Category Archives: Restaurants

Comptoir Libanais, South Kensington

Posted on January 16, 2012 by cheriecity

Comptoir Libanais must be one of the most uplifting cafe-restaurants in London, as the bright colours and delicious aromas always awaken the senses when walking in Marylebone. Now, Comptoir, as it’s affectionately named by those with a serious grilled meat … Continue reading →

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Da Polpo, Covent Garden

Posted on December 26, 2011 by cheriecity

Da Polpo is one of those places that can make you adopt it as your own after just two visits. There’s something about the bottle green exterior with Italian lace hanging from the window and the dimly-lit tables that is … Continue reading →

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Breakfast At The Delaunay

Posted on December 25, 2011 by cheriecity

I’ve been waiting for months for the arrival of The Delaunay on Aldwych, just south of Covent Garden, so I treated myself to an indulgent breakfast before saying goodbye to London for 2011. The Delaunay is the new all-day brasserie from … Continue reading →

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Scarpetta at Thompson Toronto

Posted on December 23, 2011 by cheriecity

My last night in town for Toronto International Film Festival 2011 was seen out in style with a dinner at Scarpetta, the contemporary Italian restaurant overseen by Scott Conant at Thompson Toronto. Located in downtown King West, Scarpetta Toronto is … Continue reading →

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Brasserie Pakhuis – Ghent, Belgium

Posted on December 16, 2011 by cheriecity

Brasserie Pakhuis is one of those great restaurants that I feel privileged to have discovered. Pakhuis has style and atmosphere in abundance and its spectacular design is sure to impress. Down a narrow lane in the Old Town of Ghent, … Continue reading →

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The Long Table Night Market, Dalston

Posted on December 11, 2011 by cheriecity

East London has its fair share of great food markets, but The Long Table brings a new concept to Dalston – a night market with live performance, DJs and a bar with heated seating. The Long Table is a collaboration between … Continue reading →

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Dirty Sexy Burgers At MEATliquor

Posted on December 4, 2011 by cheriecity

The newly-opened MEATliquor needs no introduction to London foodies, but for everyone else who missed the hype, here’s a bit of context… Chef Yianni Papoutsis met pub owner Scott Collins and together they combined their love of good burgers with … Continue reading →

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Grazie Pizzeria And Cocktail Bar – Northern Marais, Paris

Posted on November 6, 2011 by cheriecity

When the Northern Marais charitable concept store merci opened Grazie, a New York-style pizzeria and cocktail bar, we just had to give it a try. Grazie takes its industrial loft-style design from merci with stripped walls and floor, refectory wooden … Continue reading →

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Le Floréal: Best Burger In Paris?

Posted on November 6, 2011 by cheriecity

Le Floréal may seem like a regular neighbourhood brasserie, but it has been tipped as one of the new places to see and be seen, with possibly the best burgers in Paris (the subject of much debate on Paris blogs). … Continue reading →

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Lunch At Belga Queen – Ghent, Belgium

Posted on October 22, 2011 by cheriecity

If you’re looking for an ultra-stylish brasserie for a memorable meal in Ghent, Belga Queen should be top of your list. Designed by bon viveur Antoine Pinto, Belga Queen is a high-end hot spot, located in a former 13th century … Continue reading →