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Gourmet Burger Kitchen - review by Barney752

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 13:53:15 +0000

Gourmet Burger Kitchen - review by Barney752

Rating: 4.0

Location: 131 Chiswick High Road, W4 2ED, London, United Kingdom

Phone: 020 8995 4548

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

burgers have a bad name theese days, linked with obese americans and fast food. Well, not any more. Gourmet burger is not new (its been around for at least 5 years) but it has only recently begun to build up momentum and brach out. Their USP is simple. Good quality meat, good quality service, good quality locations, GOOD QUALTITY BURGERS. And on the whole they deliver. Lets start with the burgers themselves. A simple hamburger will set you back around Â£6, but do you get what you've paid for? Well, yes. The meat is juicy and thick, so much so that its hard to fit the burger in your mouth. The restaurands are clean and lively and though the staff are friendly its mostly self service, i.e you go to the counter to order. All in all you cant go wrong with a GBK burger.

Curzon Soho - review by codam

Sun, 31 Aug 2008 23:32:49 +0000

Curzon Soho - review by codam

Rating: 4.6

Location: 99 Shaftesbury Avenue, W1D 5DY, London, United Kingdom

Phone: 020 7734 2255

Website: http://www.curzoncinemas.com/

The Curzon Soho is one of the best cinemas in London for less mainstream, more arthouse and foreign films. In fact the whole Curzon chain â¬ there are cinemas in Mayfair, Chelsea, Richmond and more â¬ has a similarly good selection although the Soho cinema remains one of the best. The cafe is indeed excellent, serving delicious cakes and pastries, itâ¬"s well worth a visit if youâ¬"re in the area even if youâ¬"re not going to see a film, or if you are going to a film itâ¬"s worth arriving early so you can go there for something to eat before the film itself starts.

Just Falafs - review by powerchord81

Sun, 01 Jun 2008 20:13:41 +0000

Just Falafs - review by powerchord81

Rating: 2.7

Location: 155 Wardour Street, W1F 8WG, London, United Kingdom

Phone: 020 7734 1914

Website: http://www.justfalafs.com/

Tags: expensive, middle eastern, pretentious

Was ordered to leave by the owner as I had a bottle of coke with me that I hadn't purchased from them, despite my girlfriend ordering and paying extra to eat outside on their tables.

The owner was rude, undiplomatic and didn't seem to care that my girlfriend was a paying customer.

I will never visit again and would advise people to avoid after the service we received.

Allans Organic Patisserie - review by Hugo

Sat, 03 May 2008 08:39:41 +0000

Allans Organic Patisserie - review by Hugo

Rating: 4.0

Location: 75 Duke Street, W1K 5PA, London, United Kingdom

Phone: 020 7409 7888

Website: www.allanspatisserie.co.uk

Tags: quick bite, boulangerie, amazing brew, patisserie, coffee

Why go to a chain to get a coffee and pan-au-chocolat? Allans Organic Patisserie Boulangerie (bit of a mouthful, but that is probably appropriate) is a charming, independent and truly delicious place to grab a bite or step out of the fray of Oxford Street/ Mayfair.

Allans has delicious coffee and a pan au chocolat of parisian quality that London usually utterly fails to match.

For the summer they have a great outdoor seating space, however - remember you need to go in to be served or you will be sitting there some time.

A winner.

Buttercup Cake Shop - review by sue

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 11:30:03 +0000

Buttercup Cake Shop - review by sue

Rating: 4.0

Location: 16 St Albans Grove, W8 5BP, London, United Kingdom

Phone: 020 7937 1473

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

Tags: cafe, cupcakes, delivery, cake, cakes

Currently being addicted to cupcakes, when I read about the Buttercup Cake Shop in Kensington I added it straight to my to-do list. A couple of weeks later I came up with the ingenious plan of taking my sister and her BF to Whole Foods, but beforehand suggested we head to Buttercup for morning tea, as it is not a good idea to visit Whole Foods on an empty stomach!

Buttercup is hidden away, a few blocks back from Kensington High Street. It is a small shop with only a couple of tables, and a small display cabinet of delicious looking cupcakes. There is a good range of flavours - the friendly American owner has bought over some American recipes, and added a few British concoctions as well. You can eat in (with a cuppa) or take away, and they also offer delivery.

Between the three of us we sampled four cupcakes - the Mocca, Banoffee, Chocolate Peanut Butter, and the St George's Day special - which was a vanilla cupcake with red and white icing. My sister and her BF liked the Banoffee best, while my favourite was the Chocolate Peanut Butter - yum!

The Common Room - review by sue

Tue, 01 Jan 2008 15:02:45 +0000

The Common Room - review by sue

Rating: 3.5

Location: 3-4 Grosvenor Pde, W5 3NN, London, United Kingdom

Phone: 020 8992 7774

Tags: bar, cocktails, stylish, friendly

The Common Room is a stylish looking bar serving decent food, close to Ealing Common. It has a clean, modern interior, some tables out the front (on busy Uxbridge Road), and friendly service.

We have popped in there a couple of times for a drink, and for a meal on one occasion. The menu had an eclectic mix and there were plenty of wines by the glass to keep us happy.

Their cocktails are good - one evening Alex had a particularly memorable vodka Martini.

Gourmet Burger Kitchen - review by gizmogirl

Wed, 21 Nov 2007 22:51:02 +0000

Gourmet Burger Kitchen - review by gizmogirl

Rating: 4.0

Location: 131 Chiswick High Road, W4 2ED, London, United Kingdom

Phone: 020 8995 4548

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

before going to gourmet burgers, i prob thought burgers from tinsletown are the best...different taste i guess?
It's a bit pricey for burgers though but i think it's totally worth it =)

Gourmet Burger Kitchen - review by claypole

Fri, 09 Nov 2007 15:30:32 +0000

Gourmet Burger Kitchen - review by claypole

Rating: 4.0

Location: 131 Chiswick High Road, W4 2ED, London, United Kingdom

Phone: 020 8995 4548

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

Tags: lively, good value, burger

It does what it says on the tin. Recommended.

National Portrait Gallery Restaurant - review by bombaybeauty

Wed, 27 Feb 2008 14:34:11 +0000

National Portrait Gallery Restaurant - review by bombaybeauty

Rating: 4.2

Location: National Portrait Gallery, St Martin's Place, WC2H 0HE, London, United Kingdom

Phone: 020 7312 2490

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

Tags: posh, romantic

It's a tiny space, which you have to traverse the gallery to reach. But exactly because it's a bit compressed inside the view outside seems all the more spectacular.

This is an excellent spot for: (a) any meal or snack whilst visiting the gallery, (b) an after work drink if you're in this part of town, or (c) indeed a romantic evening.

Food and wine do well by the spot.

Gourmet Burger Kitchen - review by Babychambooty

Wed, 11 Jul 2007 19:37:24 +0000

Gourmet Burger Kitchen - review by Babychambooty

Rating: 4.0

Location: 131 Chiswick High Road, W4 2ED, London, United Kingdom

Phone: 020 8995 4548

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

Lovely burgers and so much choice. We all loved it!

Curzon Soho - review by RenZephyr

Sun, 08 Jul 2007 13:16:44 +0000

Curzon Soho - review by RenZephyr

Rating: 4.6

Location: 99 Shaftesbury Avenue, W1D 5DY, London, United Kingdom

Phone: 020 7734 2255

Website: http://www.curzoncinemas.com/

This is probably my fave London cinema, I've never thought of it as a food place, certainly the coffee and nibbles are good.

The Common Room - review by CarolineQuinn

Wed, 04 Jul 2007 17:35:22 +0000

The Common Room - review by CarolineQuinn

Rating: 3.5

Location: 3-4 Grosvenor Pde, W5 3NN, London, United Kingdom

Phone: 020 8992 7774

Tags: jazz, mixology, cool & smart, young professionals, good value, cocktails, friendly, lively, relaxed

The main draw at the Common Room is the fantastic cocktail list: try the wokka lychee martini! The bar staff take their time crafting their creations which can mean a long wait in busy periods, but it's always worthwhile, especially if you pitch up between 5pm and 8pm when cocktails are £4.50 - a shame their all-day happy hour on Sundays is no more. The ambience is relaxed, friendly and you can dress up for an occasion or drop in in jeans and trainers on your way home from playing frisbee on Ealing Common, whatever takes your fancy. They serve food and bar snacks, and the live jazz on Sundays is an added bonus. I held a birthday party here a couple of years ago and the staff couldn't have been more helpful.

Curzon Soho - review by nicoleandrea

Fri, 08 Jun 2007 16:55:19 +0000

Curzon Soho - review by nicoleandrea

Rating: 4.6

Location: 99 Shaftesbury Avenue, W1D 5DY, London, United Kingdom

Phone: 020 7734 2255

Website: http://www.curzoncinemas.com/

I love this theatre! It's a great place to grab a drink and discuss the artsy film you just saw and you may run into one of the actors there as well!

Curzon Soho - review by Frankie

Mon, 28 May 2007 16:57:14 +0000

Curzon Soho - review by Frankie

Rating: 4.6

Location: 99 Shaftesbury Avenue, W1D 5DY, London, United Kingdom

Phone: 020 7734 2255

Website: http://www.curzoncinemas.com/

Tags: cool, chatty, glass walls, screen, hollywood, documentaries, cult, bright, mature, amazing brew, cool & smart, patisserie, alternative, students, cake, chic, soho, central, quick bite, intimate, trendy, friendly, film, relaxed

This is currently my favourite cinema in London because it comes with a terrific cafe and lounge bar.

Arrive early for a film, buy tickets before the queues and choose drinks or cakes (usually both) from the delicious spread whipped up by the Konditor & Cook patisserie-cafe on the ground floor. The area around Old Compton Street is well known for its extravagant cake shops (eg Patisserie Valerie) and I like the way Curzon Soho have carried on the tradition by hosting this one. It's especially nice that K&C do lovely seasonal gifts like tiny easter cakes and clown ginger bread men (for the clown season!) which you can surprise your friends with.

Little note about the chairs and tables in this cafe - they're the high sort and they're so comfortable and kind of 'chatty'. And if you're solo, there's a great view for people gazing, because the cafe has glass walls.

Downstairs there is a spacious but cosy bar with lots of sofas which is perfect for intimate chats after the film. Curzon make a point of organising special events here. Presently they have a Joe Strummer exhibition downstairs where they've papered a whole corner of the bar with themed posters. There are lots of mini film festivals which give you a chance to catch extras above and beyond the blockbusters. I just missed a Q&A presented by cult Finnish film director Aki Kaurismaki :(

Go Curzon Go! Other cinemas in this group are: The Renoir, Chelsea Cinema, Richmond Filmhouse and Curzon Mayfair.

http://www.curzoncinemas.com/flash/whats_on

Gourmet Burger Kitchen - review by wyahaw

Fri, 18 May 2007 23:34:13 +0000

Gourmet Burger Kitchen - review by wyahaw

Rating: 4.0

Location: 131 Chiswick High Road, W4 2ED, London, United Kingdom

Phone: 020 8995 4548

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

Very good burgers and reasonable chips in casual surroundings.