Monthly Archives: July 2016

A Sporting Chance

Posted on 30/07/2016 by dccrossley

When a friend suggested a group of us wander down to Seasalter for the Tasting Menu lunch at The Sportsman it was impossible to refuse. Not only has Stephen Harris created a menu which the Daily Telegraph described as “no … Continue reading →

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Keeping My Chinato Up

Posted on 23/07/2016 by dccrossley

I have a mate called Warren. Some of you may know him. He’s the guy who organises the occasional Spice Oddities spin-off we have at the India Club on The Strand, and the Fish ‘n Fino lunches at Masters’ near … Continue reading →

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Working Up a Genuine Thirst

Posted on 19/07/2016 by dccrossley

We recently had some extensive building work done and, in order to save some money for a lot of new carpets, we decided to do all the decorating ourselves. I know, so much less exciting than hitting the South of … Continue reading →

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Five Men, Seven Wines, Typical Tuesday

Posted on 08/07/2016 by dccrossley

When 28-50 was simply one exciting new restaurant for wine lovers, albeit in a dark basement off Fleet Street, I used to dine there fairly regularly, lunch and dinner. But after the Marylebone branch opened I kind of gravitated there, … Continue reading →

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More Than Just Cordial

Posted on 06/07/2016 by dccrossley

I enjoyed a tasting event at Elderflower Restaurant a few weekends ago (see here), but until Saturday night I hadn’t dined there. That was soon put right, four of us enjoying a meal of a standard high enough that I … Continue reading →

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