Fu Manchu was a Chinese master criminal who, since his appearance in cult books written by Sax Rohmer in the early 20th century, has turned up in numerous films, TV programmes, comic books, radio shows and even inspired an eighties American rock band. It’s also the name of this new this year late night venue.

I liked Hook; the food was fine and had me gaffed and landed no problem. You can’t stop gentrification, and few really want to if we are truly honest, but places like Hook offer something affordable and high quality as the relentless onward middle class invasion continues

The Soft Shell Crab Burger was exactly as it sounds: two soft shell crabs served – one piggy-backing the other – in a bun. They were cooked in a batter (which was slightly on the salty side – although  it worked with the moist bun, cress and rocket) and served whole – shell an’ all. A refreshing variation on the stalwart burger,

The South Coast beckons for Nik and he heads to that part of the English Riveria that is Poole in Dorset, to sample the delights on offer at The Plantation.

Tom finds enjoyment, but not excitement, at the confidently named Valentina Fine Foods…

Never one for board games usually, Nick finds the Domino Effect is worth getting to the table for.

Nik heads to Top Dog and finds that Soho has a ready-made hotspot should burgers be knocked from their fashionable post – and has a ready-made hotspot, should they not!

Danielle Woodward has a pleasant evening at Tredwell’s, despite making the wrong food choices

I’ve tried most of the high-rise restaurants in London, but for the view alone this one has to be my favourite so far. Some people apparently don’t like the fact that the giant windows are crisscrossed by girders, but I love the way this effectively divides up London into small frames, allowing the eye to concentrate and explore one scene before moving onto another.

Local resident Tom Leahy takes a taste of a refurbished pub in his manor.