• Added: 20th of June 2007
• Area: Soho
• Category: Food and Drink

London W1F 9AL
020 7734 1546

gastrosnob said

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

• Added: 20th of March 2007
• Area: Soho
• Category: Restaurants

London W1F 7JL
020 7851 6969

gastrosnob said

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.

• Added: 20th of March 2007
• Area: Soho
• Category: Cafes and Coffee Shops

London W1F 0PT
020 7734 0370

gastrosnob said
At last a good coffee
Not 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.

• Added: 20th of March 2007
• Area: Westminster
• Category: Bars and Pubs

London W1B 5DW
020 7734 8547

gastrosnob said

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?

• Added: 20th of March 2007
• Area: Farringdon
• Category: Restaurants

London EC1M 5QU
020 7336 0949

gastrosnob said
Classy French Joint
Went 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.

• Added: 20th of March 2007
• Area: Farringdon
• Category: Restaurants

London EC1M 6HJ
020 7251 7950

gastrosnob said

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

• Added: 20th of March 2007
• Area: Islington
• Category: Restaurants

London N1 1QY
020 7354 4088

gastrosnob said

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.

• Added: 20th of March 2007
• Area: Brighton
• Category: Restaurants

Brighton BN1 1AG
01273 773388

gastrosnob said

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.

• Added: 20th of March 2007
• Area: Soho
• Category: Cafes and Coffee Shops

London W1F 9UN
020 7494 2133

gastrosnob said

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.

• Added: 20th of March 2007
• Area: Soho
• Category: Restaurants

London W1F 9TG
020 7287 1722

gastrosnob said

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.