So, I got a text from Joshua Thomas: ‘Are you interested in brunch?’ Of course! So I headed across town to meet him at Nopalito for a Mexican brunch. The…
Amazing meal at the Chiltern Firehouse
So, last night, I had a Great Gastronomic Experience. It was at the newly opened restaurant of the Chiltern Firehouse, the new project by star hotelier André Balazs. Nuno Mendes,…
In Madrid for the ML Wines competition
So I find myself in Madrid. It’s a little chillier than London, which caught me out a bit. But it is a nice place to spend a few days. I…
Vagabond, Drakes Tabanco and the Draft House, a great night out
London is an interesting place for food and drink these days. Last night I went out with buddy Daniel Primack of Around Wine to have some fun in Charlotte Street,…
Two meals, five stars, worth them?
In the last week I have been lucky to dine twice in high-end London restaurants, boasting five Michelin stars between them. How did they rate? The first was lunch at…
Raiding the incredible wine list at Rekondo, San Sebastian
Txomin Rekondo’s restaurant is a wine lover’s dream. He’s allowed his cellar to get completely out of control. With 150 000 wines, and a wine list that consists of a…
In San Sebastian
How come I have not been here before? San Sebastian is a beautiful city. I am here for www.sansebastiangastronomika.com/en/, which is a remarkable three day gastronomic festival with an amazing…
Hirsch at the Grain Store
Had a lovely evening on Thursday. It was a last-minute invitation from Roberson’s Mark Andrew, who was holding a small dinner for new agency Hirsch: Jasmine Hirsch, daughter of founder David Hirsch was…
An incredible wine lunch at Chez Bruce
Had a remarkable lunch yesterday. It was hosted by Keith Prothero with guest of honour Bertus Basson, star South African restaurateur (Overture at Hidden Valley). It was held at Chez…