Disclosure: The Picky Glutton was invited to review this restaurant and the meal in this review was prepaid for by the restaurant in the form of an unsolicited voucher. As a general rule I’m not fond of eating out at chain restaurants in London. With so many interesting independents to choose from in the capital, … Continue reading »
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Season review – four seasons, four meals, one restaurant
Strawberry nachos, nettle soup, sardine skeletons, parsnip tarts and more. Season, as its simple name suggests, tries to use only ingredients that are in season and can be sourced from within the United Kingdom so the small menu changes monthly. This rather compact restaurant is located on a rather unattractive road near Finsbury Park that’s otherwise … Continue reading »
10 Greek Street review – lame name, great food
Simple and good value Restauranteurs must rack their brains for weeks on end to come up with the names of their restaurants. Some create vaguely Latin-sounding names, while others simply name their businesses after the address as is the case with 10 Greek Street. This small Soho-based restaurant may lack an original name, but that … Continue reading »
Patterson’s review – middling Mayfair mediocrity?
Cooking by numbers Update: this restaurant has now closed. Bo London now occupies the same premises. It’s tempting to think that because a restaurant has been well-established and operating for several years, then it must be doing something right and has struck upon a winning formula. The pessimistic view is that they’re merely cruising along … Continue reading »
Moti Mahal review 2 – still as good as ever?
I am as constant as the northern star? I greatly enjoyed my first visit to Moti Mahal, which proved to be one of the most accomplished and delicious high-end Indian meals I had tasted at the time. Consistency is a tricky thing to maintain though and I was curious to see how well the Covent … Continue reading »
The Salt Yard review – The best tapas in Fitzrovia?
In my review of Goodge Street tapas restaurant Barrica, I frequently mentioned the neighbouring Salt Yard. Although I visited sister restaurant The Opera Tavern a couple of months ago, I have only just had the chance to revisit The Salt Yard dragging along The Flame Haired Squelchie, Weyoun and January to help me out. The Salt Yard … Continue reading »
Opera Tavern review – Tapas in Covent Garden actually worth eating
Purists often moan about the state of tapas in London. Most tapas places in London tend to be restaurants serving both traditional dishes and newer creations at a sit-down table. This is a far cry from tapas as it’s found in Spain – bar snacks actually served at a bar. The Opera Tavern, set inside … Continue reading »