UK
London, UK
Delamina East, in Spitafields between Shoreditch and the City, serves traditional but perfectly executed Eastern Mediterranean / Middle Eastern cooking. Think roasted vegetables, slow cooked meats, spices, herbs, more spices and more herbs. The setting is also a reflection of the menu: traditional accents but modern and different without being pretentious. And the atmosphere is as delightful as a long summer evening in that part of the world…
Restaurant
London, UK
This is not a place you go to for the food. This is a place you go to for the setting, a quirky rooftop at the border between the City and Shoreditch, surrounded by high-rises. A place you go to for the “efficient” cocktails and for the vibe on a nice spring / summer evening. A different experience…
Restaurant/Bar
London, UK
Not exactly the type of restaurant you would expect to find on Brick Lane, Blanchette is the result of the collaboration of 3 brothers, delivering what looks like a traditional French experience with a definite “je ne sais quoi”. Mixing Southern French and North African influences, Blanchette is a great surprise in this edgy part of Shoreditch.
Restaurant
London, UK
One of the first restaurants in London combining traditional Japanese sushi (Izakaya) with modern European influences more than 10 years ago, Dinings remains a reference to this day. In particular their original location in Marylebone, in a small non-commercial side street, housing their tiny first restaurant. Would really recommend to seat upstairs at the bar. The food is as spectacular downstairs, but the space can be a little “tight”. The original Dinings is certainly not a scene, but definitely a culinary experience.
Restaurant
London, UK
Surprise of a modern turkish restaurant in the heart of Shoreditch. Traditional recipes beautifully executed in a modern manner. While remaining genuine.
Restaurant
London, UK
California cooking inspired, Pomona’s is not your usual London / Notting Hill restaurant. The combination of healthy “but” tasty dishes with a beautiful private garden for alfresco lunching / dining make a for a great neighbourhood restaurant.
Restaurant
London, UK
Mazi is a modern, fresh and welcoming Greek restaurant in the heart of Notting Hill. The dishes even though inspired by traditional recipes are executed with a creative flair without being pretentious. And in the summer, the outdoor garden would get you to forget the actual location of the haven.
Restaurant
London, UK
In a city where everything changes all the time, here is an institution which has kept its game for more than 15 years. E&O mixes pan-asian dishes (from truffle sea bass sashimi to more traditional pad thais and curries) in a sophisticated but cool atmosphere, helped by the constant buzz in the bar area.
Restaurant.
London, UK
Edgy Meatpacking District interior meets creative and sophisticated cooking. On Golborne Road, the lesser known part of Notting Hill.
Restaurant
London, UK
Small French restaurant in Notting Hill, with very traditional French dishes in portions to be shared, and one of the most extensive wine list. Always warm and welcoming.
Restaurant
Boutique hotel in the city of Cheltenham, in the heart of the Costwolds region and its beautiful countryside. Great restaurant too.
Hotel
Director: Ricky Gervais
A dark, funny and touching Ricky Gervais in the first season of After Life. Gervais as we would expect, but also as we would not, dealing with the loss of his wife. Looking forward to season 2.
TV Series
Director: John Goldschmidt
A small independent movie, light but with something more. The story of an old Jewish baker struggling with his business, who meets and builds an amazing relationship with a young Muslim. Who thought cannabis could be the solution to a dire business situation ?
Movie