Review of Volupte.

7-9 Norwich St  London, Greater London EC4A 1EJ
020 7831 1622

VOLUPTE is a quirky supper club offering live cabaret, magic, theatre and comedy performances.

The dining area downstairs is filled with 1920s jazz music and pictures of iconic figures like Jessica Rabbit.

It is dimly lit with a mini living room in one corner with miniature chairs. The quirky theme continues with lamp shades shaped like a dress and waitresses dressed as maids.

For an afternoon show, there is finger sandwiches including smoked salmon and.......

Cinnamon Kitchen review

Cinnamon Kitchen & Anise
9 Devonshire Square
London
 EC2M 4YL
info@cinnamon-kitchen.com
020 7626 5000

www.cinnamon-kitchen.com


CINNAMON Kitchen, the sister restaurant of the famous Cinnamon Club in Westminster, shows no signs of letting up on the sibling rivalry.

While its brother attracts the political class,  Cinnamon Kitchen is a stone's throw away from the capital's financial hub so expect a buzzing and lively atmosphere with lots of people suited and booted.

The dining room is a large and bright open -planned area.......

Dishoom review

12 Upper St Martin's Lane
 London
WC2H 9FB
020 7420 9320
www.dishoom.com

DISHOOM has a strong identity with walls adorned with film posters of golden oldies and photos of Bollywood legends.

The dimly-lit dining area even has a clock resembling the one in Victoria Terminus in Bombay.

There is a strong nostalgic feel to the menu which will whisk you from bustling London to Bombay with classic drinks like Thums up in a bottle.

The menu is dominated by dishes you can.......

FANCY tucking into some turkey biryani or squid rings with chutney this Christmas?

FANCY tucking into some turkey biryani or squid rings with chutney this Christmas?
Britain’s top Indian restaurants have told EE they have created festive dishes with an Indian twist to get more people eating out over the holidays.
There has been little festive cheer for some restaurants due to more competition, the miserable state of the economy and tougher immigration laws which have affected hiring chefs from south Asia.
Michelin-star restaurant Tamarind in London is offering squid rings, kingfish and green-lip mussels in a spiced gram flour batter served with chutney, while Lasan in Birmingham has Royal-approved.......

Malabar Junction review

Malabar Junction
107 Great Russell Street
London
WC1B 3NA
 020 7580 5230
www.malabarjunction.co.uk


MALABAR Junction is regarded as the capital's first up-market south Indian restaurant.

The eatery in the Bloomsbury area has a classy feel with fountains, bright lighting, colourful wall paintings and a conservatory-style glass roof.

Its forte is dishes from Kerala with a combination of Cochin, Malabar and Travancore cuisine. Its offerings including seafood dosas, dry crab varuthathu, prawn theeyal and cabbage thoran.

There.......

Review of Fire and Stone restaurant

Fire & Stone
31 - 32 Maiden Lane
Covent Garden
London
WC2N 4BF
0844 371 2550
www.fireandstone.com

With a name like Fire and Stone, expectations are high as you enter the
Pizza restaurant.

And they do things big with generous portions and a huge  open plan dining room.

It has a lively atmosphere with tables close together making it an
ideal place for couples or to meet pals.

The restaurant also has an extensive festive menu with crackers to boot.

Review of Namaaste Kitchen

Namaaste Kitchen
64 Parkway  
London
NW1 7AH
020 7485 597
www.namaastekitchen.co.uk

Namaaste Kitchen is a modern Indian grill and bar in trendy Camden, north London. The narrow dining room has impressive dim lighting and decor.

There are three jam-packed Christmas menus offering festive dishes inspired by Mumbai street food to Parsi cuisine.

I started with the Anglo-Indian chicken liver on toast which has an acquired taste. The tandoori granny smith apple was hard, and tough to chop up, but had a pleasantly.......

Cyrus Todiwala's new venture may have just paid off

By Imran Choudhury

EATING like an emperor whilst sitting against silk cushions is only reserved for the privileged -  but not in Mr Todiwala’s Kitchen.

The classy restaurant based at the Hilton London in Heathrow’s Terminal five has pulled out the big guns with its evocative and luxurious decor which brings to mind the Mughal Emperors of India.

The name of the restaurant stems from the chef Cyrus Todiwala, who is the co-owner with his wife Pervin Todiwala of the award-winning restaurant, Café Spice Namaste in East London.

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BOISDALE has a loud-and-proud Scottish identity with its tartan carpets and red walls.

BOISDALE has a loud-and-proud Scottish identity with its tartan carpets and red walls.

It has a classy decor to attract the City Slickers with sculptures of a deer’s head on the wall, paintings by artists including Andy Warhol and even a 3D painting of a moving gondola boat.

There is also a live jazz band after 9pm which creates a lively atmosphere. Look out for star names with BBC TV presenter Jools Holland and sixties legend Sandie Shaw having performed there this year.

So it is little surprise the menu boasts.......

BE prepared for a rip roaring adventure as the nightmare of the Hollywood blockbuster Jurassic Park gets reborn into the gaming world.

BE prepared for a rip roaring adventure as the nightmare of the Hollywood blockbuster Jurassic Park gets reborn into the gaming world.

Out November 15 Jurassic Park: The Game will get fans of Jurassic Park to experience what really happened to the Barbasol can of stolen dinosaur embryos lost during the first film. Developed through a publishing agreement with Universal Partnerships & Licensing, Telltale's new game based on Jurassic Park will shed light on this mystery and much more.

An episodic adventure in five parts, the game is set during the.......

A FUTURISTIC take on a traditional setting can always be a risky move but one restaurant may have just pulled it off.

A FUTURISTIC take on a traditional setting can always be a risky move but one restaurant may have just pulled it off.

Satsuma, which is located in London's Wardour street in Soho has been around for a long time but recently underwent a refurbishment in August.

The new, trendy look consists of the original orange and grey colour scheme but now features futuristic pod-style seating.

The menu specialises in Japanese katsu curries. Diners can tuck into 14 katsu curry options as well as sushi, soba noodles, tempura and more.

AN UP-AND-COMING artist is brushing away his gloomy past with the launch of his new solo exhibition after a life changing trip to India.

AN UP-AND-COMING artist is brushing away his gloomy past with the launch of his new solo exhibition after a life changing trip to India.

Alan Osborne from East London is a recovering alcoholic who managed to turn his life around when he started painting in a rehab centre. 

The 62-year-old is determined to make his stamp on the art world with his new exhibition Made in India which ran from November 1 to November 8 at the Nehru Centre in Mayfair, London.

His big break came from his first.......