Chinese Tuxedo is a cool, hip, happening Cantonese style restaurant set in a two-story former opera house on Doyers Street in the heart of Chinatown; the venue was once the headquarters for the notorious Tong (gang) wars that took place in the early 1900s. We say hip and cool because as you enter Chinese Tuxedo …
New York is a melting pot of cuisines, and never more so than in the Meatpacking District where you can find a French café nestled next to a hot dog cart around the corner from a Mexican Taqueria. During our recent stay at The Maritime Hotel we found ourselves craving Pan-Asian food, thanks to the …
If you find yourself wondering why you’re in a rainforest setting, in the heart of Mayfair, then you’ve probably stumbled into Amazonico restaurant. One of London’s latest restaurant openings, Amazonico is the first outpost of the Madrid celeb hangout of the same name. With no expense spared – not on the location; not on the impeccable …
A newcomer to the restaurant scene, Heritage is London’s first modern-Swiss inspired restaurant and bar located in Rupert Street, Soho.
This is one of those very easy blogs to write…it’s hard not to fall in love with Australia; known for its stunning water views, fresh produce and relaxed beach lifestyle, so as our private water taxi whisked us across Sydney Harbour, past the iconic Opera House and Harbour Bridge, Ell questioned “Why haven’t I done …
Elldrew think that the last time they saw the back corner of Kings Cross (the bit between the gas holders and the canal) was over a decade ago, in the early hours of a Sunday morning, on their way home from a misspent evening at one of the legendary nightclubs that used to occupy that …
Continuing our recent ‘small dishes’ dining trend (influenced by the culinary world of course), next up was Indian tapas, Lokhandwala, in Fitzrovia. A small restaurant, we loved the décor, even with a juxtaposition of baroque styling against an Indian menu. It made sense once we had learnt of Lady Charlotte Louisa Fitzrovia and how she rocked Victorian …
The Hill, The Load of Hay, and now The Belrose – Elldrew’s most local of locals has been through many incarnations in the past few years, so this weekend we got to visit the latest, as part of its soft opening. Pitched as “a neighbourhood pub with a difference, serving seasonal Italian inspired fare” we …
Petersham Nurseries in Richmond is the stuff of legend; an unloved nursery purchased by folks escaping the rat race (with little “nursery” experience) that has grown into a successful shop and Michelin starred restaurant… and we suspect an aspirational family business cum lifestyle brand. We’ve wanted to visit but Richmond is a day trip for us, …
Currently trending as one of the hottest European food destinations, the vibrant city of Porto – Portugal’s second-largest – has been on our radar for a while now, so with a long weekend Elldrew excitedly jetted off to explore the much-talked about sights, architecture, wine and port bars, and to dine in as many places …