Resto 37 Bon Vivant, Bloomsbury
Good French food does the trick when it's cold and fluey but mebbe they could go easy on the speakers.
Resto 36 Fah Thai, Southsea
The food was good and there was plenty of it, thus satisfying both of my requirements for the evening. Cheerful, prompt service dispelled the slightly condescending chaos of Koh Thai from the memory. Fah easily outclasses Koh in all areas of the game in this neck of the woods.
Resto 35 Victoria Stakes, Crouch End
Quality bistrot food makes the Victoria Stakes a winner in N8.
Resto 34 Rosso Pomodoro, Covent Garden
Good pizza, proper Neapolitan fried stuff and a bit of a rant about paying for stuff in the National Gallery that you can usually see for free.
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.
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.
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