The Perfect Roast by Maria Kuehn
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
Giggling Squid, Stratford by Maria Kuehn
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
Polpo Notting Hill – Small Plates Big Prices by Maria Kuehn
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
Belvedere Italian – W5 by Maria Kuehn
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
The Tasting Menu at Stoke Park by Maria Kuehn
Succulent tender lamb Sea bass perfection Scallops for which you’d sell your grandmother Heavenly duck The fluffiest raspberry souffle They say every picture tells a story. Need I say more? I think not. There are times when words are not … Read More
The Social Tapas Bar Willesden Green by Maria Kuehn
halloumi skewers patatas bravas Pincho moruno Fillet steak Sunday lunch, my favourite part of the week. More so today as the second cafe had to be worked on before finding a suitable place to have a bite with my pal … Read More
Rose Hip Vodka by M. Kuehn
Every time I visit my great friends Ben and Miranda, I am sure to go come away with something delicious and home made. Much to my delight. this time is was rose hip vodka, a sweet nectar that a sudden … Read More
Italian Mediocrity – it’s Everywhere by M. Kuehn
Contrary to popular belief, most foodies don’t find trashing a place amusing or pleasant. It’s just thoroughly depressing. You at least highlight the areas that are pleasing and hope that criticism is taken in the spirit that it was given. … Read More