Test drive
- Written by Catherine Hanly
This Marylebone restaurant is the happiest of marriages between amazing British ingredients and fine Japanese cooking techniques. We went down to see what that a difference that makes on the plate.
- Written by Gavin Hanly
Santiago Lastra has brought a fine-dining edge to his new Mexican restaurant Kol. We head down to Marylebone to check it out. …
- Written by Catherine Hanly
Enjoy haute French food at home with this clever, but easy to follow meal box from the Galvin brothers. …
Read more: Test Driving Galvin at Home - posh French on your table in minutes
- Written by Catherine Hanly
This all day neighbourhood spot has had a dramatic revamp and, even better, has a huge alfresco space too. We headed west to check it out.…
- Written by Gavin Hanly
The new Pantechnicon in Belgravia brings together several restaurants and cafes, all wrapped up in a look of Japanese and Nordic Chic. We wend to try out their main Nordic restaurant, Eldr. …
Read more: Test Driving Eldr at Pantechnicon - Nordic simplicity in a hugely impressive space
- Written by Catherine Hanly
Where is it? On Heddon Street, underneath Momo
Who's in charge? Running things here is Eric Lorincz who previously headed up the American Bar at The Savoy which he took to the top slot in the World's Best Bars list.
What's the vibe? Think subtle tropical meets clubby drawing room - so the chairs are studded Chesterfields while the plants and decor are a bit tiki.
Why is it worth trying? Well, not…
- Written by Catherine Hanly
We take the new delivery-only restaurant from Big Mamma Group for a spin with its pizza, antipasta, towering desserts and more. …
Read more: Test Driving Napoli Gang - the new delivery service from the Big Mamma Group
- Written by Catherine Hanly
This very extra Mayfair restaurant serves up sushi, steak and great times as an added bonus. We put on our glad rags and joined the Mayfair set for the night.…
Read more: Test Driving Amazonico - a wonderfully over-the-top Berkeley Square treat
- Written by Gavin Hanly
Townsend has been creating quite a name for itself both in the Whitechapel Gallery and with its delivery service. We went to try out the modern British restaurant. …
Read more: Test Driving Townsend - modern British in Whitechapel with a menu to linger over
- Written by Gavin Hanly
William JM Chilila explores West African cuisine with his new restaurant. We headed to Fitzrovia to try it.…
Read more: Test Driving Akoko - William JM Chilila has a winner in Fitzrovia
