Comments on: Hello 2008…

By: Ana

Ana — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 17:09:08 +0000

Hi Krista! Absolutely love your blog!
For your to do list on French places (not sure if you’ve been).
I agree with previous comment on Pied a Terre. It is brilliant. The tasting menu + wine flights will leave you happy (if not too full). It is one of the best French experiences I had in London. Also L’Atelier de Joel Rebuchon. The upstairs bar is great for a drink in front of the fireplace to put you in mood for a very inventive meal (although one of the best things is their decadent mash!). On a more relaxed vibe worth trying Le Trois Garcon, great ambience (great stuff hanging everywhere, from game trophies to vintage purses, so interestintg) and good food, go for a drink first at the loungelover at the corner while you wait for your table.
It was great to see you yesterday.
Hope to see you soon again!

By: Federica

Federica — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 01:27:53 +0000

Hello, in New Malden you should go to a cheap and really good Japanese restaurant called KJ – new malden high street, just close to the train station (their bento box is great!). I noticed you have been to several italian places in Angel, I have two suggestions: Cucina Italia off Upper street and La Saponara deli for saturday breakfast or lunch.

Ciao
Federica

By: Londoner27

Londoner27 — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 18:44:43 +0000

Hi, only just found this blog through Chowhound and it’s great!
Now, places to add to your list of French (apologies if you’ve already been to these and I’m just clogging the comments section):
– La Trompette, The Glasshouse and Chez Bruce. All lovely, all good-value set menus, all places I would love to eat every night if (1) I could afford it and (2) they weren’t so far from the centre.
– Pied a Terre. One of the 3 or 4 best meals I’ve ever eaten.
– Hibiscus. Visited in Ludlow and thought it was amazing. Haven’t made it to the new London place but will do as soon as I can find some people to drag there (and, ideally, subsidise it!)…
– Galvin Bistrot de Luxe and Chez Kristof. The latter will press your “more options than a whole bottle of wine” buttons.
– Le Cafe du Marche. A personal favourite, especially because of the fun pianist.

By: Oonth

Oonth — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 09:30:59 +0000

Hey Krista, have been meaning to comment on this one for a few weeks but have been on the road including 17 days in Japan, pretty sensational on the eating front.

For your Japanese yens (nice pun eh?), I would place them in the following order 1. Dinings 2. Cafe Japan 3. Hiro. Dinings is slightly more towards the modern Japanese style but everything I’ve eaten (and drunk) there has impressed me and they have lots of good specials. Sushi chef is a nice chap and speaks good English so perch at the counter, check out the fish display and interact. I seem to remember a great dessert (rarity for a Japanese restaurant), some kind of black sesame creme brule concoction. Cafe Japan is close to my NW3 home and a firm favourite over the years, just a really good neighbourhood place and more traditional style sushi bar. I know you crave rolls and you’ll find some very good ones here especially their deep fried yellowtail, tuna or salmon ones. Their nigiri ain’t too bad either. Always a nice vibe and friendly staff+service. Btw both Dinings and Cafe Japan have lots of king crab specials, appears that London sushi chefs are impressed with the crabs coming from Cornish waters, same goes for the mackerels, sardines etc as you know. Hiro I like too but seemingly not as much as everyone else. Absolutely nothing wrong with the place but nothing particularly right with it either.

I have many thoughts and questions on your other 2008 London culinary plans, we should try and get that lunch rendez-vous off the ground!!

By: chrisc

chrisc — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 12:31:19 +0000

Southall, New Malden and Crouch End?
Better start saving for those cab fares!
Wishing you a very happy 2008.

By: Trig

Trig — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 11:59:56 +0000

Happy New Year, Krista. Good eating in 2008!