What can go wrong? Many things. Same as many other restaurants I often visit on the first days of their opening. The service might be slow. The food might not be the best the kitchen can offer. There are, though not always, creases that need ironing out. An unsatisfactory meal can tell so much about …
Union Jacks.. Jamie Oliver intrigued Britain with his new foodie package. We heard of the new book and the new TV show, both of which share the same title “Jamie’s Great Britain”, and now at St Giles Central, we sampled the flagship of his new high street chain venture “Union Jacks”. The ambiance, however, was …
Recapping the American invasions? Jean-Georges has opened a Spice Market (and panned by critics). Wolfgang Puck has unveiled CUT (and not yet panned by critics). Thomas Keller is opening a French Laundry pop-up at Harrods (and the phone line is jammed!). The true Brit spirits Tom & Jamie recently surprised Londoners with the magnificent American-inspired …
I felt I had missed out on food. Looking back at my archive, I was shocked at how many burgers I ordered at restaurants.. .. and to save myself for being too one-dimensional this will be my last burger post. VIAJANTE BAR Have we forgotten Viajante also does bar food? I have.. the menu was …
Pad Thai, it seems, especially in the UK, epitomises what Thai food is about; yet, it is not merely because the name of the dish contains the word “Thai”. It is the flavour combination – tamarind-sour with a hint of sweetness and not to aggressive chilli flakes – that lures many diners to Thai restaurants …
You might not have heard that the world’s renown Mexican street food burritos, indeed, dated back to the days of the Aztec; or that the term “burrito” means “little donkey” suggestive of the shape of the tortilla wrap that resembles a donkey’s ear. For the filling, you opt for different types of meat; the usual …