Keelung restaurant

So fresh is the fish, displayed in crates just inside the door, that the sea bass and mullet stare at you with accusing bright eyes, the crabs blow bubbles and neighbouring lobsters thoughtfully flex their claws against the restraining rubber bands.

Little Bay restaurant

The thing you have to say about Little Bay is that their food is very good indeed, surprisingly good, remarkably good and, what’s more, it’s bloody cheap. You also have to say that the restaurants themselves are rather odd.

Brown Brothers think Pink-Zibibbo Rosa

Tasting notes talk of strawberry and melon and that is definitely true. It’s a refreshing little number for pre-drinks and at just 8% won’t have guests too bleary before the first course, a danger with champagne.

Chapters launch summer menu

Chapters restaurant in Blackheath has a good feel to it, set out on two levels, both are stylish, comfortable and welcoming spaces. To mark the launch of their summer menu, guests were invited to an evening of beer and oysters.

Serendip – Peter Kuravita

This is a journey through Serendip (Sri Lanka) by food. To peoples ‘ houses via markets and memories, taking in curries, street snacks, sticky desserts, celebration foods and family favourites. The recipes are easy to follow with handy tips when needed.