The Picky Glutton ventures into deepest, darkest Hoxton in search of quality BBQ I have a great fondness for barbecue, but sadly there’s a dire lack of quality American barbecue eateries in London. The vaunted Bodean’s is deeply mediocre while Barbecoa is overpriced, especially for the shockingly variable quality of its food. I have yet … Continue reading
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Hawksmoor Seven Dials Covent Garden review – Sunday brunch in a steakhouse
The best steak and burgers I’ve had in London so far There’s no shortage of steakhouses in London, but many of them are merely OK or just plain pants. One of the best is Hawksmoor which was originally based in Spitalfields, but now has a branch in Covent Garden’s Seven Dials and another outpost due … Continue reading
Tuli review – Dim Sum south of the river
Chinese dumplings and noodles a stone’s throw away from London Bridge Dim Sum addicts usually head to Chinatown or Soho for their fix, but for people who live just south of the river there’s another option in the form of Tuli. Even though it’s just a few doors down from London Bridge station on Tooley … Continue reading
Jerk City review – Jerked meat on Wardour Street
Jerk perks. With the weather in London steadily getting warmer, Wicket was in the mood for food befitting the sunny climate. We therefore ventured to Jerk City, a small Jamaican/Caribbean restaurant in Soho. The last time I ate at Jerk City, it was still called Mr Jerk and the staff had yet to have their … Continue reading
Arbutus review – the best restaurant in Soho?
One of my favourites. Soho has more than its fair share of restaurants, but Arbutus on Frith Street is one that I return to time and time again. Arbutus, sister restaurant to Mayfair’s Wild Honey, serves up inventive Modern European fare both a la carte and as a superb value £20 set menu. The decor of … Continue reading
Babylon at the Roof Gardens review – Hanging Out in a Roof Garden
What would Nebuchadnezzar think? Sod that, what do I think? History buffs will no doubt remember the legendary Hanging Gardens of Babylon, allegedly built by Babylonian king Nebuchadnezzar. Although the legendary Gardens, if they ever existed, are long gone, a homage has been recreated by Richard Branson’s Virgin Group in the heart of London’s Kensington High Street … Continue reading
Barrica review – Tapas invades Goodge Street
Yet another tapas place in Fitzrovia – but is it any good? There’s no shortage of tapas restaurants and bars around Goodge Street in Fitzrovia – some of my favourites include The Salt Yard (sister restaurant of The Opera Tavern) and Fino. For some reason Sue-Ellen inexplicably favours Navarro’s – inexplicable given that restaurant’s consistently … Continue reading
Excellent Dumplings House review
This review of a New York restaurant is a break from The Picky Glutton’s usual London-based coverage. Given the superb range of Chinese restaurants available in London, I wasn’t planning on visiting any during my recent trip to New York. That changed when I was drawn to the fascinating Museum of Chinese in America which … Continue reading
Fonda review – beyond burritos in Brooklyn
This review of a New York restaurant is a break from The Picky Glutton’s usual London-based coverage. Whenever I visit the United States I make an effort to visit a Mexican restaurant. Although Mexican food in London has come ahead in leaps and bounds in the past few years, the US is still one of … Continue reading
Cho Dang Gol review – Garment District tofu
This review of a New York restaurant is a break from The Picky Glutton’s usual London-based coverage. Korean cuisine may be best known for its barbecue and bibimbaps, but there are many other dishes from the Korean peninsula to try out including tofu. The decade-old Cho Dang Gol is reputed to be one of the … Continue reading
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