Tag: restaurant reviews
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An inside look at The Pem, Romy Gill’s new modern Indian restaurant
After six years away from a permanent restaurant kitchen, Romy Gill MBE is back. And for her return, the chef, broadcaster and cookbook author has taken over The Pem at Conrad London St. James, bringing her deeply regional take on Indian cooking to Westminster. Open from today, 17 September, the restaurant marks a new chapter…
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Review: Viral restaurant Swiss Butter is a reliable one-sauce-wonder that really hits the spot
Swiss Butter started in Beirut, where Eddy Massaad opened the first restaurant in 2017 with a menu that leaves very little room for indecision: beef fillet, chicken or salmon, all served with fries or a baked potato, salad, baguette and that all-important Swiss Butter sauce. Made with a closely guarded blend of 33 herbs and…
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Review: No. Forty Nine is a new no-frills restaurant where the food does the talking
No. Forty Nine is a new all-day bakery, bistro and wine bar on St John’s Wood High Street, from the team behind nearby live-fire restaurant Cinder. Led by head chef Jake Finn, the restaurant takes its cues from New York bistros and Mediterranean cooking. There’s also a strong bakery element, with pastries, canelés, financiers and…
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Review: The terrace at The Broadcaster gives luxe beach club energy, and we’re here for it
Any place under the sun is a good place to be in these warmer months. But add a cocktail in hand, a raft of delicious British dishes, and a long overdue old catch-up with the friend who loves a good time, and you’ve got yourself pure end of summer perfection. The Broadcaster isn’t new to…
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Review: Little Neon Door is the fun, eccentric house party you actually want to be invited to
Most people are pretty on board with the idea of throwing a house party in London. Then reality hits: your flatshare is a five-bed with one bathroom, you’ve ended up with the box room, your neighbour treats every muffled sound you make like a personal attack, and your sofa looks like it’s been mauled by…
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Review: Lady of The Grapes London Bridge is a charming French bistro with unique wines and excellent food
This is the summer of wining and dining in style, with lots of lovely wine bars popping up across London. One of the latest to launch, following the huge success of its first outpost in Covent Garden, is Lady of the Grapes London Bridge. This French-inspired bistro and natural wine bar is just off the…
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Review: Sanhao will make your noodle dreams come true
Sometimes the belly wants what it wants: a giant bowl of umami-rich noodles that’ll leave you not just extremely full, but extremely comforted. And where better to satisfy that craving than Chinatown? Sanhao is a relatively new noodle restaurant that opened just last December, but it’s already become famous for its viral Chicken Cappuccino Noodles…
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Review: Happiness is a piece of cake (literally) at Sylva, Deptford’s hidden brunch spot
It’s borderline criminal not to attend at least a few Sunday brunches throughout the warmer months – especially when the weather gods have been smiling on us. Brunch spots are ubiquitous in London, but restaurants like Sylva don’t come along so often. Located within Folkestone Gardens (nearest station: Deptford), Sylva is a neighbourhood spot that…
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Review: Vesper is the humble brag your date needs to know about. And food-wise, it’s mind-blowing
Acclaimed chef Jackson Boxer has struck once again and, this time, the culinary hurricane has hit Exmouth Market, just a short walk from Farringdon station. After Brunswick House, Orasay and TAQ, Jackson has ripped up the rulebook. Vesper is whatever he wanted it to be – a flirty bistro-style diner that’ll cross your favourite restaurant…
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Review: Birchwood Covent Garden is a refreshing tapas-like take on the best of British produce
Birchwood Covent Garden is the new restaurant from acclaimed chef Will Devlin, chef-farmer behind the Acre restaurant group, having opened in late June. Best known for his Michelin Green Star-winning restaurant The Small Holding in Kent, Devlin stays true to its farm-to-table philosophy, with a focus on traceability, seasonality and using produce at its best.…
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