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
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
Having recently been exposed to some pretty dire fare in over priced establishments filled with equally stupid punters who should have known better, I was very much looking forward to a second visit to the rather splendid Gaylords in Mortimer … Read More
It had been raining incessantly for two days. The pavements were glistening, saturated, unable to soak up anymore; the surface water ran into the gutter and burbled down the storm drains. The North London streets were heavy with the melancholia … Read More
First rate carpaccio A pale beauty from Provence Meltingly soft pork belly Disappointing beetroot and goat’s cheese salad A most lack lustre cheese board You know the poem, don’t you? The girl with the curl – ‘when she was good, … Read More
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