A bright summer evening was the perfect time to sample the new menu at the Imperial, Chelsea. I had enjoyed the convivialities on the opening night a year or so ago and it was deeply encouraging to see, on this return … Read More
I was quite a regular at this place a few years back when it served some of the the best steaks in NW London. It’s now been revamped as a tapas bar in an area awash with superb eateries. I’d … Read More
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
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
The most tender fillet steak with a rich cognac sauce Perfect chips Watery tomato bruschetta A rather dull portobello mushroom Inconsistency – it’s a sure fire guarantee of failure in the food business. You generally get one shot at it … Read More