Parlour

Parlour

That was a particularly loquacious waiter. As we sat down at Parlour, being a bit early, we were one of the first ones in.  Which meant that we had the restaurant to ourselves and this particularly verbose server, perhaps eager to see the first the 

Brawn

Brawn

Things in life are relative.  Especially food. I can think of that time when I have starved for two days during a youthful poorly planned camping trip.  When I emerged out of the wild, instant noodles were like ambrosia to me. On the other hand, 

Cinnamon Kitchen

Cinnamon Kitchen

I find abbreviations quite interesting. It is perhaps something which is more prevalent at work, on account of the very long names for processes, departments and people.  When used right it makes life more efficient.  Outside of the office, the short form also provide efficiency gains.  

Jin go gae

Jin go gae

On Boxing day, we thought to absolve ourselves of the previous day’s gluttony by taking a walk in the country side.  Out in the grasslands and gentle hills of Surrey, things were rather happy and peaceful, especially from the number of dogs walking their owners 

Kyubei

Kyubei

People have often asked me what different there can be with sushi – it’s just raw fish, there can’t be any real difference, it’s all the same. Even among those who are willing to give sushi a try, differences between the chains and Japanese restaurants