Gargantuan juicy steak Beautifully cooked pork Very disappointing Provence rose A Monday deal on The Island’s website had me and my business partner hotfooting it to NW10 for a couple of steaks and a bottle of house red for the princely … Read More
Practically raw cabbage with the roast dry chicken Burned Yorkshires “unroasted’ potatoes over cooked beef bland uninspiring starter The Gallery has a lovely setting and really great staff – that and some pretty good reviews were hopefully going to make … Read More
Utterly sublime chili dipping sauce Simple and super fresh Ariana salad Very moorish naan Ariana has been lauded with praise by Time Out for a number of years in their best cheap eats category and yesterday I found out why. … Read More
There is something instantly recognisable about a Provence rose wine. That pale hue, that gorgeous finish that is fresh, dry and radiates red fruit. This particular, very quaffable pink is available at Majestic’s wine and if you buy two bottles, … Read More
Beetroot and dill both take me back to Poland where they are used extensively in traditional dishes. This dish couldn’t be simpler and also works really well with smoked salmon for a lovely lunch. TIP Make sure you buy the … Read More
We’ve all been there – a friend’s house, looking forward to a comforting and rather Gargantuan British roast lunch. You’ve bought a splendid bottle of Rioja for the rare beef, a Greco di Tufo for the roast chicken. And then … Read More
Fiery hot king prawns Succulent scallop Moist and tender chicken satay Having met one of my oldest and dearest friends in Stratford for an almighty catch up, the two most important items on the agenda (apart from checking out when … Read More
The sharing plate Salmon tartar A lovely drop Generous meatballs Asparagus with parmesan Having ranted on about how disappointed I’ve been with Italian cuisine in the UK, I very cautiously agreed to go to Polpo, a restaurant serving small plates … Read More