Indian Accent is a modern take on traditional Indian cuisine based in Mayfair, London. You won’t find a chicken tikka but you will find a refined, sophisticated restaurant that can cater for a business lunch, private dining experience, a larger event such as a Christmas work party. We sent Vincenzo Ferrara and PA/restaurant blogger Paula Gibson to review the restaurant…
read moreA lot of dining establishments these days rely on gimmicks ? sharing plates, cocktails served in jam jars, or placing your order via a touchscreen table, writes Colette Doyle. Orso (pictured) is one of those reassuringly old-fashioned places that doesn?t need to resort to any such trickery; the emphasis here is on genuinely good Italian food that uses the finest…
read moreThe Goring (pictured) is one of those hotels that can justifiably be called “a bastion”, upholding civilised behaviour and impeccable good manners, writes Colette Doyle. Run by CEO Jeremy, who represents the fourth generation of the Goring family, this venerable property is a long-time favourite of the residents of nearby Buckingham Palace and can lay claim to being the first…
read moreThink of American food and what usually comes to mind is hot dogs, pancakes, ribs, burgers and anything groaning under the weight of its own carb-laden content, writes Colette Doyle. Avenue, (pictured) however, is a modern American restaurant that claims to “capture the buzz of the New York dining scene” and has about as much in a common with a…
read moreBrasserie Chavot (pictured) exudes an air of Gallic sophistication from the get-go, writes Colette Doyle. The dark wooden panelling, subdued lighting supplied by an array of crystal chandeliers and the leather upholstered seating are all perfectly in keeping with its swanky Mayfair location as part of The Westbury hotel. My dining companion and I start off with smoked eel with…
read moreThe first thing that comes to mind when I think of Indian food is a traditional curry with a side of pilau rice, writes Molly Dyson. Atul Kochar has forever changed the definition of one of my favourite cuisines with his signature dishes at Benares in Mayfair (pictured). Set in the quiet luxury of Berkeley Square, the restaurant’s main entrance…
read moreThe Ritz (pictured) is a byword for opulence and dining here is something to which all bon viveurs aspire, writes Colette Doyle. Luxury comes as standard, as frock-coated waiters cater to your every whim and each patron, whether they have a title or not, is made to feel special. If you like understated minimalism you may have to book elsewhere:…
read moreAll the best institutions have an amusing anecdote at their origin and The Palm is no exception (pictured). If a New York City clerk had paid more attention, the restaurant would actually have been named Parma, after the home town of the founders, John Ganzi and Pio Bossi, but the gormless pen-pusher had trouble understanding their native accents and so…
read moreA riverside setting, seasonal ingredients and exquisite cocktails provide the foundations for Northank, a restaurant that prides itself of serving fresh fish since its inception in 2007. Jade Burke dines out in the venue to experience its mouth-watering offering. If you’re after a dinner with a view then look no further than London’s Northbank restaurant and bar. Located on the…
read moreLondon’s The Gherkin isn’t just home to offices; on its 39th and 40th floor sits the Searcys Helix restaurant and Iris bar – a perfect spot for fine dining while soaking up the glorious views of the City. Jade Burke dines in the venue to sample all it has to offer. The centre of London is a hive of restaurants…
read moreFinding a stand-out restaurant among a sea of venues in the city can be a tricky task. To help, we’ve highlighted four statement restaurants that boast exceptional interior and design elements to make guests’ jaws drop. Hide HIDE Piccadilly, London 0203 146 8666, 85piccadilly.co.uk Three floors make up the recently opened Hide, which includes two restaurants and a wine bar…
read moreJade Burke takes a pew inside the recently opened Notting Hill restaurant, Uli, to try out its homemade Asian cuisine and find out how the venue can cater to corporate clients. ‘Honest, clean Asian cooking’ is what Notting Hill’s latest haunt, Uli, prides itself on. Located a stone’s throw away from the iconic Portobello Road, Uli fits in perfectly with…
read moreVincenzo Ferrara has been to Ginza Onodera near Green Park in London to taste what they have to offer. Ginza Onodera is an authentic Japanese restaurant in central London, it offers good food, good drinks and beautifully designed spaces that can be used for everything from a quick business lunch to a private room meeting. Upon entering the restaurant, you…
read moreLondon Victoria is home to an exquisite array of restaurants and it’s here where you can find the Rail House Café. Jade Burke sits down to taste some of its global dishes with a healthy twist. International dishes with a unique twist are what the Rail House Café prides itself on, and I can see why as I browse the…
read moreGrilled specialities dominate the menu at the Three Cranes, where diners can step inside and enjoy some exquisite pub food. Jade Burke heads to the restaurant to check out its offering Despite its exterior, the Three Cranes isn’t your usual London pub. The historic site can be found down Garlick Hill just outside of Mansion House tube station, where diners…
read moreNestled down a quiet street between Piccadilly and Park Lane is the authentic Spanish restaurant, El Pirata. Jade Burke sits down and tastes its variety of traditional tapas dishes Tucked away down a side street in Mayfair sits El Pirata, a Spanish restaurant that has long been serving customers for almost a quarter of a century. Despite its exclusive postcode,…
read moreIn the run up to Valentine’s Day, PA Life’s Toby Cruse was invited down to The Listing, a newly opened venue in Cannon Street that’s offering rich flavours, affordability and killer cocktails… Cannon Street, and the train stations that sit on it, aren’t known as a location of peace and quiet, so walking to The Listing on a weekday evening and finding…
read moreJade Burke dines at Gino D’Acampo My Restaurant Camden, to sample some of its diverse Italian delights after recently opening its doors in London’s Camden Town. With its eclectic mix of music venues, markets and restaurants, it seems fitting that Italian celebrity chef, Gino D’Acampo, has chosen Camden Town to house his latest restaurant. Dubbed ‘My Restaurant’, the eatery offers…
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