Sake No Hana feels comfortable, intimate and not remotely pretentious like some of the other well known celeb-laden Japanese eateries (mentioning no names…) in the vicinity. So if you want great food, attentive service in an un-fussy environment than Sake No Hana is for you. But if WAG culture, drunk D-list celebrities and rude staff and generic service is what your after then head to Berkeley Street for your Sushi
The best bistro in town – we talk to Chris Galvin at Bistrot de Luxe
It seems the bistro is back, although it never really went away but just got overshadowed by the mania for food with no soul. Galvin Bistrot de Luxe can feel proud that since 2005 it’s never wavered from the true path and still remains the foundation of Chris Galvin’s philosophy of eating. We meet the man with France in his Essex blood.
Tom’s Terrace opens at Somerset House
The River Terrace Café, which will be re-branded Tom’s Terrace, is sure to be a sensational hit given its fantastic location with its extraordinary décor and canopy. Yet arguably the most influential reason for visiting and subsequent success is the involvement of Tom Aitken, whose reputation continues to snowball thanks to the high quality of his food.
My Dining Room, London
In terms of value for money, if you go for one of the home dishes at My Dining Room you are onto a winner and the al la carte is fairly priced. The food was very good; the idea of sharing plates a quirky addition that make it worth seeking out. This style of eating is especially suited to occasions when you want to encourage group interaction; birthdays, reunions, mandatory work outings; anytime when you might be stuck for conversation or need to build camaraderie.
Moving Times: Stock Exchange Clocks
Until 29th September, the brasserie of city favourite, One Lombard Street is temporarily home to the original London Stock Exchange clocks.
Australia’s First Families of Wine
So here I was at this wine tasting, among a diverse mix of people swilling wine in their glasses, sniffing, quaffing and rather wastefully, in my view, spitting it out. I’ve never been able to do that at these things, my upbringing and my intense dislike of waste really wouldn’t allow me to spit out good wine in public.
Restaurateurs behind Texture launch 28-50 Wine Workshop & Kitchen
28-50 Wine Workshop & Kitchen is the latest venture from Xavier Rousset and Agnar Sverrisson, the restaurateurs behind the award-winning Michelin-starred restaurant Texture. Launching in early June 2010 in the City, it aims to deliver an exceptional variety of wines at excellent prices alongside simple, classic French food.
The taste of Namibian adventure, Windhoek Lager lands in the UK
Thirsty work listeining to speeches from the chaps at Windhoek and the High Commissioner of Namibia.No matter as there was plenty of Windhoek lager available to whet whistles and sooth sore throats.The occasion was the celebration of of Windhoek Lager, Namibia’s famous and finest (and possibly only) lager arriving in the UK.
JW Steakhouse, Park Lane, London
The steaks, we’re told, are cooked at 650C on a purpose installed broiler. I am never sure what a broiler is, it isn’t a boiler obviously, it must be some kind of super grill. The insanely high temperature is supposed to sear the outside in seconds, like holding the steak under the Space Shuttle during take off, while the inside stays good and tender.
The Milroy
This is a chance for us all to see a famous interior and eat in a dining room boasting Murano glass chandeliers, a decorative Georgian ceiling and an internal marble colonnade which leads onto terraces, with views over Hyde Park.