Category Archives: Restaurants

Slice & Co. No-go on Elgin

When a new restaurant opens I’m prepared to be delighted and thrilled. I’m always on the lookout for impressive service – after all they’ve just opened– and innovative cooking in a fresh setting. Unfortunately the latest pizza venue on Elgin wasn’t up to meeting my starry-eyed expectations. The … Continue reading

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El Pirata de Tapas – A Notting Hill Gem 4.5*

An edited version of this review has appeared in MyVillage.com It’s the little things that make a restaurant memorable. Food is critical but gifted staff and a superior ambience are equally important as many a satisfactory meal is ruined by inept … Continue reading

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Dim Sum Delicious

An edited version of this review has appeared in MyVillage.com The cheerful Dim Sum Diner opened this month on the Queensway in Bayswater.  Just a hop from Hyde Park this venue offers typical Chinese specialties alongside a smattering of American standbys … Continue reading

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Tassel-Tastic Burlesque @ Proud Camden 3.5*

An edited version of this review appeared in MyVillage.com… Proud Camden launched a new burlesque dinner this July and press night was a playful cheeky affair. Upon arrival we were greeted by jugglers who claimed hazy lighting was wreaking havoc … Continue reading

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Nicole Farhi – 202 Westbourne Grove: A Place in the Sun

202: Nicole Farhi is the quintessential Westbourne Grove lunch spot. An impeccably dressed and coiffed clientele lounge at the pavement tables where it is never surprising to come across a London celebrity thought they hardly stand out from the regulars. … Continue reading

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Bastille Day… London Style

No need to cross the channel for Bastille Day!  London goes Gallic spoiling residents and tourist alike with fantastique ways to celebrate the Blue-Blanc-Rouge. Parties: The French Institute’s screening of Jean Renoir’s classic “French CanCan” at the Cine Lumiere is … Continue reading

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Café Luc: One Year On…

Marylebone’s Café Luc celebrated its first birthday in style this June.  The Belgian brasserie put on a lovely reception where guest enjoyed mouth-watering canapés prepared by Head Chef David Collard while the champagne and cocktails flowed generously. The luscious steak … Continue reading

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Top 10 Notting Hill Drinking Dens

Hardly overrun with late night venues Notting Hill maintains some top-notch venues for quality drinks.  In support of these fine establishments this list is split between bars and resto-bars and we’ve found the best of both for a fine night … Continue reading

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Best Cafés in Notting Hill

Serious coffee lovers make a point of visiting these 5 Notting Hill establishments.  The cafés here have baristas as skilled as they are knowledgeable about the world’s most popular, most vital, brewed beverage.  Kick start your day or recharge your … Continue reading

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Golborne Deli – ciousness – 3*

The Golborne Deli doesn’t exactly push itself in the culinary sense yet serves tasty Italian comfort food in charmingly “functional” surroundings. This reliable deli had a modest refresh last year –the wooden floors gleam, the mismatched furniture is sturdy and … Continue reading

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