As you turn into Crawford Street, a waft of scented shisha smoke greets you gently. I love that smell, because you know that, pretty much, there will always be very good food indeed nearby. I have a bit* of a love affair with scents and tastes of Middle Eastern food. Cyprus was invaded by everyone, …
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The Sheesh, Bury St Edmunds
We visited The Sheesh for the first time yesterday, and I can safely say we will ABSOLUTELY be going again. Mum and Dad have been telling us how good it was, so we were very happy to get the chance. I've eaten a lot of Turkish food, my mum lives in Northern Cyprus, and …
Savisto Coffee Grinder
Please welcome my new kitchen friend to this page. Isn’t it cute? Yes, I am aware that it looks a little like a red Dalek. This is in no way a bad thing as far as I am concerned. And no, every time I press the button I do not say “CAFFEINATE! CAFFEINATE” That would …
Strut and Cluck
Last year I raved about Café Murano Covent Garden to anyone who would listen. (It has now become my boss's favourite restaurant.) On our visits we made friends with the flame haired Kelly, who was the Manager. She has the knack of making you feel like you’ve just dropped in for dinner with old …
Chiquito’s, Leicester Square
It's a long time since I've been to a Chiquito's. Probably about 20 years, if I'm honest. I wasn't that impressed, I admit, so I never bothered to go back, especially when Wahaca surged into the forefront of Mexican food in the UK. Wahaca aren't as good as they used to be, which seems to be …
Albert’s Table: a revisit
They say never go back, but when it comes to excellent restaurants I see no reason not to revisit again and again. Once such place is Albert’s Table, in South Croydon. I was first alerted to them by a Jay Rayner column, so we visited back in September 2011. We’ve been a fair few times …
The Greek Larder
Greek Larder There are days when I just want Greek food. Not food that I have cooked, but food where I do not have to do the clearing up afterwards. One evening earlier this year, the sun had been shining all day, and I just craved lemons and olive oil and fish. Then The Greek …
The Merry Monk–Isleham
I have failed in my blogging duties. Yes, I know. And I’m sorry. We first ate at The Merry Monk in February of 2013. I was deep in the throes of job hunting at the time, and not really concentrating on anything else because PANIC, so the blog post didn’t get written up. Nothing but …
Duck and Waffle, Heron Tower–Chef Dan Doherty
It’s not often you get to look down on the Gherkin – sorry, 30 St Mary Axe – but believe me, when you do, it takes a while for your brain to adjust. It certainly takes a while for your brain to settle after the 24 seconds of “OMG!” as you ascend to Duck …
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Brasserie Vacherin – Croydon
A Sunday night in south Croydon may not seem like a very romantic thing to you, but I can assure you there are two places which make this entirely possible. One is Albert’s Table, reviewed by your heroine on these pages before, and assuming the status of a very firm favourite. Now we have Brasserie …
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