Today it’s time for a leisurely Saturday lunch in the heart of Soho. How I love Soho with its myriad bars and restaurants, food stalls, stylish people and quirky shops. After much consideration we picked Bocca di Lupo as today’s lunchtime venue. It opened in November 2008 and has become a firm favourite on the […]
So it’s summertime in London – not that it feels much like it, let’s just say I’m not exactly sashaying around in my flip flops yet. But you have to make an effort to get into the spirit of it (#FindYourSummer) and for me that means plenty of alfresco eating (and drinking). Today, then, we’re up on […]
Gennaro Contaldo is an Italian chef and restaurateur who has kept me entertained for years, with his engaging personality and passion for food and cooking. His series with Antonio Carluccio called Two Greedy Italians was a joy to watch. He also is credited as being the person who inspired Jamie Oliver to learn all about and fall […]
This is a really simple recipe packed with the flavours of Italy. The anchovy butter adds an amazing depth to the lamb and the lemony fennel potatoes are a delight. Give it a try and let me know what you think. Italian-style lamb steaks with anchovy and garlic Served with lemon and fennel roast potatoes […]
So I eat out a fair bit and love trying new places. I also love returning to favourite places, especially ones that I’ve been to time after time that never fail to delight. A Tavola is one of these – and the fact that it’s always full or nearly so is testimony to a much-loved neighbourhood restaurant. As well […]
Today we’re venturing into the City of London. A short walk from bustling Liverpool Street station through the throngs of City workers is La Tagliata, which opened this July. It’s all new and shiny with plush white seating along the walls and staff with welcoming smiles. The concept is wonderfully simple. There’s basically one starter […]