Test drive
- Written by Gavin Hanly
This classic Kensington restaurant is about to turn 10 years old. It's had a complete refurb, so we popped down for a look and to try the autumn menu.
- Written by Catherine Hanly
It's always nice when an overhaul of a lovely old pub manages to retain its character while bringing new talents to the table - we went to check out The Cleveland Arms in Paddington.…
Read more: A model makeover - we Test Drive The Cleveland Arms in Paddington
- Written by Catherine Hanly
JKS Restaurants turn their superpowers to the humble kebab - inspired by Iranian hole in the wall spots. Seems like Soho's not all that far from Tehran after all. …
Read more: Test Driving Berenjak - Iranian kababs in Soho from the JKS group
- Written by Gavin Hanly
The Harts Group bring their very popular Mexican restaurant to the impressive Coal Drops Yard area. And they've split it into two. We head to King's Cross to try it out. …
Read more: Test Driving Casa and Plaza Pastor - outside or inside at Coal Drops Yard?
- Written by Gavin Hanly
It's the fourth restaurant for the Barrafina team, taking their Spanish tapas counter dining restaurant to Coal Drops Yard in King's Cross. We pop down to see if their winning streak continues. …
Read more: Test Driving Barrafina at Coal Drops Yard - a new Catalan-inspired menu is a belter
- Written by Catherine Hanly
Polpetto now has an ex River Cafe chef in the kitchen. We made a return visit to see how the arrival of Anthea Stephenson has changed things at this Soho spot. …
Read more: Test of Time - we make a return visit to Polpetto
- Written by Gavin Hanly
The people behind Burger and Lobster are back with another money-saving deal. This time try the very luxe black cod and wagyu beef at affordable prices. We head down to try them for ourselves. …
Read more: Test Driving Black Cod and Wagyu - the Burger and Lobster folk democratise more food
- Written by Catherine Hanly
It's insanely popular with expat Filipinos the world over - now fried chicken chain Jollibee has opened in London's Earl's Court - we went to try it out.…
Read more: Test Driving Jollibee - the Filipino fried chicken chain arrives in London's Earl's Court
- Written by Catherine Hanly
Obviously, any new opening by the Clove Club team is going to whip London's foodies into a frenzy of excitement - happily the restaurant is cool enough to cope with (and meet) those expectations.…
- Written by Catherine Hanly
Who doesn't love a cracking set lunch deal? Right now it seems one of the top spots for doing just that in Soho is Rambla. Having heard that they had a new Menu del Dia in place - and it being a while since we were last in - we decided to head back to try it. And it's good to see that the place, besides being rammed, is still turning out freaking fantastic food.
If you haven't been before, this D…
