24-Hour Food Frenzy Safari – Street food and more – travel review
The name ’24-Hour Food Frenzy Safari’ might, to the untutored, give the impression of something of a greedy teen munchies extravaganza. Well, in truth, it...
OKA Japanese Restaurant, Kingly Court – review
Kingly Court is tucked away between Carnaby Street and Regent Street. It’s an area famed for smart boutiques and cosy eateries and for its ‘swinging‘...
Learn Japanese with Eurotalk – travel review
Most of us might have learnt a little French or German at school, although in the 60s when I was treading the corridors of wisdom...
Brooklands Hotel for dinner – restaurant review
Brooklands is rather unique. It straddles contemporary design and the historic connections that its very name evokes. One might not be familiar with Brooklands Hotel...
Carom Indian Restaurant, Soho – review
Carom the restaurant: named after the Indian spice. Carom seeds have a taste similar to thyme and are popular in Indian savoury snacks, so even...
Dishoom, Kings Cross – restaurant review
The area now known as King’s Cross is approximately 2 km north-west of the original Roman settlement of Londonium, and it’s thought to have been...
The New Zaika, Kensington – restaurant review
The name Zaika means ‘fine flavour’ in a South Indian dialect, and this restaurant has been known for that since its opening in 1997, although...
Chocolate at Home by Will Torrent – review
I am biased, it’s true. This book was destined to have a good review on two counts. Firstly I adore the author, Will Torrent; and...
Stuffed Chicken Breast wrapped in Pancetta
From BBC Food This chicken recipe is easy and impressive: it’s perfect for a dinner party. Ingredients 4 chicken breasts, skinless and boneless...
Alexander McQueen at The Kensington Hotel – restaurant review
Well, perhaps not the man himself, but The Kensington Hotel is presenting a delightful afternoon tea that is inspired by the fashion designer who is...
Brooklands Hotel Surrey – travel review
I live in West London but whenever I consider a weekend break I turn right instead of left at the end of the road. That...
Sticky Fingers – Return with Benny – restaurant review
One is spoilt for restaurants in London. High-end Michelin-starred, white-tableclothed establishments abound. There are exotic and periodically good curry houses. There are trending trucks offering...
Bern – classic and chic – travel review
Bern might not be the first place one would think of for a short city-break. In fact, Switzerland probably isn’t a country one would list...
Champagne – a brief encounter – drinks review
One is spoilt for restaurants in London. Highend Michelin-starred, white-tableclothed establishments abound. The weather becomes warmer. We dream of those balmy days and longer evenings...
Smoked Chicken Mulligatawny Soup
From BBC Food This delicious mulligatawny soup recipe is a meal in itself, perfectly balanced and fragrant. Ingredients 2 tbsp vegetable oil 1...