Before we knew it, a party had started. The DJ (Ibiza veteran and Kate Moss' pal, Fat Tony) was spinning the decks with an ice cream cone to hand and a waiter was throwing some hip shakes at the till. Surprisingly my mum was loving the vibe at Sexy Fish's new Sunday brunch. The soft lighting, the buzzing atmosphere and tantalising smells quickly lulled us a world away from the sleepy Mayfair streets outside. Admittedly, we found it tricky to hear each other at times but that was half the fun. It had been a while since I'd felt so clubby on a Sunday. It reminded me of life in New York wher...
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A smartly-dressed waiter was slicing succulent slices of pink beef before us while another server delivered the most enormous Yorkshire pudding. It suddenly dawned on me after more than a decade in London, I’d finally discovered the ultimate Sunday lunch spot. A friend from the U.S. was visiting and I was tasked with finding him the best example of the traditional meal. After asking various friends in the know, I was directed to Richard Corrigan’s eponymous joint in Mayfair. The tucked-away restaurant has been open for more than seven years but somehow I’d missed it. Now I was making ...
Read more →Galley, an exciting, new seventy-cover, contemporary restaurant and bar specialising in small and large international plates with a strong focus on fresh fish has recently opened in the heart of Islington. The brainchild of siblings Oriona Robb (one of London’s most respected stylists) and Marcel Grzyb, Oriona's creative credentials are noticaeable in the interior design of Galley which make it an aesthetically pleasing dining space with a stunning bar - combining open plan elegance with vintage cool. Marcel, her brother, initially a self taught chef, has 18 years’ experience of preparing and ...
Read more →Valentine’s Dinner at The Richmond 14th February 2016
Read more →Summer is a a very long, long way away, but theres nothing like fresh seafood to bring back to life those sunnier days and carefree feelings. We were lucky enough to review Bouillabaisse last week, who's point of difference is that they bring fresh and sustainable fish and seafood into the heart of Mayfair. The venue itself is set nicely down secluded Mill Street. Inside, Bouillabaisse is split across two floors with the interior combining a chic mix of textures such as: distressed wood, copper, and brass details, with white washed walls to draw on seafaring cultures from around the worl...
Read more →Clawing out of Liverpool Street Station (sideways) Crab Tavern is Broadgate Circles latest crustacean shrine and otherwise seafood hotspot.
Read more →L’Escargot, of Greek Street Soho, is London’s oldest French restaurants. Since the mid 90’s it has been in the hands of Marco Pierre White, which of course helped it to safely established itself as one of London’s top French restaurants.
Read more →Renowned chef Ben Orpwood (previously at Zuma and Roka) is about to give 34 restaurant in Mayfair a tantalising taste of the southern hemisphere. For 6 days only Ben will be popping up within 34 and transforming their menu.
Read more →In the shell of an unassuming pub, on the corner of Queensbridge Road, lies the most anticipated new opening; The Richmond.
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