April 15, 2009

The Bermondsey Square Hotel London

Eclectic boutique hotel perfect for shacking up (or shipping house guests out). In-house restaurant Alfie’s Kitchen, Bar and Deli serves hearty English fayre sourced from nearby Borough Market — including all-day breakfast, cottage pie and fresh soup with country bread. 

  West End, Food & Drink, Farm Fresh, Hotel Restaurant

February 11, 2008

Water House Restaurant London

An easy way to ease your eco-conscience: take a meal at this green eatery, which aims to be the most ethical and community-focused restaurant in London. Expect locally sourced (of course) dishes like mozzarella bruschetta, steamed cod with smoked brandade and bittersweet chocolate tart with black pepper ice cream.

  Hackney, Food & Drink, Ecofriendly, Great View

September 8, 2009

Automat London

An American-style brasserie with film noir-meets-diner decor serves as a prime spot to spy on celebs.

  Mayfair, Food & Drink, Celebrity Sightings, Retro

November 22, 2007

Beach Blanket Babylon London

Elaborate Notting Hill resto (with a second Shoreditch location) boasts a showy mansion-like setting and a seasonal menu.

  Notting Hill, Food & Drink, Locavore, Ritzy

October 22, 2007

Harrisons Brasserie & Bar London

For simple, home-cooked fare, head to this brasserie. For breakfast: posh porridge with fruit and honey or a Warwickshire Wizzer sausage sandwich. For lunch and dinner: oysters and chippolatas, Iberico ham and figs, or a full-on fish pie.

  Balham, Food & Drink, Cozy, Laid Back