As the Kings Cross area continues its transformation into one of the capital’s trendiest places to be seen, this week has seen the opening of yet another unusual meeting place, the boutique bar Megaro

In general Lounge Lover looks like the interior of Mark Anthony “Baz” Luhrmann’s mind, a riot of camp, colour and devil may care eccentricity with small private rooms tucked exotically away off the main drag. As my pal A says, and he’s been around,’notice how everything is portable? If this place ever went under about the only thing they’d have to leave for the receivers is the paint on the walls.

Pescatori is special in an unshowy way. The people who eat there are eating for pleasure, not because it’s this week’s must eat place, and that’s how restaurants in London used to be. Yes a lot of its lunchers are on expense accounts, but at Pescatori they are also the kind of people who radiate bonhomie not faux boredom

I just shared me a paratha with Pat Chapman. Literally breaking bread with a ‘curry king’ – not a bad anecdote for a spice-lover to have under their ever-expanding belt, eh? As a confirmed curryhouse critic, I’m holding out hope that this award-winning venue will make me meekly swallow my pride along with some stunning fodder.

ith the media continuously hiring people that put an emphasis on the importance of being trendy, it’s refreshing to visit a place that’s cool without even trying,  Marcus thinks.

Not heard of Coya? Seriously? You’re in the minority then as it’s been talked about, is talked about and will be talked about a lot. Does it really live up to the hype?

Looking for a meal that isn’t a rip off or worse, in recession hit Grenada in Spain, Nadia finally finds somewhere that’s not a disappointment

A bite-size version of a top restaurant, wrapped up in a stylish compact bistro. says Marcus

It’s been a long time since Nick went raving at Brockwell Park Lido, now that it’s restored and with an excellent cafe/restaurant, he feels safe to rave on

Jamie’s 15 in London had lowered standards to basement level, but Nick Harman is glad to report a clean sweep has resulted in a place that no longer needs a charitable review