Restaurants

Benito’s Hat

With the failure of darling Amy’s lunch-spot of choice being open, and her penchant for Mexican, we found Benito’s Hat in Goodge Street. And whaddya know? Monday is happy hour all day. I think Monday just became my favourite day. Cheap and cheerful, the burritos at Benito’s Hat are gooood. […]

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Dean Street Townhouse

Dean Street Townhouse, part of the Soho House group, combines modest Georgian opulence (wood panelling, distressed mirrors) with the feel of a bustling Parisian brasserie. The menu, having a distinctly British feel, finely executes classic dishes with flair. When hungry like the wolf, why not sink your fangs into the […]

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Home Slice

With a wait for a table on a Saturday afternoon close to an hour, you know Homeslice is going to be good. The twenty inch pizzas are a well constructed balance of thin, fire-kissed crust with smatterings of fresh, clean toppings. We smashed it. Calabrese peppers give spice and heat […]

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Al Boccon di’vino

Al Boccon di’vino (a mouthful of wine) is a simply marvellous dining experience. Located in Richmond, this hole in the wall Italian restaurant puts on a Sunday lunch spread like no other. I was thankful for dining with a native Italian as it was truly transporting and I could imagine […]

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Little Social

Little Social is a throbbing spot. If you don’t like restaurants with a lot of buzz and want somewhere relaxed, Little Social is not for you… If you like atmosphere aplenty and waiting a long time to be served, then Little Social is for you. I ordered the burger, which […]

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La Bouchee

When in London, catching up with my gorgeous girls, a fabulous dinner is essential. With no plans made, we decided to wander in South Kensington and see what gem we could uncover. Boom! Enter La Bouchee. After walking up and down Old Brompton Road, we return to the French joint […]