In a corner of an ultra hip hotel somewhere in East London is hiding a treasure of culinary prowess so brilliant I still feel astounded by the discovery. Aptly named the Corner Room, the little-known sister restaurant to acclaimed Michelin-starred Viajante packs so much behind its tucked away location and informal ambiance that anyone would [...]
Opera Tavern is what happens when the successful team behind two of London’s favorite tapas joints (Salt Yard and Dehesa) takes over an old boozer in theater land and transforms it into a go-to place for modern tapas. A stone’s throw from the Royal Opera House (hence its name), the bi-level space offers the choice [...]
Simple and good has always been a winning formula for many restaurants and what you’ll get at Burger & Lobster is exactly that. With only 3 choices on the menu – burger, lobster or lobster roll – people like me who gets overwhelmed with too many options are in heaven. Whatever you choose will be [...]
A dedication to two of my favorite things, champagne and cheese, could barely go unnoticed on my last trip to London. Sign that the area surrounding Covent Garden is slowly becoming a hip, foodie destination; a recent addition aptly called ‘Champagne + Fromage’ is bringing quality bubbles and superior French grub to the neighbourhood. The [...]
The quickest way these days of transporting yourself to the glam and flamboyant 1930s is to step through the gilded doors of Bob Bob Ricard in Soho, London. Much have been written about this luxury ‘diner’ since it opened in late 2008, some good and some bad, though one thing that everyone agrees on is [...]
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