Author: Estella T. Parr

Jhey had me at “former chef of Roti King”. In my constant search for good South Indian cuisine, the partnership between Chef Prince Durairaj and Glen Neeson, both formerly of the beloved Malaysian Indian Roti King, made my ears prick up. Let me in immediately. Now a pub that serves non-traditional pub food is quite […]

Published: 7:30 p.m. August 11, 2022 When I saw that The Chicken Shop in London Street had undergone a major overhaul, I immediately wanted to sample the new menu. My partner and I like to try dishes that we wouldn’t usually cook at home and the promise of authentic Chinese food was tempting. The newly […]

The best fried calamari in the country? Gina’s Italian Kitchen offers an oldie but a goodie. Photo/Michael Craig The raucous Italian stalwart moved to Mt Eden. Restaurant critic Kim Knight relives her 30th birthday at Gina’s. In their own words: “We serve fabulous Italian cuisine with exuberant service in the authentic style that is the […]

Hithe + Seek is tucked away in The Westin, a large glass-enclosed hotel on part of London’s Bankside, between the River Thames and St. Paul’s Cathedral. If you work in the city, chances are you’ve walked past it but never had a reason to enter. Now you do. The restaurant could benefit from better signage […]

Until he opened one, no one seemed more qualified to run a Lyonnais-style cork in New York than Daniel Boulud. Then along came Le Gratin, and it became clear that he was the wrong person for the job at all. Le Gratin, just south of City Hall in the space once occupied by Keith McNally’s […]

A while ago a friend of mine posted about his meal at Mama’s Farmhouse in Pigeon Forge. The report was extremely positive. On a recent trip to Sevier County, The Grub Spouse and I decided to start our day with a hearty breakfast at the restaurant, which also serves lunch and dinner. The restaurant is […]

There are certain dishes that I will always choose from a menu, no matter the weather or the occasion, like tacos. No doubt related to my weak attempts at cooking when I lived as a student in Dublin, but tacos are a quick and delicious meal. In my book, if there’s an emoji for that, […]

There was a time in Glasgow city center when a small section of St Vincent Street and West Regent Street became known as the burger corner. Major brands such as Byron, the Handmade Burger Company, Burger Meats Bun, Bread Meats Bread and Gourmet Burger Kitchen have all opened within walking distance of each other. Clearly […]

Sohaila, 232 Shoreditch High Street, London E1 6PJ. Small plates £4-£9, large plates £11-£15, desserts £7, wines from £32 We live in desperate times. The Nusr-Et Steakhouse in Knightsbridge, famous for its hyper-priced steaks wrapped in gold foil, has, according to the hotel industry website Code, had to abandon the use of gold foil. As […]

The sound of clapping gets better when it rains – no it’s not a Confucius quote or a physics problem or an art project, it’s a “natural” wine from a blend of black and white Grenache d’Ardèche sold by the Note Dublin wine bar. The world of wine is changing and we must change with […]

OWe dined at Amethyst, a swanky Mayfair restaurant, shortly after 10 nights of simple, yet satisfying dining in south-west France. In Arcachon, dinner each evening was simple but always classy, ​​as the French can’t help it. They can toss 10 large prawns on a plate and serve them with cold Orangina and make a woman […]

restaurant review Brazilian Grill Sabor3944 West Point Loma AvenueMiddle neighborhoodSan Diego CA 92110619-736-1383 By Judi Curry The last primary election held in San Diego introduced me to a new group of people interested in the same solutions for our community as I am. It was a refreshing and exciting time. As we get to know […]

From secret bars hidden behind unassuming walls to buildings with unique offerings on each level, we’ve seen an increase in choosing your own adventure locations in Perth. There’s The Beaufort, a multi-level wonderland with options to dine in style, grab a beer and gamble, sip cocktails on the rooftop or try your luck at finding […]

Aobaba Address: 46a Capel Street, Dublin 1 Telephone: n / A Kitchen: Vietnamese Cost: € Ordering fresh noodles from Aobaba, a Vietnamese restaurant on Capel Street in Dublin, turns out to be not only a good choice, but also the source of an interesting backstory. They are the only handmade Vietnamese-style noodles in Ireland and, […]

Sunny South Africa shines in this restaurant nestled in London Bridge.Few restaurants serve beef biltong and beef droëwors as pre-dinner snacks, but they certainly change to olives and nuts. Vivat Bacchus makes its own biltong and droëwors, the former is dried silverside, sea salt and spices, while the droëwors is dried silverside, sea salt and […]

Please forgive me. I’m always late to the party. So when I first heard the words “Japanese-Peruvian” spoken in the context of fusion cuisine, the skeptic in me bristled. “Fusion?” I complained. “Very few ‘fused foods’ are actually good. I bet it’s crap. Well, hit me in the face with a tortilla (according to the […]

Gigi Gao’s favorite authentic Chinese, 23 Anchor Court, Victoria Quay, Maritime Quarter, Swansea SA1 3XA. Starters £4.98 to £8.98, larger mains £6.98 to £13.98, wines from £19.98 Gigi Gao is her own special creation, and what a fabulous creation she is. She serves us dressed in a long fitted dress with silver sequins and a […]

If you’re still trying to escape the weekend heat and crave a retro-style brunch, I highly recommend Basko’s Summer Brunch. Located at the front of the Opus Tower in Business Bay, the venue features a chic and colorful interior, carefully selected drinks and a delicious menu. The four-hour weekend brunch brings nostalgia, vibrancy, design and […]

I remember when I moved to the suburb of Aberdeen, Bridge of Don, and people were talking about this bar called the Mains. It took me a while to realize they meant the Mains of Scotstown – and even longer to find the place! It’s tucked away in an area surrounded by various housing estates, […]

To hell with your eyes, man, I thought you said we could go back inside, that there would be no more food truck business. Yes, we enjoyed the food, but we’re tired of sitting outside wondering what the summer vibe is like today. Of course the Covid isn’t gone forever (well…em!) and we want to […]

It’s starting to look a lot like Christmas. In July. It’s not about rushing the season. The trees are lit and the house is decorated year-round at the Lois Mann restaurant on the south side. And as far as restaurant themes go, Christmas seems like a good time. It’s a worthy use of the holiday […]

Some things have changed in the Barossa. While international tourism is barely recovering after a two-year hiatus, the region now appears to be in recovery mode. This usually bustling wine and food destination is much quieter than it was before the pandemic, with many wineries and restaurants having to adjust their offerings or opening hours […]

Big Bad Breakfast isn’t that big – it’s not exactly cozy, but you can see pretty much the entire restaurant from any vantage point. And it’s certainly not too bad – we wouldn’t say the food is great, but it’s decent, and you get very large portions for what might otherwise be high prices. And […]

“The food here is so good” The woman sitting next to us at Bread in Common summed up the dishes coming out of her open kitchen perfectly. In what simply reads on the menu – baby peppers, feta, oregano or scallop, XO sauce, spring onion – comes to the table with so many unexpected flavors. […]

Independent Journal of Sherry LaVars/Marin Skewers are one of the Persian specialties at Wrap N Kabob in downtown San Rafael. Independent Journal of Sherry LaVars/Marin Wrap N Kabob offers a simple menu with Persian influences and flavors you may never have tasted. Independent Journal of Sherry LaVars/Marin Dolmeh at Wrap N Kabob are braised rice […]

Kolkata: When talking about the Bengali palace, the Ilish fish (Hilsa) is part of the folklore. The sheer variety of what a fish can be made into is fascinating, with one thing in common – if done right, Hilsa can beat most cuisines, whether for fish enthusiasts or fish pickers. as a treat for a […]

My mom and I decided to have lunch at the Main Street Market Cafe this Friday and I was so impressed! We walked in with my son and the waiter, Jamie, exclaimed, “That boy looks like me with those big ears!” I immediately felt at home. I asked for a high chair and was told […]

Harbor House, The Grove, Bristol BS1 4RB. (0117 925 1212). Snacks and starters £4 to £9, mains £11 to £22, desserts £4 to £7.50, wines from £21 For years this was the restaurant in Bristol that I only ever passed on my way to another location. Instead, I always answered the seductive appeal of the […]

Hot summer days seem to be made for smoky, fire-cooked dishes and we just don’t have enough good barbecue restaurants in this country, especially the Brazilian ones. I visited a real “Churrasco” (BBQ) restaurant in Rio de Janeiro a few years ago and I still dream of the mounds of smoked and sweet meat that […]

First of all, I will admit that the Glencoe Inn and Gathering was not high on my list when I visited Glencoe about a month ago. Not because I didn’t want to visit, but more because my friend Megan was incredibly eager to try another venue. So why did I end up at The Gathering? […]

In terms of interesting service models, conveyor belts have been an official trend for quite a while. Like a buffet that comes to you, the service model leveraged a conveyor belt next to the table to move goods past diners, tempting guests with impulsive engagements. But innovation in the world of restaurant automation goes far […]

OWhen reviewing restaurants, or when reviewing anything really, for a living, it seems obligatory to find a flaw in order to present a balanced view. This is not one of those criticisms. It’s actually a love letter to a restaurant that I think isn’t talked about enough: Legare, your friendly neighborhood Italian in Tower Bridge. […]

Published: 7:00 p.m. July 21, 2022 Albatross Italian Restaurant has been an institution in Great Yarmouth for as long as I can remember. After a relaxed stroll along the Golden Mile with my partner, this was the perfect place to visit on a Saturday evening. Albatross Italian is located on Regent Road in Great Yarmouth. […]

One of the best things about food is its nostalgic ability to transport you to a place or time you last enjoyed or, in the case of boiled Brussels sprouts, hated. The experience of dining at Peoples Cafeteria on the weekend took me back to my elementary school camp, filling your plate from the bain-marie […]

Published: 08:59 July 19, 2022 If you like haute cuisine in a relaxed Cheshire style, La Popote in Marton is a must. La Popote is one of Cheshire’s must-visit restaurants. There – I do it from the start. Located in Marton, a microscopic village a short drive from Alderley Edge, Knutsford and Congleton, this is […]

Taiwanese restaurant 886 doesn’t stay open particularly late by the standards of its neighborhood, the East Village. Even on weekends, it closes at midnight. Still, drenched in purple neon, with most of its seats on stackable plastic stools, it looks like a place you go to on the part of the evening where misjudgments are […]

Il Borro, 15 Berkeley Street, London W1J 8DY. Starters £14-£35, pasta £17-£53, second £29-£75, desserts £11-£16, wines from £50 It was when they started pumping a sweet, melodious cover of Joy Division’s Love Will Tear Us Apart into the dining room that I really started to lose the will to live. We had already been […]

I have to be honest and say I was a little ready to dislike Christie’s Scottish tapas restaurant before I even walked in the door – something I’m ashamed to admit now, having visited the place andappreciated. This is a very unusual situation as I try to judge every establishment featured on these pages as […]

Nestled on the curb in the dreamy, restaurant-lined blocks of West Soho, 12 Chairs Cafe offers gourmet Israeli cuisine in New York City. It started as a small cafe and became a neighborhood favorite drawing crowds of customers day after day. As you stroll among groups of laughing friends and families, you get the laid […]

I CAN sometimes succumb to far field syndrome and be guilty of forgetting what is right under my nose when prospecting for a skite on the Oul’ Sod, so deeply rooted is the notion that an ideal destination must first be “earned” with the penance of an arduous trek across the country. So we relish […]

Comment this story Comment Aaron Silverman has pledged to “crush” the traditional model of fine dining en route to reopening chic Pineapple & Pearls on Capitol Hill in May. “We’re changing everything but the name,” the chef-turned-creative-director told me last fall. The transformation meant changing the motto, from “non-formal fantasy” to “pleasure is as worthy […]

Situated in the heart of a historic market town in South Norfolk, nestled in the countryside, is the Loddon Swan. The building stands majestically along the main street of Church Plain and takes pride of place for those passing by – although I strongly recommend that you do not do so and enter instead. The […]

Earlier this year, new people took over the ownership and management of Saffron Indian Cuisine, in The Center at Ten shopping center on Cantrell Road, just west of Interstate 430, Little Rock. We didn’t get a chance to check out the new weekend lunch buffet, but the menus posted on Facebook look impressive. We were […]

It’s a phrase you never want to hear when entering an Italian restaurant…there’s been a problem with the pasta. Yet this state of pasta panic was the predicament we found ourselves in when we dined at Automatic in south Perth over the weekend. The friendly server immediately drew our attention to the missing menu items […]

If you’ve eaten at Sofreh, the four-year-old Persian restaurant in a Brooklyn brownstone, chances are you’re familiar with its mast-o musir, a yogurt dip. The first things you see are shavings of dried musir, the wild Iranian shallot, prized for its courteous yet distinct garlicky smell. Below is a bed of yogurt enriched with musir. […]