Latest reviews by gastrosnob http://trustedplaces.com/user/gastrosnob Place reviews by gastrosnob en Latest reviews by gastrosnob http://trustedplaces.com/uploads/userpics/.120.jpg http://trustedplaces.com/user/gastrosnob Fernandez & Wells http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/london/food/1e23b7j/fernandez-and-wells

Rating: 3.6

Location: 43 Lexington Street, W1F 9AL, London, United Kingdom

Phone: 020 7734 1546

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

Fernandez & Wells is spreading like a classy virus in the Beak Street area of Soho.

First was the "concept sandwich" £5 a pop servings of gastro porn, all impeccably sourced and very tasty. Highlights include chrorizo and rocket, ham and cheddar and an amazing black pudding and egg sandwich that will kick the arse out of your hangover.
This coupled with cakes, fine wines and great hot food specials like rabbit stew makes F&W a winner.

Next came the Coffee shop which has converted me from the other F&W (Flat White) as well as the amazing chocolate brownies.

Only issue is price and the feeling that you could finance a good crack habit with the money spent in here
]]> Wed, 20 Jun 2007 14:09:13 +0000 /review/uk/london/food/1e23b7j/fernandez-and-wells607548115 gastrosnob 51.513008 -0.136245 Ping Pong Dim Sum http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/london/restaurant/1d24i8/ping-pong-dim-sum

Rating: 3.4

Location: 45 Great Marlborough Street, W1F 7JL, London, United Kingdom

Phone: 020 7851 6969

Website: http://www.pingpongdimsum.com

Decor is nice, tables are a bit squashed together though.

Dim sum is good without being exceptional, although I would go back.

Good for a pre or post trip after theatre or shopping. If you want a real treat go up the road to Yauatcha or Hakkasan.]]> Tue, 20 Mar 2007 17:56:32 +0000 /review/uk/london/restaurant/1d24i8/ping-pong-dim-sum121814503 gastrosnob 51.514005948153 -0.13945166380669 Flat White http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/london/cafe/1k22a71/flat-white

Rating: 4.8

Location: 17 Berwick St, W1F 0PT, London, United Kingdom

Phone: 020 7734 0370

Website: http://www.flat-white.co.uk

Tags: cosy, amazing brew, crowded, quick bite

At last a good coffeeNot much to add to the reviews below, other than the weight of another good review.

Please, please if you have the choice of buying a coffee from a place where coffee is a treat rather than a foul tasting injection of caffine, then choose Flat White.

Really good coffee, nice people. ]]> Tue, 20 Mar 2007 17:16:44 +0000 /review/uk/london/cafe/1k22a71/flat-white1028548770 gastrosnob cosy amazing brew crowded quick bite 51.513038629194 -0.13516740034212 The Glassblower http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/london/bar-pub/1r42l7z/the-glassblower

Rating: 2.0

Location: 42 Glasshouse Street, W1B 5DW, London, United Kingdom

Phone: 020 7734 8547

Would agree with Mundek, on this one.

I had Fish and Chips which were pretty bad. When there are pubs like The Endurance around, who would eat here?
]]> Tue, 20 Mar 2007 16:31:37 +0000 /review/uk/london/bar-pub/1r42l7z/the-glassblower2129986208 gastrosnob 51.510388336747 -0.1381579299291 St Germain http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/london/restaurant/1o82e7d/st-germain

Rating: 4.0

Location: 89 -90 Turnmill Street, EC1M 5QU, London, United Kingdom

Phone: 020 7336 0949

Website: http://www.stgermain.info

Tags: bistro, frenhc

Classy French JointWent here for a pre-xmas 06 meal with 10 friends, not long after it opened.

Greeted by classic Black and White attired waiters who were professional and friendly.

Great bread basket, helped us choose mid range but seriously good wine.

Oyster starter followed by Duck, followed by Cheese and Port. Very good indeed.

Been back for Cocktails twice which are also very good.]]> Tue, 20 Mar 2007 16:09:19 +0000 /review/uk/london/restaurant/1o82e7d/st-germain1384402982 gastrosnob bistro frenhc 51.52123 -0.105346 Smiths of Smithfield http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/london/restaurant/1k2b17/smiths-of-smithfield

Rating: 3.8

Location: 67-77A Charterhouse Street, EC1M 6HJ, London, United Kingdom

Phone: 020 7251 7950

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

Owned and run by John Torode- he of Masterchef fame.

Very different depeding on where you sit and when you go.

Ground floor bar is great for Breakfast and Lunc- but too noisy for anything more than a bowl of chips to go with your booze.

Cocktail bar is small but very good.

1st Floor restaurant food if good, sometimes stunning and is buzzy but OK.

Top Floor food is very, very good particularly the chilli squid and the steaks.

Should be a floor to suit all tastes and budgets]]> Tue, 20 Mar 2007 15:59:45 +0000 /review/uk/london/restaurant/1k2b17/smiths-of-smithfield1400155817 gastrosnob 51.518821163488 -0.10322007742965 Le Mercury http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/london/restaurant/1h6ix7/le-mercury

Rating: 4.1

Location: 140A Upper Street, N1 1QY, London, United Kingdom

Phone: 020 7354 4088

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

Constantly surprised at the quality of the food and service for what is not very much money, see idoru's great review above for pricing.

The Creme Brulee is stunning.

Great for groups too.

]]> Tue, 20 Mar 2007 15:52:42 +0000 /review/uk/london/restaurant/1h6ix7/le-mercury429589528 gastrosnob 51.539009 -0.102349 Havana http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/brighton/restaurant/1g01p8t/havana

Rating: 4.0

Location: 32 Duke Street, BN1 1AG, Brighton, United Kingdom

Phone: 01273 773388

Website: http://www.havana.uk.com

Tags: brighton, opulent

Expensive but worth it.

Situated in the middle of the lanes, this is an opulent almost kitsch white palace of great food and wine.

Try the Guiness bread, the sea bass and the ice cream selection.

Eaten here three time and the sense of theatre and the food never let you down.]]> Tue, 20 Mar 2007 15:16:27 +0000 /review/uk/brighton/restaurant/1g01p8t/havana141547383 gastrosnob brighton opulent 50.822486644637 -0.14294110442297 Jumbo Eats http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/london/cafe/1862o7o/jumbo-eats

Rating: 3.5

Location: 59 Brewer St, W1F 9UN, London, United Kingdom

Phone: 020 7494 2133

Tags: turkish, wraps

Looks like a run of the mill Sandwhich shop from outside, but does amazing wraps, all served by a smiley Turkish guy.

In the early part of my Soho career- i.e. when I was more broke than I am now- I used to eat half a wrap for lunchtime and one as my dinner.

Everything else is good too.]]> Tue, 20 Mar 2007 14:31:41 +0000 /review/uk/london/cafe/1862o7o/jumbo-eats833904658 gastrosnob turkish wraps 51.511264149454 -0.13668104618152 Arigato http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/london/restaurant/1n32d8h/arigato

Rating: 5.0

Location: 48-50 Brewer Street, W1F 9TG, London, United Kingdom

Phone: 020 7287 1722

Best place for Sushi in Soho.

OK, I haven't been to them all, but a quick office poll agreed.

Also known as the Japanese Supermarket, this place is a Japanese food shop with a very intense but amazing Sushi chef. Fresh, great quality and much better than a Pret Sandwhich.
]]> Tue, 20 Mar 2007 14:27:27 +0000 /review/uk/london/restaurant/1n32d8h/arigato674758773 gastrosnob 51.511264149454 -0.13668104618152 Brick Lane Beigel Bake http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/london/food/1n52x8f/brick-lane-beigel-bake

Rating: 4.5

Location: 159 Brick Lane, E1 6SB, London, United Kingdom

Phone: 020 7729 0826

An absolute institution and part of my life for a good 3 years.

Ideally located at the end of Brick Lane, a night of drinking in Shoreditch/Bethnall Green isn't complete without a Salt Beef Bagel with lashings of hot mustard.

Once drove from Elephant and Castle with a friend at 3 in the morning to buy an entire party a bagel.

Great stuff.]]> Tue, 20 Mar 2007 13:40:17 +0000 /review/uk/london/food/1n52x8f/brick-lane-beigel-bake1006796670 gastrosnob 51.522129 -0.071709 King Edward VII http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/london/bar-pub/1112y72/king-edward-vii

Rating: 4.5

Location: 47 Broadway, E15 4BQ, London, United Kingdom

Tags: live music, indie, british, gastro pub, family & home feel, beer garden, good value, trendy, friendly, lively

Cheer in StratfordStumbled in one night looking for a pub in Stratford that I had a fair chance of stumbling out of alive.

Really surprised- pleasantly- at the welcome, food and range of the drinks on offer.

Oysters as bar food followed by an amazing Vension Burger, all washed down with a couple of bottles of Weston Organic Cider.

Worth visiting the site of the 2012 public finance black hole (Oylmpics to the optimistic) to try it out.]]> Tue, 20 Mar 2007 13:00:09 +0000 /review/uk/london/bar-pub/1112y72/king-edward-vii961269237 gastrosnob live music indie british gastro pub family & home feel beer garden good value trendy friendly lively 51.540461830997 0.0015117047824814 Milk And Honey http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/london/bar-pub/1n82n7d/milk-and-honey

Rating: 4.3

Location: 61 Poland Street, W1F 7NU, London, United Kingdom

Phone: 020 7565 1620

Website: http://www.mlkhny.com/london

Tags: jazz, cocktails, dark, chilled

Quiet, Dark and serves amazing Cocktails.

Don't go there if you want to flash your cash, meet celebs or if you like Digress.

In fact if you like Digress, what are you doing on this site?]]> Tue, 20 Mar 2007 12:23:49 +0000 /review/uk/london/bar-pub/1n82n7d/milk-and-honey669087443 gastrosnob jazz cocktails dark chilled 51.513615 -0.136382