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I think this organ demonstrates my dedication to the pursuit of ludicrously enjoyable experiences. Fortunately, my erratic stagger through life has presented an obscene number of these and so I feel confident in my ability to handle extreme gratification. However, our Tuesday dinner at the new branch of Hawksmoor was so pleasurable that even my [...]
The celebration of me becoming even more knackered and rancid (which is to say, my birthday event) took place at Hawksmoor – London’s best meat restaurant. The usual selection of delectable bits of animal (the remains of some are pictured left) were on offer, but I was gratifyingly altered by the brilliance of their new [...]
Long time readers will know that in my opinion Hawksmoor is the most stunning, staggering and stupefyingly brilliant source of steaks in London. I’ve had so many blissfully happy meals in the restaurant near Spitalfields that I’ve come to view it as a home away from home, although I admit my home is less themed [...]
I’ve raved about Hawksmoor (London’s best meat restaurant) on many occasions; it is just such a good place to engage in quality meat action. However, I don’t feel I have done justice to their brilliant bar. Hawksmoor’s bar has provided me with restorative cocktails on so many occasions that I can only vaguely remember last [...]
Last night at Hawksmoor I drank one of the most compelling cocktails I’ve consumed in my life. I’ve had other attempts at this cocktail many times in the past, but few people have risen to quite this level of invigorating, mind-warping booze action. The cocktail? A Zombie: Because the grail/glass was about a pint in [...]
Sometimes you find yourself in possession of a really filthy bottle of Champagne and it is always a conundrum as to whether you can face drinking it. The key, of course, is to make cocktails with it and tonight’s extremely decadent fizz-based cocktail is the Olympique. It is very simple, just pour a shot of [...]
I had one of these at Hawksmoor last night. It was delish and so I was glad I kept my eye on how it was mixed. Into an ice-filled highball glass pour two shots of Plymouth gin and two shots of some lovely, fresh apple juice. Top up with ginger beer, Fentiman’s is good. The [...]
Since I’ve been reading Embury Cocktails I find myself wondering what are the truly great cocktail bars I’ve visited. Let me think… New York was full of amazing bars. Merc Bar made ; indeed the cocktail list was full of expertly prepared beverages of heroism. On my first night in New York I got so [...]
It can often be exciting to try a new cocktail bar; the Artesian started off fairly sedately but ultimately delivered the goods. The bar itself was decorated a bit oddly. The light-fittings were particularly strange, looking like some kind of medieval torture implements. It was also quite packed with tables. The cocktail menu was pleasingly [...]
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