by Chrissy Iley The imperial on the Kings Road is a neighbourly, homely place with internationally inspired dishes; It is cosy but ambitious. I like that. We wanted to go because the sun was out and we know that meant that they would have … [Read more...]
THE BOTANIST, SLOANE SQUARE
by Chrissy Iley The Botanist at Sloane Square is a busy, pretty restaurant. It could be one of those ladies who lunch places but it is not, it is better than that. They clearly paid great attention to detail, to who their customer should be … [Read more...]
MOBA BANH-MI & BOULANGERIE HITS LONDON
Introducing the latest addition to the Charlotte Street foodie scene - MoBa. Cute name right? It's short for Modern Bakery, clever! The MoBa men have fused traditional French bakery methods with the tastes and flavour combinations of Asian … [Read more...]
FIT GIRL FOOD: MOJO, SOHO
Last week we came across a new find. Mojo. When we walk past a cafe bursting with cold pressed juices and raw, vegan treats, there's no way we're going to walk straight past. We had to investigate, and what a find! According to Mojo their aim is to … [Read more...]
NOT STAYING IN: THE RETREAT CAFE, SOHO
by Annie Vischer Soho is fast becoming a health food hub, and one of our favourite spots is the Retreat Cafe. It's tacked on to the Triyoga location in Kingly Court, and is a haven of natural, vegan wholefoods. Go for a full breakfast, a … [Read more...]
NOT STAYING IN: THE HIVE, PARSONS GREEN
by Annie Vischer I'm a Parsons Green girl and hopelessly devoted to The Hive. No, it's not a chain. It doesn't even have a website, imagine that! But it's an absolute gem. Situated on The Brown Cow side of Fulham Road it's an unpretentious … [Read more...]
TRAVEL: FRED’S AT BARNEY’S, NEW YORK + LA
by Chrissy Iley For me Barney's New York IS New York. It is so quintessentially Manhattan. And Barney's seems such a perfect metaphor for the city; it is edgy, it is chic, beautiful and busy and always with a high fashion content. When I … [Read more...]
TRAVEL: THE IDLE HOUR BAR, LA
by Chrissy Iley I have been known to go to Home Depot not because I was planning to refit my bathroom or even replace a handle or paint a doorframe, just because I love the smell of new things. I find it mesmeric. Imagine my delight to learn … [Read more...]
TRAVEL: SPICE AFFAIR, BEVERLEY HILLS
by Chrissy Iley Brits in LA are always saying it. The one thing they miss about Blighty is that you can’t get a good curry. I crave curry. I crave Indian food. It’s my go-to comfort. If you go randomly to a curry house in Britain the … [Read more...]
NOT STAYING IN: A SOHO CURRY
by Chrissy Iley When I used to live in Soho, take aways at least once a week would come in the form of a delicious curry from the local Golden Oven in Bateman Street. Sometimes we’d even sit in there. I’ve always found sitting in a curry … [Read more...]
NOT STAYING IN: SOULI FOOD, MARYLEBONE
We've discovered a little Marylebone secret that we're just dying to share! Souli Food on George Street in Marylebone. It's a modest little eatery set up by owner Hella Souli, that provides fresh, mediterranean inspired food, from gourmet sandwiches, … [Read more...]
NOT STAYING IN: FLAT IRON STEAK
Flat Iron Steak was originally a pop-up steak restaurant that...well...popped up just above Shoreditch's Owl & Pussycat pub, and now they've bagged a full-time spot on Beak St in London's Soho. Everything about it is fuss-free. It's a one item … [Read more...]
NOT STAYING IN: HAKKASAN
by Chrissy Iley I remember years ago stumbling across a basement restaurant tucked away in a tiny street in London. Hanway Place had nothing elegant about it until Hakkasan arrived. It was Chinese food that was distinctive, clean, modern and … [Read more...]
WEST HOLLYWOOD VEGAN DINING: GRACIAS MADRE
by Chrissy Iley Gracias Madre is a vegan Mexican restaurant newly opened in West Hollywood. It is opposite the famous Craig’s restaurant and almost as celebrity fuelled. It’s very easy to be a vegan in Los Angeles. Even Craig’s, a high end … [Read more...]
ROOFTOP DINING WITH Q GRILL AT SELFRIDGES
by Chrissy Iley Selfridges has become such a seductive place. When I was a child I’d have a recurring dream that I was trapped in Fenwick’s of Newcastle after the shop closed. In the dream I would go to the toy department and play with all the … [Read more...]
BUSABA EATHAI LAUNCHES NEW COCKTAIL LOUNGE
by Stephanie Hind Since moving to London a few years ago I have been a huge Busaba Eathai fan. It’s one of those restaurants that is atmospheric without being over the top, and the food is authentic but suited to a multitude of tastes. Last … [Read more...]
CHAN DARA HOUSE OF SIAMESE: A REVIEW
by Chrissy Iley Chan Dara calls itself the House of Siamese Kitchen. I was attracted to it because I thought it said House of Siamese Cats and I assumed it was the ultimate cat café – Asian food and Asian purring. It turns out there were no … [Read more...]
The Slider Bar
Yes, it’s the one we have all bee waiting for - Lucky Chip has taken up residency at The Player in Soho to bring us The Slider Bar. At the Slider Bar you will get slider-sized versions of Ben’s Lucky Chip burgers, which are some of the best in … [Read more...]