I love a visit to an Ivy restaurant. From my first time when I went to the original one in Covent Garden and sat on a table next to Jilly Cooper (don’t know how I stopped myself from telling her how much I love her books!), it’s always been a real treat for me. They […]
In my time in London I’ve worked in all corners of the city. Lucky me to have had the opportunity. I worked in Docklands while Canary Wharf was still a hole in the ground (sounds unlikely I know but seriously). There was no Jubilee Line and I got the Underground and (very unreliable) Docklands Light […]
I’ve grown to love Covent Garden more and more since setting up this blog. Started on a whim nine years ago, eatingcoventgarden.com soon became a passion and a labour of love. I got very upset when some malicious online person deleted the original incarnation but in September 2012 started all over again. Since then I’ve […]
In London restaurant terms there are few restaurants with the long-running envious reputation of The Ivy. Known for its simple, delicious menu and as a favourite watering hole for celebs, it’s hard to get a table at this London institution. I’m lucky to have eaten there a few times over the years and love the feel of […]