Category: Restaurant Reviews

The Artner restaurant has to be one of the best in Vienna.  It features a modern menu, using local produce.  As soon as I walked in I was delighted by the warmth- both physically as it was minus 10 outside and emotionally as the staff were very welcoming. There was plenty of choice on the […]

The catering system at Westfield Shopping Centre is that there is one communal seating area and lots of different restaurant concessions.  My friend fancied fish and chips but I wanted something healthier on account of my detox!  I opted for Tossed which serves a range of salads, wraps and smoothies.  I have eaten here once […]

New year’s Eve lunch out in the North Star in Ealing.  The bar is situated in the heart of Ealing on the broadway and looks rather quaint from the outside.  The interior is a bit more funky and there is a sweet beer garden down the side.  The set up is that you order and […]

Am staying in Groomsport with a couple of my best friends and we decided to visit the Groomsport Inn.  This bar is centrally located in the Village with stunning views overlooking the sea.  It was very busy but the bar staff were friendly and accomodating.  We had plenty of time to peruse the menu and […]

Chez john in Kigali was the most hilarious restaurant ever. There was a Rwandan wedding in the main part of the restaurant and we were seated in the back section. Sadly I think our laughing and conversation was a bit of a distraction for the wedding guests The menu featured some classics including: Flowers of the […]

Dinner at Republic- coolest restauarant in Kigali. This is were loads of local musicians gather and the music is great.  The owner and his wife are totally cool and gave us a recommendation of what to order.  We shared Coconut fish, fried beef, chicken stew, fried plaintain, garlic potatoes and goat. A totally fantastic experience! […]

Bar du Marche is a quaint little french Bistro beside Berwick Street market. I have eaten here a few times but have to say it is actually my guilty little secret where I meet a select group of friends a few times a year. I must confess that we aren’t drawn to it for the […]

I my favourite French Bistro. Allo Allo meets the west end!  

I didn’t really want a dessert but when this was delivered to my friend, I asked for an extra spoon.  The Pear Tart came served with salted caramel ice cream.  This was melt in the moth good!

Well- excellent company and good wine is helping the evening along.  For my main course, Ifound it difficult to choose.  I was sorely tempted by the Shepherd’s pie which seems to be a house special.  In the end, i ordered Thai-baked sea bass with tamari, mirin & ginger.  This came wrapped in what I think was […]

Well- for a start I am disappointed by the distinct lack of celebrities but in fairness Its early on a Tuesday evening.  For a starter, I opted for the Lancashire beetroot salad with peppered goat’s cheese & mint. im not sure why the beetroot has come from Lancashire- Im not aware of it being particularly famous […]

First time in the Ivy and I have been so excited about visiting this restaurant.  For years I have read about the great and the good of the celebrity world wining and dining here.  Glass of champane in hand- its time to peruse the menu  

My starter was quite filling so I was glad I ordered this vegetarian option of stuffed aubergine with goats cheese.  The stuffing was make of sun dried tomatoes, pine nuts and artichoke hearts.  it was accompanied by light salad of leaves and cherry tomatoes.  I have to say the proportion of goats cheese to aubergine […]

The Grove has a very pleasant atmosphere and the waiting staff are extremely attentive.  We had prebooked a table for 6 and were seated in the middle of the restaurant with plenty of space around us.  Free wifi pleased several people in the group. For a starter, I was veering towards the fishcake but am […]

The Grove is a popular Gastro pub in Hammersmith Grove.  I haven’t tried here before but am looking forward to sampling their fare.  This place has been recommended to me by several people so its high time I tried it out

I shared this cheese selection with my friend instead of having dessert.  It was a selection of Grana podano, gorganzola dolce and goats cheese – served with Sardinian crispbread and a date, fig and balsamic chutney- all for £5.95