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October 2007 - Posts
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We at the Buzz are often asked questions about dining that people may be too embarrassed to ask their servers. Hence our new "Ask Zagat" feature, in which we uncover the answers to all your restaurant-related queries. We turned to John Fischer, an associate Read More...
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In celebration of its tercentenary year, Fortnum & Mason has undergone a major renovation. Just like Fortnum's Fountain , which reopened in mid-September, St. James's Restaurant has also gotten a fresh new look from designer David Collins. St. James's Read More...
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The Devonshire Situated in a low-key, residential Chiswick street, The Devonshire , Gordon Ramsay’s second pub concept (following hard on the heels of The Narrow ) is an elegantly revamped Victorian boozer dominated by dark-wood panelling and flooring; Read More...
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Harrison's dining room Sam Harrison, the eponymous owner of Sam’s Brasserie & Bar , did not look far for the name of his second venture, Harrison's , a casually chic, brown-hued refurb of Balham Kitchen & Bar, which he purchased from the Soho Read More...
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Atlanta Boston Chicago Las Vegas London Los Angeles Miami New York City Philadelphia San Francisco Washington, DC Whether you're an American expat looking to conjure up a taste of home or just a fan of turkey and all the trimmings, a Thanksgiving dinner Read More...
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The valet stole my cell phone and called Brazil 11 times. Read More...
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Kensington Square Kitchen , a calming all-day cafe on two petite, pastel-hued floors in leafy Kensington Square, is the creation of Sara Adams (ex Divertimenti Cookery School), whose perky, health-conscious Modern British menu offers a wallet-friendly Read More...
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Hereford Road is housed in a former a butcher’s shop. photo: Cindy Chen Hereford Road , a stylish, skylit newcomer just off Westbourne Grove, features a daily changing Modern British menu majoring on gutsy carnivorous dishes – an apt choice since the Read More...
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By Randi Gollin, ZAGAT.com staff editor Some American restaurant menus aren't just about apps and entrees anymore. Stiff the waiter at your own risk at Vortex Bar & Grill So you made your reservation weeks in advance to avoid that dreaded time slot best Read More...
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White Truffles from Italy photo: courtesy of Marinus restaurant in Carmel Valley, California White truffle season is upon us, and through mid-December you will have a chance to try out some dishes showcasing this rather ugly looking but highly prized Read More...
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While these restaurants haven’t opened yet, they are highly anticipated so we don’t want you to be out in the cold without a reservation. Sam Harrison, owner of Sam’s Brasserie & Bar, has acquired the Balham Kitchen & Bar and will relaunch it as Harrison’s, Read More...
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Even their 'regulars' have stopped going there. Read More...
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At the end of November, The Landau, a new Modern European restaurant using top-notch British ingredients, will open in The Langham Hotel in Bloomsbury. Named after the fancy open carriage that was popular when Langham opened in 1865, this luxurious eatery Read More...
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Paradise by Way of Kensal Green. photo: Cindy Chen Taking its name from the final line of a G.K. Chesterton poem, Kensal Rise gastropub Paradise by Way of Kensal Green features dressed-down decor accented with Victorian touches (chandeliers, gilded mirrors, Read More...
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The new dining room at Artisan photo: Cindy Chen The Westbury Hotel’s luxurious, £20 million revamp highlights the bright, well-proportioned dining room at Artisan with a classy art deco look complete with parquet flooring and elegant, beaded crystal Read More...
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The glitzy dining room at Marco photo: Cindy Chen Chelsea FC’s Stamford Bridge entrance now has Marco Pierre White’s name in lights, not heralding his football skills but rather his culinary talent, which is exhibited at Marco in the former Read More...
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Old favourite Kensington Place is offering a lovely deal in conjunction with the V&A from now until 6th January: Diners can enjoy two courses from a £22.50 set menu along with a ticket to " The Art of Lee Miller " at the V&A for Read More...
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Foie gras does not need to be put into a mascarpone cookie. Read More...
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David Moore and Marcus Eaves of Pied à Terre are opening L'Autre Pied in Marylebone on the former site of the recently closed Blandford Street in November. Marcus Eaves has been the No. 2 at Pied à Terre and will be chef and co-owner of Read More...
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Gordon Ramsay It isn't exactly bringing coals to Newcastle but – sacre bleu! – Gordon Ramsay is bringing British ingredients to his forthcoming restaurant at the Trianon Palace hotel at Versailles. Ramsay, who is opening the fine-dining Read More...
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Lidia // Lidia Bastianich © from My Last Supper by Melanie Dunea/ CPi. published by Bloomsbury In what has to be one of the strangest cookbooks coming out this year, photographer Melanie Dunea has gone out and asked the world's most famous chefs Read More...
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On 20th October, Tom's Kitchen 's informal monthly wine tasting will focus on New World wines. The tasting, which takes place in the private dining room, is conducted by sommelier Gearoid Devaney of Tom Aikens ; canapés will be served (1:30 Read More...
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The dining room at Divo photo: Cindy Chen Introducing Londoners to traditionally gutsy Ukrainian cuisine (borscht, pickled herrings, dumplings et al.) with an upscale menu that features some refined dishes, ornate newcomer Divo revitalises the former Read More...
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