The menu makes no apology for offering something for everyone, the ambience is cool and the staff pleasantly unprofessional, in a good way, and relaxed. The Asian side seems to be stronger than the others, although the burgers did look good as they went past. Slightly hotter starters and I could really warm to The Jam Tree.

Petrichor has a seasonal a la carte menu and describe their cooking style as ‘contemporary British’. The ingredients used in preparing their dishes are sourced wherever possible from British farms and producers. The food at Petrichor was excellent and the atmosphere was sedate and charming we very much enjoy our meal there.

Hurray, Trullo! Some nine months after it opened, I have finally been! Brushing past it on my way to Highbury & Islington tube, this esteemed neighbourhood restaurant, in my own neighbourhood, has been rammed happy every time I pass.

High Street/The Royal Mile is a tourist magnet and a busy place night and day. Eateries line both sides of the mile and there is something to tempt every palate but if it’s good, honest Indian/Thai cooking you are looking for in relaxed, friendly surroundings, the Bay of Bengal ticks all the boxes and won’t dent your wallet.

A foolish undertaking, or an extravagant structure built to serve as a conversation piece? The Folly in Gracechurch Street looks to becoming a talking-point in the City.

They say that the Warlingham area has more millionaires than anywhere else in England, outside of London that is. There’s one less this month though after the sad demise of local lad Smiley Culture. Apparently Mr Culture’s cash came from wisely investing the modest sums he made from his 80s hit singles like Police Officer into gold and diamond mine concessions in places like Liberia, Kenya, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

The Barbican Lounge is a relatively new restaurant, the space having been completely renovated, retaining a 60’s/70’s style (yeah baby!). The menu is anything but 60’s/70’s, they have gone for tapas style eating. So, if you just want some great food served in a tapas style while enjoying a relaxed atmosphere, it’s a great place to visit.

Despite probably having never worked in an office or factory in his life (Old Etonians don’t, do they?), Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall has opened a Canteen. Lois London joins the Barbour’d up crowd cramming in to cram it all down.

What’s already apparent is that Jason has melded the elements of inventive, creative ‘Feen Deening’ with the link so often missing in such food – real flavour. Add to that a relaxed ‘vibe’ to the New Yorky room – we are not in The Church of Food here, you are allowed to talk and laugh – and it all just feels right.

Lo, good people of Glasgow, please take a bow. All my preconceptions about you and your city have been Glasgow-kissed goodbye. From your stylish train station replete with Champagne Bar, to your Palladian architecture, your friendliness and your food, I concede I was wrong to think less than kind thoughts.