A recent visit to Rubio’s for brunch on a lazy Saturday morning in my old hood gave me much food for thought. Harlesden, for those not familiar with this part of North West London, has seen a tremendous hike in … Read More
Visiting Paris for the first time since Brexit felt like visiting a lover you are about to seperate from forever. Brexit left a bitter taste in my mouth, being forcibly separated from a continent whose history, life, culture and especially food still … Read More
Some people think I live on a daily diet of truffles, lobster, foie gras and fine wine but I’m not adverse to simple fast food. I can be quite partial to pizza, fried chicken and fish and chips on a … Read More
This cosy pub, just off the main drag in Bushey, prides itself on using locally sourced seasonal food. Last time I came here I hadn’t booked and, as there was a private function in the restaurant area, had to settle … Read More
I’m a big fan of small plates. This way you get to taste a myriad of dishes and sharing food is always a huge pleasure. Thus I was delighted to come across a rather charming Austrian cafe which lies in … Read More
I’d never heard of Mersea Island, which for all of you who are equally in the dark, is just off the Essex coast, not far from Colchester. A random walk in no particular direction led three of us to the … Read More
There isn’t much going on in the Kingsbury/Queensbury food scene that I find appealing, but I had heard that The Regency Club was worth a visit. I’m fairly wary of Indian restaurants as my brother-in-law’s family is Anglo-Indian and his … Read More
I used to love the blinis and caviar at the now closed Nikita’s Restaurant in a basement just off the Fulham Road. For years this was the only Russian restaurant in London, elegantly decked out with red velvet drapes with … Read More