London
We were informed that Sakana-tei was a destination restaurant for Japanese types in London. This we took as a good sign. Indeed, the blackboards listing specials covered in Japanese …
Bars
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 …
General
Those of us who have difficulties with wheat can have a miserable time choosing food; wheat is in bloody everything. However, on my last trip to our local branch …
Burgundy
Lafarge makes wonderful Volnay, and Volnay can be terribly beautiful. Some journalists have commented that Lafarge makes inconsistent wines, but I feel they make these comments because they don’t …
Alsace
When I was last chatting to my chums Jeremy and Gernot about my trip to Alsace they suggested that they could not see the point of Pinot Gris. I …
Recipes
My dear mother used to make chicken in cider when I was but a fresh, young thing; I have many memories of enjoying this when growing up. It is …
General
I have railed against the danger of salad in the past: lettuce will give you cancer. Obviously lettuce is to be avoided wherever possible, but there are ways to …
Ceramics
Starting on 27 September there is a Sarah-Jane Selwood exhibition at the Inspires gallery in Oxford. This gallery opened after I moved out of Oxford, so I cannot guarantee …
Other
When I tried this chez Pibarnon the winemaker was highly amused that I said it was sexy. It is sexy, I tell you! Bandol 2001, Chateau de Pibarnon A …
Rhône
I thought I may as well write up one of tonight’s wines as I decant it so I don’t have to disappear in front of the computer for quite …
