This review of a Las Vegas restaurant is a break from The Picky Glutton’s usual London-based coverage. Although famed French chef Joel Roebuchon has branches of L’Atelier in both London and Paris (among others), my first experience of his cooking wasn’t in either of those close-by locations, but in comparatively far-flung Las Vegas. Strictly speaking … Continue reading »
Category Archives: Small plates
Fleur review – small plates, big portions
This review of a Las Vegas restaurant is a break from The Picky Glutton’s usual London-based coverage. Viewed from the outside it’s hard to imagine that Fleur offers some interesting fine dining in small plates form. Located in the bustling, cavernous mall-like parade of restaurants inside the Mandalay Bay Hotel, the bar and smattering of … Continue reading »
★★★★★ / Italian / Small plates
Polpetto review – A taste of Venice in London
I seem to be eating in a lot of small rooms above pubs recently. First there was Meateasy, now Polpetto nestled above The French House in Soho. Polpetto is located just a stone’s throw away from Polpo, its larger, older cousin. With room for just 28 covers, reservations are essential at lunch time although the Euro … Continue reading »
