Plane Food (Airside, Terminal 5 Heathrow Airport, London, TW6 2GA) Without a doubt, both the bset airport food and best breakfast I've ever had! I ate poached eggs, sausauges and bacon which yes sounds simple and easy but boy was it cooked to perfection and the meat was high quality and no filth and grease. Freshly squeezed orange juice and it was all perfect just before my 8 hour flight. As for the service, I felt like I was a Queen at Heathrow! Friendly, professional, just fantastic. Our flight got transfered to Terminal 5 which was a result. Thank you for giving me my best airport experience ever!
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Jamie's Italian Oxford (24-26 George Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 2AE) My food had to be sent back to which the waiter informed me 'was a regular occurance and is being taken of the menu!" I was disappointed that a resturant owned by the great Jamie Oliver was just so average. On a positive note, my starter was lovely and the atmosphere was buzzing. The design of the resturant with bright walls down stairs and old frames of unusal decor was great. the waiters were attentive and friendly, but I won't be in a rush to go back.
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Foxtrot Oscar (79 Royal Hospital Road, London, SW3 4HN) Foxtrot Oscar Review GORDON RAMSEY, the British celebrity chef renounced for losing his cool on programs Hells Kitchen, The F Word and Ramsey’s Kitchen Nightmares, now owns 15 restaurants in the UK and overseas. He holds an OBE and has been awarded a total of 12 Michelin Stars and in 2001 became one of only three chefs in the UK to hold three Michelin stars at one time. I had the pleasure of visiting one of his empires recently and had a fantastic dining experience. It seems fitting that Ramsey’s restaurant is called Foxtrot Oscar, the name being a politer version of f*** off! It was opened in 1980 and Ramsey took it on back in 1998. Foxtrot Oscar, a bistro in the heart of Chelsea provides mouth watering food in a friendly and relaxed environment. It is a 10 minute walk from Sloan Square tube and there are plenty of car parks within walking distance. We were shown to our seats by very welcoming and attentive staff and the smells of glorious home cooked food hit me. The restaurant has two floors and we were sat on the top one which is tiny, giving it a cosy, homely and intimate feel. The décor of burgundy walls add to the unique charm and character of the restaurant. We studied the menus and were spoiled for choice, so to help us decide we ordered a bottle of rose, Chateau Haut Rian and soaked up the candle lit, intimate ambience. To start with, I opted for pan fried pigeon with beetroot carpaccio which was tender and glorious. I also sampled my husband’s duck terrine with apricot chutney and toast which was bursting with strong and vibrate flavours. For my main course, I opted for beer-braised Dedham Vale shoulder of beef, with anise carrot puree. It was beautiful, cooked to perfection. My husband ate game pie which was so good that he wasn’t too keen to share any (and when I tasted it, I saw why!) We ordered side dishes of green beans, honey roasted parsnips and roasted squash with chilli. I made room for some pudding of oven baked pear soaked in red wine and ice…
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Sam's Brasserie & Bar (11 Barley Mow Passage, London, London, W4 4PH) SAM’S BRASSERIE REVIEW By Emma Wood Welcome to 2010, the snow has finally gone and with Valentine’s Day round the corner, we’re all on the lookout for the perfect restaurant to spend with our loved ones. I have discovered a very unique award winning restaurant which ticks all boxes for every occasion, be it with a large group of friends or an intimate evening with your partner. The restaurant is owned by Sam Harrison and co owned by Rebecca Mascarenhas and celebrity chef Rick Stein. Stein holds an OBE for his services to Cornish tourism and Sam Harrison was his manager at his Padstow seafood restaurant in Cornwall for four years. To watch an exclusive interview with Stein and Harrison, visit www.caterersearch.com/harrisons. Sam’s Brasserie and bar, set in the centre of Chiswick in West London is where I dined recently and my latest recommendation. Tucked away in a pretty passage off Chiswick High Road, nearby landmarks include Tabard theatre and Chiswick House and the nearest tube stations are Chiswick Park Station (8 minutes away) and Turnham Green Tube station (9 minutes away.) Sam’s Brasserie won the Best Value Restaurant 2008 in the Evening Standard Awards and it certainly is very reasonably prized for a restaurant of this calibre in London. As we were shown to our seats by our Italian waiter, Antonio, I took a moment to absorb the ambience and surroundings. The restaurant was a former paper factory and it retains its very unique and sophisticated style with its airy industrial space, all exposed brickwork, pipes on the ceiling and concrete floors whist at the same time holding a brasserie feel of banquettes and wooden tables. It is a very spacious split-level restaurant that seats up to 100 people and is trendy, modern with a lively, upbeat, bustling feel and was full of apprecative diners. Our waiter brought us a range of three breads whist we pondered our paper place mat menus. Incidentally, the menu is dated as some dishes are changed daily. The alcohol is…
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Mews of Mayfair (10-11 Lancashire Court, London, W1S 1EY) This month I checked out one of London’s top restaurant establishments. Ladies and gentleman let me point you in the direction of Mews of Mayfair owned by James Robson. This is a hidden little gem, tucked away in Lancashire Court near New Bond Street in the centre of the West End. It is located within a historic cobbled courtyard; this secret discovery is pure gold. It is perfect for all occasions, be it that special day or evening with your partner, family and friends. How about a spot of shopping in London followed by a glorious lunch or dinner and escape from the madness of Oxford Street? Whatever the occasion, the four floors of these 2 converted mews houses offers something for everyone in the heart of Mayfair. (Local underground stations include Bond Street tube – 5 minutes away and Oxford Circus tube – 6 minutes away.) As we walked down the cobbles, there were lots of customers standing outside enjoying a late night drink after work. We made our way in to the ground floor bar and I was impressed with the 18th century chandelier and the chilled out atmosphere as guests sat back in the leather sofas with glasses of champagne. I walked up the stairs to the restaurant on the 1st floor and was equally impressed. It felt very homely and relaxed with hand stitched butterflies adorning the silk covered walls and white leather sofas and chairs which add a touch of elegance to the understated atmosphere. It was intimate and exquisite. The 60-seater restaurant was full of happy guests enjoying their meals and soaking up the ambience. The restaurant managers Aurelien Mouren and David Bardot showed us to our seats and provided impeccable service throughout the evening. All the waiters are French and ooze sophistication and class. The menu has a mix of both French and British modern influences and will satisfy all discerning palates. The meals are fantastic value for money, with main courses ranging from £14-19. There is a vast selection of fine wines and champagne to accompany…
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Harrison's (15-19 Bedford Hill, London, London, SW12 9EX) If you’re on the lookout for fine cuisine plus a great day or night out in London, let me point you in the direction of Harrison’s owned by Sam Harrison in Balham (5 minute walk from Balham station, southwest London.) The restaurant is co owned by Rebecca Mascarenhas and celebrity chef Rick Stein who is a household name having appeared on many cooking documentaries, most recently in his Far Eastern Odyssey which was broadcast back in July. The chef/ restaurateur holds an OBE for his services to Cornish tourism and Sam Harrison was his manager at his Padstow seafood restaurant in Cornwall for four years. To watch an exclusive interview with Stein and Harrison, visit www.caterersearch.com/harrisons. Harrison’s 100 seat neighbourhood restaurant opened two years ago, in October 2007 following the success of Sam Harrison’s first restaurant called Sam’s Brassiere and Bar in Chiswick, west London (which he also co owns with Rebecca Mascarenhas and Rick Stein.) The three partners have teamed up again with fantastic results – we had a sensational meal and dining experience. Be sure to make a visit here soon as you won’t be disappointed. Harrison’s is an attractive modern European restaurant and bar with an upbeat contemporary brasserie feel. The sophisticated black and orange light shades caught my eye when I walked in, as did the customers enjoying their meals in view of the open kitchen where you can see the chefs at work preparing the food. We were greeted and looked after very well by restaurant manager Steven Godby and assistant managers Theo Vannawa, Matt Guthrie and their team-all of whom were very friendly and charming. To start with, the vegetable soup I ordered was fresh and hearty. I’m a big soup lover and this soup tasted wonderful. For the main course, I opted for penne, with artichokes, sundried tomatoes, basil and ricotta. I really enjoyed this dish. It was bursting with fresh flavours and was nicely complimented by Rick Stein’s own label red wine. I also…
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