Review #59 Byron, New Change
Post traumatic parents' evening trauma assuaged by good burgers but with an sting in the wallet for thirsty beerhounds.
Review #58 King Baba, Leamington Spa
Between the sublime of Italy’s disposal of Spain and the ridiculous of England’s football disgrace we dined at the court of King Baba. Baba’s digs are by no means palatial, in fact his monarchical style tends to the stripped back Scandinavian vibe with an Indian twist rather than plush oriental splendour. But that suited us…
Review #57 HIX Mayfair, er Mayfair
To HIX Mayfair on Albemarle Street with a friend who was looking for a suitable venue for a major birthday party. We’d been lured by the improbably cheap set lunch menu of 32 nicker for three courses and an introductory cocktail. HIX Mayfair is less flamboyant than the other branches I’ve visited in Shoreditch and…
Review #56 Le Florentin, Aubagne
Big pizza and a small bill, Le F delivers all round.
Review #55 Le Pointu, Marseille
A good breakfast in an airy square - what's not to like?
Review #54 La Table à Deniz, Marseille
Excellent food in a front-room sized restaurant - a charming find.
Review #53 O’Monaco, Marseille
Bog standard breakfast opposite Monop'
A short guide to Southwark jury service
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Review #52 Indika, Green Lanes
A hipster crushed and some good Indian food on Green Lanes.
Review #51 Eat Tokyo, Covent Garden
Post-court strolling with a friend along the river minutes after the monsoon we bumped into two friends. Happy meeting! They invited us for cocktails and we obliged (at the Oxo Tower, looking a bit shabcious compared to younger rooftop venues) before tootling along to Eat Tokyo on the recommendation of the Japanese member of our…
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