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1. Yoshino
I was understandably skeptical when the preface to coming here for lunch was "this is the best Japanese in London!"
Now that I've been twice, I gotta say, I don't think that was an overstatement.
For me, Yoshino ranks right up there with Defune in…More »
2. Hawksmoor
London E1 6BJ
020 7426 4850
Categories:
Steakhouses,
British
Neighbourhood: Spitalfields
Holy Sunday roast, Hawksmoor!
With Mum in town I wanted her to experience one of my favourite Britishisms: a proper Sunday lunch. I called all around: the Holly Bush, the Dock Kitchen, the Garrison, the Wells and all were fully booked or only had…More »
3. Al Waha
After plenty of Guinness at the Cow on the later side one Sunday night, I asked around for a restaurant recommendation in the area. Al Waha got a nod and a quick cross reference with Yelp for iPhone confirmed its potential goodness.
Al Waha's hummous,…More »
4. 28-50
I like flights. Of wine.
I also like Burrata (the creamy textured and sweet flavored fresh Italian cheese.)
And I really like being able to choose between different size pours (including a carafe option) when ordering wine.
28-50 not only had all of the…More »
5. Boundary
London E2 7DD
020 7729 1051
Categories:
Modern European,
Hotels
Neighbourhood: Shoreditch
After nearly two weeks on the road, I needed a vacation. At home, in London.
Seeing as how it was an unseasonably sunny day in Shoreditch, the Boundary rooftop seemed a sweet site to settle in. I took the lift up, snagged a sofa and ordered gazpacho,…More »
6. Connaught Bar
After watching Málaga fall to Valencia at a pedestrian pub nearby, I was put in charge of our next destination. Mind you, it was past 23:00 so the pickings were slim, but the Coburg at the Connaught Hotel called out to me and so we set off on foot in…More »
7. The Gunmakers
Two words: Banoffee pie. It's housemade and absolutely gorgeous. And pairs perfectly with a half pint of Guinness!
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2/19/2011
This charming Clerkenwell pub is a serious contender in my quest for a local in EC1. The Eagle's my… Read more »
8. Patara
I've been to Patara at least five times - with just one other person, with up to 5 other people - and it works well for all occasions. It is one of my go to restaurants in London.
Some notes from my last visit:
- Skip the dumpling starter; not bad…More »
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2/28/2011
A true delight to my taste buds. So much so that my dining companion and I met for lunch days after… Read more »
9. Mcqueens Flowers
I flew down the stairs at my office thinking I was going to fetch our weekly fruit box delivery. Instead I was presented with the most gorgeous bunch of purple tulips from McQueens (nice work, Valentine!)
My unusually beautiful hand-tied bouquet…More »
10. Abu Zaad
London W12 8LH
020 8749 5107
Category:
Middle Eastern
Neighbourhood: Shepherd's Bush
When I turned up here and walked inside I felt like I had been given passage to Damascus. From the decor to the patrons, it all looks the part and yet even if you don't, you'll be warmly welcomed.
A visiting pal from San Francisco and I joined a…More »
11. Edokko Restaurant
It's been a long month: eleven cities in seven countries on three continents was probably a touch ambitious in retrospect. But hey, you never know what you're capable of until you try, right?
I returned to London today for a couple week stretch; my…More »
12. Bánhmí11
London E8
07769 971970
Categories:
Sandwiches,
Vietnamese,
Food Stands,
Coffee & Tea
Neighbourhood: Haggerston
I lament the lack of good sandwich offerings in London regularly. In a city where so many of the sandwiches are pre-made (or worse, pre-FILLED) I often crave the simple goodness of a sandwich that doesn't come into being until I order it.
Today I…More »
13. The City Beverage Company
London EC1V 9LA
020 7729 2111
Categories:
Wineries,
Off Licence
Neighbourhoods: Hoxton, Hoxton Square
In search of some interesting brews for our evening meal, I came to the City Beverage Company yesterday and asked, "Which of the local beers would pair well with fish and chips?"
The chap at the till was helpful, recommending bottles from the…More »
14. Jerusalem Tavern
The United States and England are not only two countries divided by a common language.
We are also two countries divided by a common beverage; both nations adore beer but we cannot agree at which temperature to serve it.
This disagreement is so…More »
15. Lahore Kebab House
London E1 1PY
020 7481 9738
Categories:
Fast Food & Takeaways,
Indian
Neighbourhood: Whitechapel
For those of you who like a side of Champions League play with your lamb chops and butter chicken, it's worth mentioning that if a match is on it's likely being shown at Lahore.
After leaving a pub at halftime, we came here for dinner and discovered…More »
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8/9/2010
I ate at Lahore Kebab House twice last week - that's how much I dig this East London curry house.
… Read more »
16. The Eagle
London EC1R 3AL
020 7837 1353
Categories:
Gastropubs,
Pubs,
British
Neighbourhood: Bloomsbury
Widely accepted as the birthplace of the gastropub, The Eagle's been around since 1991. Here you'll find New British dishes infused with a bit of Mediterranean flair - like potato soup with chorizo, tapas plates of multi-coloured olives, or a…More »
17. The London Cocktail Club
The London Cocktail Club totally gets me.
It realises that:
- I want great cocktails to be within easy walking distance of the Tube (and further knows that the Central line is very convenient for me!)
- I want snacks with my cocktails and offers me…More »
18. St Bartholomew The Great
Looking for a church yard with plenty of benches to take your lunch upon?
Or in need of a quiet moment away from the cacophonous City?
Great St Barts is cloaked in calm.
This Anglican church, founded in 1123 and one of the oldest in London, has had…More »
19. Heathrow Express
£16.50 is a small sum to pay for your sanity.
Pass through customs and follow the signs to Heathrow Express; you can buy a ticket en route (and pay for it with a credit card!) I've never waited longer than 10 minutes for a train to London. Once…More »
20. Duke Of Cambridge
London N1 8JT
020 7359 3066
Category:
Gastropubs
Neighbourhoods: Islington, Angel
For a creatively upmarket Sunday roast with plenty of options for folks adhering to a plant-based diet, the Duke Of Cambridge is a winner. All the food's organic and 80% of this gastropub's fresh ingredients are sourced locally.
I ordered a large bowl…More »
21. Grenson Shoes
London EC2
020 7618 5050
Category:
Shoe Shops
Neighbourhood: Liverpool Street / Broadgate
After another trip here to buy brogues with a bloke, I remain impressed by Grenson. Their shoes are well-made and a relative bargain when compared with other English shoemakers (John Lobb, Church's, Crockett & Jones).
Service is excellent - we arrived…More »
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2/1/2011 First to Review
Toward Grenson's only stand alone shop I guided two fellow brogue-loving blokes. I spent my entire… Read more »
22. The Craft Beer Co.
A super addition to the neighbourhood; I especially appreciate that the Craft Beer Co. is bustling even when almost everything beyond the Cottage Chicken on Leather Lane is quiet.
A random assortment of my friends, from those that live in Whitechapel…More »
23. Viajante
London E2 9NF
020 7871 0461
Categories:
Modern European,
Portuguese,
Bars
Neighbourhood: Bethnal Green
I was thoroughly impressed by both the bar's space -- clean, mid-century modern lines and nice, atmospheric lighting -- and its cocktail offerings -- creative and appealing with just the right amount of "What's that ingredient?" flair to keep things…More »
24. Prufrock Coffee
After sampling a great number of Clerkenwell's hot chocolate offerings, I pronounce Prufrock the winner. They produce a thick, rich cup of cocoa that never disappoints.
The place has a nice vibe going on, especially at the weekend. The music, the…More »
25. The Dovetail
London EC1V 4JP
020 7490 7321
Dovetail, you're dangerous. A mere mention of you among my mates and they wordlessly shudder trying to recall past events which've occurred on your premises but ended in a blur.
Dovetail, it was with you I discovered Straffe Hendrik - a gorgeous…More »
26. Broadway Market
Broadway Market is like Borough Market, except that it draws mostly Londoners as opposed to the slow moving tourist crowd. An easy trip on the 55 bus, Broadway Market's become a staple in my Saturday rotation.
Here you'll find both the best burger…More »
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