Resto 35 Konnichiwa, Hornsey
Decent local Japanese food at a good price.
Resto 34 Cocotte, South Ken
A handy pit stop on the way to the Proms.
Resto 23 Blue Moon Thai Café,Tufnell Park
Blandness doesn't cut it at Blue Moon.
Resto 22 Tenmaru,Finsbury Park
We were to The Garden of Words at the Park Theatre and went double Japanese on it by meeting in Tenmaru, which is practically next door. I got there first and got an Asahi while I waited. The room is stripped back industrial with a smattering of Japanese inflections and soon filled up with fellow…
Resto 21 Moro, Exmouth Market
Oh, and I really liked the wall. Some walls are better than others.
Resto 20 El Rincón, Holloway Road
Let's be honest, Holloway Road isn't a conventional choice for outdoor dining. Even in these ULEZ days I should think the atmosphere is only marginally healthier than a Saturday night in Thundersley Snooker Club in 1985. But it does offer a generous parade of north London life and you certainly didn't get that level of variety back in Thatcherite Essex.
Resto 19 Non, Holloway Road
The best hot sauce since Northampton makes for an excellent meal.
Resto 18 Ognisko, South Kensington
Cricket, art, cocktails and music in a pretty much perfect evening out in South Kensington. Oh, and excellent food.
Resto 17 Hanedan, Green Lanes
The monotony of Green Lanes is increased and we have to eat kebab.
Resto 16 Cinnamon Bazaar, Covent Garden
Seriously good Indian food at a reasonable price. And what a wine list!
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