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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, you’ll come very close to capturing the vibe of Park Chinois. In…
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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 intact thinking no chef worth their salt would associate his/her name to a…
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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 kitten, and he’s been on my radar ever since. So…
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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 an untenable experience for many, into something much more accessible…
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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 Ivy, attending a dinner dance at the Ritz, taking afternoon…
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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’ when attempting to describe a restaurant’s raison d’être. Hearing these…
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The physical experience of being at Merchants Tavern brought back a flood of memories from the early noughties – a reminder of many a great evening spent at Cantaloupe, which used to occupy number 36 Charlotte road. The latest reincarnation…
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When I still lived in the U.S at the beginning of the millennium, I’d think nothing of jetting off to NYC for the weekend to make sure I was getting good value out of my discounted Starwood employee hotel perks….
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As is the case with most special occasions, birthday meals tend to come with certain expectations. You desperately want the choice of restaurant to be nothing short of flawless, and it’s a terrible disappointment when it fails to live up…
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Even after all these years, I love how London can surprise me with something unexpected like Bob Bob Ricard. When it comes to dining out, we often tend to emphasise our focus on finding new haunts, or trying to nab a…
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In terms of experiences, we’ve been on a mini Jason Atherton binge as of late. Despite working only a stone’s throw away, I somehow missed my chance to dine at Gary Rhodes’s short-lived ‘Rhodes Twenty Four’ before it ceased operations….
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