Of late DB and I have been shockingly bad at catching up, so it was with much joy that I arranged Easter Lunch at Peg,…
Posts tagged new opening
Sapling, new growth shows real promise, restaurant review, London
Sadly closed in January 2019 If you were simply to read about the ethos behind Sapling, without meeting owner Bob Ritchie, you’d be forgiven for thinking…
Brat, those smoked potatoes , restaurant review, London
If you are someone who enjoys suspense, let me tell you right now,this is not the review for you. It would be impossible for me not to tell…
Bright, long may they shine, restaurant review, London
There is something reassuring about seeing one of the world’s greatest chefs leaving the restaurant you’re about to walk into, looking happy. Just think, had any of the four…
St Leonards, Fire & Ice, Restaurant review, London
I always get excited about new openings, even more so when they are within walking distance of home. So, living where I do, I spend a lot of time excited….
Temper Covent Garden, sweet Cheesus, the nine hour lunch, restaurant review, London
It is no secret that I am a huge fan of Neil Rankin. I adore his original restaurant in Soho (BBQ and mezcal), am a bit…
Core, restaurant review, London
I have a friend, well actually an ex and he’s not a friend really, who will make a bet with me knowing he will lose. The…
The Grinning Man, madness and wonder, theatre review.
Fresh, profound, riotous, bizarre, somewhat confused, a little overlong, magical. While contradictory, all of these are true of this new show, looseły based on the Victor Hugo…
The Oystermen, claws for thought, Covent Garden
I took TP for lunch recently. It was a business lunch but we mostly talked about life and love and,of course, food. He raved about the Oystermen and…
Foxlow Soho, restaurant review
Foxlow Soho opened at the end of May and I managed to get a booking during the soft launch. And so the gays of my…