Bar Boulud, Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park

I first visited Bar Boulud in May 2010, just weeks after its opening at the Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park. Back then I loved the casual yet sophisticated atmosphere at dinner, a distinctly New… Continue reading →

Black and Blue: A Golden Oldie

This post may surprise you. After all, Black and Blue is hardly raved about, nor openly respected by trendy foodies. Additionally, the restaurants have been around for years. And it’s a chain! Well, hear… Continue reading →

Afternoon Tea at The Corinthia Hotel

From the outset, the Corinthia has their high afternoon act down to a tee. A quick visit to their website and you’ll find an online booking form solely for cup-guzzling and, from my… Continue reading →

Spice Market at the W Hotel London

It has now been over a year since Spice Market‘s opening on Valentine’s Day 2011, and until Friday I had never even heard of it. This little detail should have had the alarm… Continue reading →

Dishoom: A Bombay Cafe in London

Dishoom /dishu:m/ n. 1. The old Bollywood sound effect produced when a hero lands a good punch, or when a bullet flies through the air, 2. Similar to popular slang usage of the… Continue reading →

Royal China Club: Dim Sum King

I feel inclined to describe the Royal China Club on Baker Street in superlatives. I’m even tempted to go as far as labelling it the finest Chinese in London, but of course I… Continue reading →