Posted in London Restaurant on Apr 30th, 2009
Harrisons, 15-19 Bedford Hill, Balham, London
Following the success of Sam’s Brasserie & Bar in Chiswick, owner Sam Harrison opened up Harrison’s in October 2007 in up and coming Balham. Harrison has once again teamed up again with Rick Stein and Rebecca Mascarenhas – to deliver a local brasserie that has fast become an integral part [...]
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Posted in London Restaurant on Apr 25th, 2009
Awana, 85 Sloane Square, London Restaurant Review
Kathryn Ning was not happy with her AWANA Dining Experience
Awana
85 Sloane Square, Chelsea,
London SW3
Tel: 02075848880
http://www.awana.co.uk
I decided to go to Awana as it was my father’s 65th birthday. I
also ordered a birthday cake for my fathers 65th birthday by email. This
was not acknowledged by any of the staff. When we [...]
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Posted in Helen Forrest Reviews on Apr 23rd, 2009
Tortilla, Mexican eatery based in Islington and now Southwark
Review By Helen Forrest
Tortilla
13 Islington High Street
London
N1 9LQ
Tortilla, the Mexican eatery based in Islington and now Southwark, first opened in 2007. Following in the footsteps of Itsu and Masala Zone in its approach to repackaging authentic cuisines in a simple ‘fast food’ format, Tortilla’s founder Brandon Stephens [...]
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Posted in reviews on Apr 19th, 2009
Aroma Bakery and Café – Prahran Market
Our Australian Correspondent reports on Aroma Bakery and Café – Prahran Market
Jacklyn Swiecicki reports:
For many Melbournians there is no greater joy than picking up a basket and heading to the markets on a weekend to gather some fresh produce for the week ahead. The Prahran Markets has been a [...]
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Posted in London Restaurant on Apr 16th, 2009
A little corner of Belgium comes to the capital at Brouge
Brouge comes to Richmond to excite diners with its modern Belgian bistro
Following the success of its first venue in Twickenham, Brouge comes to Richmond to excite diners with its modern Belgian bistro. Brouge offers guests the opportunity to sample a wealth of tasty Belgian inspired [...]
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Posted in London Restaurant on Apr 15th, 2009
Recession hit gastronomes discover
“The best pizza outside of Italy”
A really good local pizzeria is a rare treat, so if it is consistantly full of Italians you know there is a chance you are in for something special. Donna Margherita is just this place. With a strong following from South West London’s Italian [...]
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Posted in reviews on Apr 13th, 2009
Outback Adventures – Baking your own Aussie classic: Damper
Jacklyn Swiecicki gives us a taste of the Australian Bush
I’ve just returned home from a weekend camping trip out in the Australian bush. No fresh water, no gas or electricity, and I don’t even want to remember ‘those’ toilets.
Surrounded by lush forest and the sound [...]
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Posted in reviews on Apr 12th, 2009
The light at the end of the recession-Shanghai Dumpling
Our Australian Correspondent reports on Shanghai Dumpling, Chinatown, Melbourne, Australia
Jacklyn Swiecicki reports:
Compared to the pound, the Aussie dollar always seems like a bargain, but who thought that you could fill your belly with delicious morsels for a mere $6 – roughly 3 pounds!!!!
When you hear someone [...]
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Posted in Video on Apr 8th, 2009
How To Make A Chocolate Fudge Cake
Everyone has their favourite pudding but not everyone knows how to make them! However, help is here in the form of Celebrity Chef Phil Vickery. Phil is here to impart some pudding wisdom and help you create 12 fantastic classics, one pudcast a month. This time please join Phil [...]
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Posted in News on Apr 6th, 2009
70 Best New Hotels In The World Unveiled
Virgin Atlantic have teamed up with Condé Nast Traveller to unveil the most stylish, innovative and luxurious hotels in the world – in their ‘Red Hot List 2009′.
With settings ranging from desert islands to capital cities, the list was chosen to cater for all tastes, and includes [...]
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