Greg's reviews
Review of The Porterhouse
15 Jul 07, 03:02
Decent Pub in Covent Garden 
This pub is pretty big with three floors and a little court yard at the front. The beers are pretty good, (no tasteless wash) and there's a huge selection, including the Special Brew beating ~14% Santa Claus Brew. I like sitting downstairs, because the lighting is pretty low, the atmosphere is relaxed so you can just forget that it's still day on the outside. Another reason why I prefer downstairs is because the decor down there shifts away from that of the rest of the pub (where the same styling is ubiquitous throughout), so it doesn't have such a chain pub feel to it like that of the upper two floors. The music is probably to the tastes of the average Radio One listener, and it's not loud or obtrusive. There lots of comfy seating, and there's plenty of table areas for big groups too. And although I haven't tried their food yet, I will based on the fact the chips are big and fat and look really tasty. Not bad for such a huge tavern.
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Review of Wagamama
21 May 07, 18:01
This is about as Japanese as a Lamb Bhuna 
After you have sat down at your table with a bunch of randoms, do not expect even a glimmer of Japanese authenticity. This is strictly eastern fusion food, but that isn't necessarily a bad thing. So, the quality of food varies from just about okay to quite good. In my opinion the curries are a waste of time 'cos they taste like they were microwaved in a carrier bag. However the noodle soups are wholesome, filling, flavourful and generally pretty satisfying. As far as starters go they aren't great value, though some of them are tasty (like the prawn dumplings). If the beaver in you takes over and you feel like eating little chunks of mahogany go for the spicy chicken nugget thing to start. But whatever you do, wash it all down with a Kirin Ichiban beer, Japan's best export after Takeshi's Castle. This chain of restaurants is just one of those, "we can't think of anything else" places to eat, but I know I will end up eating there again anyway. Oh well...
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Review of Fire and Stone
12 May 07, 20:27
Stylish pizza 
I like this place. It's a modern trendy pizzaria where you order your pizza by region... well continent actually. Whether you decide on something fragrant from the East, or something "traditional" from the US, it's gonna be good. The ingredients are fresh, and the combinations are creative and so far I've enjoyed everything I've tried including the desserts. Prices are run of the mill for Covent Garden (about £6 - £10 a pizza). If you want to eat there during peak times try to book in advance (you can do it online), cos it can be difficult to get a table on the fly. A good place for one of those last minute, "shall we go out for food?" nights.
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