Benares

Benares

In my morbid moments, I wonder what my epitaph should read.  What I would not like it to say is “started off so well…”.  However, perhaps that might be fitting for the tombstones of some restaurants, especially those that promise fine dining Indian. Bernares was 

Petrus

Petrus

I approached Petrus with trepidation.  The last time I had eaten at a Gordon Ramsey’s upmarket restaurant (Royal Hospital Road), I was told (rather rudely) that I was not allowed to take photos.  Even though I went for the full taster menu as a bit 

Lima

Lima

When I was in Peru, I was astounded by the food on offer. I was hoping to re-live this in London given that South America is probably out of reach for travel for the moment.  So to satisfy my hunger for such regional treats, I 

Chishuru

Chishuru

Sometimes I feel that I need a bit more colour in my life. I also need a bit more cheer as I was recently stood up for dinner.  I have gone to the effort of making something worth eating at home but my guests never 

Burro e Salvia

Burro e Salvia

I really like a good pasta. Too bad it is hard to find without paying an arm and a leg.  My introduction to how good pasta could be was at Locanda Locatelli.  Unfortunately that was not somewhere I could afford to often frequent.  Several years