It was after talking to his Royal Lowness, King of Soho, Sebastian Horsley that I decided to try out the Lorelei as it’s one of Sebastian’s favourites. I’d walked past it countless times without it registering, mainly because it always looked closed and I never trust places in Soho that aren’t widely known. Well the [...]

A night out with Drage is one of my favourite ways to spend an evening. He’s the perfect male, just effeminate enough to not only cite but tell the difference between good jeans and lesbian jeans, yet you wouldn’t catch him standing in front of a mirror, feet turned slightly inwards pulling at the corners [...]

Up to a point I would have to say this was one of my favourite restaurants for the sheer comedy value alone. The place is absurd. It’s Austrian for a start and I think that explains a lot*. For starters it’s down in the basement accessed by a doorway and some steep stairs, you’d totally [...]

Cay Tre is Vietnamese food for white people. If you want something more authentic you are better off with any of the 101 Vietnamese restaurants on Kingsland Road. However if like me you are scared of food poisoning then ‘Cay Tre’ is for you. Of all the inexpensive Vietnamese restaurants I have been to in [...]

Approaching LMNT it looks like your usual skanky Dalston pub, the kind with windows along the top which reminds me of a public toilet. However on closer inspection I begin to realise this is not your standard pub. In fact I realise it’s NOT a pub at all. The sphinxes adorning the exterior are the [...]

On account of its all glass frontage providing an unobscured view of the slick interior, this big glass cube of a restaurant is decidedly minimalist yet classy and in serving up some delicious British cuisine which slightly pushes the boundaries, it’s the British equivalent of high quality soul food. With everything from mac and cheese [...]

Once upon a time it was a butcher’s shop owned by one Louis Medcalf, now it’s a British bistro. The food is locally sourced whenever possible, my favourite is the fish pie and dark chocolate terrine with orange caramel for dessert. Located in the heart of Exmouth Market it still retains the original Butcher’s shop [...]

The appeal lies in the bright garnet-coloured walls and vast menu of delicious Russian dishes. Looking over the menu I realise that like Mexican, Russian food appears to be basically more or less 10 different ingredients in 40 different combinations. The food comes quick and it’s simply cooked yet totally delicious and super cheap. I’m [...]

Due to the fact that the turnover at Busaba Eathai is so quick, this is where I suggest going when I’ve arranged to meet someone I can’t really be bothered to see, you know those ‘C list’ friends that you’re not quite ready to cull. There is usually a queue but don’t be put off [...]

Little Georgia is my new favourite restaurant. When funds are low it fits the bill nicely as nothing is more than about £10. It’s tiny and laid back with nostalgic photos, wooden tables, and the visible kitchen provokes the feeling of getting lost in the Georgian wilderness and happily stumbling across a small village where [...]

It’s vegetarian, I thought I had better say that upfront but trust me there isn’t a Hari Krishna in sight (or any other strung-out-on-ecstasy religious types) and it’s not all beans and mushroom risotto either. They are very inventive and I know lots of hardcore carnivores that love it. It invariably has queues out the [...]

I love American diners. Nothing makes me happier than a piece of pie and a cup of coffee. It’s the one sole factor that means America will always have my heart. Easily the best American style diner in London, Lucky 7 is tiny with 6 large booths serving great burgers, skinny fries, milkshakes, and even [...]

It’s quite possible that the best Mexican restaurant in the world is located on Westbourne Park Road. I love Mexican food and over the years I’ve had my fair share. Crazy Homies serves up a contemporary spin on home-cooked Mexican food. You won’t get the usual massive plate of refried greasy beans and dried out [...]