‘Real meat, real flames, and really good service’ What to you, is sexy? No don’t worry I am not trying my hand at agony-aunt-ing, but the concept of sexiness and food have always danced an ancient jig. What can warm the cold wet streets, and the colder wetter hearts of these misted isles? Fire and death are Temper’s answer! So, if your ...
‘Exceptional service but less-than-exceptional food’ The players: a beloved old school friend and myself. The setting: the bustling heart of Shoreditch. The destination: a trendy little Italian spot. Add copious cocktails and a warm(ish) summer night and the stage is set for quite the evening. But is disappointment a-lurking? Ushered through the dark, woody, almost Spartan interior of this spacious restaurant, we opt ...
‘Buzzing addition to East London – even if the food is slightly underwhelming’ The new offshoot of Borough Market favourite Padella had just opened in Shoreditch when the Covid curtain descended. But since 4 July, this buoyant little pasta joint has been flinging its doors wide open to the hot summer nights. Beautiful people flock like black-clad moths to this ...
‘Irish fine dining delivers clever flavours’ On a clear but chilly night, my partner and I jumped out at Old Street and navigated our way through the throng and skyscrapers of Shoreditch intrigued by the prospect of Irish fine dining. Chef Richard Corrigan’s latest venture, Daffodil Mulligan, has taken over from the much-loved Nuala and promises fresh twists on classics ...