With a creative mind and a background spanning near a decade as PR Director for TOM FORD, Adam Wilkie has worked across fashion, music, design and tech before co-founding the popular Asian restaurants, ULI in Notting Hill & Marylebone, and HUŎ in Chelsea and Belsize Village. He's agreed to share with us his favourite places to eat and drink in and around where he lives, in Maida Vale
Clifton Nurseries Café
5A Clifton Villas, London W9 2PH
My idea of heaven - plants, coffee and a plate of something delicious. Tucked inside a beautiful glasshouse, this is my go-to place to be among greenery and flowers as I love gardening. The cafe in the garden centre has really good food too!
The Hero
55 Shirland Rd, London W9 2JD
My first choice for a relaxed local evening. The Hero is classic, cosy and exactly what a pub should be - unfussy, friendly, and always reliable for good British food and a glass (or two) of something cold.
Sushi Murasaki
35 Lauderdale Rd, London W9 1SX
Understated, intimate and high-quality produce. Murasaki is where I go for precise, simple Japanese cooking - I love their donburi sets, and everything is beautifully presented.
Tsiakkos & Charcoal
5 Marylands Rd, London W9 2DU
One of my favourite Greek places - properly grilled meat, generous mezze, and cold beer. It’s vibrant, slightly chaotic and in the best possible way.
Real Drinks Co
4 Formosa St, London W9 1EE
A brilliant independent shop and tasting room with an incredible wine selection and great snacks. I go for their soft, elegant Pomerol red wine but they also have an exciting beer selection too.
Paulette
350 Harrow Rd, London W9 2HT
Paulette is a lovely French Bistro near Little Venice that I love. The restaurant is inspired by the founders' grandmothers, so it feels very traditional and is a great stop for buttery classics and a glass of something rich. I'm a big fan of their confit duck leg and vanilla crème brûlée.
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