My previous experience of restaurants attached to hotels has not been full of culinary delights, so I approached the invitation to eat at Kensington Quarter with more than a little trepidation rather than the tumescent anticipation that usually accompanies … Read More
Copenhagen is a most charming capital. I was there not long ago, catering for a big 50th birthday bash. The quality of fresh meat, seafood, fruit and vegetables is second to none and the people are wonderfully warm and friendly. … Read More
There is something hugely enjoyable about taking a long stroll along the Portobello road on a Sunday, checking out the weird and wonderful market stalls and deciding what to eat for lunch. A virtuous session in the gym on a Sunday morning is … Read More
When you walk into the Italian restaurant Rullo’s on Chamberlayne Road in fashionable Kensal Rise, you are immediately enchanted by the decor. It’s intimate, cosy and very elegant indeed. The tables are beautifully laid, immaculate waiters glide about effortlessly and the seating is uber … Read More
Utterly sublime tuna tartar It doesn’t happen that often, but when it does, it’s a most wonderful moment. You’re off the beaten track, not a tourist in sight, expectations aren’t particularly high and WHAM, a taste sensation smacks you in … Read More
Meltingly soft pig’s cheeks tuna sashimi with lentils If you’re staying on or anywhere near Gibraltar, or perhaps playing polo in Sotogrande, a visit to Pura Tapa is a must. The place is buzzing at night time so if you prefer … Read More
Walking down a rather unassuming back street at the Maida Vale end of St. John’s Wood Road I was not sure what to expect of this recently refurbished former Victorian Gin Palace and pub. I certainly wasn’t prepared for … Read More
Spankingly good oysters Delicious bread The perfect Kiev The cow is a small, bustling, ever so slightly cramped pub and restaurant that has an upstairs dining room from which we were shooed away instantly; as if we could have had a … Read More