By journalist Hannah Brandler
Rovi has been on my radar ever since I caught a glimpse of its luscious lobster crumpets back in 2018. Fast forward two years, and the arrival of a global pandemic, and finally here I am, ready to rave about Ottolenghi's latest venture (even if the crumpets are sadly no more). For a central London…
These are strange and difficult times for the hospitality industry, with restaurants and cafés heeding government advice to close their doors during the Covid-19 pandemic. While this means that our dining lives are currently confined to messy home kitchens, this hasn't stopped me from reliving my (formerly taken for granted) restaurant experiences – quite the…
This review was written before the onset of coronavirus – some dishes may no longer appear on the menu. The restaurant remains open and has launched a new service Maison Patron, delivering handmade freshly prepared dishes to your door. The owners are also opening a sister restaurant in Highbury on August 14. If you haven't…
Shepherds Bush is home to many treasures, preserving its love of independents regardless of the commercial spell of the forever-expanding Westfield Shopping Centre in White City. Adjoining the two main hubs of Goldhawk Road and Uxbridge Road lies the charming Askew Road, a discreet high-street with a village feel and friendly locals to match. Granted,…
A haven to award-winning stalls and street-food vendors, Borough Market is renowned for its impressive selection of gourmet cuisine. Nestled in the heart of London’s most famous food market lies Roast Restaurant, an all-day eating destination which celebrates the finest of British produce. Proud of its British roots, Roast has launched a Summer Staycation series…
Set a few streets back from the bustling harbour in Bergen lies the understated Kaffemisjonen. This coffee shop and eatery certainly lives up to its name, which translates as 'coffee mission', turning everyone into coffee aficionados through their craft brewing processes. The baristas are keen to pass on their expertise, with shelves of coffee equipment…
On a quiet corner in the 9th arrondissement lies modern French cuisine at its finest, just around the corner from the bustling Rue des Martyrs which happens to be my flatmate’s favourite road in Paris. Headed by the owners of Le Pantruche and named after the renowned French impressionist Gustave Caillebotte, this chic bistro pulls out all the…
Hidden away in Fitzrovia lies Percy and Founders, a sleek all-day dining spot in the former site of the Middlesex Hospital, which has experienced a reformation in recent years. More brasserie than public house, the smart restaurant echoes the style of the modern apartments that surround it while also making a feature of the original…
Chinese Cricket Club lies in the heart of Central London at the deluxe Crowne Plaza Hotel, named after the original Chinese National Cricket Team. The restaurant is holding dim sum masterclasses for fans of the dish and where better to learn than at this first class venue, holder of an AA Rosette. While executive head…
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Habanera is a lively tequila and taco bar in SheBu, the locals’ nickname for the up and coming Shepherds Bush. From its artistic murals to the exposed brick walls, Habanera seems like it's in the middle of the East End but thankfully, this gem is in the heart of West London. On the bustling Uxbridge…
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