Blog Reviews from Caviar Girl

A bit of food, a bit of travel, a bit of fun:Once upon a time, a Russian girl grew up in Australia, and moved to London. The existing love of food and travel grew.

1. Published : Saturday, 14th July 2012

   Burger and Lobster | Burger & Lobster

   On a Friday evening after a long week of work, waiting a few hours for dinner while hunger quickly sets in is perhaps not the most ideal scenario. But word on the street suggested that Burger & Lobster was worth waiting for. So I lined up, and then I put my name down, and then I hoped that they would accommodate us within the next two to three hours. I have to say the whole process was very civil. If people are prepared to wait this long for a table then something must be right about the food. We are talking lobster after all...

2. Published : Wednesday, 23rd May 2012

   Meatmarket | MEATmarket

   Above the Jubilee market in Covent Garden, everything about the new MEATmarket screams ‘fast food/greasy/cheap’. While ascending the stairs from street level, branded posters depict pictures of greasy baked beans and fry ups of the previous occupier Bistro Express. Nothing suggests classy establishment. Everything suggests greasy-spoon hangout at 2 am. Yet everyone is talking about it. Why? Probably because it’s the sister of the very successful MEATliquor restaurant, and even before that the very popular Meat Wagon and then pop-up #Meateasy. People love burgers. Greasy, tasty burgers...