March 2017 – A London Journal

A short ramble round Leicester

Coming to a brief spell of teaching at De Montfort I thought it might be of use to the casual cultured visitor to point out some of the less well-known elements of Leicester that are worthy of consideration.

Resto 18 Goppa’s, Hackney

Killing time before heading to a gig at MOTH club (one of the best ever!) we were looking for quick food. I couldn't be tempted by a steakwich at The Globe, even though the company was charming, so we pressed on to Goppa's, lured by pizza.

Two exhibitions at the British Museum

Then up comes Ruscha. Was I rattled by the Ruscha? (There's one for all the Pavement fans out there.)

Resto 17 Brasserie Blanc, South Bank

A big improvement after a revamp. But what the shit was 'Hallelujah' doing in Hedda Gabler?

Resto 16 Brasserie Zédel, Piccadilly

I could feel myself putting on another chin as I downed the last of the wine and slithered up the stairs to the pale March sunshine.

Resto 15 Vinoteca, King’s Cross

Good fish in a Chipperfield beauty. Vinoteca is a winner.

Resto 14 Bill’s, Holborn

Is Kingsway the most functional eating street in London? It has all the chains in a relentlessly mid-range bracket and in the mid-range of the mid-range sits Bill's.