HKK by Hakkasan: The Morsels of Modern Chinese Banquet in City
City, culture(s) and HKK Despite my being harsh – you will see – I actually like HKK very much. I am talking a new concept modern Chinese restaurant in the City by Hakkasan Group that, contrary to...
View ArticleThe Quality Chop House: Great British Quality in Central Location
The one.. This might be offensive and untrue. But, as a foreigner living in the haunt of tourists (AKA Central London) and often asked for restaurant recommendations, I have found properly good and...
View ArticleGymkhana: The Tasty (Colonial) Memories in Mayfair
Social and colonial stuff For those with limited cultural and Commonwealth knowledge (like me), Gymkhana may be summed up as a posh colonial-style sport club where members come dine and drink. And...
View ArticleLe Dauphin, Paris
Praises sung Praises have been sung and we have all heard too terribly well about Inaki Aizpitarte and his Chateaubriand, the best of France according to The World’s 50 Best Restaurants List, for its...
View Article41° Experience, Barcelona
41° Experience There is so much brilliance I can recall about this meal, but I have decided not to put all into writing. Lazy blogger, no. Necessity, yes. The “elements of surprise” are crucial,...
View ArticleThe Lockhart
Blogging again The Lockhart isn’t a new restaurant but one that nobody talked about. It wasn’t until its recent acquisition of chef Bradford McDonald that The Lockhart got my attention. The fare here...
View ArticleAntidote
Four clues.. There were rumours that a certain Michelin star chef has quietly moved in at an existing restaurant address around Carnaby Street. He shunned the aids of PR. I was also further teased,...
View ArticleLeandro @ One Leicester Street
The start of something (utterly) exciting.. Where do I begin? The word “supper club” has been a distant memory, and being subjected to a communal table in the middle of an unpopulated dining room...
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