What Brooklyn is to New York City, Shoreditch is certainly the same to London. Located on the Eastern side of the city, this area is full of cool shops and restaurants, including The Clove Club, located in the old Shoreditch Town Hall. The menu is pretty casual, and so is the crowd. Expect wild game … Continued
Power breakfast. Power lunch. Impress your out-of-town friends with a bold call for brunch. You will, admittedly, be dining with a fair amount of tourists, (you are, after all, next to The Ritz, along busy Piccadilly near the Green Park Tube stop). Dinner was less impressive, so stick to daytime excursions here, and try not … Continued
I don’t usually get excited about Italian food in London, but Bocca is in such a great neighborhood, near several Tube stops (Leicester Square is closest), there’s a good chance you’ll be in the area. One of my other favorites – Barrafina – is just a few blocks away. Sit at the enormous counter and … Continued
This relatively swanky Northern Indian restaurant near Covent Garden may look like it’s for tourists, but when I saw a half-dozen serious Indian men all dressed in blazers during my lunch, I knew the kitchen wouldn’t be dialing down the garam masala on my account. It’s a culinary journey down India’s Grand Trunk Road, and … Continued
Neighborhood gems can be hard to find in London, which has so many nooks and crannies. The typical joint is a fish & chips shop, but St. John defies that stereotype. Located in Smithfield, St. John has become the ultimate nose-to-tail restaurant, led by Fergus Henderson (who essentially wrote the book on the subject). The … Continued
There are two locations in London. One in trendy Shoreditch, on the city’s East Side, the other in busy Covent Garden. If you can, visit the Shoreditch location, which has that feeling of an old Irani Cafe from Bombay at the turn-of-the-century. A great place to hang out anytime of day, begin your morning with … Continued
Tucked into the back of the Mandarin Oriental Hotel, with sweeping views of Hyde Park, Blumenthal reinterprets classic British dishes, pegging each one’s year of origin on the menu. Blumenthal is known for The Fat Duck, one of the world’s best restaurants, way out in Bray, but here in the city, you can do a … Continued
Chef Vineet Bhatia creates flavorful, artistic dishes based on Indian spices and ingredients, but presents them in a more modern way. The restaurant is a jewel box of elegance and yet can also feel casual. Great wine list. Rasoi 10 Lincoln Street, London SW3 2 TS, United Kingdom; +44 20 7225 1881
Diverse crowds gather here for the exotic atmosphere and impeccably prepared meats. BYOB. Tayyabs 83-89 Fieldgate Street, London E1 1JU, United Kingdom; +44 20 7247 6400
The staff members at Ottolenghi pride themselves on the meticulous creation of dishes using only fresh, locally sourced ingredients. I have a seriously difficult time making decisions here. Yotam Ottolenghi and his business partner realize we eat with our eyes, and their displays are among the most tempting, anywhere. There are four locations in London, … Continued
Convene with other cheese-enthusiasts and sample cheeses organized by animal at London’s best source for everything – you guessed it – cheese. Boasts an on-site cheese cave and expert wine pairings. There’s also a small cafe if you want to stop and grab a snack to eat. La Fromagerie 2-6 Moxon Street, London, UK W1U … Continued