Restaurant Find: Bob Bob Ricard London
Likened by one food critic to “dining inside a Fabergé egg”, Russian-owned Bob Bob Ricard is a Soho restaurant choice for when you want to make a statement. The interior (designed by the late and great David Collins, of The Ivy and The Wolseley fame) is gilded and brightly-hued but is subtly lit so as […]
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Restaurant Find: Merchants Tavern London
Located just off Great Eastern Street in Shoreditch, Merchants Tavern is housed in a Victorian warehouse and former apothecary, and comprises a large restaurant, buzzing bar and private dining room. Merchants Tavern serves a Modern European menu, directed by seasonality. Upon arrival, I stood in the middle of the buzzing bar and drunk in the […]
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Restaurant Find: Corner Room London
Corner Room is tucked away inside Bethnal Green’s Town Hall Hotel, so you have to know about it to find it (you can thank me later!). And it certainly is one to add to your little black book. The interior is dominated by reclaimed pendant lights, no two the same; furniture is homely and the […]
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Restaurant Find: The Butler Sydney
Nestled in the leafy backstreets of Potts Point, The Butler’s unassuming exterior does not match the vibrant oasis that lies within. It’s impossible to choose one defining feature of this new bar-restaurant; is it the unparalleled panoramic view of Sydney’s CBD skyline, the French-inspired food or the fantastic fit out complete with wicker chairs and […]
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Restaurant Find: Rawduck London
Rawduck is rather annoyingly ‘in the middle of nowhere’, requiring a significant walk from whichever Overground station you choose. When this is considered, the busyness of the place is testament to its offering, which is comprised of high quality Mediterranean-inspired plates for sharing, accompanied by a list of cocktails and natural, biodynamic wines. Sister to […]
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Restaurant Find: Orgasme Marseille
Orgasme is Marseille’s freshest, most innovative take on pan Asian cuisine ”“ a true temple of taste that locals look to for a clean, modern and minimalistic interpretation of anything from raw Vietnamese salad (Goi Ga) to Japanese donburi. Just walking past Orgasme will attract any design lover’s attention. The light, bright, expansive space situated […]
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Restaurant Find: Café Populaire Marseille
Enter through the bar area to the back dining room and let your inner-interior designer relish in visual delight. Café Populaire Marseille has been designed in mid-century modern style with elements of industrial vintage and traditional French elegance, but it’s the generous skylight and outdoor dining terrace that make this restaurant special. Go for lunch, […]
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Thai Restaurant Find: Somtum Der NYC
Somtum Der, the Bangkok restaurant transplant, is serving New Yorkers in search of proper Thai food with the most flavorsome Isan cuisine in the city. Think of Somtum Der as the fresher, more authentic cousin of Uncle Boons and the slightly more considered and vibrant friend of Zabb Elee. Either way, you know it’s going […]
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Restaurant Find: Granger & Co London Clerkenwell
Clerkenwell is a brunch-seeker’s dream, with a multitude of trendy spots serving this leisurely weekend meal. Granger & Co is one such venue, and it’s a great place to have in your little black book. Australian chef Bill Granger takes huge joy in good, fresh dishes made with seasonal ingredients, and this is channeled into […]
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Boutique Hotel & Restaurant Find: Locanda Rosa Rosae Veneto
(This article by Jenny Nguyen-Barron about Locanda Rosa Rosae first on ForbesLife. Click here to read the original) It’s a rare thing to discover a magical place like Locanda Rosa Rosae ”“ even for this travel writer whose job it is to uncover hidden gems around the world. But walking into this boutique guesthouse situated […]
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