There are few better ways to spend a Saturday than dining in the Cape Winelands (well, for me anyway). Long, lazy afternoons with beautiful sunny views and amazing food and wine. Like at Clos Malvern which is set deep in the Devon Valley near Stellenbosch. The restaurant has a wrap-around balcony with fabulous views across […]
Today we’re eating in London’s West End in swanky St James. The area was developed in the 17th century as a residential location for the British aristocracy. Now it’s home to fine clothing stores, chic art galleries, gentlemen’s clubs and beautiful terraces. And of course its share of top restaurants. It certainly exudes class and […]
Today I’m back in Covent Garden – in the delightful surrounds of Neal’s Yard. It’s a really cute, characterful area that is home to sister restaurant to The Palomar which I visited recently. The Barbary takes its inspiration from the Barbary Coast – an area around the Atlas Mountains which includes Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia and […]
I love Thai food, there’s so much variety and everything’s bursting with flavour. I visit Thailand whenever I get the chance and my favourite part of the trip is trying different dishes every day. I have established some firm favourites over the years. So today I’m delighted to be combining some of my favourite food with […]
Today I’m in the middle of all the action in Soho and I’m also being transported somewhere way more exotic. The choice in London’s restaurantland is mind-boggling and we’re heading for The Palomar to sample what they describe as the food of modern-day Jerusalem. It’s a small restaurant with a sixteen-seater bar up front for walk-ins […]
Today I’m back in my favourite part of London – Covent Garden – eating out in the Seven Dials area to be specific. Seven Dials was originally laid out by Thomas Neale (who Neale Street is named after) in the early 1690s. The seven streets are designed in a series of triangles and Neale commissioned […]