Double Dragon, 84 Rosebery Avenue, London EC1R 4QY (020 7683 0326). Lunch £7 to £13, all dishes £5 to £14.50, desserts £8, wines from £23 In the 1970s, my late mother, Claire, became a regular at a restaurant called Thomas De Quincey’s in Covent Garden. It was named after the 19th century essayist who had […]
The last time I made it, I got great advice on where to eat in Rome from a woman who lived there and a cheerful plate arranged with pale pink slices of a Bologna specialty. “I do bologna,” says an attendant, handing out some of the most sublime pork sausages in recent memory. The crispy […]
There is a burst of excitement and renewal in Stratford, East London. Large, swanky hotels with enviable dining scenes and grand lobbies gobble up available space in the area, a branch of the V&A is due to open soon, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park is right next door and there are fast connections to the center […]
Breadcrumb Links Local Food Reviews Opinion: Zarak is the younger sister restaurant to Afghan Kitchen in Surrey, a more modern take on Main Street in Vancouver. Bolani, a flatbread filled with potatoes Photo by Mia Stainsby /PNG Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission on purchases […]
La Nonna offers artisanal plates and simple Italian cuisine at Market Row in Brixton… Photo: La Nonna London’s love affair with Italian cuisine has been going on for a long time, but many of the latest additions to the capital’s dining scene seem more focused on interiors than food. While Insta-famous restaurants gain traction on […]
Situated in the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in Wiltshire, Lucknam Park Hotel & Spa is just 10 kilometers from the ancient city of Bath, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and close to Castle Combe, often cited as the “prettiest village in England”. Castle Combe is also home to a nearby racing circuit which […]
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Children are not an afterthought at Cordis. Photo / Provided Thinking of a city break for the Easter holidays next month? The Cordis, Auckland might be just the place, writes David Barrington Location: In downtown Auckland, the Cordis is on Symonds St near the junction with Karangahape Rd, just across Grafton Bridge. Style: A large, […]
Saga matured duck with beet tagine, m’semen bread and chicory salad. Photo: Adam Friedlander Why do I feel like ten years ago people stopped eating like that? my guest whispered shortly after the relentless parade of waiters, hosts, and beverage experts who populate the suite of cocktail nooks and dining spaces at the new tasting […]
Fletchers at Grantley Hall, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 3ET (01765 620 070, grantleyhall.co.uk). Starters £12.50 to £19.50, mains £24 to £50, desserts £11.50 to £14, wines from £34 I arrived at Grantley Hall on time for my reservation, and I was always late for my table. It was because of the long drive from the […]
wow. Before reading any further, I suggest you log onto the Allta Winter House website and try to get a reservation or waitlist. Extraordinary and joyful things are happening on the 5th floor of a central Dublin car park and you have to experience it. Chefs Niall Davis and Hugh Higgins opened Allta on Setanta […]
If you had some type of job at the turn of the century, you probably know The Haycock in Wansford. It must have once been an important post office. A large, sprawling confection of honeyed stone, squatting on the side of the A1, “conveniently situated”, as the memo always pointed out, between your London offices […]
By Rebecca Horrigan Michelin stars Sushi by Scratch Restaurants: Sushi|Bar Montecito offers a dining experience like I have never had before. Upon arrival, all notions of mastering the meal must be deliciously liberated; you can rest, sip and “rest assured” that you are in good hands. Stopping on the easy and windy Coast Village Road […]
Argentinians have a passion for steak and a visit to the new Moo Steakhouse in Soho, the younger sister of gastropub Pimlico, demonstrates why they are the masters of the charcoal grill… Photo: Moo Cantina Quincho is the word for a special space in Argentine homes where the charcoal grill welcomes friends and family to […]
For the most part, the High Street mall scene around Henderson Road is home to mostly casual joints: ice cream, barbecue, hot chicken. Gallo’s on High is an outlier in this sense. It’s a bit more upscale. It’s a bit like… if Post Modern Jukebox was a restaurant. It’s modern, yet sophisticated in an eye-catching […]
Rice hotel bar and restaurant 2-14 Church Street, Poyntzpass Tel. : 02838318893 Don’t tell my wife, but I’ve long since given up on losing weight – in fact, since early 2019 I’ve focused my efforts on growing instead. Of course, it doesn’t make it any easier when you find an awesome restaurant serving up portions […]
French fries are about as common as American food. You can find them on virtually every menu from coast to coast, whether it’s the electronic one shining above your head at Mickey D’s or the leather one at your favorite steakhouse. And yet, for all the occasions to knock over a plate of fries, I […]
Located on the island of Koh Lanta, which compared to most of its neighboring islands is rather laid back and less partyy, is the super luxury hotel Pimalai. The hotel is located in the southern part of Koh Lanta so it’s away from a lot of development, but that’s also a bonus as it means […]
Juke and Loe, 617 Ecclesall Road, Sheffield S11 8PT (0114 268 0271, jukeandloe.com). Lunch – two courses £25, three courses £30. Dinner – starters £14-£16, mains £24-£30, desserts £10. Wines from £24 It’s time to address the most pressing question of age: when to go out to eat on weekdays, which is better, lunch or […]
What a pleasure to go somewhere knowing that we will have a good time and that all that remains is to succumb to the joy. But ‘n’ Ben is such a place. I’ve been here many times over the years and have never been disappointed, not least because, in an ever-changing world, this place remains […]
Published: 21:51 January 24, 2022 When we learned that two former pupils of Heston Blumenthal had taken over a village pub in Surrey, restaurant critic Matthew Williams was eager to stop by Oxshott to find out why everyone is talking about the Victoria. Pictures: lateef.photography must knowVictoria High Street, Oxshott KT22 0JRTel: 01372 238308The Web: […]
Throughout the various lockdowns, my son and I met his friend and dad for a football game every Saturday morning, rain, hail or shine. On our way home, we pass the Atholl Hotel. Already starved from our athletic endeavors, the smells emanating from the kitchen make us groan in equal measure of pleasure and frustration […]
Once a starchy affair of white tablecloths and dress codes, Singapore’s food scene has let loose in recent years. A far cry from elegant tunes and an arsenal of silverware, the gastronomy is moving towards a relaxed and lively experience, supported by fun games of flavors. And nowhere is this shift more evident than in […]
Comments In a city awash with seafood, is this Back Bay newcomer distinctive enough to keep us coming back? Foodies and restaurant newbies love The Feed. Sign up now for our bi-weekly newsletter. The Banks signature lobster dish. / Photo by Brian Samuels Photos on the website and walls of the Banks Fish House – […]
Thai Chef’s colorful decor includes a wall of shadowboxes. Photo by Deb Lindsey When I take a bite of the dry catfish curry at Thai Chef — a restaurant Chalisa Fitts and her parents, Pornnapa Pongpornprot and David Weston, opened in Rockville Town Square in October — flavor and texture bombs are exploding. Crispy, moist, […]
Inside hipster chain Ace Hotel’s latest offering – a bubbly Brooklyn outpost with plush leather sofas, an on-site bakery, and rooms with record players The Ace hotel chain has opened its latest outpost in Boerum Hill, on the edge of downtown Brooklyn Rooms feature retro details such as mid-century furniture and vinyl record players Extraordinary […]
Howard Street, 56 Howard Street, Belfast, Tel. : 02890 248631 Tthe best compliment you can pay any restaurant, that is to say that it is compliant. And a synonym for that in Northern Ireland is the excellent Howard Street which has never let me down. I have eaten there on at least a dozen occasions […]
Can the vertiginous place live up to expectations? Aura Skypool stands out as one of the biggest openings in Dubai in 2021. Creating its own genre somewhere between a pool club, restaurant, and tourist attraction, Aura’s appeal is undeniable. Its 360-degree infinity pool is something we’ve never come across, and the one thing Dubai never […]
For almost two years, traveling to enjoy delicious meals in other countries has been discouraged or difficult, if not entirely impossible. Hawksmoor, a popular British group of nine London-based steakhouses, has finally done something about the situation. Since September, there has been a 10th Hawksmoor, on East 22nd Street, ready to serve Americans who follow […]
The case of pastry in Lodi. Photo: Adam Friedlander In the spirit of this ever-changing and slightly unnerving COVID holiday season, Ignacio Mattos’ latest venture, called Lodi, which opened a few months ago at Rockefeller Center, seems like it was made for all occasions. possible. It’s an Italian espresso bar complete with whistling coffee machines […]
For a small village, Brodie, on the outskirts of Forres, has a lot to offer. There is of course the world famous castle and the almost equally famous Countryfare – an upscale shop and restaurant. Straddling the A96 between Aberdeen and Inverness, hundreds of vehicles turn into Countryfare, but I’d love to see more of […]
63 Tay Street is one of the few restaurants with all the basics and you have no idea how happy it is to point it out as we crawl towards the end of a hectic year. It was interesting, to say the least. Reviewing restaurants in 2021 has obviously been a bigger task than before […]
For breakfast, choose from potato rosti, crab crumpets and homemade hot waffles; while favorites like the LaLee burger, croque monsieur, and superlative Nicoise salad – expertly executed with candied eggs, juicy white anchovies, and a choice of tuna or salmon fillet – are served all day. When evening comes, it’s time to ramp up. There […]
This week Murray Chalmers is reviewing an old favorite in Dundee and venturing into the capital to sample something new. A friend from the music industry from London came to visit us last week and I gave him some tips on where to eat in Dundee. When we first met at the nicely sleazy bar […]
One of the perks of the Irish staycation over the past 21 months has been to say goodbye to the stress of the airport – those queues, security checks, all the new Covid restrictions, and arriving early “right at the case ‘before hanging out, wound up like a reel as you anxiously stare at TV […]
Dining bar at Ci Siamo. Photo: Adam Friedlander You really need a road map to find this place, ”someone mumbled at our table after making the long journey to the last business Danny Meyer, Ci Siamo – a journey that begins on an unnamed sidewalk in the city center. (Pro tip: If your Uber driver […]
Who needs a motto like ‘Who Dares Wins’ from the legendary SAS when you can have one like Cartoos in Aberdeen? “Life is Short – Eat More Ice Cream” greets visitors to their dazzling ice cream, milkshake and dessert parlor tucked away in a corner of the seaside restaurant. It must be hard to walk […]
There are few things nicer than a cloister around the grounds of Glasgow Cathedral on one of the crisp and bright first autumn mornings of the year. On the way to eat at Celentano, the air was cold enough to make your cheeks blush, while the skyline above the necropolis, the nearby Victorian cemetery, was […]
Breadcrumb Links Reviews of local cuisine ARC owner Antonio Romero Casado carves a ham leg. Photo by Leïla Kwok. Author of the article: Mia Stainsby A few tapas dishes at the ARC. Photo by Leïla Kwok. Photo by Leila Kwok /jpg The opinions and recommendations are impartial and the products are selected independently. Postmedia may […]
All good New Yorkers know that Lower Manhattan would lose part of its identity if Chinese businesses were to disappear from Chinatown. In Little Italy, when Italian-Americans moved away, real estate brokers stripped part of the area of its ethnic identity by renaming it NoLIta. If this tactic is successful a few blocks south, we […]
Photo: DeSean McClinton-Holland As COVID takes its time to move away from city life, all kinds of welcome signs of recovery are appearing around the city. Broadway is open again, of course, and the last time I walked down Restaurant Row on 46th Street, herds of wide-eyed tourists scrambled along the sidewalks like in the […]
Food and drink The flagship Al Mar restaurant is a place you would visit whether you are staying at the hotel or not. Sumptuous interiors are all made up of Art Deco pendant lights, hardwood floors, dusty pink cabins, and dark, deep velvet chairs; service is fun and affable without being overbearing, and Italian executive […]
Inspector calls new Harper hotel on popular Norfolk north coast, which he says looks like a ‘stylish golf club’ The Harper is part of a modern real estate development in the village of Langham Hotel opened on May 17 and is doing a roaring business, says inspector At dinner, his wife’s cod was barely cooked […]
When I stepped into the new Bedrock Origin, I didn’t expect to eat dry-aged fish. Isn’t seafood better when it’s fresh? Not always, said the experts. Having the catch of the week or last month might seem counterintuitive, but dry-aged fish can improve its flavor and texture. The age-old method removes moisture, including residual blood […]
I If your definition of the perfect vacation is to sit back, relax by the sea, and walk no more than 10 minutes to access food and drink, then Le Meridien Lav is perfect for you. With four restaurants, a spa, two swimming pools, and a pristine stretch of private coastline, the only reason you’ll […]
Cadence Buffalo Mushroom Sandwich. Photo: DeSean McClinton-Holland T These are tough times for bulky, beefy non-vegans like me. Phrases like “herbal” have been on the lips of breathless restaurateurs for years, of course. Lately, however, and especially in the weird new era of COVID, advancements in this ever-expanding genre – a haven, in the old […]
Malcolm Yards Market Offers Diversity, Quality and FunPhoto by Kevin Kramer I am a dining room skeptic. Yes, I went to Reading Terminal Market in Philadelphia and loved DiNic’s Broccoli Rabe Sandwich. Grand Central in Los Angeles is cool, as is Chelsea Market in New York, but Minnesota’s efforts have left me on the edge. […]
From left to right: Christopher Nelson, Bethany Zozula, Amanda Marion, Kassandra McGlynn, Emma Minnows 40 North at Alphabet City has the ambience of an old-fashioned Greenwich Village, North Beach or London’s Shoreditch arts cafe. This is the kind of place where a simple impromptu dinner turns into a festive occasion – because you and your […]
The Wigmore, 15 Langham Place, London W1B 3DE (020 7965 0198). Toastie £ 13, snacks £ 5.50 to £ 7.75, main courses £ 14 to £ 16, dessert £ 5, beers from £ 5 a pint, wines from £ 28.50 Happiness is a well-made cheese toast. The XXL Stove Top 3 Cheese Toasts with mustard […]
Salon at Graduate Cambridge The area Not exactly in the center, but Cambridge is tiny so that doesn’t matter – nowhere is far from nowhere else. And anyway, it’s a great place, especially at the start of summer, when its grassy spaces are full of students in various states of ecstasy or distress depending on […]
Shukette is the faster, looser and stronger spin-off from chef Ayesha J. Nurdjaja Shuka. Both restaurants get their name from shuk, the Hebrew word for an open-air market, and Shukette has more than that: the hustle and bustle, the smell of cumin and charcoal, the mind-boggling array of snacks. , pickles, dips and skewers. and […]
Vegan Tofu, 105 Upper Street, London N1 1QN (020 7916 3304). Starters and dim sum £ 5.50-£ 8.50, large plates £ 7.90-£ 14.80, desserts £ 4.80, wines from £ 18.50 About a dozen years ago, an editor invited me to go vegan for two weeks, so I could get back to the boisterous frontline of […]
CONWAY – The review of the three-story 98-room, 59,412-square-foot Viewpoint North Conway hotel proposed for Intervale was continued by the Conway Planning Board last Thursday until the next board meeting on September 23. Board Chairman Ben Colbath said the meeting will be held again at the Conway Recreation Department’s Marshall Gymnasium at Kennett Middle School […]
Pigs, Edgefield near Holt, Norfolk NR24 2RL (01263 587634). Appetizers £ 4.50 or £ 8 per person for a selection, main courses £ 14 to 15.50, desserts £ 6.25, wines from £ 21 Restaurant names matter. If you refer to hedges, petals and berries, you are telling us that you cook only to serve the […]
The whimsical world a team of seasoned industry veterans has created on Boston’s waterfront is filled with buried treasures. Foodies and restaurant newbies love The Feed. Sign up now for our bi-weekly newsletter. Nautilus Pier 4 offers cuisine from around the world, including Sichuan eggplant, at Boston Seaport. / Photo by Jenna Skutnik The nautilus, […]
Try to get a reservation at one of Manhattan’s luxury sushi bars and you’ll never guess the restaurant business is in trouble. As I write this, you have to wait a week to taste one of Shion Uino’s $ 420 omakase meals at 69 Léonard Street. Masa, where lunch and dinner now cost $ 800 […]
The wonders continue at dinner. Like the hotel, The NoMad restaurant has only been open since May, but guests come from far and wide to sample the seasonal delights of executive chef Ashley Abodeely. First, small pasta dishes arrive – king crab tagliatelle sprinkled with lemon and a creamy wild garlic and artichoke rigatoni are […]
Burnt Orange, 59 Middle Street, Brighton, East Sussex BN1 1AL (01273 929923). Starters £ 4 to £ 10, main courses £ 8 to £ 19, desserts £ 4 to £ 7, wines from £ 22 Brown foods are best. We know it. Brown foods relate to caramelized sugars and the Maillard reaction; they are generous, […]
Bradley’s Hare, Church Street, Maiden Bradley, Wiltshire BA12 7HW (01985 801018). Starters £ 6.50 to £ 10, main courses £ 13.50 to £ 23, desserts £ 7.50, wines from £ 20 If you wanted a single plate of food to symbolize the current state of the bloated country pub, you could do a lot worse […]
Glens Falls is bustling. The restaurants, cafes and brasseries on Ridge and Glen Streets, two rays from the downtown roundabout, teem with crowds on the sidewalks in the sun. They munch on tacos at Raul’s, burgers and beers at Davidson’s Brewing and Downtown Social, small plates on tiny tables at Radici Kitchen, and sip cocktails […]
We dine a little differently these days. Of course, we always eat out and most of our restaurants have proven time and time again that they can withstand any storm, whether it’s a harsh winter or another wave of winter. pandemic. Some of us cook more at home, and for many, food helps us form […]
After a long wait, a Brooklyn landmark is back. Photo: DeSean McClinton-Holland In a city filled with ancient and venerable catering institutions, Gage & Tollner, which began life as an oyster house near the Brooklyn waterfront in 1879, is one of the oldest and most venerable. The dark-toned brasserie-style dining room on Fulton Street was […]
Nestled off the beaten track and with a French chef for a little je ne sais quoi, Phil Sampson approached this Hampshire restaurant with high expectations. . . Nothing like a French chef to get the culinary juices flowing. Flamboyance, flair, finesse, gastronomic know-how, they have it all. Some of them even use humor; the […]
Francie 134 Broadway, at Bedford Ave., Williamsburg; 718-218-7572; franciebrooklyn.com Francie’s dining room in a former Williamsburg bank. Photo: DeSean McClinton-Holland “It’s like last year never happened,” someone said after we sat for a minute or two in the refreshing, crowded dining room at the new Williamsburg destination. Francie. There were no masks in sight except […]
ohYears on the last Saturday night before indoor dining resumed, torrential rains revealed the weaknesses of eating outside. I watched the guests huddle under the awnings, the pouring rain diluting their primitivo. Stormy weather was not enough to take people – sanity on the brink of precipice thanks to this brutal lockdown – from restaurants, […]
If you’re craving a few bites of Italian street food or thinking of freshly baked slice pizzas followed by cups of sweet, authentic ice cream; then you can’t miss Terrazza by Alloro. Terrazza is the new concept of the long-standing Italian restaurant Alloro. Bringing a taste of ‘la dolce vita’, the menu offers a range […]
Kitchen enthusiast Rupali Dean left impressed after a meal at Kiyan, The Roseate New Delhi name: Kiyan Site: The Roseate, NH 8 Samalkha, New Delhi Atmosphere: Located in the middle of the pillars of Isfahan and surrounded by royal blue water body, Kiyan was designed by Khun Lek Bunnag, whose dream was to assimilate art, […]
Barnaby’s: the Barnaby hamburger; Roasted Brussels sprouts and nachos. Photograph by Angel Tucker. Barnaby’s public house Barnaby’s Public House comes with a sordid murder story involving a Providence millionaire, an incapacitated woman, and a toddy full of arsenic. But inside the doors of the Victorian-style saloon, people are more concerned with hedonism than history. The […]