Daniel B.

Review of Hakkasan

31 Mar 08, 15:06

Fantastic Food - Go in 6 months

Hakkasan's food is out of this world. Possibly even deserving of it's position as one of the greatest restaurants in the world. Although I can't say have been to all the other contenders. It also does wonderful cocktails.

I don't really need to say much more than this - it has all been written already. So I shall talk about something a little different. In my eyes Hakkasan will be even better in 6 months time and heres why.

The plaudits this restaurant has been given are unrelenting - if you believe what you read this is not only the best restaurant in the city but also one of the coolest. Not your standard stuffy Michlen eatery.

The crowd is horrible. Too many people shouting a waiters unnecessarily, too many men flashing all they can, too many women looking for men who do just that.

Go in 6 months time when the buzz dies down - you'll come out a lot happier, thinking about the wonderful food and staff, and not the idiot on the table next to you.

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Review of Hawksmoor

27 Nov 07, 14:48

Steak, Chips, Red Wine

I had high hopes for this place. My friend who works in the city has a taste for the finer things in life, and being a red blooded banker as he is, there is no exception to the rule when it comes to steak.

Time Out voted this place the best steaks in London, and the Metro says it has the "best steaks this side of the bond." This place had a lot to live up to and boy did it.

First thing to mention is that they will get you any cut within 48 hours. If you have a particular desire for a blade steak then just ask, it will be worth it.

I went for their Sirloin, still on the bone, cooked medium rare and weighing 600g. It was heaven. Cooked perfectly, served with a "triple cooked chips" which, if a little on the small size, were otherwise a perfect companion. All washed down with a bottle of Rioja.

If you're going to take me for a meal -take me here.

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Review of Champers Wine Bar

08 Oct 07, 11:32

Friendly Bar, Good Wine List

I'm not big on Soho wine bars, I like wine, but to be honest, I don't like Soho. Particularly this part of Soho, a weird mix of tourists, media types and townies.

That said Champers feels like a genuine place, the sort of place that scares tourists away because it looks like you need a BA in "London" to enter. The fact is it's actually quite a friendly joint, with a good selection of wine.

It also has a restaurant at the front that was serving what looked like some hearty grub.

I think I'll make an effort to go back.

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Review of Favela Chic

01 Oct 07, 17:28

No

The queue for this place is always huge. I don't get it. It's always heaving, you can never get to the bar, the music is just pop and most definitely doesn't warrant a DJ, and it costs £5 to get in.

I guess it's not targeted at people such as myself. I'd much rather be at the Foundry across the road.

I can't speak for the restaurant however, and I do have a number of friends who have noted how tasty it is.

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