London might be known for its busy streets, packed Tube carriages and people who aggressively speed walk past you mainlining coffee, but it is also one of the most romantic cities in the world when you do it right. From riverside walks to candlelit restaurants and hidden gardens, the capital offers endless opportunities for couples […]
Today it’s time for brunch at Dishoom. Based on the old Irani cafes of Bombay which were opened last century by Zoroastrian immigrants from Iran. These cafes were the first places in Bombay where people of any culture, class or religion could come together over food and drink. There were almost four hundred of them […]
I’ve really enjoyed getting back out into London’s restaurantland. It’s a different place with lots of new Covid measures that vary by establishment. I’m happy to adapt, it’s just so nice to be out there. Today at Bocca di Lupo we were shown to a table enclosed on two sides and separated from the next-door […]
I’ve been going out more and more in London. Watching my beloved city slowly coming back to life makes me happy. And I’m loving the new alfresco restaurant lifestyle that’s unfolded. In Soho the streets that radiate out from Old Compton Street have all been closed to traffic and bars and restaurants have filled them […]
Today we’re heading into Soho on a crisp and chilly autumn day. I love this time of year – an excuse to get out all your winter gear you haven’t worn since last time and start to embrace the run up to Christmas – something London does spectacularly. Oh and it’s also an excuse to […]
Today we’re heading into Soho (what happiness) for some amazing Persian food. At Berenjak founder Kian Samyani evokes the style of the classic hole in the wall eateries that line the streets of Tehran. It’s named after the handfuls of brightly coloured rice eaten as a snack at Persian funfairs. Now that’s enough exotic […]