The Restaurant Channel

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And now for something completely different .... Mimino Georgian Restaurant Peter Morrell, Food and Drink Editor of AMG, had met some Russians on a number of occasions who had raved about a Georgian restaurant in Kensington, so when one of them invited him to dinner there he jumped at the chance. Called Mimino (Georgian for Sparrowhawk), it is a really different dining experience both in terms of food and wine. His main objective was to sample Khinkali To read Peter's review and find out what Khinkali are click here... _________________________________ Turkish Delight Peter Morrell, Food and Drink Editor at AMG reports on dinner at Ozer, a busy and sophisticated restaurant About two years ago, he stumbled upon one of the restaurants in the Sofra group and was mightily impressed with the service and the food. So would the food and service in the flagship restaurant of the group, Ozer named after the owner, Turkish food entrepreneur Huseyin Ozer, live up to the earlier Sofra experience. Click here... to read the review and find out _________________________________ Napa Restaurant Review Peter Morrell, Food and Drink Editor at AMG checks out this stylish Chiswick eaterie It was the hottest day of the year and, after a sweltering tube journey to Gunnersbury, the Chiswick Moran Hotel, a stone’s throw from the station, beckoned like an oasis, complete with palms, in the desert. Fortunately this was no mirage as Peter was heading to the Hotel’s Napa Restaurant for dinner Retro chic decor, an eclectic modern European menu with a well matched wine list and good service all add up to create a relaxed and leisurely dining experience. Click here... to read the full review _________________________________   Nar Restaurant and Bar Vauxhall London SE1 Nar is a Star For nearly 200 years, until the mid 19th Century, the Vauxhall area in London was a magnet for people wanting fun and entertainment. The reason for its popularity was Vauxhall Gardens, a large space that featured concerts, hot air balloon rides and fireworks, all innovations in their day. Well Vauxhall has just received a well deserved and significant boost to its popularity with the opening of a brand new restaurant and bar called Nar. Nar, Turkish for pomegranate, is located in two adjoining railway arches.  A major design and refurbishment of the space has created a modern, spacious bar in one arch and an elegant dining room in the other. Click here... to read more about the food and the ambience _________________________________ Gaucho Restaurants own label Argentinian Wine One of AMG's favourite restaurant groups, Gaucho, has expanded its own label range to include nine specially produced Argentinian wines. The Terruño range, Terruño being the Spanish translation of ‘terroir’, has been put together by Gaucho Director of Wines, Phil Crozier to represent all of the major grape varieties in Argentina. The wines have been developed to show the special characteristics of each grape variety, made by the best winemaker, in the ‘terroir’ to which they are best suited. The Terruño range is sold exclusively by Gaucho both in their restaurants and in their Cavas de Gaucho, wine boutique. Click here... to find out more _________________________________   The Docklands Bar and Grill Peter Morrell, Food Editor at AMG tries the new winter menu at this sophisticated eaterie Review date 7th January 2009 Peter had spent much of the holiday period either eating at home, in friends' houses or in pubs, so the Docklands Bar and Grill review was his first opportunity to visit a ‘proper’ restaurant in 2009. But after this break did it live up to his expections? Click here... to read the full review and to find out _________________________________ Alma de Cuba St Peter's Church Seel St Liverpool L1 4BH Alison W is in Liverpool and is impressed with this award winning venue that has both interesting food and architecture This extraordinary venue is in an 18th century church, with the altar area left intact, colonnades and huge oil paintings of the saints form a backdrop to the lounge area. The bar runs down one side of the nave with booths on the other side. Click here... for the full review  _________________________________ The Docklands Bar and Grill Peter Morrell was recently at the opening the Docklands Bar and Grill The views from panoramic windows overlooking the historic Royal Victoria Dock with the backdrop of the iconic O2 and dramatic cityscape of Canary Wharf complement the excellent food and drink at this relaxed new Docklands restaurant. Click here... to read more _________________________________ When a good meal goes bad The Good Food Guide has some sound advice when your dining experience goes wrong Whether it's the food, the cook or the waiting staff but, suddenly, the meal that you have been looking forward to in a restaurant, turns into a nightmare.  So what do you do? Click here... for some tips on how you can deal with the situation when a good meal goes bad _________________________________ Amaya Motcomb Street London SW1 Alison W visits this stylish Indian restaurant to celebrate a special occasion This chic modern Indian restaurant is in the heart of Knightsbridge, just off Cadogan Place and is part of the Masala World chain. The food comes tapas-style, with lots of little dishes arrived in succession in a pleasant flow. Read Alison's full review by clicking here... _________________________________ Skylon Restaurant Sunday lunch overlooking the Thames? Peter Morrell finds the ideal location Finding somewhere for Sunday lunch, with a view of the Thames, for a party of four, was proving difficult. Having ‘done’ both the restaurant and brasserie at the Oxo Tower, where else on the South Bank offers a good vantage point to watch the world go by while enjoying good food? Find out the ideal solution by clicking here... _________________________________ London posh nosh for less dosh If you feel that exclusive London restaurants are out of your price range why not take advantage of their bargain set lunch menus? Some highly regarded restaurants offer excellent three-course set lunch deals, often for less than a meal in a standard gastropub. The Good Food Guide London is recommending ten of the capital’s best bargains, click here... to find out what they are. _________________________________ The Park Terrace Restaurant at The Royal Garden Hotel Kensington The Park Terrace Restaurant at the luxurious five star Royal Garden, Hotel in Kensington has always had a good reputation. This has recently been reinforced by the creation of a new range of menus devised by Executive Head Chef, Steve Munkley who has gone to great lengths to create an inspired range of dishes based around the provenance of well produced seasonal ingredients. Peter Morrell, AMG Food and Drink Editor has sampled the new Dinner menu. To review his review click here… _________________________________ Kulu Kulu Brewer Street London W1 If you are a fan of Yo! Sushi! then you really should give Kulu Kulu in Brewer Street a try because this is the real thing - an authentic sushi conveyor belt bar all very basic and Soho like! Click here... for more. _________________________________ Benihana London W1 Sandie S, our Showbiz Kitten has been out to this fun Japanese Hibachi restaurant this week. Read the review here... _________________________________ The Sharrow Bay Hotel Ullswater, Cumbria Alison W is out of London and visits this award winning hotel. Read the review of its fabulous restaurant here... _________________________________ Mela London WC2 Alison W samples the delights of this award winning Indian restaurant. Click here... to read the review. _________________________________ The Real Greek Souvlaki and Bar Covent Garden This lively restaurant, sister to the Hoxton original, provided a warm and welcome retreat for Alison W on a cold, rainy day. Read Alison's review here... ___________________________ The Pakhuis Brasserie - Ghent Belgium Visit this exciting, architect designed Brasserie in the town full of medeival splendour. Read more...

A Restaurant for all Reasons Peter Morrell, Food and Drink Editor visits JB's Restaurant at the Park Plaza in Victoria to find that it will appeal to a large number of different people The Park Plaza hotel, right by Victoria Station, is a very welcome refuge in what is one of London’s busiest quarters. The bar is a great place to relax and have a drink before eating in the adjoining JB's Restaurant. It doesn't matter if you are a theatre goer, group of friends meeting in London or business colleagues having a catch up JB's fresh well cooked food and stylish decor creates the perfect atmosphere for an enjoyable meal. To read the review click here... _________________________________ Denbies Wine Estate - Dorking, Surrey Peter Morrell, Food and Drink Editor of AMG, lunches at Denbies, England’s largest vineyard, on a sunny summer afternoon Somewhere between Leatherhead and Dorking on the A24 in Surrey Peter is unexpectedly transported to Champagne country in France. Rolling chalk hills, covered with regimented rows of vines, that surrounded a large and attractive, chateau style, winery. But in reality has lunch at England’s largest vineyard. Denbies, with its 265 acres of vines, is three times bigger than any other vineyard in the U.K. is much more than just for lunch venue, it's a day out with something for all the family. Click here... to find out more _________________________________ Been and Seen Zeen Peter Morrell, Food and Drink Editor of AMG, goes to the opening of Zeen, a stylish new Indian Restaurant in Euston Indian restaurants abound, but so many of them are still serving the same dishes that have been around for the last 20 years. AMG goes along to the opening of of Zeen, which promised a brand new and creative menu of Indian cuisine. To read the report on the opening click here... _________________________________ The Hide Bar The widest range of Vintage Armagnacs in town Geoffrey Kelly interviews the owner Paul Mathew Paul Mathew set up The Hide Bar two years ago serving over 150 top quality wines, 300 spirits and locally brewed beers along with traditional food, he knew he already had a receptive audience. Located just a stone’s throw from London’s renowned Borough Market has helped by sourcing the food in an establishment where the watch word is quality. Paul shares with Geoffrey Kelly his views on what business will be like in 2009, click here... to find out. _________________________________ Michaels Restaurant 47 Liverpool Road Birkdale Village Merseyside PR8 4AG Alison W visits this Good Food Guide restaurant which is a stone's throw from the famous Royal Birkdale golf course       This little brasserie in quaint Birkdale Village has an entry in this year's (2009) Good Food Guide and she thinks that it is a well desrved accolade. Click here... to read the full review _________________________________ The Vintners Rooms 87 Giles Street Edinburgh EH6 6BZ   Alison W tries the hospitality north of the border at the Vintners Rooms. Housed in the historic Vaults warehouse, this is one of Edinburgh’s most elegant restaurant dining rooms, with open fireplaces, candlelight, and intricate plasterwork. Did the food live up to the surroundings? Click here... to find out. _________________________________ Inside Greenwich London SE10 8NW   Alison W needs to breaks out from the credit crunch austerity so pays a visit this modern European restaurant in Greenwich. Was going Inside the antidote to all the current doom and gloom? Click here... to find out. _________________________________ Ambassade de l’Ile A corner of Lyon in South Kensington Peter Morrell, AMG’s Food and Drink Editor reports on a new landmark restaurant that has recently opened to great acclaim in London Ambassade de l’Ile is the London debut of Jean-Christophe Ansanay-Alex, a former chef to Christine Onassis who, as yet, is relatively unknown outside the gastronomic city of Lyon.  Jean-Christophe’s two Michelin starred Lyonnais restaurant - l’Auberge de l’Ile – is situated on Ile Barbe, a tiny islet in the middle of the Saône River. To read the review of the opening of Ambassade de l’Ile click here... _________________________________ Il Forno Liverpool L1 Alison W finds a lively Italian restaurant in Liverpool   This is a fairly new large Italian restaurant in a lively part of Liverpool close to the Ropewalks quarter of clubs and bars. Lots on the menu from bresaola to swordfish and some delicious ice creams To read Alison's full review click here... _________________________________ Rick Stein's Restaurants - Padstow Alison W has been down to Padstow (Padstein) to do a cookery course. During the visit Alsion tried two of Rick Stein's establishments - The Seafood Restaurant and Rick Stein's Cafe. Read the reviews of both restaurants by clicking here... _________________________________ benugo BFI Southbank London SE1 The benugo bar and kitchen is at BFI Southbank. After a film Alison W samples what is on offer at this lively venue. Click here... to read the review _________________________________ Masala Zone Covent Garden London WC2 Masala Zone in Covent Garden is the latest addition to its sister restaurants located in Soho, Islington, and Earls Court. All the Masala Zone restaurants offer authenic Indian food, at a reasonable price in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. AMG was at the recent opening of this new restaurant. To read Peter Morrell's review, click here... _________________________________ RSJ London SE1 9NR   Alison W has been out sampling the delights of this French restaurant in Waterloo. Read more here... _________________________________ Corinthian Room - Wembey Stadium The new Wembley Stadium offers a range of restauarnt options. Alison W samples the Corinthian Room. Click here... to read more _________________________________ The New World Dim Sum Restaurant Want to try something new for lunch? Then visit this fun restaurant for an authentic Chinese experience. What to know more then Click here... _________________________ Monsoon Curry Restaurant - Brick Lane Want a great curry in an area steeped in hstory, Then go to Brick Lane in London's East End. Read on...