As any Londoner will attest, this is a city where you end up collecting a vast number of former residences. The speed and frequency in which you change address, only …
Europe RestaurantsTing Restaurant at The Shard, London: Where disappointment lives
Europe RestaurantsMonmouth Kitchen, London: A terrific find in Covent Garden
When I first moved to London many years ago, the ‘Seven Dials’ intersection at Covent Garden was my compass for navigating shortcuts from Charing Cross to Soho. While Covent Garden …
Europe RestaurantsBarrafina Restaurant, London: Private dining at UK’s best
Years ago during a particularly festive Pride weekend, we found ourselves outside the original Barrafina in Soho, eying two stools at the counter about to be vacated. Never one to …
Europe RestaurantsPark Chinois Restaurant, London: Posh Chinese Extravagance
If you were to cross the sexy, opium-den ambiance of Janet Jackson’s 90’s music video ‘If‘, with the atmospheric mood of that most stylish of stylish films In the Mood for Love, …
Europe RestaurantsGauthier Soho Restaurant, London: No shortcomings to this dining experience
Most sane people lament over the amount of ‘junk’ that makes it’s way into their inbox. I am not one of those people. Even by average standards, I probably subscribe to an inordinate …
Europe RestaurantsNew Street Grill Restaurant, London: For a satisfying dining experience
The immediate area surrounding Liverpool street has always offered a host of excellent eateries. Spending time at our South Place offices meant regular post-work outings to staple classics like Galvin …
Europe RestaurantsMarco Pierre White Steakhouse & Grill, London: The taste of mediocrity
There’s always an element of hesitation when considering whether to dine at a restaurant run by a superstar chef like Marco Pierre White. On the one hand, you expect standards to be …
Europe RestaurantsSketch Restaurant, London: Stunning venue for a special occasion
Many years ago, I remember seeing an exhibit by celebrated British conceptual artist David Shrigley. Already a huge lover of taxidermy, I instantly fell in love with his ‘I’m Dead’ sign-wielding …
Europe RestaurantsThe Ivy Market Grill, London: Vast oceans apart
I’m always encouraged by established business’ open to understanding how they can diversify their offering to cater for changing tastes. If for no other reason, such attempts can help make …
Europe RestaurantsThe Wolseley Restaurant, London: In the mood to celebrate
For any self-respecting foodie who lives in London, there’s an unspoken short list of world-renowned establishments one must experience in their lifetime. This list includes a pre-theater meal at The …
Europe RestaurantsEyre Brothers Restaurant, London: Joyful, quality food
Contrary to what you may think, I’m a man of simple tastes. There’s nothing that strikes more terror into my being than when someone talks about ‘clever twists’ or ‘modern fusion’ …