Øve Arup at the V&A
Øve Arup is a must-see for anyone interested in London history and architecture. It also has a little surprise for those from County Durham.
Review #66 Rule’s, Covent Garden
Trad English doesn't get better than this. There's a reason why it's still going strong.
Review #65 Pennethorne’s, Somerset House
The room was empty when we arrive but bursting at the seams when we left. Pennethorne's excellent food and service justifies its popularity.
Review #64 San Carlo Cichetti, Covent Garden
Venetian-style Cichetti in an opulent room; a mixed bag of value with good service.
Review #63 Gaylord Restaurant, Fitzrovia
Heritage Indian food in Mortimer Street. Expanses of white linen and good goat.
Review #62 Gelateria Paolin, Venice
Pizzette and salad, good service and a great view of Venetian life going by. Good times.
Review #61 Antica Locanda Montin
Recommended by the eldest child Locanda Montin was a perfect place for a late lunch. In a quiet garden we dined on sea bass and spaghetti alle vongole with a bit of Prosecco and Pinot Grigio for fluids. The spaghetti was al dente and had a generous helping of Poseidon’s bounty in the form of…
Review #60 The Gilbert Scott, St Pancras
Set menu, Gothic room, good for a celebration.
Chichester and Arundel
Having spent a few days away from London I would normally have returned to my desk with a slew of reviews to do from the place that I’ve been. But on this occasion that isn’t the case as I was away for a conference of the Society for the Study of French History. So this…
Review #59 Byron, New Change
Post traumatic parents' evening trauma assuaged by good burgers but with an sting in the wallet for thirsty beerhounds.
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