Category: Restaurant review

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. […]

by the Ardent Gourmet Tillamook. Few places can boast not just a creamery but a crematorium. Think how brilliant this business model is, with the first company slowly but surely directing customers to the second. How is it possible then that a neighborhood enlightened by such genius has lacked so many great restaurants for so […]

Comment this story Comment Erwin Villarias’ great-grandfather was one of seven men who boarded a narrow wooden boat at Cagayancillo, a small island in the Sulu Sea, and set sail in search of . . . what exactly? The historical record is unclear. More arable land? Lush forests to provide the wood needed to build […]

If you’re looking for a nice place to enjoy great Mexican food, try Agave Cocina in Oak Forest. The food is phenomenal. The costs are affordable. And the restaurant is clean and beautifully designed with plenty of seating, quick service and plenty of parking By […]

Augustus, 3 The Courtyard, St James Street, Taunton TA1 1JR (01823 324354). Starters £9-£14, mains £15-£32, desserts £6-£12, wines from £24 There are several things every town needs: a good bookstore run by people with serious reading habits; an independent mini-department store selling a seemingly random but vital collection of things for when you need […]

When our kids were growing up, we loved our RV vacations to parks across the country. Some are next to gorgeous beaches and many have entertainment to keep the kids entertained for hours. For a few years now we have been going with other families, the kids have grown up and some have gone off […]

When I heard about Hakkahan Chinese opening last summer, I wasn’t so excited, considering so many Chinese restaurants follow the same tried and true formula. But then I heard they were Sichuan focused, made their own dumplings, mentioned their sourcing, and everything on the menu was cooked from scratch – all really good stuff. Hakkahan […]

Bblue skies and even bluer water. Boats (of the classy “sports cruiser” kind) drop guests off at the pier and then pick them up a few hours later, a little noisier, a little more wobbly. Beachfront tables, staff in shorts and flip-flops, and sunshine; glorious, you-can-actually-feel-the-sun. You wouldn’t think you were in the UK…until you […]

Published: 7:00 p.m. July 7, 2022 The view across the Broads on the day we visited is stunning with two huge herons sweeping across the vast waterscape. As we wait to order, a family of Egyptian geese waddles past the window as rowboats dance in the breeze and clouds streak across the sky. Filby Bridge, […]

Food courts have come a long way from the spaces where we would dine if we behaved during Thursday night shopping. There were usually five options – always a buffet full of Chinese food and a place to get a box of fries and gravy – and getting in and out was like playing a […]

Order the banh beo chen at the Vietnamese restaurant in downtown Saigon Social and six will show up, arranged in a circle around a dish of seasoned fish sauce. It is as it should be. Like Mormon missionaries, banh beo chen never travel alone. Typically, each of these soft disks of steamed rice flour is […]

There is something that needs to be said when visiting the country’s most voted restaurant, La Colombe. The magical parting words “food is our theatre” really matched the experience. Located in Constantia, about a 20-25 minute drive from the center of Cape Town, La Colombe is nestled in the heart of Silvermist. La Colombe was […]

Note Dublin, 26 Fenian Street, Dublin D02 FX09. Snacks and small plates €4-13, large plates €17-32, desserts €7-9, wines from €30 One of the things I love about restaurants is the ability to choose things: not just where or when you’re going to visit, but what things you’re going to eat once you’re there. Early […]

While it’s no secret that Speyside is a whiskey lover’s paradise – and one of the most prolific places where the spirit is made – it’s also home to a number of excellent hotels and restaurants. One place that combines the two is The Station in Rothes, a small town close to the Glen Grant […]

“A very small man can cast a very large shadow” – GeorgeRR Martin. I’ve been thinking a lot about smallness lately, perhaps inspired bymy admiration for Mick Lynch, general secretary of the National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers. It sounds insulting, even though it’s not meant to be. I’m certainly not in a […]

A few weeks ago I visited Glencoe. This place is magical, and if you haven’t been there yet, I urge you to check out some of the best views you’ll see in Scotland. Exploring is something I’ve loved since I was little. But it’s always the people you do it with that make every place […]

It’s a wild and scary Friday in June, the howling wind adding venom to the nasty, driving rain. Given two major concerts in town and a combination of musical and weather circumstances, cabs are rarer than a hen’s dentist, so The Gambler, who left early dressed for the summer, is a bit ‘moistened’ when we […]

You can’t keep a good man or woman. After two years of hospitality hell, restaurateurs have resurfaced, blinking in the sunlight and peering into empty kitchens and dining rooms. hey may also be understaffed, but somehow the restaurants are working again. And they may also offer reduced service and opening hours, but they are back. […]

You’d think there’d be some longevity for restaurants locating at 26 N. High St. The place has a cool hideaway feel with a narrow thoroughfare and tall, weathered brickwork. It’s like a place to linger, plus it’s located downtown. Sure, the shift to working from home has removed some commercial traffic, but residential is booming […]

Restaurant Review: The Crown Inn, High Street, Biggar Calendar An icon of a desktop calendar. to cancel An icon of a circle with a diagonal line across it. Caret A right-pointing solid arrow icon. E-mail An icon of a paper envelope. Facebook An icon of Facebook’s “f” mark. Google An icon of Google’s “G” mark. […]

Restaurant Review: The Coachman, 4 Parkfoot Street, Kilsyth Calendar An icon of a desktop calendar. to cancel An icon of a circle with a diagonal line across it. Caret A right-pointing solid arrow icon. E-mail An icon of a paper envelope. Facebook An icon of Facebook’s “f” mark. Google An icon of Google’s “G” mark. […]

The steady and pulsating rise of Isan cuisine has been the main story of New York’s Thai restaurant scene for the past decade. There have been significant exceptions, such as northern Thai specialist Lamoon in Queens, which recently closed after the cost of importing fire ant eggs and other hard-to-find ingredients. skyrocketed, and the pan-regional […]

Blue fringed lampshades, stenciled azure ink walls with blue donkeys, a handful of chairs around a deeply carved corner bar, a shot of Jell-O gliding towards you, pushed by a woman with mischievous twinkles in her eyes – wait, don’t you, you respectable, shoot Jell-O in a basement in St. Paul? This is the essence […]

Sargassum, Margate Harbor Arm, Stone Pier, Margate CT9 1AP (01843 229270). Small plates £7-£11, large plates £9-£19, desserts £6, wines from £25 It is the simplest of dishes: half a dozen fatty anchovies from Cantabria, the color of well-varnished teak, rest in a pool of dark green olive oil, sprinkled with sparkling droplets of what […]

The law of averages is a supposed mathematical principle stating that future events are likely to occur such that they balance out all past outcomes – the assumed average. Applied to eating out, that means if I had superb meals in a certain place, then one day there will be culinary mistakes galore – and […]

I once envied communities that housed a string of top quality restaurants. Take Banchory, for example. I didn’t visit regularly when I was young, but when I did I was always impressed with the variety of places to eat and drink. There was – and still is – everything from fine dining establishments to humble […]

The first thing I noticed when we walked into Lupo’s was how glamorous it was – and that was before we even walked up the stairs to the restaurant space. I can’t remember exactly what music was playing on that staircase, but it was something that made me feel decidedly dodgy – like I was […]

Placeholder while loading article actions Before we get into the specifics of why you want to eat at J. Hollinger’s Waterman’s Chophouse, let me tell you where you should expect to sit in Silver Spring’s newcomer. I discovered the friendly seats on my last visit, when my party of four were shown to a comfortable […]

restaurant review Peasant Waffles2323 Midway DriveSan Diego, CA 92110619-223-2225 By Judi Curry It’s hard to find a time that works for a restaurant owner and myself to have breakfast, but Ibrahim (Al) and I seem to enjoy our time together so much that we try to meet at least once a month to discussing his […]

When I saw the group of people standing outside the City West mall at the weekend, I thought there must be a sale on heaters at Harvey Norman. Otherwise, why would people venture on a gray and drizzly morning into the unremarkable center on the outskirts of the highway? This question was quickly answered as […]

Restaurant Review: The Knowes Hotel, Market Street, Macduff Calendar An icon of a desktop calendar. to cancel An icon of a circle with a diagonal line across it. Caret A right-pointing solid arrow icon. E-mail An icon of a paper envelope. Facebook An icon of Facebook’s “f” mark. Google An icon of Google’s “G” mark. […]

“The hue of hydrangea, reflected in puddles of rain, just exists today,” reads the haiku on the cover of our omakase menu at the new Kiyose. Named after the term referring to the seasonal and intentional language used in traditional Japanese poetry, the refined restaurant kappo kaiseki occupies the space previously occupied by Yoshi – […]

OBack at the start of this funny business called Covid, I planned my dream trip to Japan. Three weeks of ryokan-hopping, onsen-dipping and kaiseki-dining. Alas, it wasn’t meant to be, and I’ve spent a lot of time since trying to emulate the experience from afar. So you can imagine my excitement at the opening of […]

The Seafood Cabin, Skipness, by Tarbert, Argyll PA29 6XU. Rolls £3-£5, salads £5-£13.50, specialties £5-£13.50, desserts 75p-£2.25, wines from £15 The Kintyre Peninsula, which hangs off the western edge of Scotland, is not particularly to the north, but it is surprisingly remote. By car, you have to climb to descend and the trip ends looking […]

I would dine at Gucci Osteria Beverly Hills again, but there are some things I would do differently next time. I would come back, but only for lunch. Dan Koday While I, along with the guests in my party, enjoyed many dishes in the restaurant, I admit that not everything was perfect for me. While […]

It was my second lunch at Little’s, an experience that turned out to be less expensive than the first commercial outing with Graham Huband, the newspaper’s managing editor. Back then, in 2020, our task was to decide the winner of the Restaurant Menu of the Year award and it’s fair to say that there was […]

My former “career” as a chef in professional kitchens began at the age of 15, in a fast food restaurant in the city of Cork. I learned nothing about the food and its cooking as all the ingredients arrived frozen and the service was automated to a point 90° north of the fool. However, I […]

Tuna mornay dates back to the late 1800s, although many of us experienced it in some form or another in the late 1900s through grandparents or parents who each had their own family recipe. For me, those early morning memories still send shivers down my spine (lumpy mashed potatoes and house brand tuna flavor). And […]

A Japanese court on Thursday ordered the operator of Tabelog, a popular restaurant review website, to pay around 38.4 million yen ($286,000) in damages to a Korean barbecue chain, ruling that its scoring algorithm is unfairly designed for chain outlets. Tokyo District Court found site operator Kakaku.com Inc. violated antimonopoly law, saying its algorithm, which […]

On a hot summer day, two young women fresh out of the ocean strolled along the trail at Cottesloe with big smiles, a towel over one arm and a box of Single Fin under the other. Although it looks like the quintessential Aussie beer ad, that’s exactly what I saw while driving on Marine Terrace […]

Review at a glance L ook, this review wasn’t supposed to start like that. After weeks of tackling the operational turmoil that every new restaurant seems to experience in one form or another – namely, overworked crews, undertrained servers and hastily configured rooms that mean even great meals threaten to go under in the calamity […]

Kitsch. Charming. Adorable. Creekside Supper Club is all of that. Perhaps the closest the new breed of supper clubs come to a true rural Minnesota or Wisconsin supper club, Creekside plays the hits. Woodwork, check. Curtains from your great-aunt Shirley’s house, you bet. The only thing missing is a bunch of old guys sitting around […]

With a less than glamorous sign pinned to the top of a narrow doorway, it would be easy to miss this restaurant if it weren’t for the rave reviews left online. Read more Read more Beer gardens in Leeds: 9 of the best beer gardens and pub yards near me since… Rated four or five […]

Craig Wilson, owner of Eat on the Green in Aberdeenshire, has done a lot to support local businesses. And when it comes to area chefs, no one is more vocal than he is about their determination to educate their diners about every possible producer. Udny Green is a magical place in Aberdeenshire, especially on a […]

Tom’s rainy day in Berkshire is brightened by pub grub, a step up from The Beehive’s standard gourmet cuisine. There’s a cricket ground just opposite The Beehive in White Waltham, a small Berkshire village halfway between Windsor and Reading. But this being a typically soggy May day, the rain stopped the game a lot. Hey […]

Every town needs a good, reliable Italian restaurant and I was hopeful that Ciao Sorrento might fill that role for Dundee. The fact that it does to some extent will probably be enough for people who have frequented this Union Street institution for decades. However, for those of us rediscovering this mainstay of dining in […]

Placeholder while loading article actions If things had gone as planned, St. James reportedly opened last fall and Jeanine Prime and her brother, chef Peter Prime, would split their time between Cane, their popular Trinidadian outpost in northeast Washington, and their more upscale business on 14th Street NW . Instead, St. James opened in May […]

(MENAFN – Khaleej Times) Posted: Thu 9 Jun 2022, 05:34 PM The artisan hails from the rolling fields of Tuscany, the glittering coast of Almafi and the affection and history found in the enchanting land of Italy. The stunning restaurant, which seats up to 72 people, has been nestled inside the luxurious Waldorf Astoria at […]

The octopus motif is ubiquitous at Mar y Tierra Cantina & Grill. It’s on the logo, which appears throughout the restaurant, affixed to the chairs in the dining rooms and in the bar and here and there on the walls. A whimsical cephalopod spans the entire entrance ceiling. But despite a pretty long seafood selection, […]

You can tell a lot about a restaurant by the way its reception team operates. A smile can go a long way, as can asking questions and helping diners who look a bit confused on arrival – like me when I visited the Newport restaurant in Fife a few weeks ago. I don’t know if […]

Jungle Bird is Birmingham’s newest venture into the vegan market: an all-vegan restaurant and bar. Located right in the heart of the city, Jungle Bird is located right next to the Alexandra Theater, close enough to the city center to be connected and walkable to public transport, without being overwhelmed by drunken students and commuters. […]

We have kiki with our friends from PS. Café, took our parents for a family dinner at Chopsuey and lived out our laid back nomad fantasies at Jypsy. There is no doubt that the PSGourmet group has delivered to many Singaporeans or visitors. After the contemporary Japanese restaurant closed at 38 Martin Road, it was […]

Vinicombe Street in Glasgow’s West End is having a moment. While the adjoining block of Byres Road was once filled with independent restaurants (I still miss Heart Buchanan), it’s this offshoot of the busy thoroughfare that draws attention once reserved for Ashton Lane or Ruthven Lane. In early 2020, Ka Pao, a sister restaurant to […]

black salt, 505-507 Upper Richmond Road West, London SW14 7DE (020 4548 3327). Starters and tandoori grills £6.50 to £15.50, mains £11.90 to £14.90, desserts £4.50 to £5.90, Cobra (large) £6.50, wines from £22 £ We often talk about the British high street as if it were a seamless shopping experience. In truth, there are […]

We’ve all come out of the pandemic a little differently — evolved, perhaps. Some of us have grown mustaches, opened TikTok accounts, or picked up new hobbies. Rood Food and Pie, meanwhile, has become a brand new restaurant. The stylish Lakewood spot with its neon signs, glowing paintings, and artsy ’70s trailer park vibe […]

There was a time in my life when I was in France every weekend, taking the Ryanair flight to Bergerac with such regularity that I felt like I was taking a bus. I was not alone as the attractions of the journeys between France and London were not lost on the many other passengers I […]

The new Milenta restaurant in Victoria Park – in cold weather the roof is closed and the heaters on. Photo / Babiche Martens If you can’t stand the heat, don’t sit too close to the kitchen. Restaurant critic Kim Knight discovers a sizzling newcomer. In their own words: Milenta is a South American bistro where […]

Placeholder while loading article actions Small green rolls of grated cucumber flank a pink bar of ground raw wagyu beef, polished with muhammara and smothered in flowers and herbs. Close to the plate are elegant streaks of plus muhammara, the Middle Eastern red pepper dip that dances from smoky to hot to sweet to hot […]

On the menu of nearly every high-end New American restaurant you’ll find crudo, a $25 half chicken, pasta, and bistro steak. Occasionally, a dry-aged band dares to make an appearance. Bread is rarely free. There’s no shame in that – certainly not when executed well. Innovation is not always at stake. All Saints, which opened […]

I have often wondered, when it comes to successful restaurants and cafes, what is the outcome of luck and what is well-deserved praise? There was a meme from the satirical geniuses of Betoota Advocate this weekend titled “Cafe with a perfect place by the beach not even trying to be good” which, judging by the […]

I was recently asked: if I had to choose one death row meal served in a restaurant in Adelaide, what would it be? A dish. No substitutions. After some serious thinking and a lot of inner turmoil, I finally found an answer: Nido’s ricotta with black pepper, honey and gnocco fritto. It’s the simplest of […]

A casual atmosphere and sophisticated menus have made Bistro 217 a popular destination on Pawleys Island for approximately 18 years. Bahn Mi Fried Shrimp (pictured) is a Vietnamese-inspired sandwich loaded with flavor and full of large, succulent shrimp. Bistro 217 is part of the trendy revival, growth and long standing reputation of the Pawleys Island […]

“How is your spice tolerance?” asked our server, as she led my friend and I to our table. “Horrible,” I replied. ‘I find Sriracha spicy. “Awesome, then you’ll love this place.” she said, rubbing her hands in joy. And that’s the kind of place Plaza Khao Gaeng is. Not that he’s trying to force-feed you […]

Toklas, 1 Surrey Street, London WC2R 2ND (020 2930 8592). Starters £8-£16, mains £17-£27, desserts £5-£9, wines from £28 The Alice B Toklas Cookbook, first published in 1954, includes among its many recipes instructions for making a hash fudge. The confection, Toklas says, is easy to make, but she warns that it can encourage hysterical […]

John Junor, the self-proclaimed sage of Auchtermuchty, died in 1997 after a long career as a journalist which saw him become perhaps England’s best-known Scottish journalist. who was he? Well, among many other things, he was quite ahead of his time – a thunderous bigot with an abusive personality who claimed those negative traits as […]

Fiend in Notting Hill: “Risks that pay off” | restaurant review May 27, 2022 Photographed by Diogo Cruz Chris Denney’s journey is simply impressive. The head chef and founder of Fiend began his career working at The Square, Viajante and the three-star Michelin Italian restaurant Piazza Duomo before opening this Notting Hill restaurant; but Denney […]

Leeds is spoiled for choice when it comes to brilliant Italian restaurants. Salvo’s in Headingley has built its steadfast reputation over decades, The Station House Cafe & Bistro in Garforth is rated Leeds’ Best Italian on TripAdvisor, while Zucco’s in Meanwood was one of 11 Leeds restaurants included in the Good Food Guide 2019. So […]

The cuisine is contemporary, surprising and delicious, but so are the cocktails, almost artsy “Never will the Twains meet” Can the bright lights of sunny times meet the mellow vibe of happy hour? As cosmopolitans trade places with cappuccinos, our cup is literally overflowing at Rosie & Tillie, Delhi’s Saket’s newest entertainment outlet. This experiential […]

There was furore over the TikTok video last week and it had nothing to do with the viral courtroom antics of Johnny Depp and Amber Heard. In a much healthier use of the video-sharing platform, one user showed off a beautiful swimming spot with turquoise water, scenic rock pools and not a person for miles. […]

The Castle at Edgehill Pub and Restaurant (Submitted Photo) We booked a table as usual for the evening at The Castle at Edgehill pub and were delighted to find we had the best seat in the house with stunning views of the sun setting over the countryside. As an American working and living in England, […]

Fried pork chop with chicken and mashed potatoes with chive butter. Photo: Jutharat Pinyodoonyachet With each new spike in infections, it’s clear the COVID era will be with us a little longer, but you can already tell that chefs and restaurateurs have formed strong opinions about what their customers seem to want (or don’t want […]

CapitaSpring, one of Singapore’s most iconic skyscrapers, offers stunning views of the cityscape and huge rooftop space. What better way to utilize the new floor plan than to combine the intricate art of urban farming with a 51st floor food court? Fresh off the heels of the launch of Latin-European bistro Sol & Luna, 1-Group […]

My nearest urban center is Penicuik, 10 miles from Edinburgh towards Peebles. It is a commuter’s paradise with a population of around 16,000. The town’s name is derived from the Old Brythonic phrase Pen Y Cog, meaning “Cuckoo Hill”, but after industrialization it was famous for its paper mills, the last closed in 2004. And […]