Review : German Gymnasium

I must confess – my biggest motivation to visit German Gymnasium was not so much the food but to check out the interior design of the restaurant itself. Set in a plush, converted Grade II listed building that formerly housed the German Gymnastic Society in the 19th century, this is the sort of ‘gym’ that…

Review: Brunch at Jikoni

Jikoni is a new, modern restaurant in Marylebone serving dishes influenced by Britain, Africa, Asia and the Middle East. It is the debut restaurant from award-winning food writer and cook Ravinder Bhogal and the food chronicles her journey from Kenya to London. I have been hearing rave reviews about this place from various sources: foodie friends…

Review : Boisdale of Mayfair

For the many years that I worked near London Victoria, I have walked past the famous Boisdale of Belgravia and looked into the warmly-lit, lively and cosy atmosphere within, wondering what the food was like. When I heard about the new Boisdale opening in Mayfair, this was my chance to find out. The Boisdale of Mayfair is located…