Sabrina Ghayour went to Paris and all we got was this lousy T-Shirt. Well actually she went and got a bit angry actually. Here she dishes le dirt on some bad, some good and some brilliant places to eat in the City that’s just an hour or two away.
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…..
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.
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
Chutney Mary
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.
Cook, Eat & Run. Fast food at L’Atelier de Chefs
What are your plans for lunchtime? A cold sandwich at your ‘workstation’ perhaps? How about learning to cook squid stuffed with chorizo and swiftly eating it before the hooter goes to summon you back to the factory? Now that’s a working lunch we can all get behind.
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!
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.
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.
Michel Roux’s Rooster Salad with Grilled Mackerel and Horseradish
A tasty dish using Rooster potatoes, mackerel and horseradish