by Krista Madden. Regularly voted Best French Restaurant in London by critics and diners alike, L'Escargot is one of the oldest restaurants in the capital and is a bit of a landmark. It opened in the giddy days of the 1920's in a 200 year old … [Read more...]
Clucking Expensive Coq Au Vin
by John Gregory Smith The last few months have seen London go crazy for chicken; from deep-fried Korean thighs at Wishbone to a dramatically presented whole roast bird at Mark Hix’s Tramshed. Mickael Weiss, head chef at Coq d’Argent, is about … [Read more...]
Voodoo Ray’s
Dalston has a brand new late-night hangout. Just opened on Kingsland High Street is Voodoo Ray's, a New York-inspired pizza parlour that will undoubtedly become your go-to for late night, giant pizza slices, and should the mood take you, a frozen … [Read more...]
This Bright Field
This Bright Field is exactly what a good neighbourhood restaurant should be – relaxed and easy going, with fabulous food and lovely staff. They have only been open for seven weeks and have already made a real impact on the East London food scene. The … [Read more...]
Review: Roast Restaurant
The wonderful Roast Restaurant recently took on Marcus Veberne as the new head chef and I got to sample his new menu last week which I am thrilled to say is fantastic. We dined in the stunning conservatory section of the dining room … [Read more...]
Polpo Heads East
Polpo Smithfield, the sixth restaurant from the super successful Russell Norman and Richard Beatty, opens today. Continuing the winning formula of delicious Italian small-plates, with bar dining, traditional restaurant seating for 70 covers and … [Read more...]
Shrimpy’s
Shrimpy’s restaurant is located in just about the coolest setting you could imagine. Set behind a huge facade, branded The Filling Station in Kings Cross, overlooking Regents Canal. But then again, given that its the sister restaurant to the infamous … [Read more...]
Tramshed
Tramshed, the epic new Hix restaurant, has opened in the famous grade-2 listed tramshed building on Garden Walk and Rivington Street in Shoreditch. It is simply amazing. A space so vast that you'll find a specially-commissioned … [Read more...]
Trullo
Trullo is the local Italian restaurant I have been waiting for my whole life. The atmosphere is as relaxed as a boozy BBQ, the service is impeccable and the food heavenly. If only they could just relocate to below my apartment there would be no … [Read more...]