FIRST, my neighbour told me about the delicious braised pork cheeks he ate when he visited this new restaurant. Then I read online about the unusual idea of matching up dishes with beer rather than wine. This was worth checking out. Entering the cavernou... » MORE

On a funny old day, Joseph Connolly relied on his wife s choices at Garden Gate and was pleasantly surprised The old British Rail red and white logo still sits proud atop a galvanised post outside the very dilapitated Hampstead heath station. Nothing see... » MORE

Located in pretty Highgate village, the Rose and Crown is a rare find. Head chef Gareth Thomas and his team have worked wonders transforming a traditional pub into a sophisticated but relaxed restaurant and bar. The Rose and Crown offers far more than con... » MORE

IT S completely unfathomable. While my favourite restaurants fall by the wayside, Nando s spreads like some kind of super-virus. The hungry masses queue patiently for their turn at the entrance, like pigs waiting outside the abattoir for a glimpse of what... » MORE

Sake, seaweed, special sauce and skewers (eventually), Joseph Connolly samples some Asian classics SO very Japanese: when you telephone Jin Kichi to book a table, a recorded message produces a largely incomprehensible response which – if you ring again... » MORE