Latest reviews for Food & Drink in Marylebone, London, United Kingdom

Biggles - Über Sausages by bellaphon

bellaphon — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 20:02:25 +0000

Review by bellaphon

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 7224 5937

Website: http://www.ebiggles.co.uk

Tags: sausages, sandwich, rare finds

Weather permitting, this is what I suggest for a full blown satisfying lunch without denting the budget. Drag yourself to Biggles, the sausage specialist â¬ÜÃ¼ber allesâ¬", and grab one of their Sausage Torpedo sandwiches at Â£2.50. The quarter pound sausage is indeed huge (for the Imperially challenged itâ¬"s at least 20cm in length) and served simply with a freshly baked baguette. The sausages offered daily are generally restricted to two choices, Bigglesâ¬" hallowed Cumberland and a guest star variety like Toulouse, Boerewors, Cajun, etc. Thereby with the sandwich on tow, now proceed to Paul Rothe & Son the delicatessen on the same road and grab a cup of one of their homemade soups or Cha. The perfect location for this cheap and delicious lunch can be found on a bench just outside the Wallace Collection in Manchester Square. Perfect bliss.

The Bigglesâ¬" sausage sandwich quite simply questions the validity of The Banger Brosâ¬" efforts, in terms of quality, quantity and value.

NB Mr Biggles is not the sort of man who engages in small talk.
Weather permitting, this is what I suggest for a full blown satisfying lunch without denting the budget. Drag yourself to Biggles, the sausage specialist â¬ÜÃ¼ber allesâ¬", and grab one of their Sausage Torpedo sandwiches at Â£2.50. The quarter pound sausage is indeed huge (for the Imperially challenged itâ¬"s at least 20cm in length) and served simply with a freshly baked baguette. The sausages offered daily are generally restricted to two choices, Bigglesâ¬" hallowed Cumberland and a guest star variety like Toulouse, Boerewors, Cajun, etc. Thereby with the sandwich on tow, now proceed to Paul Rothe & Son the delicatessen on the same road and grab a cup of one of their homemade soups or Cha. The perfect location for this cheap and delicious lunch can be found on a bench just outside the Wallace Collection in Manchester Square. Perfect bliss.

The Bigglesâ¬" sausage sandwich quite simply questions the validity of The Banger Brosâ¬" efforts, in terms of quality, quantity and value.

NB Mr Biggles is not the sort of man who engages in small talk.

Ginger Pig - The Scotch Egg that's worthy of a grace. by bellaphon

bellaphon — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 20:36:50 +0000

Review by bellaphon

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 7935 7788

Website: http://www.thegingerpig.co.uk/our-shops/marylebone-butchers-charcuterie/

Tags: rare finds, meat, delicatessen

I implore you to look at the photo of the Scotch Egg.

Now, go and treat yourself. 'Tis stupendous.I implore you to look at the photo of the Scotch Egg.

Now, go and treat yourself. 'Tis stupendous.

Waitrose - Great fresh food by seconds

seconds — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 16:55:57 +0000

Review by seconds

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 020 7935 4787

Website: http://www.waitrose.co.uk

Tags: bakery, deli counter, newspapers / magazines

If Waitrose hadn't been invented as an alternative to Marks and Spencers food, it would have been necessary to create it. Waitrose ready meals give M & S a good run for their money (although it is not QUITE M & S food, as the adverts state), and there is a far wider variety of other goods.

Traditionally, Waitrose has been one of the most expensive supermarkets, but they have responded well to the price-conscious consumer and the need for more price competition in the current market, and they now do good special offers each month, and publish a leaflet giving details of the monthâ¬"s bargains. They have yet to match the glories of Marks and Spencers Â£10 dining for two, however.

Very good venue for excellent fruit and veg, a good variety of groceries, flowers and small kitchen items.

If Waitrose hadn't been invented as an alternative to Marks and Spencers food, it would have been necessary to create it. Waitrose ready meals give M & S a good run for their money (although it is not QUITE M & S food, as the adverts state), and there is a far wider variety of other goods.

Traditionally, Waitrose has been one of the most expensive supermarkets, but they have responded well to the price-conscious consumer and the need for more price competition in the current market, and they now do good special offers each month, and publish a leaflet giving details of the monthâ¬"s bargains. They have yet to match the glories of Marks and Spencers Â£10 dining for two, however.

Very good venue for excellent fruit and veg, a good variety of groceries, flowers and small kitchen items.

La Fromagerie - by Niamheen

Niamheen — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 16:56:18 +0000

Review by Niamheen

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 7935 0341

Website: http://www.lafromagerie.co.uk

Tags: cheese, delicatessen, cosy

La Fromagerie is a fantastic cheese shop with a cheese room and lots of other bits and pieces - seasonal veg, great meats, chocolate, cakes, honey - all presented beautifully. Itâ¬"s one of the few places in London that sells buffalo ricotta, which for a lactose intolerant like me, is a real treat.

You can eat there too around an enormous rustic table or in the new extension to the side. There are big bowls of salads, platters of cheese, salamis and meats, a wide choice of wines & juices. It's lovely.

I tease myself by receiving their mailing list of Slow Food and other events. The last time I went, I went to purchase not to eat. I was looking for some Bayonne ham but they didnâ¬"t have any, so I was advised to try the Granada ham, which was good at that time of year. They gave me a little taste and it was all I could do to stop myself grabbing the leg and running with it, so I got 12 slices and tried to stop myself pulling it off the slicer as it was sliced. Whilst waiting and reviewing the other meats I decided that I would try some pata negra chorizo also. I wasnâ¬"t disappointed.

La Fromagerie is one of those special places full of treats and indulgences. It's not an everyday place, but for those days that aren't everyday, it's really special.La Fromagerie is a fantastic cheese shop with a cheese room and lots of other bits and pieces - seasonal veg, great meats, chocolate, cakes, honey - all presented beautifully. Itâ¬"s one of the few places in London that sells buffalo ricotta, which for a lactose intolerant like me, is a real treat.

You can eat there too around an enormous rustic table or in the new extension to the side. There are big bowls of salads, platters of cheese, salamis and meats, a wide choice of wines & juices. It's lovely.

I tease myself by receiving their mailing list of Slow Food and other events. The last time I went, I went to purchase not to eat. I was looking for some Bayonne ham but they didnâ¬"t have any, so I was advised to try the Granada ham, which was good at that time of year. They gave me a little taste and it was all I could do to stop myself grabbing the leg and running with it, so I got 12 slices and tried to stop myself pulling it off the slicer as it was sliced. Whilst waiting and reviewing the other meats I decided that I would try some pata negra chorizo also. I wasnâ¬"t disappointed.

La Fromagerie is one of those special places full of treats and indulgences. It's not an everyday place, but for those days that aren't everyday, it's really special.

Le Pain Quotidien - the (French) staff of life by VictoriaR

VictoriaR — Mon, 19 May 2008 18:41:53 +0000

Review by VictoriaR

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 7486 6154

Website: http://www.painquotidien.com

Tags: quick bite, crowded, cosy

Despite being a Belgian chain with branches in New York, Le Pain Quotidien feels tres francais. It's like Paul's more rustic, filling boulangerie cousin: same great French approach to fresh bread, delicious croissants and decent coffee in bowls, but with heftier open sandwiches and salads on the menu. It also has the benefit of free wifi and a great breakfast menu - the porridge will fill you up till way after lunch, and only those with iron self-control will be able to resist the sticky jars of praline spread that appear with the baguette. Service is swift and charming (and definitely included on your bill).

All branches are buzzy, with a large communal table, as well as smaller tables, but the Kings Road branch is particularly good for people-watching, packed as it is with chic continental locals enjoying a taste of home, yummy mummies and shoppers. For a solo coffee & newspaper moment or a bigger lunch with a glass of wine, Le PQ makes a refreshing change from the usual coffee chains. Despite being a Belgian chain with branches in New York, Le Pain Quotidien feels tres francais. It's like Paul's more rustic, filling boulangerie cousin: same great French approach to fresh bread, delicious croissants and decent coffee in bowls, but with heftier open sandwiches and salads on the menu. It also has the benefit of free wifi and a great breakfast menu - the porridge will fill you up till way after lunch, and only those with iron self-control will be able to resist the sticky jars of praline spread that appear with the baguette. Service is swift and charming (and definitely included on your bill).

All branches are buzzy, with a large communal table, as well as smaller tables, but the Kings Road branch is particularly good for people-watching, packed as it is with chic continental locals enjoying a taste of home, yummy mummies and shoppers. For a solo coffee & newspaper moment or a bigger lunch with a glass of wine, Le PQ makes a refreshing change from the usual coffee chains.

Patisserie Valerie - light lunch in trendy Marylebone High Street by ProfMagellan

ProfMagellan — Wed, 11 Jul 2007 14:14:21 +0000

Review by ProfMagellan

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 7935 6240

Website: http://www.patisserie-valerie.co.uk

Tags: crowded, good brew, quick bite

I have been a regular now for more years than I care to remember. Valeries has a winning formula - a light lunch, speedily served
at an affordable cost. Today it was a croque monsieur but it could have been an omelette
with a selection of fillings or pasta or the day or a salad. The staff are very efficient and willing. The tables are close together
and the chairs a bit uncomfortable but this is is a cafe not a restuarant. Price around £10-12 a head makes it a winner. This is one of the places that has really benefitted from the ban on smoking. It does get very, very full.
If you are very hungry, there are fanastic cakes
and pastries. Regrettably Professor Magellan's fitness regime does not allow such indulgence.I have been a regular now for more years than I care to remember. Valeries has a winning formula - a light lunch, speedily served
at an affordable cost. Today it was a croque monsieur but it could have been an omelette
with a selection of fillings or pasta or the day or a salad. The staff are very efficient and willing. The tables are close together
and the chairs a bit uncomfortable but this is is a cafe not a restuarant. Price around £10-12 a head makes it a winner. This is one of the places that has really benefitted from the ban on smoking. It does get very, very full.
If you are very hungry, there are fanastic cakes
and pastries. Regrettably Professor Magellan's fitness regime does not allow such indulgence.