Christian Huhnt recounts an evening of rock ‘n’ roll at the opening party for Hollywood Road’s latest venue, Honky Tonk
When you hear about the opening of a London-based “underground NYC inspired rock ‘n’ roll...
A review of Obikà, Draycott Avenue, SW3
In my time reviewing restaurants, I’ve never been to one quite like Obikà.
Occupying the site of what was formerly Ilia and before it Papillon is now a “mozzarella...
A review of Bougie Macaron & Tea by Claire Rubinstein
Bastille Day has just passed, and here at The Steeple Times we are still marveling at the excitement and euphoria caused by one man at...
A review of Elistano, Chelsea
Lunch in the company of Rex Leyland, who co-founded The Restaurant Doctor with Pierre Koffman and Terence Martin, is always a pleasure as he is frankly one of the most...
A review of Blummyz, Hollywood Road, SW10
Blummyz is certainly a restaurant that has nothing in common with Brinkley’s, its better-known neighbour and home to ageing lotharios and single women of a certain age. The...
A review of Arthur’s Cafe, Kingsland Road, E8
Arthur Woodham was born on Christmas Day 1927. He and his family have run a traditional British café in Kingsland Road, Dalston since 1935.
Arthur is a truly...
A review of Sette, Sydney Street, SW3
An invitation to lunch with Pete Burrell is not one to miss. This Chelsea restaurateur is one of the best-connected men in town and along with Marilyn Fry,...
A review of The Pig at Brockenhurst
When I received an invitation to The Pig at Brockenhurst I seized the opportunity with gusto having read so many rave reviews since it opened last July.
Situated at...
A review of Roberto Cavalli Vodka
The Italian fashion designer Roberto Cavalli is best known for using exotic wild animal prints in his creations and for giving jeans a “sand-blasted look” that has become the...
A review of Novikov’s Asian Restaurant
I went to Novikov expecting something brash and “oligarch-tastic” having read articles that bigged up this recent Russian arrival at the heart of Mayfair as just such. As Wayne...
A review of Valt Single Malt Scottish Vodka
When thinking of places where vodka is made, Poland and Russia are probably the first places that come to mind.
Valt Single Malt Scottish Vodka, however, is unique...
Zagat’s lamest list
I am a big fan of Zagat. I fill out their surveys religiously every year and always look forward to receiving their guides.
Yesterday, though, I read a piece by Kelly Dobkin on...
