Set in an historic Grade II listed former library, The Cinnamon Club brings Indian fine dining to the heart of Westminster. With its reputation of being one of the most exclusive and high-quality Indian restaurants in London, I’d been eager to visit for some time and Diwali 2014 offered our family the perfect excuse to … Continue reading The Cinnamon Club
Month: December 2016
Wahaca (Wimbledon)
On a leisurely Tuesday afternoon, I enjoyed a fun lunch with my companion at the recently opened Wahaca in Wimbledon. I’ve always been a huge fan of Thomasina Miers; not only is she a fellow Paulina, having also schooled at St. Pauls’ Girls’ School, but her success following her Master Chef victory has been unparalleled. … Continue reading Wahaca (Wimbledon)
Pizzaro
Overlooking the picturesque Church of Mary Magdalen on the historic but trendy Bermondsey Street, Pizarro is an 80-seater bar and restaurant offering classical Spanish cooking freshened up for the modern diner. Nestled between the stylish (but impossible to book) Zucca and the more rustic Antico, Pizarro is just one of a plethora of foodie destinations … Continue reading Pizzaro
Four to Eight
Just opened on Catherine’s Street, what is now becoming a foodie haven home to Augustus Harris, Opera Tavern and Mishkins, is the Italian restaurant Four to Eight. I was lucky enough to luncheon here during its soft-launch, enjoying dishes for 50% of their usual prices. At such amazingly good value for central London, I couldn't … Continue reading Four to Eight
Great British Pizza Company
Continuing my trail along London’s pizza scene, I arrived at the Great British Pizza Company. Following its success in Margate, former chef Rachel Seed and journalist Lisa Richards bagged a second site on the foodie hotspot of Clerkenwell’s Exmouth Market. The street has a fête like quality, with bunting and lights adorning the road and … Continue reading Great British Pizza Company
The Begging Bowl
The Begging Bowl brings Thai street fare to the trendy streets of Peckham and its now well-trodden Bellenden Road. This is unsurprising given that the chef, Jany Alty, previously worked with David Thompson on his classic cookbook on the theme. Having dined at Thompson’s absolutely top-notch Nahm restaurant whilst staying at the Metropolitan in Bangkok, … Continue reading The Begging Bowl
Bravi Ragazzi
The latest venture in my quest for London’s top pizza led me to Streatham’s Bravi Ragazzi, a neighbourhood-friendly restaurant firing out traditional Neapolitan pizzas. The natural competitor to this candidate in the contest would undoubtedly be Franco Manca. Both pizzerias serve sourdough bases, wood-fired in the flaming oven for a matter of minutes. Yet whilst … Continue reading Bravi Ragazzi
Peckham Refreshment Rooms
Tucked off Peckham’s trendy Bellenden Road, home to foodie hotspots including The Begging Bowl, Artusi and Anderson & Co., Peckham’s Refreshment Rooms has already built up quite a reputation amongst locals. On the Saturday evening when my companion and I frequented, Blenheim Grove was heaving and the restaurant rammed full of Peckham’s edgy arty and … Continue reading Peckham Refreshment Rooms
Palomar
The latest in the recent wave of Jewish-inspired eateries, Palomar brings Middle Eastern cuisine to the heart of theatreland. This Soho newcomer has its roots in the trendy, high-end Jerusalem restaurant, Machneyuda, owned by London-based DJ Layo Paskin. Buzzy and young, it has made a name for itself by serving traditional Israeli dishes with international … Continue reading Palomar
Kopapa
Since brunch at Kopapa is supposedly one of London’s hottest brunch spots, I had high expectations for this New Zealand café and restaurant, home to one of the most innovative fusion chefs, Peter Gordon who has devised an exciting menu in the heart of Covent Garden’s Seven Dials. Meaning “a gathering, to be crowded, and … Continue reading Kopapa
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