Mann’s Beijing
04/11/2015

Mann’s Beijing

Mann’s Beijing Restaurant.  One rather misty day, we were invited to brave the fog to try some Chinese food.  Which proved to be a larger problem than expected as the restaurant was only really easily accessible by car.  I had to by turns beg, cajole …

eating, England, London, review
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by Chris
Palomar
28/10/2015

Palomar

I must admit to being rarely surprised in life.  Sometimes I get rained on when I don’t expect it.  Other times I find a fly in my soup.  Although, the time I saw a rat caught in a manhole cover in the middle of Shibuya, …

eating, England, London, review
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by Chris
Smoking Goat
19/10/2015

Smoking Goat

Smoking Goat. When I first heard we were destined to meet here for dinner, I did wonder if this was a smoking establishment.  Which was a reason for concern as I am allergic to smoke and bad food.  I tend to complain rather loudly and sarcastically to the …

eating, England, London, review
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by Chris
Engawa
05/10/2015

Engawa

So, Kobe beef has now landed in London with a few restaurants serving this ‘caviar of cattle’. This is supposed to be the genuine article as opposed to wagyu beef, which doesn’t necessarily come from Japan, and may not even be purebred. There seems to …

eating, England, London, review
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by Patrick
Bright Courtyard
01/10/2015

Bright Courtyard

On a rather sunny day, we attended a radiant wedding at Bright Courtyard.  On such a glamorous occasion, I felt that I had to turn up with my big sparkly camera.  Hopefully, the food will look more true to life because I am making the effort. …

eating, England, London, review
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by Chris