Bao, Bargains and Rooftops: A Tale of Three Japans
From the carnivorous theatre of Flesh and Buns to the bargain elegance of Inko Nito…
Author Alex Larman
Willett’s
On one of the world’s most expensive streets, Willett’s is serving £1 oysters at happy…
Cooper’s Cut
Truman Capote’s Holly Golightly famously said of her favourite shop that “I adore Tiffanys. Nothing…
Templeton Garden: The Hotel That’s Transformed Earls Court
Once a byword for backpacker beds and tired hospitality, Earls Court has found an unlikely…
Strawberry Season Afternoon Tea at The Langham
If you’re looking for the quintessential London hotel afternoon tea experience, it doesn’t get much…
Cent Anni, St John’s Wood
Not every restaurant in London has to be a life-changing experience. Indeed, it’s probably best…
Berners Tavern
Something that London restaurants don’t always deliver on – compared to Paris and New York, anyway…
Pied à Terre at 35
As Fitzrovia’s Michelin-starred Pied à Terre marks its 35th anniversary — a feat of extraordinary…
The Hunter’s Moon
Kensington’s The Hunter’s Moon bills itself, accurately, as “a modern take on classic countryside dining”.…
Paris in the Springtime: From Old to New
We know that Paris defies definition; it’s at once grand and gritty, timeless and new. In…
Family Fortunes at Coworth Park
For his daughter Rose’s tenth birthday, Alex Larman finally makes the long-awaited pilgrimage to Coworth…
Tom Brown at The Capital
There are some restaurants where the chef, and his or her name, is all important,…