SUSHISAMBA Dubai
A beautiful martini with an even more beautiful view of the Emirati coastline. Continue reading SUSHISAMBA Dubai
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The Salt and Vinegar Martini at the National Portrait Gallery
If you’re in London, it’s time to visit the National Portrait Gallery. Even if you’ve been before, it’s had a refresh. And while you’re there, it would be rude not to pop upstairs for a meal and a drink at the rooftop restaurant, The Portrait. The Venue Richard Corrigan’s brasserie reopened in July after a refurbishment and it’s got a very tempting menu. One of … Continue reading The Salt and Vinegar Martini at the National Portrait Gallery
BYOB at Ar Bòrd, Dervaig
This is a beautiful, intimate restaurant in Dervaig on the Isle of Mull, Scotland, sourcing a wealth of good quality local produce. Continue reading BYOB at Ar Bòrd, Dervaig
A Martini with Pepper
A simple martini variation with the addition of freshly ground pepper. It’s fiery, tasty and definitely much better than I expected. Continue reading A Martini with Pepper
A Martini at Cove Beach, Dubai
Was it the coldest martini I ever had? No. Was it served in nice, conical glassware? Also no. Was it one of the most enjoyable martinis I’ve ever had? Yes – I’d go back in a flash. The Venue Cove beach is a well maintained seafront, pool, lounge and bar area by Caesar’s Palace, not far from the Dubai Marina in the United Arab Emirates. … Continue reading A Martini at Cove Beach, Dubai
A Martini on the Rocks at EE-USK in Oban
A review of the excellent seafood restaurant EE-USK in the Scottish Highland town of Oban. Continue reading A Martini on the Rocks at EE-USK in Oban
French meets Japan supper club at Mirey’s Restaurant
My friends Gerry and Ko have set up a popup restaurant in south London, showcasing their creative talent and delicious food. The event took place in the London Cooking Project, a community-run culinary initiative in Battersea aimed at fostering budding catering talent in the area. We signed up and were provided with this tantalising menu. During a fairly manic pre-Christmas week it was lovely to … Continue reading French meets Japan supper club at Mirey’s Restaurant
The Mermaid Inn, NYC 4.5/5
This is one of my favourite places in the world. Oyster happy hour is a must! I’ve previously mentioned how well seafood goes with a martini, especially the simplistically delicate oyster, so a bar/restaurant that specialises in briny goodness was always going to get me excited. However, I’ve got to focus on the martini and not get too ahead of myself. Using my martini rating … Continue reading The Mermaid Inn, NYC 4.5/5
The Foxlow in Balham 4/5
My friend invited me out to lunch at the Foxlow Restaurant just around the corner from Balham tube station in south London. The decor has a 1970s Scandinavian feel to it, with lots of wood and chunky fixtures that say practicality as well as style. The staff were also helpful, friendly and knowledgable. The food menu is unpretentious comfort food – but of very high … Continue reading The Foxlow in Balham 4/5
The Fiery Ginger Martini
Serving a cocktail in a martini glass and adding a -tini suffix to the end of its name does not make it a martini. A real martini should contain a small amount of vermouth and a large amount of gin or vodka. If you start messing around with this too much you no longer have the genuine article. Acceptable variations include the dirty … Continue reading The Fiery Ginger Martini
The Martini Socialist 