Test drive
- Written by Gavin Hanly
Corbin and King have brought a French grand cafe to St John's Wood. We head up there to see the latest from the master restaurateurs.
Read more: Test Driving Soutine - Corbin and King's grand cafe in St John's Wood
- Written by Catherine Hanly
The team behind Quality Chop House, Clipstone and Portland turn to Mayfair and Italy for their fourth restaurant, taking over the space at Bonhams.…
Read more: Test Driving Emilia - a restaurant and wine bar to shake things up in Mayfair
- Written by Gavin Hanly
Chef Carlo Scotto has a new take on the traditional tasting menu. We went down to Xier in Marylebone to see what the 10-course epic has to offer. …
Read more: Test Driving Xier - Carlo Scotto puts on an epic modern tasting menu
- Written by Catherine Hanly
If you're looking for a lovely place near Victoria for lunch or dinner, that's slightly away from the madding crowds, you couldn't do better than this neighbourhood spot.…
Read more: Test Driving Lorne: a calm oasis in the streets around Victoria station
- Written by Gavin Hanly
The Guinea Grill has been serving up excellent steaks since the 1950s and their reputation is only getting greater. We pop down to put those steaks to the test. …
Read more: The Guinea Grill revisited - a steak haven in Mayfair
- Written by Catherine Hanly
For almost three decades this French restaurant has been looking after folk on Charlotte Street. We went to see why Pied a Terre has stood the test of time.…
Read more: Test Driving Pied a Terre - classic Michelin-star dining keeping it fresh in Fitzrovia
- Written by Gavin Hanly
Rambla's Victor Garvey is back in the City with his latest Spanish restaurant, Barullo - and this time there's added paella. We head down to try it out. …
Read more: Test Driving Barullo - a City spot where the paella has the power to transport you
- Written by Catherine Hanly
Providing a blissful bolthole to weary shoppers - Richard Caring's Caprice Holdings hits the spot once more.…
Read more: Test Driving Harry's Bar - the perfect shoppers' retreat off Oxford Street
- Written by Catherine Hanly
This classic Mayfair restaurant is pure establishment but it's also supremely welcoming to newcomers.…
- Written by Gavin Hanly
Jackson Boxer (St Leonards) comes to Notting Hill for his next restaurant, a seafood spot influenced by The Hebrides. We head west for a look.…
Read more: Test Driving Orasay - Jackson Boxer does seafood in Notting Hill
