Vori Greek Restaurant in London’s Holland Park. Not safe for your waistline but you will definitely be smiling. Greek cuisine, with its roots stretching back over 4,000 years, is a vibrant tapestry woven from the threads of history, culture, and geography. Influenced by ancient civilisations like the Minoans, Mycenaeans, and Byzantines, Greek food has evolved into a rich culinary tradition characterised by simplicity, freshness, and robust flavours. Staples such as olive oil, grains, wine, and honey, along with the abundant seafood of the Mediterranean, have shaped the diet of the region for millennia. This enduring culinary heritage, celebrated for its…
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Sam’s Riverside – A Romantic meal for two by Hammersmith Bridge The River Thames is the lifeblood that runs through London and along the way are some key landmarks, one of which is Hammersmith Bridge, one of the focal points for the famous Oxford & Cambridge Boat Race. On the Hammersmith side, south of the bridge and on one side of the famous Riverside Studios is Sam’s Riverside. Bright, welcoming and open the aesthetics of the restaurant match perfectly the experience. In a…
The Petersham Restaurant, Richmond offers a slice of calm & seclusion and is one of my great culinary finds of 2018, so much so that I have been back twice in the last 2 months. It offers you a highly civilised space to enjoy food with friends, with fantastic views over The River Thames. The Petersham Restaurant The Petersham Hotel Nightingale Lane, Richmond, Surrey, TW10 6UZ www.petershamhotel.co.uk/restaurant As you walk up Richmond Hill from the town centre you are entering a slice of period London with majestic views over The River Thames and Petersham Meadows a landscape made famous, by…