Rants
Whisky has never really done it for me. Many years ago I spent much money trying the best single malts I could find and, whilst I appreciated their complexity …
Loire
We are aware that Cabernet Sauvignon is rubbish apart from those made by a select handful of people (Diana Seysses (at Snowden in California), Tim Adams and Mr Moss …
Recipes
These Thai salads can be so delicious, the key often seems to make them mind-buggeringly hot. This one cries out for bird’s eye chillies and the very best scallops …
Non-alcoholic
I went out into Town today to meet the partner for lunch. Damned-good lunch it was too. Before meeting up I went to a Nero Express coffee bar and …
London
Nahm received some mixed reviews when it opened, but it is also Europe’s only Thai restaurant with a Michelin star. Our lunchtime visit showed us it was worth that …
General
I don’t feel the need to rant terribly much about this, as I’ve done so before. However, I thought I would bring you a little video gem from the …
Recipes
Inspired by the Scotch eggs we had at the Hind’s Head in Bray recently, Daniel decided to try making some himself. Sillfield Farm sausages are so good he could …
Recipes
Steak tartare is what people who enjoy meat eat. You need terribly serious fillet for this. Best to get a tail piece (which will cost less money), but still …
London
We had another excellent meal at Hawksmoor last week (our original review is here and the follow up is here). The key is to go on a Monday when …
Loire
Jean-Laurent ‘Le Homme’ Vacheron makes brilliant Sancerre in both colours. This was certainly up to his very high standards, but I feel it was not showing its best. A …
