Deep in the bowels of Shoreditch we discover this newly opened and intriguing sounding restaurant – TraTra (French term meaning a mix of traditional and contemporary). Part of the same management that runs Boundary Rooftop Bar, the concept of this place is modish French tapas, some that stick to the formula and some with modern…
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London Food Review : Fiume
Is it me or are London restaurants really pushing the boat out with Italian food? Fiume (Italian for river) is the latest offering from Chef Francesco Mazzei (Sartoria and Radici fame). This newbie, in collaboration with D&D London group, is located in the shiny new development of Battersea Power Station’s Circus West Village. The spacious…
London Food : Xu
It is very rare that one finds a restaurant where everything on the menu is so faultless that you beg for a flaw. But XU is a one such gastronomic wonderland. Not so much a hidden gem but more like a sparkling, dazzling gem of the highest order which astounds you with every dish it…
New Opening : Macellaio RC, Clapham
I am having an Italian gastronomic moment. A few weeks ago, it was the fabulous Bombetta, this week it is the turn of Italian steak experts Macellaio RC. The newly opened fourth establishment in Clapham (other branches include South Kensington, Southwark, Union Street) is a meat lovers’ idea of dolce vita. Macellaio is located at…
New Menu: Skylon Grill, London
I was really looking forward to my visit to the stylish riverside restaurant Skylon, as I had really fond memories from the first time. They have recently launched a new menu under Chef Kim Woodward, so it seemed an opportune moment to revisit. The inside is light, bright, modern and cavernous, with high ceilings and…
Rök, Shoreditch
Getting to Rök has been an adventure in itself. We booked it three times and each time we had to cancel the booking for personal reasons (no fault of the restaurant). So when we finally made it, it felt like a ‘woohoo’ moment! Rök is currently celebrating their one year anniversary so it seems like an opportune moment to visit….
Calcutta Street
I have been eagerly awaiting the launch of Calcutta Street like a child waiting for Christmas pressies. It gives me particular pleasure and pride to write this blog as I tap into my inner Bengali roots and write about the food I grew up with and love. I can honestly say that it is Bengali food…
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