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.
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.
Resto 13 The Parcel Yard, Leicester
Why? Why did you put a burger in a shitty crate? WHY?!?!?!?!?!?!?
Resto 12 The Lion and Lobster, Brighton
Crazy like a mouse and rusty like a Ford Cortina - rollercoasters on Brighton pier may not be the highest but they offer their own brand of terror. But first an excellent Sunday roast to celebrate a birthday.
Resto #10 Boulestin, St James’s
Meeting a friend at the library we were looking for somewhere new within walking distance. I’d read about Boulestin a while ago (when it had freshly revamped a classic restaurant brand) – some okay, some bad. On the whole I liked it. First impressions were good. The room feels light, a nice change from the…
Resto #9 Pierino, South Ken
Chilli ketchup, the Pet Shop Boys and the civilising influence of pizza.
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