Category Archives: Eating Out

December 07

LONDON EATERIES – Fresh and delicious lobster at Lobster Kitchen, London

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Lobster Kitchen is situated right in the heart of London, in Covent Garden. Walking down Great Russell Street it soon became obvious by the long queue of excited diners waiting outside, exactly where the restaurant was. I have never seen a queue for a restaurant, especially in chilly November, but that just gives you a […]

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December 06

ESCAPE LONDON – The Greenway Hotel and Spa in Cheltenham, a stunning English country manor

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The exterior of the Greenway Hotel is breathtaking, a beautiful English country manor set just below rolling hills. However, the visual treats of this beautiful hotel only just begin when you stare in awe at the beauty of the buildings exterior. As you step into the reception it is not just the friendly receptionist that […]

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December 02

ESCAPE LONDON – Friendly service and lovely rooms at Scotland’s rural Horseshoe restaurant with rooms

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The Horseshoe is set in the pretty village of Eddleston, about a 45 minute drive from the stunning city of Edinburgh. Their wonderful hospitality begins from the moment you arrive into the city, as the manager was kind enough to pick us up from the station. Driving through the stunning countryside to the Horseshoe, you […]

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November 26

LONDON EATERIES – Tempted by Tapas at Mas Q Menos

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I have to confess when it comes to tapas bars I was am somewhat hesitant with my enthusiasm, as I am not really being a fan of the dishes I have experienced thus far.  So I turned up to the venue with my other half, anticipating we would be exiting the evening hungry!  I really wasn’t in the […]

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November 21

ESCAPE LONDON – Panoramic views and exquisite food, at Alfresco’s Brighton

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Call me old fashioned but there is still a part of me that if I eat in Italian restaurant I like to encounter an Italian waiter/waitress/server. Alfrescos here in my home town of Brighton does not let me down, from the first ‘Buongiorno’ to the last ‘Ciao’ it’s enchanting. Situated in a perfect nigh on […]

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November 21

LONDON EATERIES – Cityhawk, the new app that takes the stress out of booking a table

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There are a few chores  that I really dislike doing, Dishes, Ironing and being left to choose and make a restaurant reservation of my choice, rate high on my list.  With a heavy heart last Friday I was left to do the latter.  No pressure especially when friend works for one of the most difficult […]

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November 17

London Eateries – Jones and Son – Much enjoyment to be had under the arches

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I remember a time when all the fun happened behind the bike sheds and THAT was the secret place to go for a good time. Well times have changed and all those in the know now head to railway arches all over London, for closeted pop ups and get downs for East London hipsters and […]

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November 17

London Eateries – Vivo bravo, bravissimo!

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OK so to be honest, I’m ordinarily not a big fan of Italian restaurants – being from the carbs are the enemy school of thought and thinking all Italian food revolves around bread and pasta – so I took this review with a sense of trepidation. To ensure a fair jury however, I decided to […]

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November 11

LONDON EATERIES – High end glamour at Gaucho, Charlotte Street

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Charlotte Street is one of London’s pretty Streets, set just off Tottenham Court Road and right in the heart of central London.  This little street is bustling in the evenings and full of trendy bars, as well as cool restaurants.  It is on this Street that Gaucho is set, although this restaurant is actually a […]

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November 11

LONDON EATERIES – Bubba Gump – From Leicester Square to New Orleans in seconds

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As a massive Forrest Gump fan, when I heard about the opening of Bubba Gump; a diner Inspired by the much-loved 1994 film I had to make a visit! The Southern USA-influenced menu features shrimp in over 20 ways and has great appeal to families, seafood fans, and Forrest Gump fans. The wooden-clad Deep South-styled […]

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