The Courtfield (Modern English Pub)

by: matthew setter - Thu 20th May, 2010

Located near Earls Court, West Brompton and Gloucester road  tube stations in London, I found 
a lovely British pub called The Courtfield. Replete with amazing pictures reflecting a bygone 
era. It was an era that I see as typically, or…
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Pearl Restaurant & Bar (Modern French)

by: matthew setter - Wed 21st Apr, 2010

If you're anything like me, then you are a fan of the BBC's Saturday Kitchen with James Martin then you'll likely have heard of chef Jun Tanaka and Pearl restaurant in Holborn, London.

Well since I'd first seen him on Saturday Kitchen…
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Metro Garden Restaurant & Bar (Modern European)

by: matthew setter - Fri 19th Mar, 2010

Mid-Friday evening, we had the good fortune to try out Metro Garden Restaurant and Bar. We were walking up from Balham towards Clapham (South, Common and North). As we live in the area, I'd been meaning to try out a number of the places that I'd see …
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Lantana (cafe)

by: matthew setter - Sat 13th Mar, 2010

So, Lantana. Well, similar to the other great Australian/Kiwi cafe's in London (Milk Bar and Flat White), Lantana is a smaller size place with a really relaxed feel and a not-overdone style of decor. It actually reminded me of The Gunshop Cafe in Wes…
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Grove (pub, modern alfresco)

by: matthew setter - Fri 5th Mar, 2010

It was a good night out at our local pub. The food was quite superb, however the average meal is a touch on the dear side. This did not detract from the evening, though it might make me think twice about making it a regular haunt. We enjoyed a good f…
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