Test drive
- Written by Catherine Hanly
Now with two Michelin stars, Clare Smyth's Notting Hill restaurant is really hitting its stride. We went along to try the lunch menu.
Read more: Test Driving Core by Clare Smyth - a top-class Michelin-starred lunch
- Written by Gavin Hanly
Emily Roux and former Le Gavroche Head chef Diego Ferrari are the husband and wife team behind this Notting Hill restaurant. We head down to check it out.…
- Written by Gavin Hanly
Former Murano head chef Pip Lacey has gone it alone with a new restaurant overlooking Coal Drops Yard in King's Cross. We check it out. …
Read more: Test Driving Hicce at Coal Drops Yard - built for sharing
- Written by Gavin Hanly
The replacement for the Met Bar features an array of top food and drink names at Gridiron. We head over to take a look. …
Read more: Test Driving Gridiron London - The old Met Bar gets a new life
- 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
