Jet-lagged as hell, after arriving early evening in LA and then working in the winery until 9 pm, I arrived at Major Dōmo, the talked-about new-ish (summer 2018) opening from…
London restaurants (6) an amazing dinner at Brat with a Loire focus
Had a brilliant dinner at Brat last night. It was my first time, and it was one of the meals of the year. Our theme was Loire, and we brought…
When is it acceptable to reject a wine in a restaurant? How to manage the ‘taste’
There has been a lot of chat on twitter about a food blogger who had a bad experience in a restaurant in Manchester. He began by ordering a bottle of…
Gezellig: a new London restaurant with a strong wine focus
Popped into new restaurant Gezellig yesterday. I’d heard a bit about it before, and it was pointed out to me by a few that this was an omission on my…
A day in Portland, eating and drinking well
Portland is one of the USA’s most interesting cities. Famous for its coffee (I’ve had the best coffee in my life here), hipsters, the thriving restaurant scene and craft breweries,…
London for wine lovers: the best places to drink good wine
I keep getting asked by people about places to drink in London, so here, off the top of my head, is a list of places that I can heartily recommend….
London restaurants (5): The Ledbury
I’ve eaten out a lot. And this was one of the very best experiences I have had. The Ledbury has two Michelin stars, but I can’t imagine a restaurant being…
Why are most wine lists so bad? Can anything be done?
Most restaurant wine lists aren’t fit for purpose. They drive me to despair. Look, I’m a wine professional. I know a bit. But in most restaurants, faced with their list…
Dinner at Neolokal, Istanbul
Neolokal is a stunning restaurant. Last night I dined there and had a great experience. It considers itself to be a ‘bridge between the past and the future’, modernising traditions in…