Chakra Kensington

Chakra Kensington

There seems to be word on the street that I detest Indian food.  Nothing could be further from the truth.  What I do detest is bad food, regional derivations discarded.  It wouldn’t make sense for me to torture myself by visiting here and here and 

Artisan Bistro Chelsea

Artisan Bistro Chelsea

Sometimes I’m accused of needing to practice my ABCs on account of my almost inscrutable writing.  I’ve been told that it seems slightly at odds with my job as it is full of minute points and thrust of words.  So it seems strangely apt that 

The Painted Heron

The Painted Heron

  The Painted Heron is a high-end Indian restaurant that has been serving the Chelsea locals for almost 15 years. It is somewhat off the beaten track, next to the river in an area lacking a tube station – one wonders whether this was intended 

Hereford Road

Hereford Road

The sun seems to be shining today. I for one need it.  I need to put dark thoughts behind me.   A light, airy and dramatic dining room was the order of the day.  With high ceilings and a massive round sky light in the 

La Figa

La Figa

To get over the “excitement” of the end of June, I thought it would be best to visit one of my neighbourhood restaurants.  The hope was that being able to roll home rather than clamber on public transport, minimizing my contact with other people, would