Wimbledon Village, The Fox and Grapes

Gastro genius Claude Bosi has brought his cooking to where the Wombles live in an old pub doing classic dishes. The tastes are spot on, the prices are affordable and the locals, some of them very famous indeed are flocking in. No wonder as it’s a near faultless experience all the way.

Grim’s Dyke, a bit of history, a bit of old England

You won’t have to be an artist, music lover or someone struck by interesting architecture to enjoy a visit to or stay at Grim’s Dyke, you will be charmed by what it is, a great, quaint, well preserved Victorian house that has some very interesting history to it. At the very least go there and enjoy a meal in the restaurant, or afternoon tea, you absolutely won’t be disappointed.

Silvena Rowe to open Quince at the May Fair this Spring

This spring, food writer and TV chef Silvena Rowe Brings her own unique style of Eastern Mediterranean cooking to London’s five-star Mayfair hotel. The new restaurant which will be named Quince at the May Fair, will feature a menu that draws on Rowes wealth of experience in Eastern Mediterranean cuisine and will be inspired by everything from ancient Ottoman banquets to modern-day Syrian spice markets.

Newby teas

Did I enjoy my Newby threesome? Yes I did, although I would have been interested to try one of their more unusual flavours which include saffron, chocolate, cardamom; pineapple and honey. Mine was a traditional selection and while I can genuinely say that Newby do a very good version of these teas with some rather snazzy packaging to boot, I’m still left wondering if they’re more Raj than original?

Chabrot restuarant opens in Knightsbridge

Chabrot, an intimate 65 cover restaurant across two floors, is reminiscent of a classic French bistro in design, offering a menu of dishes from across Southern France. Chabrot is in fact a traditional Dordogne/Charente ritual which became increasingly popular during the food shortages in the 2nd world war. Wine is poured into the dregs of a soup bowl for a final mouthful