Thursday, 1 December 2011

My favourites over the last year.



Best Restaurant  

Bistro Du Vin and Bar Soho and Clerkenwel

Under the management of Cheila Reais they are  a truly great addition to each area the are in, and reflect the local superbly, here is hoping they have a great 2012 to reserve tables  please call  020 7432 4800





Best Front of House  

Mark Wilson, Northbank Restaurant 


Yes Mark, it would seem you are number 1. You never cease to entertain and yet run a very tight ship. Thank you.



Best Dish


Snails with Bonemarrow, Morels, Lardons and Garlic Butter on Toast Brompton Bar and Grill

I have dreamt about this more than once so thank you




Best place on the high street to buy lunch 

Tossed, especially the one on St Martins lane, they now do really great hot pots, perfect for this weather and still healthy.  




Best Breakfast 

Nopi





BREAKFAST
Ottolenghi croissant or sliced sourdough (served with butter, jam, marmite)    £3.5
Black rice, coconut milk, banana, mango. . . . . . . . . . . . .                      . . . . . .    £6.5 
French toast, berry compote, orange yoghurt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .        £8.5
Fruit and berry salad, Greek yoghurt, granola . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .       . £6.5
Borlotti bean stew, chorizo, fried Italian egg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .      . £8.5
Scrambled eggs, Hansen and Lydersen smoked salmon, focaccia. . . . . . .  .   £9.5
Shakshuka (braised Italian eggs, piquante tomato sauce, smoked labneh).  .  £11
Courgette and manouri fritters, lime yoghurt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  £9.5

You get the idea, nice and healthy, a winner every time at 8 a.m.



Best Sushi 

Kyashii





Really great every time. Thank you .



Best Pop-Up

Pret A Dinner @ the Old Vic Vaults



Great concept and wonderfully executed.


Biggest surprise of the year 

Spaghetti House, I had never been before I was amazed as to how good it was.





Best Party 

Home, 30th anniversary party  http://www.thisishome.co.uk/ catered by The Union, Greek Street. Private Members club. http://www.unionclub.co.uk/contacts.php and the brilliant  band Doreen Doreen http://www.doreendoreen.co.uk/

She's been Christmas Caroled!!
Carol Whitworth of Home, Many many happy returns for 30 years in business.


Best Canapes 

Cinnamon Kitchen


Works of art, look and taste AMAZING, thank you.


Best Cocktail 

Negroni at Trullo


The best I can remember having . Ever.


Best Spirit of the year  

Belvedere Tomato


Just made a bloody Mary that little bit better.


Best Sommellier 


Romain @ Soho
and

Pierre @ Clerkenwell

Romain @ Bistro Du Vin and Bar Soho and  Pierre @ Clerkenwell.  To have 2 such good ones  is greedy and unfair to the competition. but great for the customers.



Best Bar


The view of Oxford Street from the bar

Great views and drinks available from the highest bar in London, if the drinks don't make you giddy the height will


Best Bar Snacks 

Texture 


Crispy, crispy fish skin. devine.
Fish skin like you would not believe



Best Tea Shop 

Post Card Teas  9 Dering Street, they sell the most amazing range of teas. But don't expect any cakes!!






Best for Weekend Brunch

The Providores, Marylebone High Street


A great way to start either day of the week-end.



Most anticipated opening for 2012 

Andi Oliver with her floating bar @ 'The Firefly'  London  Pleasure Gardens, Pontoon Dock. East London



Andi Oliver
Contact details TBC will alert as soon as I have them next year.


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