Test drive
- Written by Catherine Hanly
Just in time for the start of Britain's native oyster season, we make a return visit to Bentley's for lunch in the oyster bar.
Read more: Test of Time - we make a return visit to Bentley's in Piccadilly
- Written by Gavin Hanly
With their Pac Man dumplings, the New York Red Farm became a huge hit. But there's much more to the restaurant than that - and we went along to their new Covent Garden location to see what they can cook up. …
Read more: Test Driving RedFarm London - Pac Man dumplings and so much more arrive from NYC
- Written by Gavin Hanly
Eric Chavot has revamped the Sunday lunch at Bob Bob Ricard - adding a French touch. We went along to see the results...…
- Written by Catherine Hanly
A commitment to sourcing well and cooking everything - even the condiments - from scratch makes this new Islington kebab restaurant stand out from the crowd.…
Read more: Test Driving Bababoom - an Islington kebab restaurant worth hitting up on Upper Street
- Written by Gavin Hanly
Yotam Ottolenghi's latest restaurant is here - with fire, fermentation and waste consciousness on the menu. As well as spectacular corn. We pop down for a look. …
Read more: Test Driving ROVI - Ottolenghi's waste-conscious, fire and fermentation restaurant
- Written by Gavin Hanly
The latest addition to the growing number of interesting restaurants at Tower Bridge is the second Gunpowder, serving up Indian small plates. We head down for a look.…
- Written by Catherine Hanly
It wouldn't be right to end National Afternoon Tea Week without at least trying something served on china and accompanied by a lovely pot of Darjeeling. So Hot Dinners headed off to The Beaumont yesterday to check out their latest wheeze.
As you might expect from anywhere run by Messrs Corbin & King, attention to detail is all. And the new cake trolley that debuted a few weeks ago at this May…
Read more: The Beaumont afternoon tea has a cake trolley to die for
- Written by Catherine Hanly
East London has a hot new steakhouse where the steaks don't cost a fortune and the beer is on point - we check out the new Beef & Brew in De Beauvoir.…
Read more: Test Driving Beef and Brew's new East London restaurant
- Written by Gavin Hanly
Tucked away in the heart of Canonbury, Vins is a neighbourhood wine bar with an interesting, ever-evolving menu. We pop by for a look.…
Read more: Test Driving Vins in Canonbury - the neighbourhood's wine bar
- Written by Gavin Hanly
Bancone is the latest fresh pasta bar to hit London, this time with a Giorgio Locatelli alumnus. We head along for a look.…
Read more: Test Driving Bancone - a fresh pasta bar for Covent Garden
