Category Archives: Fancy Schmancy
Bob Bob Ricard – Soho
There are good and bad things about blogger/Qype* events. The good thing is that you usually get to try a lot of little samples of food that give you a better idea of the restaurant’s offering. The bad is that … Continue reading
Filed under British, Fancy Schmancy, Russian
Vineria – St Johns Wood
Despite it technically being a very manageable walking distance from my flat, I’ve never eaten in St Johns Wood before. There’s something about crossing the border into NW8 that doesn’t sit right with me. Maida Vale is nice and all, … Continue reading
Filed under Fancy Schmancy, Italian
Sketch, Gallery – Mayfair
Occasionally Sketch runs £50-off voucher deals through their Facebook page. The first time I took advantage was at the uber-posh Lecture Room and Library. The entire experience was surreal. The meal was fantastic, but I found that you really pay … Continue reading
Filed under Fancy Schmancy
Eastside Inn – Farringdon (Thanksgiving Dinner)
Last year, on my first Thanksgiving in the UK and away from my family, I worked late and ended up eating buttered noodles over the sink. It sucked, and I vowed that I would never let it happen again. So … Continue reading
Filed under Fancy Schmancy, Holiday meals
A Rum Do Two at Hush Brasserie – Mayfair
When I think of molecular gastronomy, images of olive gel bubbles from El Bulli or liquid nitrogen starters from The Fat Duck spring to mind – not so much cocktails. But really, the concept is the same. So why not? … Continue reading
Filed under Booze, Fancy Schmancy, Review
Asia de Cuba – St. Martin’s Lane
I had my first taste of Asia de Cuba, the most well-known (only?) tropical-Asian fusion restaurant in London and New York, at Taste of London, and I’ve been dreaming of it ever since. After one failed attempt at lunch in … Continue reading
Filed under Asian, Fancy Schmancy, Restaurants, Review
Sketch, The Lecture Room and Library – Mayfair
I’ve been holding off on my thoughts on Sketch simply because there have been so many frickin‘ reviews lately. Rightly so, they’re offering a £50 voucher through their Facebook group until the end of August. Naturally, that got around, and … Continue reading
Filed under Fancy Schmancy, French
One-o-one, Knightsbridge
After a tough week, I decided to treat myself to lunch at Asia de Cuba. I made a reservation, didn’t have breakfast and did a quick check on Google and TFL to make sure I was going in the right … Continue reading
Filed under Fancy Schmancy, Restaurants, Review
