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

Fernandez & Wells - Indulgence in Soho by Niamheen

Niamheen — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 22:01:23 +0000

Review by Niamheen

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 7734 1546

Website: http://www.fernandezandwells.com/

It feels like I am letting you into a little secret, but I am sure Iâ¬"m not, itâ¬"s just that I liked this place so much, I almost want to keep it secret! I popped into Fernandez & Wells in Soho with a friend on Saturday evening. Iâ¬"d wanted to go for a while having seen it many times on treks around Soho. It looks so appealing, with legs of ham in the window, bottles of wine on the counter and lots of cheese behind. Thereâ¬"s blackboards outside and in advertising their wares.

They look like they know what theyâ¬"re doing, although looks can be deceptive - not in this instance. I was there only briefly but enjoyed a charcuterie plate with prosciutto, basque salami and chorizo with a glass of albarino. We were also offered some manchego to taste. It was delicious and well sourced, alot of time and attention had gone into these selections. The meats, served on slate and sliced wafer thin & melt in the mouth, the cheese aged and crumbly and the albarino a gorgeous white, delicious and light. I didnâ¬"t want to leave but we had dinner plans elsewhere, besides they close at 9pm (although that should be moving to 10pm soon).

It was refreshing just to sit there and be nosey, to soak it all in. The staff are really passionate and knowledgable, itâ¬"s a real treat. I will definitely be back to try more, and request their recommendations. I would recommend that you go too!It feels like I am letting you into a little secret, but I am sure Iâ¬"m not, itâ¬"s just that I liked this place so much, I almost want to keep it secret! I popped into Fernandez & Wells in Soho with a friend on Saturday evening. Iâ¬"d wanted to go for a while having seen it many times on treks around Soho. It looks so appealing, with legs of ham in the window, bottles of wine on the counter and lots of cheese behind. Thereâ¬"s blackboards outside and in advertising their wares.

They look like they know what theyâ¬"re doing, although looks can be deceptive - not in this instance. I was there only briefly but enjoyed a charcuterie plate with prosciutto, basque salami and chorizo with a glass of albarino. We were also offered some manchego to taste. It was delicious and well sourced, alot of time and attention had gone into these selections. The meats, served on slate and sliced wafer thin & melt in the mouth, the cheese aged and crumbly and the albarino a gorgeous white, delicious and light. I didnâ¬"t want to leave but we had dinner plans elsewhere, besides they close at 9pm (although that should be moving to 10pm soon).

It was refreshing just to sit there and be nosey, to soak it all in. The staff are really passionate and knowledgable, itâ¬"s a real treat. I will definitely be back to try more, and request their recommendations. I would recommend that you go too!

Algerian Coffee Stores - Coffee treasure trove by Niamheen

Niamheen — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 11:16:38 +0000

Review by Niamheen

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 020 7437 2480

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

Tags: take-away, soho, coffee

Gorgeous coffee shop full of bits and pieces that I don't need but want and buy all the time. Added to the fantastic selection of beans, which you can buy whole or that they will grind for you to take home, you can get very cheap take away coffee (double espresso is less than a pound). Last time I went, I got 250g fresh ground Brazilian coffee and some gorgeous chilli chocolate for just over Â£5. Yum.Gorgeous coffee shop full of bits and pieces that I don't need but want and buy all the time. Added to the fantastic selection of beans, which you can buy whole or that they will grind for you to take home, you can get very cheap take away coffee (double espresso is less than a pound). Last time I went, I got 250g fresh ground Brazilian coffee and some gorgeous chilli chocolate for just over Â£5. Yum.

Le Pain Quotidien - by walid

walid — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 13:29:28 +0000

Review by walid

Rating: 3.00

Phone: 020 7486 6154

Website: http://www.painquotidien.com/

Tags: lively, good value, brasserie

Not to bad, but I personally prefer Paul which is close to Le Pain QuotidienNot to bad, but I personally prefer Paul which is close to Le Pain Quotidien

Gerry's Off Licence - by walid

walid — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 13:28:41 +0000

Review by walid

Rating: 3.00

Phone: 020 7734 4215

Tags: soho, spirits, booze

Friendly off license place run by a Greek I believe. Seems to know a lot about the area.Friendly off license place run by a Greek I believe. Seems to know a lot about the area.

Oriental Delight - A wide selection, but check expiry dates. by Bluey

Bluey — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 20:54:46 +0000

Review by Bluey

Rating: 2.00

Phone: 020 7439 1183

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

Tags: chinese

I purchased some Koala no March chocolate cookies, and when I got home I noticed that they had expired in late November last year. This was the same with some Pretz, but they expired at the beginning of December.

While these foods are not too badly affected by expiry dates, it's still poor business to put expired products on shelves and allow people to purchase them. There was some other food there that would be potentially dangerous after expiration. I wonder how fresh those products were?

One thing's for sure - I won't be going back.I purchased some Koala no March chocolate cookies, and when I got home I noticed that they had expired in late November last year. This was the same with some Pretz, but they expired at the beginning of December.

While these foods are not too badly affected by expiry dates, it's still poor business to put expired products on shelves and allow people to purchase them. There was some other food there that would be potentially dangerous after expiration. I wonder how fresh those products were?

One thing's for sure - I won't be going back.

Marshmallow Mountain - Marshmallow Mountain by miffy

miffy — Sun, 25 Nov 2007 00:00:18 +0000

Review by miffy

Rating: 3.00

Phone: 020 7434 9498

Website: http://www.marshmellowmountain.com/

Tags: second hand, exclusive boutique, helpful staff

A small vintage/ second hand boutique on teh ground floor of carnaby street's kingly court. All the pieces in the shop are hand selected and the staff are as stylish as every item in the shop. Because it's such a small shop, every item is good, great quality, good design and very reminicent of the era they are from. There are plenty of lovely accesorries from matching shoes and bags to necklaces and leather hold alls. The staff are friendly and helpful and clearly have an eye for style. This isn't a cheap shop but it is not an over priced shop. Good particularly for more formal/evening/party vintage wear. A small vintage/ second hand boutique on teh ground floor of carnaby street's kingly court. All the pieces in the shop are hand selected and the staff are as stylish as every item in the shop. Because it's such a small shop, every item is good, great quality, good design and very reminicent of the era they are from. There are plenty of lovely accesorries from matching shoes and bags to necklaces and leather hold alls. The staff are friendly and helpful and clearly have an eye for style. This isn't a cheap shop but it is not an over priced shop. Good particularly for more formal/evening/party vintage wear.

Lina Stores - by BasilKhalil

BasilKhalil — Thu, 02 Aug 2007 11:20:59 +0000

Review by BasilKhalil

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 020 7437 6482

Tags: italian, deli, mediterranean

Very friendly owners, wide selection of great authentic Italian food.
Try their home-made pasta. Itâ¬"s the BEST!
Very friendly owners, wide selection of great authentic Italian food.
Try their home-made pasta. Itâ¬"s the BEST!