Latest reviews by caffeinehit http://trustedplaces.com/user/caffeinehit Place reviews by caffeinehit en Latest reviews by caffeinehit http://trustedplaces.com/uploads/userpics/caffeinehit_9fdc630a.120.jpg http://trustedplaces.com/user/caffeinehit Bam-Bou http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/london/restaurant/1r92k7c/bam-bou

Rating: 4.7

Location: 1 Percy Street, W1T 1DB, London, United Kingdom

Phone: 020 7323 9130

Website: http://www.bam-bou.co.uk/

Tags: lively, chinese, thai, expensive, romantic

Great FoodWent to Bam Bou for valentines day and really wasn't disappointed. I admit that I'm not a food connoisseur but the food really was amazingly good. Especially for the price.

The Peppered beef fillet with kow choi & shaoshing was quite possibly the best beef I've ever tasted. An all-round brilliant restaurant with a great ambience.

I, for one, will definitely be going back!]]> Tue, 19 Feb 2008 17:58:17 +0000 /review/uk/london/restaurant/1r92k7c/bam-bou22437252 caffeinehit lively chinese thai expensive romantic 51.518153 -0.133962 The Spotted Pig http://trustedplaces.com/review/us/ny/new-york/restaurant/1e66176/the-spotted-pig

Rating: 4.0

Location: 314 W. 11th Street, 10014, New York, United States of America

Phone: 212-620-0393

Website: http://www.thespottedpig.com

Tags: american, gastro pub, crowded, lively

Good BurgerWell, I do feel a little bit false adding a review of this place because I've never been there... BUT I was meant to go there but never made it.

I've been told that they do the best burgers in New York though so it's obviously worth the trip. As they do the best burgers in New York you will probably have to book yourself a table, turning up probably isn't an option unless you're prepared to wait.

Maybe I'll make it down there sometime soon...]]> Mon, 28 Jan 2008 15:58:18 +0000 /review/us/ny/new-york/restaurant/1e66176/the-spotted-pig614699050 caffeinehit american gastro pub crowded lively 40.73573 -74.006739 Joe the Art of Coffee http://trustedplaces.com/review/us/ny/new-york/food/1455b6z/joe-the-art-of-coffee

Rating: 5.0

Location: 9 East 13th Street, 10002, New York, United States of America

Phone: 212-924-7400

Website: http://www.joetheartofcoffee.com/

Tags: cosy, amazing brew, quiet & relaxed, quick bite, cultured

Joe the Art of Coffee - they're not kidding!OK, if you hadn't guessed by now I'm a bit of a caffeine freak. I was recommended Joe's by someone that I'm working with, apparently it's "the best coffee in New York". Now, I'm not one to take someone at their word, I had to check this place out...

Joe's is one of, if not, the best coffee I've ever had in my life. I would be giving this place 6 stars if I could. Not only does the coffee taste great it looks great too, they make a pattern on top of the coffee!

There are 3 Joe's in New York, if you happen to be near one, go on, you won't be disappointed.]]> Mon, 28 Jan 2008 15:49:43 +0000 /review/us/ny/new-york/food/1455b6z/joe-the-art-of-coffee673998293 caffeinehit cosy amazing brew quiet & relaxed quick bite cultured 40.735106 -73.993626 Rice To Riches http://trustedplaces.com/review/us/ny/new-york/food/1e4606i/rice-to-riches

Rating: 3.0

Location: 37 Spring Street, , New York, United States of America

Phone: 212-274-0008

Website: http://www.ricetoriches.com

Tags: delicatessen, rice pudding, rare finds

Rice Pudding!OK, so I'm not a massive rice pudding fan BUT I've never seen a restaurant dedicated to the stuff. They have LOADS of different recipes ranging from Almond, Coconut, Chocolate... the list goes on.

Seeing what appears to be piles of cat sick really doesn't fill you with enthusiasm to eat the stuff but judging by the number of happy customers in there it must taste pretty good.

For the experience alone you should check this place out!]]> Wed, 23 Jan 2008 17:52:21 +0000 /review/us/ny/new-york/food/1e4606i/rice-to-riches92333200 caffeinehit delicatessen rice pudding rare finds 40.721763 -73.995813 Lombardi's http://trustedplaces.com/review/us/ny/new-york/restaurant/1e5606h/lombardi-s

Rating: 4.5

Location: 32 Spring Street, 10012, New York, United States of America

Phone: (212) 941-7994

Website: http://www.firstpizza.com

Tags: italian, good value, crowded, lively

America's First Pizzeria (Apparently)Having just landed in New York we ended up going to Lombardi's, apparently the oldest pizzeria in America.

The pizzas here are HUGE, mind you, I guess that most things in America are pretty big so it should come as no surprise really. Saying that the pizza was great and pretty good value for money. Just remember, it's cash only here so make sure you've got enough money.

Top find.]]> Wed, 23 Jan 2008 17:45:14 +0000 /review/us/ny/new-york/restaurant/1e5606h/lombardi-s1111025648 caffeinehit italian good value crowded lively 40.72167 -73.995584 Napule http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/london/restaurant/1t01g7l/napule

Rating: 4.0

Location: 585 Fulham Road, SW6 5UA, London, United Kingdom

Phone: 020 7381 1122

Tags: italian, good value, lively

Great PizzaI love this place, especially the Pizza - they're MASSIVE! If you can, get a table at the back of the restaurant, in the summer the roof is opened up. It's great!]]> Wed, 17 Oct 2007 14:07:19 +0000 /review/uk/london/restaurant/1t01g7l/napule1634784206 caffeinehit italian good value lively 51.479855764682 -0.19844896957588 Le Fondouk http://trustedplaces.com/review/morocco/marrakech/restaurant/1c04d8k/le-fondouk

Rating: 4.0

Location: Souk El Fassi Kaat Bennahit, , Marrakech, Morocco

Tags: Posh, Riad, Expensive, Trendy, Romantic, Relaxed

What a treatIt was our first night in Marrakech and to be honest with you we'd been knocked sideways by what the country/city was like. As it was a last-minute-ish holiday we had no real pre-conceptions of what the place was going to be like.

We were staying at Riad Karmela (highly recommended if you're in Marrakech by the way) and they suggested we eat at Le Fondouk for our first evening in Morocco.

If you actually find the place, there's lots of people trying to point you in the direction en-route you will be greeted by the doorman holding lanterns and wearing traditional Moroccan attire, topped off with a Fez. Inside it's another world, built round what must have been an old Riad you enter on the bottom floor and into what effectively is a courtyard. Look up and there's the most amazing candle chandelier (see photo) and then the sky.

We had various tagines and kebabs, all were beautiful. I would recommend the chocolate dessert, it's the only thing that I've ever eaten that rivals the River Cafes 'Chocolate Nemesis' (not very Moroccan I know).

If you find yourself in Marrakech and want a bit of tlc, comfort and quiet from the manic streets outside this is where you should head.]]> Wed, 17 Oct 2007 13:51:46 +0000 /review/morocco/marrakech/restaurant/1c04d8k/le-fondouk915313385 caffeinehit Posh Riad Expensive Trendy Romantic Relaxed 5th View Bar & Food http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/london/bar-pub/1e16z72/5th-view-bar-and-food

Rating: 3.4

Location: 203 - 206 Piccadilly, W1J 9HA, London, United Kingdom

Phone: 020 7851 2433

Website: http://www.5thview.co.uk

No Wi-Fi :(The best thing about this place is the view and (was) the free wi-fi you could use whilst quaffing champagne (if you're that way inclined).

Without the wi-fi there's no quite the allure there was to go to this bar any more.]]> Wed, 17 Oct 2007 13:35:22 +0000 /review/uk/london/bar-pub/1e16z72/5th-view-bar-and-food734761576 caffeinehit 51.507311 -0.141707 The Deli Bar http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/london/cafe/1c54b8x/the-deli-bar

Rating: 4.0

Location: 5 Charleville Road, W14 9JL, London, United Kingdom

Tags: friendly, delicatessen

A Little Nuget Of Joy In W14I've been living in West Kensington for a long time and have noticed this little Deli for some time, I've just never got round to venturing in.

It was only the other Sunday morning I popped in to try it out. All I can say is I've missed out for however long it has been there... The service was brilliant, very chatty, smiley and welcoming. To top it off the food was great, the yummiest Turkey, Cheese and Caremalised Red Onion Panini I've had...

Places like this in W14 are few and far between, find yourself walking to a football game or to the park pop in, it will not only make you smile but make your day that much better!]]> Wed, 03 Oct 2007 14:45:00 +0000 /review/uk/london/cafe/1c54b8x/the-deli-bar24489482 caffeinehit friendly delicatessen 51.488975411272 -0.20673220286493 Leon http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/london/restaurant/1a12l8s/leon

Rating: 3.2

Location: 35-36 Great Marlborough St, W1F 7JB, London, United Kingdom

Phone: 020 7437 5280

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

Tags: lively, superfood, international, good value, crowded, vegetarian

Great FoodI love this place, the food is brilliant. It can get quite crowded so be suprised if you can't find anywhere to park yourself during lunch or in the evening.

To my knowledge there's no other organic, superfood restaurants like this in the middle of town. If you find yourself around Oxford / Carnaby Street and are a bit hungry you should pop in to Leon.]]> Fri, 21 Sep 2007 16:59:08 +0000 /review/uk/london/restaurant/1a12l8s/leon110255105 caffeinehit lively superfood international good value crowded vegetarian 51.513107259786 -0.13948828625394 Pied a Terre http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/london/restaurant/1q7227e/pied-a-terre

Rating: 5.0

Location: 34 Charlotte Street, W1T 2NH, London, United Kingdom

Phone: 020 7916 0786

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

Tags: Romantic, Business, Expensive, French

Great FoodThis is a great restaurant. The whole experience through from the palette cleansers down to the great choice of wine (and advice) that you can get.

The service, ambience and general impressiveness of this restaurant is unquestionable. If you are looking to impress a date or a client (or both) then this is the perfect place to start.]]> Wed, 12 Sep 2007 11:32:56 +0000 /review/uk/london/restaurant/1q7227e/pied-a-terre429929814 caffeinehit Romantic Business Expensive French 51.518453642798 -0.13638759081375 Chez Bruce http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/london/restaurant/1o12b8a/chez-bruce

Rating: 4.6

Location: 2 Bellevue Road, SW17 7EG, London, United Kingdom

Phone: 020 8672 0114

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

Tags: Romantic, Business, Expensive, French

Amazing foodOK. So I said that River Cafe was one of the best places that I'd eaten in London, this would have to be one, if not the best places I've eaten.

The wine, food, atmopshere - everything was perfect. I have been meaning to go back since I went but just haven't got round to it.

Amazing food.]]> Wed, 12 Sep 2007 11:25:09 +0000 /review/uk/london/restaurant/1o12b8a/chez-bruce1411450404 caffeinehit Romantic Business Expensive French 51.445191448644 -0.16671488350584 The River Cafe http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/london/restaurant/1w78v8/the-river-cafe

Rating: 4.3

Location: Thames Wharf Studio, W6 9HA, London, United Kingdom

Phone: 020 7386 4200

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

Tags: Expensive, River View

Lamb-tasticWhatever you do double check who it is you're calling to reserve a table, you could end up 'enjoying' a sausage sandwich at the other River Cafe, a little greasy spoon outside Putney Bridge tube.

If, however you played it safe and got the phone number from the website you'll find yourself at the real River Cafe.

I must admit, I've been to some of the best restaurants in London and this (without doubt) is in the top two for food. I should really be working my way through the menu when I go there but I always find myself eating the lamb, I just can't get enough of it! (Oh, and of course the Chocolate Nemesis).

If you're looking for a restaurant with decor to match the food then this might not be your best bet, if you're able to see past that you're in for a treat!]]> Wed, 12 Sep 2007 11:20:00 +0000 /review/uk/london/restaurant/1w78v8/the-river-cafe850003569 caffeinehit Expensive River View 51.482947205514 -0.2242518891912 222 Veggie Vegan http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/london/restaurant/1982l7m/222-veggie-vegan

Rating: 4.5

Location: 222 North End Road, W14 9NU, London, United Kingdom

Phone: 020 7381 2322

Website: http://www.222veggievegan.com

Tags: relaxing, Good value, vegetarian, friendly

Great FoodI've walked past 222 for the past few years always wondering what it's like, it never seems to be short of custom whatever day of the week it it.

The place itself has the feeling of eating in someone's front room, the food on the other hand is brilliant. I must admit that I'm not one to really acknowledge food that doesn't have any meat in so it was a pleasant surprise when this amazing Porcini mushroom pasta with cashew sauce arrived - it tasted amazing!

If you ever find yourself in this part of town you should try it out. It's friendly, relaxing and a breath of fresh air.]]> Wed, 12 Sep 2007 11:15:24 +0000 /review/uk/london/restaurant/1982l7m/222-veggie-vegan831081246 caffeinehit relaxing Good value vegetarian friendly 51.485336442035 -0.20399430635487 Bar Chocolate http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/london/bar-pub/1s8237d/bar-chocolate

Rating: 3.5

Location: 26-27 D'arblay Street, W1F 8EP, London, United Kingdom

Phone: 020 7287 2823

This place does great food...]]> Thu, 23 Aug 2007 08:41:48 +0000 /review/uk/london/bar-pub/1s8237d/bar-chocolate254744207 caffeinehit 51.513960210638 -0.13657101467659