Resto 2, O’32 Courcelles, Paris
Great place for a pitstop before losing your shit in Jackie and André's gaff.
Resto 8, Le Matignon, Lille
As I walked to the museum it seemed that every step of the way I saw a fresh restaurant that was better than mine, with seductive lunchtime offers plastered in the windows. Had the chef of Le M mesmerised me? If so, I was happy enough.
Brasil! Brasil!
With nearly all of the artwork from collections not just outside of the UK but from across the Atlantic it's well worth catching this show, especially if you want to dream of tropical climes during this chilly London February.
Resto 2, Corbaçi, Green Lanes
For £15 a head I don't think you could get better value anywhere else on Green Lanes (except, perhaps Umut 2000). Recommended.
Resto 1 of 2025! Le Trappiste, Brussels
The room is over a hundred years old (as, it would seem, is most of the clientèle).
Resto 52 Brasserie André, Lille
A sprinkling of sides and we were all very jolly old bastards tumbling into the afternoon.
Resto 51 Bonne Route, Harringay
The offer is an excellent variety of wine by the glass (and bottle) with sliced raw meat/cheese/olives/bread.
Resto 50 Palazzo Barberini, Rome
One of those moments where you feel lucky to be alive.
Resto 8 Umut 2000, Harringay
At 25 quid a head including service (which was excellent) Umut is the best value I've had on Green Lanes recently and well worth considering for a future post-snooker scoffage.
Resto 7 Nep Nep, Lisson Grove
Another weekend another random suburb of London.
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