‘And it was all yellow’- Profile Soho is a retro bar • diner • café the colour of a Colman’s Mustard pot – yellow against black gloss. This slice of New York nostalgia fuses American charm with modern design for an all-day dining experience. Positioned on Wardour Street and with a new menu for 2010, this 95-cover restaurant serves stateside classics. From all-day breakfasts to dishes such as meatloaf, mac ‘n’ cheese and Mexican chilli dogs.
We heart GAILS valentine cakes
At the risk of sounding sexist, there’s nothing the girls at Foodepedia like to see come through the door more than cakes. Well maybe George Clooney or chocolate, but definitely something sweet. So GAIL’s Bakery get this week’s big cheer for sending round a box of their valentine specials
Boyd’s Brasserie & Bar launches off Trafalgar Square.
Built in 1887 as part of a 500-room ‘grand hotel’, the elegant and classical space, once named The Marble Hall, again opens its doors to the public having been occupied by the Crown since 1940.
Spud U Like. Vodka with a crisp finish
Where once Smirnoff ruled Duty Free, and countless teenage parties, now comes brand upon brand from Poland, Sweden, Holland and Russia. So many in fact we’re in danger of floating on top of the stuff. And to that long list you can add Herefordshire Chase Vodka. And, what’s more, it’s made from (cue Jeremy Clarkson pause) … potatoes.
Pasta con Salsiccia
A recipe from Ponti’s Italian Kitchen – a tasty and hearty sauce for your pasta.
Volupte Lounge
Volupte is an unusual venue. The restaurant and show area is in the basement of the building, its bold decor appears mismatched and incomplete in places, yet somehow coming together to create the impression of an era long since past. It is a place that should be experienced, whether for cocktails or other drinks, an evening meal with entertainment, or afternoon tea on a Saturday.
Sauterelle
Service at Sauterelle was exceptionally good, mixed with a little theatre which was somehow right for the surroundings and the excellent food of head chef Robin Gill. This is a remarkably good restaurant and definitely one to visit.
The Narrow
The Narrow is amazingly well situated, set as it is, next to the lock that leads into Limehouse Basin, it has excellent views from the bend in the river, towards central London to the west and Docklands to the East. The Narrow are serving some very good food at reasonable prices, its excellent riverside views it is a great place for lunch or an evening meal.
Artist’s Eye on Rough Sleepers
We head for results day for an art competition launched by Artrepublic, online/offline stockists of exclusive prints. From 250 entrants, four finalists competed for exposure via charity, ‘Streetsmart’. But who would win?
Bacchus Beside the Riverbanks
We travel to restaurant, Vivat Bacchus to taste award-winning South African liquid sunshine from vines sewn beside the Breede River.