Tantalising our taste buds since 1990, Chutney Mary is a stalwart of the Kensington and Chelsea culinary scene. Sister restaurant to Veeraswamy, Britain’s oldest Indian restaurant (Est.1926), this is most definitely not your local curry house.
Still woking hard. Ken Hom
Ken Hom is a Chef. The grand master of Oriental cookery. Despite being a household name, with 23 cook books under his belt and over 7 million Ken Hom woks sold, meaning that 1 in 8 Britons own one, Ken Hom manages to remain a humble man who evokes warmth and has the ability to ‘soothe’ you with her calm manner, whilst making you laugh with his sense of humour and wit
Persian Herb Frittata (Kookoo Sabzi)
Continuing with the theme of Persian cooking, I bring you the second of my three traditional Persian recipes, in the hope that I can introduce you to the wonderfully diverse and authentic cuisine of the country in which I was born, Iran.
Sipsmith Gin and Vodka – a good mouth-feel (as they say)…
So, it would have been rude to turn down a very civilised invitation to join the Sipsmith team at The Dorchester Bar in order to taste their wares, well, it would, wouldn’t it? It seemed like only seconds after our arrival that Sipsmith’s gin and tonics were thrust into the steely grip of each of us…..
Dom Pérignon Tasting Menu launches at Apsleys
At a remarkable £950.00 per person, the menu must be booked 48 hours in advance for parties of 4 or 8 persons only. So, if the price tag is within your budget, or you and your friends just fancy spoiling yourself on the run up to the festive season, why not go for it!
Bangalore Express
Opened just a month ago, the unfortunately-named Bangalore Express in its hidden location belies its fab quality. This mid-priced, 80s-decor Indian restaurant is a real find if you can find it, but no one seems to have located it quite yet.
Locale, Balham
Locale Balham is one of a chain of five Italian restaurants around London, the Balham restaurant, on the corner of Balham High Road and Ritherdon Road has a modern but comfortable feel with well spaced tables. It is a good local restaurant, as the name suggests.
Rotis – Stephane Reynaud
If you’re one of those people who only eats roast on Sunday or, God forbid, one of those sad souls that never eat roast at all, this wonderful book will have you putting your head in the oven for all the right reasons.
Koffmann ‘pop-up’ restaurant to be extended
Legendry French chef Pierre Koffmann’s pop-up restaurant ‘Pierre Koffmann Restaurant on the Roof at Selfridges’ caused a great deal of excitement in the capital when it was open in October so Selfridges plan to extend the restaurant for the third and final time, until 27th November this year.
Italian Butterfly Lamb
A simple recipe to liven up your lamb joint, that can be cooked on the barbeque or on a griddle pan inside.