedone
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From fish and chips to fine dining Saturday, September 17th, 2011
This week I try The Riding House Café, Kerbisher & Malt and Mandarin Kitchen, and revisit Marcus Wareing and Apsleys.
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Pied a Terre after Shane Osborn Saturday, September 10th, 2011
This week I try Portobello Ristorante Pizzeria and Sushi Say, and revisit Pied a Terre, Diwana Bhel Poori and Fitou
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Dining in Sydney Saturday, September 03rd, 2011
Eating in Sydney
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Eating in Melbourne Tuesday, August 30th, 2011
Eating in Melbourne
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A week in China Friday, August 19th, 2011
A week in China
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Mumbai and Singapore dining Sunday, August 14th, 2011
This week I visit Mumbai and Singapore
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The Gilbert Scott in St Pancras Saturday, July 30th, 2011
This week I try The Gilbert Scott, The Old Pack Horse and Roganic, and return to Dishoom, Kiraku and The Brilliant
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Formans now have a restaurant Saturday, July 23rd, 2011
This week I try Formans, The Devonshire Arms and Hedone, and revisit The Duke of Sussex and Zafferano
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The only two star Michelin food in Scotland Saturday, July 16th, 2011
This week I try Andrew Fairlie, MacCallums of Troon, Cay Tre, Esarn Kheaw and the English Pig
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The Square revisited Saturday, July 09th, 2011
This week I try Koya, and revisit The Square, Cassis and Franco Manca
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I complete my Welsh tour at The Walnut Tree Saturday, July 02nd, 2011
This week I complete my Welsh trip with The Walnut Tree, and back in London try Addies’s Thai, Thai upon Thames and Thali.
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From Las Vegas to Wales Saturday, June 25th, 2011
The natural pairing of Las Vegas and, er, Wales
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A week in the Bay Area Saturday, June 04th, 2011
A week in the Bay Area
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A week in Chicago Tuesday, May 31st, 2011
A week in Chicago
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London gets a proper sherry bar Friday, May 20th, 2011
This week I try Rhodes 24, Capote y Toros, Spuntino and the Fox and Anchor, and return to the Ealing Park Tavern.
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A visit to Nottingham Saturday, May 14th, 2011
This week I try Harts, The Plough and Bistro du Vin and return to Apsleys, The Square and Kiraku
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Sat Bains reviewed Sunday, May 08th, 2011
This week I try Trullo, Sat Bains, Great Queen Street, Thai Taste and the Red Fort and return to The Sportsman
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Four new London reviews Saturday, April 30th, 2011
This week I try Ilia, The Mall Tavern, Joe Allen, Tapas Revolution and Pollen Street Social and return to Chez Bruce and Madhu’s
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A trip to Honfleur Saturday, April 23rd, 2011
This week I eat in Honfleur, try The Olde Bell and return to Trishna and Diwana Bhel Poori
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Eating in Berkshire Friday, April 15th, 2011
This week I try The Artichoke and Stoke Park, and return to Dinner, Chutney Mary and Tarantella
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Medlar reviewed Saturday, April 09th, 2011
This week I try Medlar, Simpsons on the Strand and return to E&O, Zuma and The Royal Oak
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3 star dining in the Alps Saturday, April 02nd, 2011
This week I try Schauenstein, The Restaurant and Capabilty, and return to Zafferano, Cambio de Tercio and the Dorchester Gril
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A Japanese hidden gem in Ealing Saturday, March 26th, 2011
This week I try Kiraku and return to the Landau, Bar Boulud, Haandi and Windows
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The Opera Tavern reviewed Saturday, March 19th, 2011
This week I try the Opera Tavern, Atariya and Chabrot, and return to Franco Manca
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Spice Market reviewed Saturday, March 12th, 2011
This week I try Spice Market and return to The Bull and Last, Hakkasan Mayfair, The Hind’s Head and The Brilliant
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A busy week includes Dinner in more ways than one Saturday, March 05th, 2011
This week I try Royal China Putney, Chisou and Dinner and return to Ledoyen and Apsleys. Phew!
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A trip to New York Saturday, February 26th, 2011
This week I visit New York, try Paradise and revisit the Harwood Arms
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An app for wine lovers is born Saturday, February 19th, 2011
This week I try El Pirata, The Seashell, The Vaults and Mandalay and return to Zaika, and launch an app
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From Park Lane to Bayswater Saturday, February 12th, 2011
This week I try Amaranto and 28:50, and return to Clarke’s, Royal China and Charlotte’s Bistro
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Roux at the Landau reviewed Saturday, February 05th, 2011
This week I try Roux at the Landau and the Golden Hind and return to The Petersham, the Modern Pantry and Café Spice Namaste
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Kerala and Bangalore Saturday, January 29th, 2011
The last two weeks have been spent in Kerala and Bangalore, plus a trip to the Sportsman
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A busy week includes the new Cinnamon Kitchen and Hawksmoor Seven Dials Saturday, January 15th, 2011
This week I try Cinnamon Kitchen and Hawksmoor Seven Dials and return to Tangawizi, Patara, Caravan, Zafferano and La Trompette
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The Savoy Grill reviewed Saturday, January 08th, 2011
This week I try the Savoy Grill, Grand Imperial and Dishoom, and return to Yauatcha and Gauthier
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Two grand London hotel restaurants reviewed Saturday, January 01st, 2011
This week I try the Ritz and the Savoy Rover Room, and return to Rules and The Brilliant.
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Cassis opens Saturday, December 25th, 2010
This week I try Cassis, and return to Cambio de Tercio and Zafferano.
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Pub dining in London Saturday, December 18th, 2010
This week I try the Havelock Tavern, Chapters and Jar, and return to Apsleys and High Road House
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A week of west london restaurants Saturday, December 11th, 2010
This week I try the Churchill Arms and return to the Harwood Arms, Michael Nadra, Diwana Bhel Poori and Franco Manca.
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Sushi comes to Kensington Saturday, December 04th, 2010
This week I try Yashin Sushi and Dock Kitchen and revisit The Ledbury, The Bombay Brasserie, and the Duke of Sussex
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Hakkasan Mayfair reviewed Saturday, November 27th, 2010
This week I try Hakkasan Mayfair, Rosemary Lane, Deux Salons and Yoshi Sushi
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Le Gavroche revisited Saturday, November 20th, 2010
This week I try Chancery, North Road and Lamberts and return to le Gavroche, Dinings and The Bombay Brasserie
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Vegetarian Italian cooking near Smithfield meat market Saturday, November 13th, 2010
This week I try Kiku and Amico Bio, and revisit Club Gascon, Koffmann, Tangawizi and Tarantella
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Clarkes reviisted Saturday, November 06th, 2010
This week I try the Crown and Clarkes, and revisit Quilon and Apsleys
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A visit to San Diego Saturday, October 30th, 2010
This week I visit San Diego, and the Three Tuns and Princess Victoria
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A trip to Berlin Saturday, October 23rd, 2010
I visit Berlin, and return to Roussillon and La Trompette
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I complete my 3 star tour in Spain and visit Stockholm Sunday, October 17th, 2010
I visit Stockholm, and complete my 3 star tour in Spain.
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I return to Tokyo Saturday, October 09th, 2010
I return to Tokyo
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A week in Kyoto Monday, October 04th, 2010
A week in Kyoto
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A trip to Edinburgh Tuesday, September 21st, 2010
I take a trip to Edinburgh
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Serious dining in Germany Friday, September 17th, 2010
This week I try Goodman, and return to Christian Bau, Sonnora, the Royal Oak and the Fish Shop.
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The Hand and Flowers reviewed Saturday, September 11th, 2010
This week I try the Hand and Flowers and Comptoir Gascon, and return to Cambio de Tercio and Franco Manca.
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I venture south of the river Saturday, September 04th, 2010
This week I try Trinity, The Vanilla Pod and Santa Maria, and return to Michael Nadra.
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Vegetarian food in London comes in many forms Saturday, August 28th, 2010
This week I try Vanilla Black and La Buvette and revisit Madhus, The Brilliant and Mr Kong
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Two 3 star Michelin meals in France Saturday, August 21st, 2010
This week I try Auberge du Vieux Puits, Sushi of Shiori and Tinello, and revisit Michel Bras
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The Harrow at Little Bedwyn reviewed Friday, August 13th, 2010
This week I try The Harrow at Little Bedwyn and Rosa’s, and return to Eastside, Charlotte’s Bistro, Skylon and Masala Zone
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York & Albany opens Saturday, August 07th, 2010
This week I try York & Albany and Chutney Mary, and revisit La Trompette, Sams Brasserie, The Duke of Sussex and The Sportsman.
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The cooking at The Royal Oak is as solid as its name Saturday, July 31st, 2010
This week I try Andrew Edmunds, and return to The Royal Oak and Franco Manca
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Pierre Koffmann is back Saturday, July 24th, 2010
This week I try Koffmann’s, Dinings, Cote and The Tower Inn, and revisit Zafferano
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The Compleat Angler reviewed Saturday, July 17th, 2010
This week I try the Compleat Angler and the Victoria, and revisit The Capital and the Brilliant
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I visit Danesfield House Saturday, July 10th, 2010
This week I visit Danesfield House, The Dean Street Town house and Joel Antunes, and revisit the Royal China
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A pair of 3 star restaurants in Italy Friday, July 02nd, 2010
This week I try Da Vittorio and revisit Al Sorriso; back in London I return to Corrigans, Madhus and Franco Manca.
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Dal Pescatore revisited Monday, June 28th, 2010
This week I revisit The Glasshouse, Haandi and Ragam, and return to Italy to Dal Pescatore
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From Paley Street to Patara Saturday, June 19th, 2010
This week I try the Royal Oak, Luxe , Charm and Patara in Beauchamp Place, and revisit Hakkasan
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Cavaillon is a culinary oasis in the desert Saturday, June 12th, 2010
This week I try Cavaillon and the Painted Heron, and revisit Georges at the Cove and The Bingham
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Viajante reviewed Saturday, June 05th, 2010
This week I try Viajante and China Tang, and revisit Diwana Bhel Poori
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Gauthier moves to Soho Saturday, May 29th, 2010
This week I try Gauthier, Caravan and Jom Makan, and revisit Shilpa, Tangawizi and Kitchen W8
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I return to the hills of Rome Saturday, May 22nd, 2010
This week I try Cafe Boulud, Roux at Parliament Square, da Felice and Pergola in Rome, and revisit the Fat Duck.
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Miami vice, or at least dining Saturday, May 15th, 2010
This week I scour Miami for good food, try the French Table and return to the Waterside Inn
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Gordon Ramsay revisited Saturday, May 08th, 2010
I try Al Barretta and revisit Gordon Ramsay, try the revamped Restaurant Michael Nadra and revisit The Bombay Brasserie and Franco Manca
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Michel Guerard revisited - a week in Bordeaux Saturday, May 01st, 2010
This week I visit La Tupina and Pavillon des Boulevards, and revisit Michel Guerard and Fermes au Grives
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Dining in Hampshire and The Cotswolds Sunday, April 25th, 2010
This week I try JSW, My Dining Room and Art du Fromage, and return to Whatley Manor and The Brilliant
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What is in a name - Petrus Saturday, April 17th, 2010
This week I try Petrus, Wiltons and return to the Royal China
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The Harwood Arms is on form Saturday, April 10th, 2010
This week I try the Bedlington Cafe and revisit The Harwood Arms, Tangawizi and Franco Manca W4
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101 Pimlico Road reviewed Saturday, April 03rd, 2010
This week I try 101 Pimlico Road and revisit Locanda Locatelli and the Roebuck
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Pied a Terre revisited Saturday, March 27th, 2010
This week I revisit Pied a Terre, Yupa’s Thai Kitchen, Eastside Bistro, Tendido Cuatro and the Princess Victoria.
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Pinchito and a week of west London restaurants Saturday, March 20th, 2010
This week I try Pinchito, and revisit Shilpa, Princess Victoria, Kitchen W8 and Le Vacherin
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From Barnes to north London Saturday, March 13th, 2010
This week I try Riva and Villandry W4, and return to Morgan M and Haandi.
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Bruno Loubet returns to London Saturday, March 06th, 2010
This week I try Konstam and Bistro Bruno Loubet, and revisit Alain Ducasse at the Dorchester, Rasa Maricham and Franco Manca
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The Michelin France Guide 2010 arrives Monday, March 01st, 2010
The Michelin France Guide arrives
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Mennula reviewed and the Sportsman revisited Saturday, February 27th, 2010
This week I try Mennula, and Pizza East and revisit Kitchen W8, Tarantella and the Sportsman
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Boho Mexico is still boo-hoo for Mexican food in London Saturday, February 20th, 2010
This week I try Boho Mexico and Adam’s Cafe and return to the Greenhouse and Royal China
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There is real food in Tottenham Saturday, February 13th, 2010
This week I try the Lock, Whites and Charlotte’s Bistro, and revisit The Harwood Arms
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Galvin La Chapelle opens Saturday, February 06th, 2010
This week I try Galvin La Chapelle and revisit Apsleys and Amaya
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I review Lutyens Saturday, January 30th, 2010
This week I try Lutyens and Manson, and revisit the Sportsman
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A week in Mumbai Sunday, January 24th, 2010
This week I was in Mumbai (Bombay)
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Some top restaurants of West London Saturday, January 16th, 2010
This week I tried Bstro K and returned to The Ledbury, Kitchen W8 and the Harwood Arms
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Hache offers a superior burger Saturday, January 09th, 2010
This week I try The Swan and Hache, and revisit Kiasu.
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An Electric Brasserie Saturday, January 02nd, 2010
This week I try the Electric Brasserie, Caponatta and the Meat and Wine Company, and return to the Brilliant.
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Anima revisited Saturday, December 26th, 2009
This week I revisit l’Anima, Patara (SW7) Haandi and Royal China
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High quality pizza sighted in west London Saturday, December 19th, 2009
This week I try the new Franco Manca, and revisit Zafferano and the Bull and Last.
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I try the Chinese Cricket Club Saturday, December 12th, 2009
This week I try the Chinese Cricket Club and Rossapomodoro, and revisit Cambio de Tercio and The Roebuck.
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Controversy in Italy Saturday, December 05th, 2009
This week I try Made in China, and revisit Odette’s, Le Gavroche, The Fish Shop on St John Street and the Brilliant.
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This week I visited New York Saturday, November 28th, 2009
This week I visited New York.
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A busy week including some Thai food Saturday, November 21st, 2009
This week I try Yupa’s Thai Kitchen and Polpo, and return to Kitchen W8, Clos Maggiore, Autre Pied and Tangawizi
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The ambitious new Aqua Saturday, November 14th, 2009
This week I try Aqua Kyoto and Aqua Nueva, and return to High Road Brasserie, Sam’s Brasserie and Zafferano.
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Kitchen W8 opens Saturday, November 07th, 2009
This week I try Kitchen W8 and the Compass, and return to Texture and Royal China.
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A trip to Vienna Saturday, October 31st, 2009
This week I try Steirereck and Palais Coburg in Vienna, visit Michael Wignall at the Latymer and return to Amaya.
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A varied week in London Saturday, October 24th, 2009
This week I try The Roebuck and Brouges, and revisit Min Jiang and Haandi
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Rules rules the roost Saturday, October 17th, 2009
This week I go to Rules, try Blue Pepper and revisit the Greenhouse, Amaya and the Brilliant.
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This week I try Indian Zing and Mark Hix W1 Saturday, October 10th, 2009
This week I try Indian Zing and Mark Hix W1, and revisit the Duke of Sussex and Le Gavroche
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This week I try the Cadogan and Eastside Bistro Saturday, October 03rd, 2009
This week I try the Cadogan and Eastside Bistro, and revisit Zafferano; Masterchef continues
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Aspleys opens Saturday, September 26th, 2009
This week I try Aspleys and Casa Brindisa, and return to Tangawizi and Diwana Bhel Poori; I also pop up in the new Masterchef series
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A jaunt to Hambleton Hall Saturday, September 19th, 2009
This week I went to Hambleton Hall, Kiasu, The Rivington Grill and the Harwood Arms
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Michel Guerard and Etxebarri Friday, September 11th, 2009
This week I went to Michel Guerard, Etxebarri and Ferme aux Grives, as well as Maze, Seven Park Place and the Bull and Last.
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A week of west London dining Saturday, September 05th, 2009
This week I try The Crabtree, and return to Madhu’s, E&O and Tarantella.
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I visit Copenhagen Sunday, August 30th, 2009
This week I try Honeymoon, and revisit Le Café Anglais and Budsara. I also visit Copenhagen.
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A trip to Ripley, believe it or not Saturday, August 22nd, 2009
This week I try Drakes, Lagoon Lounge and Fishers, and revisit the Brilliant.
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Exploring the Boundary Saturday, August 15th, 2009
This week I try Boundary, and revisit Rasa Samudra, Pied a Terre and Zafferano
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Cafe 209 Saturday, August 08th, 2009
This week I try Café 209 and return to the Harwood Arms
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A trip to the Pot Kiln Saturday, August 01st, 2009
This week I try the Pot Kiln and Satay House and return to Cambio de Tercio, the High Road Brassserie and Tarantella
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Chef interview with Martin Burge of Whatley Manor Thursday, July 30th, 2009
The series of chef interviews continues with Martin Burge of Whatley Manor
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Michelin starred dining in London Saturday, July 25th, 2009
This week I return to the Square, La Trompette and Zafferano.
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I return to The Sportsman Saturday, July 18th, 2009
This week I return to The Sportsman, Corrigans Mayfair and The Brilliant, and try the new tasting menu at the Fat Duck.
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Chef interview with Michel Troisgros Thursday, July 16th, 2009
The series of chef interviews continues with Michel Troisgros
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I visit the West Country Saturday, July 11th, 2009
This week I visit the West Country
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I try Terroirs and Donna Margerita Saturday, July 04th, 2009
This week I try Terroirs and Donna Margerita, and revisit Haandi; the term “wilting” took on new meaning at Identita.
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I try Sands End and the Anglesea Arms Saturday, June 27th, 2009
This week I try Sands End and the Anglesea Arms, and return to Diwana Bhel Poori and Zafferano; Kiasu re-opens
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A week of old favourites Friday, June 19th, 2009
This week I revisit the Quality Chop House, the Pantechnicon dining Rooms, Zuma and the Brilliant
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I visit Lyon and Wolfsburg Sunday, June 14th, 2009
A bumper week: I visit Lyon and Wolfsburg, revisit the Notting Hill Brasserie and Hereford Road and try the Tilbury Inn.
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This week I revisit the Ledbury and the Sportsman Saturday, June 06th, 2009
This week I revisit the Ledbury, Tangawizi and the Sportsman.
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I head Eastside Saturday, May 30th, 2009
This week I try Eastside and Franco Manza, and revisit Royal China and Launceston Place.
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This week I visit Cambridge Saturday, May 23rd, 2009
This week I try Midsummer House, and return to Tangawizi, Zafferano, Ambassade de l’Ile and the Princess Victoria.
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Aubergine revisited Saturday, May 16th, 2009
This week I eat at Aubergine, Launceston Place, Zaika, the Harwood Arms and Tarantella.
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Interview with chef Stevey Williams of the Harwood Arms Thursday, May 14th, 2009
The series of occasional interviews with chefs continues with Stevey Williams of the Harwood Arms
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This week I try Harrison’s and High Timber Saturday, May 09th, 2009
This week I try Harrison’s and High Timber, and revisit Pied a Terre, Madhu’s and the Princess Victoria.
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I try l‘Etranger Saturday, May 02nd, 2009
This week I try l‘Etranger, revisit the High Road Brasserie and the Brilliant, and venture back to the Sportsman.
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Interview with chef Aimo Moroni Wednesday, April 29th, 2009
The occasional series of chef interviews continues with Aimo Moroni
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This week I visited Vendome and Schloss Berg Saturday, April 25th, 2009
This week I visited Vendome and Schloss Berg, revisit Foliage, and the Top 50 comes out
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Rasa Sayang reviewed Sunday, April 19th, 2009
This week I try Rasa Sayang and revisit old favourites Haandi and Zafferano.
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Michelin reveals its next guide Saturday, April 11th, 2009
A mainly (gastro) pub and curry kind of a week for me. Michelin reveals its next guide.
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I ponder value for money Saturday, April 04th, 2009
This week I try Dolada and 101, and ponder value for money
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A trip to Milan Saturday, March 28th, 2009
This week I try Il Luogo di Aimo e Nadia and Trussardi de Scala in Milan, try Fish Hook and revisit Le Manoir Au Quat’ Saisons.
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This week I try Saf and Fifteen in Hoxton Saturday, March 21st, 2009
This week I try Saf and Fifteen, and revisit Diwana Bhel Poori, Cambio de Tercio and the Harwood Arms.
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Phil Howard of The Square interviewed Wednesday, March 18th, 2009
The series of occasional interviews with top chefs continues with Phil Howard of The Square
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This week I try The Moti Mahal Saturday, March 14th, 2009
This week I try The Moti Mahal and revisit Tom Aikens, Tangawizi, Zafferano and Ambassade de l’Ile.
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An Indian food week Saturday, March 07th, 2009
This week I tried Sagar and Zeen and revisited Le Gavroche, the Harwood Arms and the revamped Bombay Brasserie.
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A week in Hong Kong Monday, March 02nd, 2009
This week I was in Hong Kong.
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I try The Commander Saturday, February 21st, 2009
This week I try The Commander, and revisit Tangawizi, The Square, Cambio de Tercio and Alain Ducasse at the Dorchester.
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This week I venture to Croydon Saturday, February 14th, 2009
This week I try Fish and Grill, sample paella at the revamped Tendido Cuatro, and revisit Zafferano, Ambassade de l'Ile and Tarantella.
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I try Kai and the new Marcus Wareing Saturday, February 07th, 2009
This week I try Kai and the new Marcus Wareing and revisit the Royal China.
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The series of occasional chef interviews continues with Jun Tanaka of Pearl Thursday, February 05th, 2009
The series of occasional chef interviews continues with Jun Tanaka of Pearl.
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A week in Goa Saturday, January 31st, 2009
This week I was in Goa, and tried some Plane Food at Heathrow
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The Bristol in Paris Saturday, January 24th, 2009
This week I try the Bristol in Paris and the Harwood Arms in London, and return to Helene Darroze and Haandi.
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The UK Michelin Guide previewed Sunday, January 18th, 2009
The UK Michelin Guide is released this week. A preview.
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This week I try the Modern Pantry Saturday, January 17th, 2009
This week I try the Modern Pantry, and revisit One Lombard Street and Zafferano. And film another TV slot.
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An interview with Stephen Harris of the Sportsman Wednesday, January 14th, 2009
The series of occasional chef interviews continues with Stephen Harris of the Sportsman.
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From Ongar to Le Gavroche Saturday, January 10th, 2009
This week I try Smith’s in Ongar and Bocca Di Lupo, and revisit the Princess Victoria and Le Gavroche.
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A dismal experience at Chez Kristof Saturday, January 03rd, 2009
This week I try Chez Kristof, and revisit the High Road Brasserie and the Duke of Sussex
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Chef interview with Omno Kokmeijer, the talented two star chef of the Ciel Bleu in Amsterdam Tuesday, December 30th, 2008
The series of occasional chef interviews continues with Omno Kokmeijer, the tallented two star chef of the Ciel Bleu in Amsterdam.
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I try the Sportsman in Kent for the first time Saturday, December 27th, 2008
This week I try the Sportsman in Kent, and satisfy my curry craving at the Brilliant.
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Andaman revisited Saturday, December 20th, 2008
This week I try Brasserie Roux and revisit Andaman, Madhu’s, The River Café and Zafferano.
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This week I try the Headley and the Gate Saturday, December 13th, 2008
This week I try the Headley and the Gate, and revisit Cambio de Tercio and Royal China. I take a look at the Miele Guide to Asia.
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I try the new Corrigan’s Mayfair Saturday, December 06th, 2008
This week I try the new Corrigan’s Mayfair and Khans, and revisit Le Café Anglais and the Brilliant. The Michelin Hong Kong guide appears.
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Café Strudel - Austrian food in Sheen Saturday, November 29th, 2008
This week I try Café Strudel and the Ragam, and revisit The Abingdon and La Trompette. More Michelin news.
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A trip to Amsterdam Saturday, November 22nd, 2008
This week I try Ciel Bleu in Amsterdam and Trishna, The Thomas Cubitt and Tierra Brindisa in London. Assorted Michelin guides appear.
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I visit New Orleans, Las Vegas and New York, completing my tour of all 2008 3 star Michelin restaurants. Saturday, November 15th, 2008
I visit New Orleans, Las Vegas and New York, completing my tour of all 2008 3 star Michelin restaurants. Back in the UK, I try Croque Gascon and revisit Pied a Terre, the Cinnamon Club and Tatsuso.
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This week I try Enoteca Turi and 11 Abingdon Road Saturday, November 01st, 2008
This week I try Enoteca Turi and 11 Abingdon Road, and revisit Hibiscus and Tangawizi.
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Interview Christian Bau of 3 star Schloss Berg Wednesday, October 29th, 2008
The series of occasional chef interviews continues with Christian Bau of 3 star Schloss Berg
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The remaining Michelin US guides appear Saturday, October 25th, 2008
This week I try Brula Bistro and Karma, and revisit Haandi. The remaining Michelin US guides appear.
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A visit to Berlin Saturday, October 18th, 2008
I try Avista, Medcalf and Bibendum, and Fischer’s Fritz in Berlin. Little change in the Michelin 2009 California guide.
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I try Min Jiang Saturday, October 11th, 2008
This week I try Min Jiang, revisit Hakkasan and Zafferano and ponder the tasting menu at Ambassade de l’Ile.
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Michelin 2009 New York guide appears Tuesday, October 07th, 2008
The series of occasional chef interviews continues with Heinz Beck, talented chef of the 3 star restaurant Pergola in Rome. Also, the Michelin 2009 Guide for New York comes out.
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Germany. It was the best of times; it was the wurst of times Sunday, October 05th, 2008
Germany. It was the best of times; it was the wurst of times (with apologies to Charles Dickens).
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When in Rome... Saturday, September 27th, 2008
I try Tendido Cuatro, revisit the Greenhouse and Haandi, and explore the dining opportunities of Rome.
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Only the Running Footman - run far, run fast Saturday, September 20th, 2008
This week I try Only the Running Footman, and revisit Ambassade de l’Ile, the Brilliant and Diwana Bhel Poori, and examine Aiden Byrne’s new book.
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I visit Anne-Sophie Pic and Regis et Jacques Marcon Saturday, September 13th, 2008
This week I revisit Gidleigh Park, try Anne-Sophie Pic and Regis et Jacques Marcon, and pop up on the telly.
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The Giaconda Dining Rooms is a delight Saturday, September 06th, 2008
I try the Giaconda Dining Rooms and the Bingham, and revisit the Duke of Sussex, Andaman and Zafferano
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Murano reviewed Saturday, August 30th, 2008
This week I try Murano and Café Boheme, and revist Tangawizi, Ambassade de l’Ile and Tarantella.
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I try the new Andaman Saturday, August 23rd, 2008
This week I try Andaman and the Botanist, and revisit the Brilliant. Michelin expands further.
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Sonny’s is not at its best Saturday, August 16th, 2008
Things are not well at Sonny’s. I try the Princess Victoria, and revisit Helene Darroze, Patara and Royal China.
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I try l’Anima Saturday, August 09th, 2008
I try l’Anima, Fino and the revamped Quo Vadis, and revisit Ambassade de l’Ile and Zafferano.
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I contrast East London Tayyab with Southall stalwart the Brilliant Saturday, August 02nd, 2008
This week I try Aaya and contrast East London Tayyab with Southall stalwart the Brilliant.
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I try Helene Darroze at the Connaught Saturday, July 26th, 2008
This week I try Helene Darroze at the Connaught, and revisit the Red Fort. The “Scores on the Doors” yields some surprising results.
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A week on the Riviera Saturday, July 19th, 2008
I try Le Petit Nice and Mirazur, the historical La Mere Germain and revisit Louis XV one more time.
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Absinthe makes the heart grow fonder Saturday, July 12th, 2008
I try l’Absinthe, and revisit Petrus, Ambassade de l’Ile, Zafferano, Kiasu and Tarantella
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Interview with Jean-Christophe Ansanay-Alex Wednesday, July 09th, 2008
The series of occasional chef interviews continues with Jean-Christophe Ansanay-Alex, who has just opened Ambassade de l'Ile in South Kensington.
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In praise of pata negra Saturday, July 05th, 2008
This week I try Annie’s, Cha Cha Moon and Randall and Aubin, revisit the Brilliant and Diwana Bhel Poori, and pig out on some pata negra
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Ambassade de l’Ile opens Saturday, June 28th, 2008
I finally try Latium, and am excited about Ambassade de l’Ile. I also revisit La Trompette and Haandi
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Exploring the high end dining of Brittany Saturday, June 21st, 2008
Exploring the high end dining of Brittany
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I try Sweetings and compare Semplice and Zafferano Saturday, June 14th, 2008
This week I try Sweetings, have two excellent Italian meals at Semplice and Zafferano, revisit Cambio de Tercio, tapas at Maze and Brindisa and am disappointed by Agni.
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Further Tokyo dining Saturday, June 07th, 2008
Tokyo was a mixed bag in terms of food experiences. Back in the UK, I ate this week at The Capital Hotel, Blah Blah Blah, the Royal China and Madhus.
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Impressions of Tokyo Saturday, May 31st, 2008
Impressions of Tokyo
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Pantechnicon reviewed Friday, May 23rd, 2008
This week I try Pantechnicon and Rooburoo, and revisit Rhodes W1, Roussillon, the Ledbury and Haandi
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West London favourites Saturday, May 17th, 2008
I revisit the Glasshouse, and go back to old favourites Zafferano and the Brilliant, new favourite Cambio de Tercio and my local the Brackenbury.
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Maze grilled Saturday, May 10th, 2008
I try the new Maze Grill, The Abingdon and revisit Amaya. I also try the best that Hampstead and Wimbledon have to offer.
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Top 50? Saturday, May 03rd, 2008
I continue to be impressed by Zuma and Royal China, have a slightly below par meal at Bentleys and enjoyable dishes at Rasa Maricham and Tarantella. Also some Top 50 thoughts.
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Interview with Lionel Rigolet of Comme Chez Soi Tuesday, April 29th, 2008
We continue the series of occasional chef interviews with Lionel Rigolet of Comme Chez Soi.
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The highs and lows of Barcelona Thursday, April 24th, 2008
The highs and lows of Barcelona, and the Top 50 Restaurant list comes out.
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I have “Christmas” at the Fat Duck Thursday, April 17th, 2008
I have “Christmas” at the Fat Duck, revisit E&O and Giusto, and have a dismal meal at Hunan.
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I try the newly re-launched Launceston Place Saturday, April 12th, 2008
This week I try the newly re-launched Launceston Place, revisit the Devonshire and the Brilliant, and bump into Albert Roux
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Haozhan reviewed Saturday, April 05th, 2008
This week I try Haozhan, revisit Zafferano and the Fish Shop on St John Street, and am reminded just how bad service can get at the new Hammersmith Keralan restaurant Shilpa.
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An interview with Shane Osborn Tuesday, April 01st, 2008
The series of occasional chef interviews continues with Shane Osborn.
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This week I revisit Gordon Ramsay in Chelsea Friday, March 28th, 2008
This week I revisit Gordon Ramsay in Chelsea, try Bord’eaux in Park Lane and revisit Haandi.
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I visit Cheltenham Saturday, March 22nd, 2008
I visit Cheltenham and try Le Champignon Sauvage and Lumiere. Mint Leaf has a chef change and I have a fine meal at the Fat Duck.
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The Carpenter's Arms serves up tolerable food but hilarious service Saturday, March 15th, 2008
The Carpenter's Arms serves up tolerable food but hilarious service. Roka is still on form, as is local pizzeria Tarantella. Also, the Michelin waifs and strays.
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A week in the deep south of the USA Saturday, March 08th, 2008
A week in the deep south of the USA. Also, Udit Sarkhel resurfaces, and other news.
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The official Michelin France 2008 results Thursday, March 06th, 2008
The official Michelin France 2008 results.
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A fishy experience at Tom’s Place Saturday, March 01st, 2008
I try out Tom’s Place, and revisit Cambio de Tercio and Tangawizi.
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Chef interview with Aiden Byrne Wednesday, February 27th, 2008
My occasional chef interview series continues with Aiden Byrne. Also, some new web site features.
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Urban Turban reviewed Saturday, February 23rd, 2008
I try Urban Turban, and revisit Hibiscus, the Devonshire, the Brilliant and Diwana Bhel Poori.
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I venture to the wilds of Croydon to try Le Cassoulet Saturday, February 16th, 2008
I venture to the wilds of Croydon to try Le Cassoulet, sample newly Michelin-starred Quilon, and revisit Atelier Robuchon and Royal China.
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I try Rasoi Vineet Bathia Saturday, February 09th, 2008
I try Rasoi Vineet Bathia, Clos Maggiore, Dehesa and the Grill Room at Browns, and return to Diwana Bhel Poori.
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I reflect on the Michelin UK guide Saturday, February 02nd, 2008
I try Champor Champor, Pearl Liang and The Duke of Sussex, return to Chez Bruce and reflect on the Michelin UK guide.
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A week in Goa Monday, January 28th, 2008
I enjoy some lovely Indian food while on holiday in Goa.
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The Michelin UK Guide comes out Thursday, January 24th, 2008
The Michelin UK Guide comes out
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I visit Angelus Saturday, January 19th, 2008
I visit Angelus, compare Michelin starred Benares with Madhu’s in Southall, and enjoy the new menu at Zafferano.
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Dining in Harlow Saturday, January 12th, 2008
I try Tom Ilic and Yumi, return to the Fish Shop on St John Street and the Brilliant, and try eating in Harlow
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Simple British cooking is alive and well and living in Hereford Road Saturday, January 05th, 2008
Simple British cooking is alive and well and living in Hereford Road. I return to The Devonshire and Royal China, and venture to darkest Pinner in the search for Indian food.
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I try the new Landau at the Langham hotel Saturday, December 29th, 2007
I try the new Landau at the Langham hotel, and return to Kastoori in search of top vegetarian Indian food now that Sabras has closed.
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My 2007 culinary highs and lows Saturday, December 22nd, 2007
I revisit Hawksmoor, and return to old favourites Zafferano and Haandi. Also, my 2007 culinary highs and lows.
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I go to the "other" restaurant at the Dorchester Saturday, December 15th, 2007
I go to the "other" restaurant at the Dorchester and enjoy it more than Ducasse. Tangawizi continues to impress but not even the Brilliant can rescue a turkey curry. Various Michelin guides come out.
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Alan Yau turning Japanese Saturday, December 08th, 2007
I venture to Alan Yau’s new venture, Sake No Hana, and mix with the celebs. I return to Madhus in Southall, and to Tarantella in Chiswick.
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Rowley Leigh’s new Cafe Anglais Saturday, November 24th, 2007
This week I try Rowley Leigh’s new Cafe Anglais, revisit Odettes, find a pizzeria with a difference in Giusto, and savour a remarkable special at the Brilliant. The Michelin 2008 Spain guide comes out with little change, but by contrast the new Michelin Tokyo Guide lands with a thump.
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Alain Ducasse at the Dorchester on its opening night Saturday, November 17th, 2007
I try Alain Ducasse at the Dorchester on its opening night. I find Semplice to be an impressive Italian restaurant, and have very enjoyable meals at Yauatcha and Haandi. Michelin Germany 2008 comes out, and arrives with a bang.
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Diwali in Southall is princely Saturday, November 10th, 2007
I spend Diwali in Southall and meet Prince Charles. Cambio de Tercio seems transformed, and Pizzeria Rustica is all too rustic, at least in its staff hygiene training.
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Interview with Joachim Wissler Thursday, November 08th, 2007
The chef interview series continues with Joachim Wissler, chef at the superb 3 star restaurant Vendome in Bergisch Gladbach.
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Hibiscus comes to London Saturday, November 03rd, 2007
This week I sample the newly opened Hibiscus, and revisit Gilgamesh, La Trompette, La Trenta, High Road Brasserie and the Brackenbury.
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New site feature - interviews with top chefs Monday, October 29th, 2007
New site feature - interviews with top chefs
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I venture to the wilds of Hoxton to try Bacchus Saturday, October 27th, 2007
I venture to the wilds of Hoxton to try Bacchus. Gordon Ramsay arrives in Chiswick in the form of a pleasant gastropub, while Gary Rhodes Brasserie disappoints. The Fish shop on St John Street and Rasa Samudra deliver as usual, but I encounter some dismal service at Bar Shu.
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Vacherin revamped Saturday, October 20th, 2007
This week a revamp works wonders for Le Vacherin, I have another excellent curry at Haandi and try two Italians: my old favourite Zafferano and new kid on the block La Trenta.
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Sichuan food near Boston Saturday, October 13th, 2007
In Boston, I enjoy the vibrant spicing of a real Sichuan restaurant, but am uninspired by two of the highest rated restaurants there. Back in London, Zaika shows how to make proper biriani.
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The New York 2008 Michelin comes out Thursday, October 11th, 2007
The New York 2008 Michelin comes out.
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The Ledbury sails serenely on Saturday, October 06th, 2007
The Ledbury sails serenely on. Indian cuisine meets Austin Powers at Mantra. The Brackenbury continues to set the standard for a top quality neighbourhood restaurant.
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A week in Lisbon Saturday, September 29th, 2007
Lisbon has some great seafood but most places I sampled seemed unable to cook it very well. Tamarind is pleasant but pricey, and Foliage delivers a solid one star meal. Chefs seem to be queueing up to open in London in the autumn.
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Normal for Norfolk Saturday, September 22nd, 2007
My foray to Norfolk is a culinary let-down, but a really promising restaurant opens in London at last. Diwana Bhel Poori and Zafferano continue to excel in their very different ways.
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The Phoenix Palace rises from the ashes Friday, September 14th, 2007
The Phoenix Palace delivers a capable meal, which is more than can be said for the much-hyped Wahaca. La Trompette and the Brilliant were also on form. I go to a rice tasting, the new Good Food Guide comes out, and I'll be on telly on Monday.
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Tasty Thai food from the Fulham Road branch of Patara Saturday, September 08th, 2007
This week saw a fine meal at the Brackenbury, tasty Thai food from the Fulham Road branch of Patara and another excellent curry at Madhu's in Southall. I also have a new toy.
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Harden's Guide comes out, and generates some headlines Tuesday, September 04th, 2007
Harden's Guide comes out, and generates some headlines. Also some shameless self promotion: I'm sure all you foodies are familiar with Octane magazine...
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A good value Italian discovery - Trenta Saturday, September 01st, 2007
A good value Italian discovery in Trenta this week, along with excellent meals at Trompette and Rasa Samudra. I also forgive Racine for the dismal experience I had there when it opened, and find it has settled down just fine. Sadly Boys in Chiswick is a classic: "nice decor, shame about the food" experience.
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Roussillon revisited Saturday, August 25th, 2007
Roussillon delivers another enjoyable meal, and an excuse to eat the gorgeous chocolate desserts here. Tangawizi continues to set a standard for Indian cooking that few in London can match, and Royal China continues serenely along.
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Why democracy is not always the best system Tuesday, August 21st, 2007
Why democracy is not always the best system. I examine a "top 10" restaurant list voted for by web users and find ignorance or worse.
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Dreamy malai chicken tikka Saturday, August 18th, 2007
I revisit Madhu's and have a malai chicken tikka that dreams are made of. My monthly visit to Zafferano is as good as ever, but Matsuri disappoints. My TV appearance firms up.
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I judge a TV dinner Saturday, August 11th, 2007
Pearl serves up a slightly inconsistent, though mostly good, meal. E&O seems busier than ever, and the cooking seems a little sharper to me than on previous visits. Haandi is as consistently excellent as ever, and I judge a TV dinner.
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Petite Maison comes to Mayfair Saturday, August 04th, 2007
Does London need yet another over-expensive yet carefully marketed bistro? Le Gavroche delivers a solid, if imperfect meal, while the Brilliant is a rock of reliability and value in Southall.
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Hof van Cleve and Oud Sluis - serious food Saturday, July 28th, 2007
A busy week. Haandi, Zuma and Yauatcha all deliver reliable meals, but the week was really all about comparing Le Manoir au Quat Saisons with Hof van Cleve and Oud Sluis.
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Umu revisited Saturday, July 21st, 2007
I revisit Umu, the controversial Japanese restaurant. Another excellent meal at Zafferano, but a poor burger experience at Ground. Tangawizi in Richmond continues to impress me. Also, a new site feature, some food quizzes.
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Gary Rhodes W1 and Skylon compared Saturday, July 14th, 2007
Two new modern British places this week - Gary Rhodes W1 and Skylon. Also contrasting styles of Indian food at the Brilliant in Southall and Rasa Maracham in, er, Kings Cross.
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How to manipulate on-line web-site reviews Wednesday, July 11th, 2007
How to manipulate on-line web-site reviews. Despite their flaws, the on-line sites are driving the print guides out of business: RAC Guide and Les Routiers are no more.
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Theo Randall v Zafferano Saturday, July 07th, 2007
An Italian week: Theo Randall v Zafferano. At the lower end, Chiswick gains an authentic pizzeria. One more terrible hotel meal makes me wonder what they get up to in hotel kitchens, but Royal China's dim sum almost makes up for it. Finally, is Whole Foods over-priced and over here?
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Vendome has proper 3 star cooking Saturday, June 30th, 2007
I have a generally good meal at the Cinnamon Club, and I venture off the tube network, though only as far as the Hinds Head in Bray. I have a stunning meal in Vendome in Germany, but also meet Germany's answer to Basil Fawlty.
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Geales is relaunched Saturday, June 23rd, 2007
The Geales relaunch does not fire on all cylinders, but the Brackenbury motors serenely on. Zuma produces another superb meal, while Salt Yard reigns supreme in tapas, even if it is run by Australians.
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Summer fun at the Taste of London festival Friday, June 22nd, 2007
Summer fun at the Taste of London festival
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The Thai Bistro is replaced by Budsara Saturday, June 16th, 2007
The Thai Bistro is no more, but Budsara is born in its place. Hawksmoor produces a fine steak, while Deya serves up some terrific Indian dishes. I get a further lesson on why it is unwise to leave the tube network when eating, this time in Warwickshire.
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Sonnys continues its return to form Saturday, June 09th, 2007
Sonnys continues its return to form. Two different Spanish experiences this week with Barrafina and Moro, while Kiasu is that rarity in London - a Malaysian restaurant. Canteen underwhelms but Zafferano makes up for it.
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The finest of Knightsbridge reviewed Saturday, June 02nd, 2007
Meals this week at the Capital, Foliage, Hakkasan, High Road House, Madhu's and Agni. I also find the most expensive beer in London at a restaurant - £9 a bottle anyone?
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Some good value Indian meals Saturday, May 26th, 2007
The Brilliant continues to live up to its name, and I manage to break the £10 a head barrier at Diwana Bhel Poori. I also return to Arbutus. On another subject, Marcus Wareing 0, Jill Dupleix 1.
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Starry dining - The Fat Duck, Pied a Terre, Le Gavroche and Locanda Locatelli. Saturday, May 19th, 2007
Another busy week, with meals at the Fat Duck, Pied a Terre, Gavroche and Locanda Locatelli. After all that French and Italian food I needed a curry at Haandi.
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A trio of Paris 3 stars Saturday, May 12th, 2007
Meals at The Square, Zafferano and Haandi all delivered, but then it was time to up a gear. Off to Paris and dazzling meals at Meurice, Ledoyen and Astrance, although Pre Catalan was hugely disappointing. London has nothing to fear on ethnic foods though, based on my poor Japanese and Vietnamese meals in Paris.
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Manoir au Quat Saison revisited Saturday, May 05th, 2007
Manoir aux Quat' Saison produces a superb meal, and Tom Aikens also delivers a high quality experience. I venture into the world of fusion cuisine at Providores, and have an erratic meal at Michael Moore.
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The weirdness that is Suka Saturday, April 28th, 2007
A busy week, with an erratic and costly meal at Suka, an excellent dinner at Roussillon and another at the Ledbury. I even ventured out of London to the Vineyard, and found time for a deeply mediocre curry in Hammersmith. At which place was I sat next to a movie star?
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Chez Bruce purrs along Saturday, April 21st, 2007
Chez Bruce purrs along. Smiths of Smithfield wisely sticks to serving top class meat without too many distractions. Sadly chef Mark Jankels is no longer at the stoves of the Notting Hill Brasserie, and it shows. The Waterside Inn shows a few imperfections, though both the view and the bill are spectacular.
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Manicomio opens Saturday, April 14th, 2007
Ex chefs at Zafferano cooking at Manicomio produce a pleasant meal, and then Zafferano itself shows how Italian cooking should be done. Tangawizi produces another excellent meal; I don't usually get excited about lentils, but the dhal here is fabulous.
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Tantris is tantalising Saturday, April 07th, 2007
A superb meal at Tantris in Munich, though a poor one at Acetaia. Back in London, Boxwood Cafe is disappointing and a chain burger beats its signature dish. I have an "Invasion of the Bodysnatchers" moment in Chiswick.
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Munching in Munchen Saturday, March 31st, 2007
Munching in Munchen. A superb meal at Konigshof in Munich. By contrast Aubergine in London disappoints but the Brilliant in Southall is as reliable as ever.
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Haandi shows up some of London's trendier venues Saturday, March 17th, 2007
A mixed week, with ever-reliable Haandi showing up some of London's trendier venues. Rocket in Putney has everything right apart from the kitchen, Green and Red in Shoreditch disappoints while I jump into the Deep end in Fulham. Also, a fine burger in W4.
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The recently refurbished Gordon Ramsay revisited Saturday, March 10th, 2007
The recently refurbished Gordon Ramsay purrs along. A room with a view is the Petersham Hotel dining room. The new chef at Caprice hasn't changed the formula. I had an excellent tasting menu at Foliage and a cynically poor one at l'Escargot.
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The Brilliant is refurbished Saturday, March 03rd, 2007
The Brilliant is successfully refurbished, while St Alban struggles to deliver value for money. I had good meals at Pearl and Yauatcha, while a new Lebanese restaurant is erratic. For the revamped Gordon Ramsay stay tuned next week.
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A tale of two curries Saturday, February 24th, 2007
A tale of two curries: fine Indian food in darkest Twickenham, and a return visit to Agni. Zafferano delivers once more, and a mixed bag of tapas in Richmond. Also, the Michelin France 2007 results est arrive.
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Scotts opens Saturday, February 17th, 2007
A fishy week, with meals at Scotts and the Fish Shop on St John Street. The under-rated Rousillon continued to show high class technique.
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The Michelin results considered Saturday, February 10th, 2007
Good meals at the High Road Brasserie and Royal China. The Michelin results are (except France) mostly in, and an odd lot they are.
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A week of fine food in Goa Saturday, February 03rd, 2007
A week of fine food in Goa.
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Classy South Indian food in Chennai Saturday, January 27th, 2007
Blogging from India! Some classy South Indian food in Chennai in particular. Also, Michelin makes some surprising choices in the UK.
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Bonds stock is high Saturday, January 20th, 2007
Bonds does a good meal despite a bear market in customers. A new tapas bar in Twickenham works well. Haandi continues to impress.
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The sublime to the ridiculous of Italian food Saturday, January 13th, 2007
Two good bistro meals at Tom's Kitchen and High Road Brasserie, and from the sublime to the ridiculous of Italian food: Zafferano v Vino Rosso in Chiswick
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Maze reviewed Saturday, January 06th, 2007
A generally good meal at Maze, despite dangling wine glasses.
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The classy Yauatcha Saturday, December 30th, 2006
A tasty meal at Eight Over Eight in Chelsea and an even better dinner at Yauatcha.
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Pearl gleams Saturday, December 23rd, 2006
Pearl turns out to be very good value for such a smart place, and the Good Curry Awards has some odd choices.
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The ever-improving Notting Hill Brasserie Saturday, December 16th, 2006
A fine meal at the ever-improving Notting Hill Brasserie, and a general whinge about the cost of eating out on Christmas day.
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Royal China Club reviewed Saturday, December 09th, 2006
Reviews of Royal China Club, the Brackenbury and La Trompette and how fire engines kept me from a new Chiswick restaurant
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Stephen Black leaves Berkeley Square Friday, December 01st, 2006
Tragedy as Stephen Black leaves Berkeley Square, but on the bright side a smart new Vietnamese restaurant opens in Smithfield.
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Tom's Kitchen opens Friday, November 24th, 2006
Tom's Kitchen is a great success, and Zafferano continues to deliver top Italian cooking.
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1 Lombard Street shows how not to do front of house Friday, November 17th, 2006
A lengthy meal at 1 Lombard Street interspersed with stroppy service, but reliable fish and chips in St John Street. Fine curries at Rasa Samudra and the Brilliant.
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Good south Indian cooking comes to Hammersmith Saturday, November 11th, 2006
Tasty South Indian cooking at Oottupura, reliable Chinese food at Royal China and ups and downs (but mostly downs) in Chiswick at Vacherin and new opening Carvosso's.
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Sonnys in Barnes gets a new chef Saturday, November 04th, 2006
Excellent new chef at Sonnys in Barnes, top Indian food at Haandi and a sneak visit to the Gourmet Burger Kitchen.
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Sabras in Willesden is terrific Saturday, October 21st, 2006
Read about my visit to Ledbury. My review on Sabras in Willesden and also some important information about the Good Food Guide forcing councils to publish hygiene inspections of restaurants.
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3 star Can Fabes revisited Saturday, October 14th, 2006
3 star Can Fabes near Barcelona is very good though less so than previous visits. The Michelin Guide to California comes out, and I have both a fine Indian meal at Haandi and a dismal one at Green Chilli.
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Roussillon revisited Saturday, October 07th, 2006
The 2007 Good Food Guide hits the bookshelves. Roussillon delivers an excellent meal. Chiswick gets a new gastropub, and a decent one it is.
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Atelier Robuchon hits London. Saturday, September 30th, 2006
Atelier Robuchon hits London. It is good food, but the price is high. Mehek betrays no reason whatever for its recent award at the British Curry Awards.
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The British Curry Awards is bewildering Saturday, September 23rd, 2006
Deya produces a fine meal, while the British Curry Awards is bewildering despite the glamour. Zafferano excels itself.
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Three London starred restaurants Saturday, September 16th, 2006
Pied a Terre produces a very fine meal. Yauatcha and Zafferano also show why they have Michelin stars.
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The Brackenbury is the ideal local bistro Saturday, September 09th, 2006
The Brackenbury shows how to do local bistro when so many others disappoint. The Thai Bistro is simple but pleasant.
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Sumosan reviewed Saturday, September 02nd, 2006
Sumosan is pleasant, but why not just go to Zuma? Ootapura is a different and good addition to the King Street array of Indian places.
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The Square revisited Monday, August 28th, 2006
The Square purrs along, though it lacks real excitement. Jeevan in Wembley is not worth the trip.
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Eight Over Eight reviewed Sunday, August 20th, 2006
Eight Over Eight in Chelsea is identical in appearance to E&O, and fortunately the food is almost as good as well. Bentleys shows why you should never go to a fish restaurant on a Monday.
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The oddness that is Cocoon Saturday, August 12th, 2006
Cocoon is like an Austin Powers set, but the food is surprisingly good. Zafferano produces a fine wild sea bass dish.
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Pied a Terre reopens Sunday, August 06th, 2006
Pied a Terre shines after its reopening. Zuma shows why it is so popular, and Patara is the best Thai restaurant in London. High Road House opens in Chsiwcik, and the luvvies love it.
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Noisette does its best in an awkward site Saturday, July 29th, 2006
Noisette is pleasant but expensive, and Bjorn van der Horst shows the dining room his extensive English vocabulary. Galvins Bistro is fine, but I cannot really see what the fuss is about. Excellent Indian cooking at Rasa Maricham and the Brilliant in Southall, and the usual at Zafferano.
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Notting Hill Brasserie reviewed Saturday, July 22nd, 2006
Mark Jankels is a fine chef, and the Notting Hill Brasserie an excellent spot. Bellamys in Mayfair was rather dull, but I have enjoyable meals at Trompette, Rasa Maricham and the Thai Bistro. Le Talbooth in Essex is a tragi-comic meal: beautiful setting, shame about the truly awful food.
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Traditional and modern Indian cooking Saturday, July 15th, 2006
The Brilliant and Deya show the traditional and modern faces of Indian cooking, and both succeed very well. Zafferano is as good as ever in its newly expanded setting.
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Jean-Christophe Ansanay-Alex interviewed Monday, July 10th, 2006
The series of occassional chef interviews continues with Jean-Christophe Ansanay-Alex, who has just opened Ambassade de l'Ile in South Kensington.
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Galvin at Windows reviewed Sunday, July 09th, 2006
Galvin at Windows is solid, but not cheap, while its wine list has some larcenous mark-ups. Trompette in Chiswick is consistent as usual, while Yauatcha has superb dim sum.
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The ambition that is Gilgamesh Friday, June 30th, 2006
Gilgamesh is the most ambitious opening in London since, well, a very long time. Despite its risky Camden market location it is already filling up with diners.
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I visit Arbutus Sunday, June 25th, 2006
Arbutus seems perfectly pleasant to me, but I am surprised at the acclaim it is getting. Rasa Maricham serves up some tasty Keralan food, while Carluccio in W4 is downright poor.
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A week in Krakow Sunday, June 11th, 2006
Eating in Krakow. Under the Angels beats the more famous places.
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