mathampson's 'restaurant' entries

Past events

DateUserEvent typeEvent descriptionRating
14 AugustThe Norfolk Arms - Nice gastro tapas with Nik, Dave & Paul  
10 AugustApium in Shoreditch - Nice lunch catchup with Rich, debriefing from the wedding and planning their trip to BC  
31 JulyRegency Cafe - Welcome back breakfast with Bob, C and Nik  
13 JulyCongee Noodle House - Catching up with Jo and co after buying a tent for the weekend Rated 3 out of 5.
9 JulyBurgoo - Lunch with Jo, in a nice little bistro, albeit with a slightly wintery menu. Rated 3 out of 5.
3 JulyQuattro in Kits - Delicious Italian, and lovely wine, with a socking great bill to prove it  
20 MayChutney Villa - Nice Thali with Jo and John, after a 15:20 ride to Jo's place. 15 mins flat beckons...  
6 MaySekara in Victoria - A spicy farewell meal with C Bob, Nik and the folks, setting ourselves up for a night watching the election Rated 3 out of 5.
5 MayBodeans in Westbourne - Decent meatfest, with the Beeb clique on generous form Rated 4 out of 5.
3 MayBig Bang in Oxford - Decent grub as the backdrop for yet another goodbye outing, this time with my lovely university friends Rated 3 out of 5.
10 AprilPierre Victoire in Oxford - Tasty meal with Becky, Ian et al. Particularly good branch that one. Rated 4 out of 5.
31 MarchGBK - Catching up with the lovely @abi281. Emigration, Africa and awesome authors on the menu  
27 MarchAbout Thyme in Victoria - Great beef medallions and really good sevice, and on my doorstep too. Nom. Rated 4 out of 5.
26 MarchMestizo - With Fraser, Jase, Andy & Alex - the oldies and the goldies of BBC NM :-) Rated 3 out of 5.
23 MarchGourmet Burger Kitchen in St Pauls 
20 MarchCafe Noir in Oxford - Delicious comfort food in generous portions with tasty wine to boot Rated 4 out of 5.
8 MarchChez Leon - Mussels in Brussels. Nom.  
25 FebruaryCubana in Waterloo - Okay, but I really must find some better haunts round there - any suggestions? Rated 3 out of 5.
26 JanuaryKym's in Victoria - Nice Chinese, with a truly charming and charismatic hostess: Rare enough nowadays to warrant a return. Rated 4 out of 5.
24 JanuaryPizza Express - Email screenshot of 1/2 price voucher to manager, he prints it, brings it to table and crosses it out. Weird.  
23 JanuaryRegency Cafe - Restorative full English with Nik & C in the brilliant 60's caff round the corner Rated 5 out of 5.
20 JanuaryBoisdale in Belgravia - Another great steak at the cosy Scottish jazz bar round the corner. Nom. Rated 4 out of 5.
19 JanuaryHot Stuff in Vauxhall - Awesome Indian Rated 4 out of 5.
10 JanuaryMango Tree in Victoria - Nice Thai place just round the corner from me, with a Top Table Jan half price offer as an added bonus. Rated 4 out of 5.
28 DecemberThe Cathrine Wheel in Marsham - Nice Christmas catchup with Charlie, James and Sue  
18 DecemberBenito's Hat - welcoming George back for Chistmas with drinks and a bite at this ace Mex place nr Goodge st. Rated 4 out of 5.
14 DecemberMeestizo - Birthday om noms with C and Bob Rated 4 out of 5.
4 DecemberBrowns - So the Christmas shenanigannery begins with CMC veterans and hangers on like me. Bring it on :-)  
17 NovemberBoisdale in Belgravia - Great Scottish steak in a cosy, lively atmosphere. Ace. Rated 5 out of 5.
1 NovemberSpicy World in Victoria - Out with a visiting Wolfie. Ow. Eyes bigger than stomach as usual :) Rated 4 out of 5.
25 OctoberKazan in Victoria - Decent mezze surrounded by swanky decor, and right next to the flat to boot. Rated 4 out of 5.
24 OctoberDa Scalzo in Belgravia - First international rule of food broken: Great place found within 200m of a coach station Rated 4 out of 5.
26 SeptemberUno in VictoriaRated 3 out of 5.
26 SeptemberVeeraswamy in Regent Street - Tasty old skool indian with my dad, 40 years after he last went there. Rated 4 out of 5.
13 SeptemberMongai Fusuhtsu No Yataiaji Ramen in Ebisu, Tokyo - Delicious last supper. Cheerio Japan :-( Rated 4 out of 5.
12 Septembera yakiniku place in Shinjuku, Tokyo - Barbecued guts. Yummy. No, really. Rated 3 out of 5.
12 SeptemberDeote No Iseya in Minowa, Tokyo - "#1 tempura in Japan" says aging local on next table. I don't disagree. Rated 5 out of 5.
28 August 2009Sakara in Victoria - Tasty Sri Lankan fare with C and Rob Rated 4 out of 5.
26 August 2009Bengal Village in Brick Lane - Out with my bro. Thali FTW. Rated 4 out of 5.
25 August 2009Bella Pasta in Edinburgh - Pepperoni, roasted pepper & red onion FTW. Rated 3 out of 5.
23 August 2009The Sizzling Scot in EdinburghRated 4 out of 5.
1 August 2009Caramel - Hangover cure, with Charlotte and Bob  
24 July 2009Preto in Victoria - All you can meat. What's not to like? Rated 4 out of 5.
21 July 2009Gastronomica in Victoria - Nice antipasta and cheeses in a newish local deli Rated 3 out of 5.
18 June 2009Spacca Napoli - Still a hilarious name, and happy birthday to Bob... :-)  
6 May 2009Thai Square in Aldwych - Word to the wise: Silver set menu = Enough food for a pile of hungry hippos Rated 4 out of 5.
4 May 2009Masala Zone in Covent Garden - Using a £10 offer of Charlotte's. Still rubbish poppadums though. :-) Rated 3 out of 5.
3 May 2009Al Shami in Oxford - Out on the town with Charlotte after an afternoon's boat DIY  
25 April 2009Colosseo in Victoria - Ok pizzas, but not as good as could have been sourced from the pizza express next door Rated 2 out of 5.
24 April 2009Bibendum - Om nom nom Rated 4 out of 5.
30 March 2009Gourmet Burger Kitchen in Covent Garden - Lolz with Abi for the first time in way too long  
29 March 2009Muang Thai in PimlicoRated 3 out of 5.
25 March 2009Uno in Victoria - Yay - the swanky Italian opposite's started doing pizzas again  
26 February 2009National Portrait Gallery restaurant - Amazing black pudding, and clumsy cabaret from the waiters too. Rated 4 out of 5.
23 February 2009Tas in Waterloo - Nice Mediterranean food, not too pricey either. Rated 4 out of 5.
21 February 2009Gourmet Burger Kitchen - With Nik, Dave and Steve - catching up on western food after Thailand  
10 January 2009Hache in Camden - Nice place, burgers ruined by stodgy untoasted rolls though. Rated 2 out of 5.
3 January 2009Gaucho in Chancery Lane - Mmmmm. Argentinian steak. Rated 5 out of 5.
31 December 2008Spicy World in Victoria - My favourite local curry house: Excellent all included Balti dishes Rated 4 out of 5.
21 December 2008Spacca Napoli in Soho - Decent restaurant with an astonishing name. A recommendation from Bob & C Rated 3 out of 5.
20 December 2008Dim T in Victoria - Woolfie back visiting for Christmas  
29 November 2008Jenny Lo's in Victoria 
19 November 2008Rhodes 24 in Tower 42 - food as good as the view :) Rated 5 out of 5.
7 November 2008Muhib in Brick Lane - With Nik & Dave Rated 3 out of 5.
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