‘I went to one of the best steakhouses in the UK – but with a twist’

‘I went to one of the best steakhouses in the UK – but with a twist’

When it comes to good food, which is your favourite cuisine? While there is plenty of choice when it comes to eating out, not everywhere is great. Especially when it comes to steakhouses, however, I went to Macellaio RC, which has restaurants in London’s Soho, South Kensington and Exmouth Market. Macellaio RC describes itself as … Read more

Pub boss tells customer to ‘get a life’ in brutal response to review

Pub boss tells customer to ‘get a life’ in brutal response to review

The owner of a Midlands pub has blasted a Tripadvisor review, after a disgruntled patron dubbed the bar an “absolutely vile place”. The customer, known only as Julie, vowed she would never return to the Plough Inn in Far Forest, near Bewdley, writing that she had an “absolutely shocking experience” while visiting. The scathing critique … Read more

Hidden among London’s busy streets – this gem feels and tastes like the Mediterranean

Hidden among London’s busy streets – this gem feels and tastes like the Mediterranean

Even though I’ve previously lived just steps away from Dalloway Terrace, this restaurant had been on my bucket list for way too long, so when I was offered to review the new menu, all I could say was a resounding “yes”. Food-wise I wasn’t sure what to expect and, admittedly, my initial focus was on … Read more

Afternoon tea dubbed one of the best in London is a quintessentially British gem

Afternoon tea dubbed one of the best in London is a quintessentially British gem

The Hyde Café at the Royal Lancaster Hotel greeted me with a rather majestic entrance but the afternoon tea dining area, located behind the reception and partially hidden by some tactfully placed panels, is elegantly understated. Surprisingly and somewhat refreshingly, there was no pomp and circumstance in this excellently-reviewed hotel, just an inviting atmosphere with … Read more