Resto 33 Kayal, Leamington Spa
Kayal is a class act in north Lem. While lacking the crazed charm of King Baba it more than makes up for it with good food and quality service.
Resto 32 Here Crouch End, Crouch End
While prices at Here (I know, right) are a little too steep to make it a regular outing it is a place I can heartily recommend to ethically conscious north London foodies (I believe there are a few around).
Resto 31 Goods Office, Stroud Green
A welcome addition to the local resto scene in an underserved corner of north London, Goods Office delivers handsomely on the food front.
Isokon Gallery, Hampstead
A short post on #Isokon Gallery, Hampstead. An excellent small museum devoted to #Modernism and Modernists, patrons, artists, architects and writers. #1930s #London
Resto 30 Rusty Bike Indian Kitchen, Kings Cross
A waiter with personality, a BYOB policy and excellent food make The Rusty Bike the number one option for Indian in Kings Cross. Oh, and see the Pablo Held Trio if you can.
Resto 29 Café Populaire, Rouen
High quality onglet on a sunny terrace. Good times.
Resto 28 Le Bistroquet Chez Cédric, Rouen
A testing day is rounded off at a good bistro with a world class view. I liked Le B, especially when the bill came in at a surprisingly moderate 60-odd euros. The ability of good food, wine and company to assuage middle class woes is something that I am very aware of and never take for granted.
Resto 27 Machiya, Leicester Square
Perfect Katsu makes Machiya the go to Japanese in the West End for lunch and better value than Shoryu around the corner. No wonder people queue out the door to get in.
Resto 26 Kappeli, Helsinki
My first visit to Helsinki was in 1994 so it’s taken me 24 years to drum up the effort to go to Kappeli. Or indeed the coin. But I'm glad that I did.
Resto 25 Pegasus, Tallinn
If you're heading to Tallinn I would strongly advise you to resist the cluster of tourist traps around the main square, and anywhere where the service is wenchish, and go for the cool modernist vibe of Pelican. You won't regret it.
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