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.
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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
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…
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
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
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
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
Gavin Hanly
Saved at the eleventh hour, The Dairy has moved from Clapham into its new Bermondsey home. We went down to take a look. …
Read more: Test Driving Bermondsey Larder - new location, same great Dairy
Catherine Hanly
We make a return trip to Victor Garvey's Soho restaurant SOLA to see how things have changed since its original launch. …
Read more: A return visit to SOLA in Soho - the Californian restaurant evolves
Catherine Hanly
This modernist French brasserie serves up all the classics and has a very useful downstairs bar too. …
Read more: Test Driving Maison Francois - an instant hit in St James
