Alice's reviews
Review of Delaziz
11 Apr 08, 14:04
Cakes and jazz 
This atmospheric restaurant/deli in Fulham Broadway is a real find. The place is packed with cookware, large clay pots and jars of sweets, surrounding the tables where you sit down to eat or drink. And the window display shows off some of the most fantastic cakes and desserts I've ever seen. I've only visited Delaziz once, but I definitely plan on going again. A large glass of Prosecco is £4.50 and for a dessert or slice of cake, it's about the same again. I've honestly never seen such enormous cakes in my entire life - they are incredibly tall and well-filled. Imagine a Quentin Blake illustration of Bruce Bogtrotter's cake! Go for the baked alaska cake, which is covered in at least 2 inches of meringue icing. The staff are also very sweet and make the visit very memorable. Next time, I'm going for the dinner-plate sized cookies...
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Review of Pret A Manger
11 Apr 08, 12:13
Pret A Manger 
For a quick breakfast on the way to work, a very chocolatey hot chocolate and ‘very berry yoghurt’ from Pret fills the spot. Always friendly and helpful, a trip to Pret in the morning always starts the day off well.
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Review of Busaba Eathai
11 Apr 08, 11:50
Great Thai food
If you’re looking for affordable, top quality Thai food in a great environment, then go to this restaurant. It’s certainly cosy, sharing a big table with several other people, but it’s really fun. My favourite food here is the sticky coconut rice with the butternut squash & pumpkin curry. A one-person portion probably serves about two people, unless you’re one very hungry person, and the food arrives quickly. I’d also recommend the ginger & honey tea, which comes with cashew biscuits, after the meal.
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Review of LEscargot
11 Apr 08, 11:40
L'Escargot, Greek Street 
For a pre-theatre dinner, L’Escargot offers good value for money and great quality food. I was expecting a rather pretentious restaurant, but instead it was very relaxed, buzzing with conversation and the service was and fast. For starters I had celery and fennel soup, followed by a main course of sea bass, with crushed new potatoes and aubergine. For dessert, panna cotta with blackberries. The wine wasn’t cheap but overall, this was a really tasty meal out.
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Review of The Criterion Theatre Trust
11 Apr 08, 11:27
The 39 Steps at The Criterion Theatre
At the weekend I went to see a matinee performance of The 39 Steps, at The Criterion Theatre, Piccadilly. This murder mystery, suspense-filled play (based on the novel by John Buchan) was superbly acted and great fun. Just four actors carried the entire show, each playing several different characters, sometimes two simultaneously. The Criterion is a wonderfully ornate theatre and very cosy. A perfect way to spend a rainy Saturday afternoon.
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Review of Curzon Soho
11 Apr 08, 11:25
The Curzon cinema
I was introduced to this quirky cinema/café/bar by my sister last November, for drinks, cake and interview practice (the evening prior to my interview at Classic FM). From the exterior, the Curzon doesn’t look like anything particularly special, but once inside, it is really wonderful. The range of cakes, by Konditor & Cook, are amazing (the Curly Wurly cake is a must) and the soups and spinach & parmesan muffins taste fresh and homemade. This place is a lunchtime favourite and is also perfect for an after-work glass of wine and a film.
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