Some might say that central London is becoming all too predictable, full of restaurants you can’t book or wouldn’t want to book. We’ve become so obsessed with only eating in ‘cool’ restaurants that we’ve sort of forgotten why we’re eating out in the first place. As long as the food, service and wine is good and the location is convenient who cares if it is yet to be featured in Stylist magazine? I don’t. The majority of restaurants seem to pop up only to rival their competitors with even more obscure menus and difficult to get into venues. I don’t want to have to clamber through a fridge or feel my way through a dark hole to get to my table, which is probably why I found myself on the Overground to Haggerston last Thursday night for a normal, good old fashioned meal. Continue reading
Month: November 2014
Zaika returns to 1 Kensington High Street
I’m extremely excited to announce the the return of Kensington’s much loved Indian restaurant, Zaika! This November, Zaiki will be reopening its doors (at last!) with a menu of Northern Indian cuisine, a new team with executive chef Sanjay Gour at the helm, and revived look to the 120 cover restaurant space. Continue reading
Bohemia introduces Michelin-starred Pumpkin Afternoon Tea
I think it’s safe to say that autumn is well and truly here – in fact, I’m not so sure we haven’t just skipped autumn and moved right on to winter – so it is quite fitting that Bohemia should launch a delicious Pumpkin Afternoon Tea to celebrate. Trust me, it’s worth making the trip to Jersey for this one. Continue reading
Jones & Sons launch restaurant at Trip Space Projects
If you’re familiar with Jones & Sons and its laid back, tasty approach to dining in the upcoming area of Dalston, then you’ll hardly be surprised to hear that its next venture is taking place somewhere equally as cool. Trip Space Projects recently announced that the classic British restaurant and cocktail bar will be opening a second restaurant within Trip Kitchen & Bar, situated within the converted railway arches off Regents Canal in Haggerston. Continue reading