Tag: mackerel

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 

Humble Chicken

Humble Chicken

Humble bragging. This is a term that I find hilarious. Taking these terms in isolation, being humble is not to brag.  To brag is not to be humble.  These contradictory terms lead to the creation of, particularly uproarious statements. I could only hope that Humble 

Uoichi

Uoichi

London seems to have a dearth of casual Japanese eateries. Whereas in Japan, there would be one on almost every corner, here that niche seems to be filled by the kebab shop.  I have nothing against kebab shops but a generic fry up just seem 

Spring

Spring

Ironically, we arrived in Spring in autumn. Spring seems to be associated with changes, new beginnings and a chance to start anew.  Almost as if the new year had rolled around again.  Well, at least this seems to be the case in the gym as 

Harwood Arms

Harwood Arms

Service.  Service… Service!!! When sitting around an open kitchen, I had often heard this being hurled around with some abandonment.  It would inevitably seem to herald an amusing experience.  When this exclamation wasn’t acted upon quickly by the serving staff, it was flung around almost