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As the weather has turned arctic this was the perf

As the weather has turned arctic this was the perfect time to return to the warm embrace of Otto’s. A few new items on the à la carte menu to try this time including the king scallop ravioli with a luxurious lobster bisque, a lightly smoked fillet of sturgeon with a champagne beurre blanc (and caviar, of course), magret de canard à l’orange and those divine pommes soufflés (with Périgord sauce), finishing with a staple dessert, a very well-made tarte tatin. And, as always, such old school but thoughtful service, a phenomenal bottle of Chateau Batailley already decanted ahead of time and a martini just materialising upon sitting down. Wonderful hospitality every single time!

“If less is more just think how much more MORE could be” - Niles Crane
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A delightful and overdue return to Theo Randall’

A delightful and overdue return to Theo Randall’s restaurant at The Intercontinental - now slightly rebranded Theo Randall Cucina Italiana and with a brighter interior design to boot but the food is still excellent, Theo was actually cooking on this visit and they still have the “create your own Negroni” menu which is always a lot of fun. Glad to see it was a full house too with every table occupied. Pictured here are the delicious (and generous) lamb, guinea fowl and pappardelle con ragù di manzo
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The guinea fowl agnolotti draped in lardo di Colon

The guinea fowl agnolotti draped in lardo di Colonnata and tiramisù at Cicoria in the Royal Opera House (“come for La traviata, stay for lasagne”). A bit of a mixed experience but Angela Hartnett’s new restaurant is generally sound. Link in bio for the full review or head to palatemag.co.uk along with our other new content for November
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It’s November and our new full-length reviews an

It’s November and our new full-length reviews and articles are online on the main site, including reviews of Stevie Parle’s Town (pictured here), Angela Hartnett’s new restaurant Cicoria at the Royal Opera House, Didi & Franc in Kennington, and an essay on hidden bars. But first, back to Town where writer Amanda David was generally impressed over two visits (now this has had time to settle in whilst Motorino has just got going). Pictured here: crudo with tomatoes, Todoli grapefruit, basil oil and tomato water; the saffron risotto with bone marrow (ubiquitous on Instagram but it’s divine); and the day boat fish. To read the full review head to palatemag.co.uk or go to the link in our bio

✍️📷 Review and photos by Amanda David
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Back to lovely Trullo in Islington. Never fails. A

Back to lovely Trullo in Islington. Never fails. A comforting and hearty autumnal evening: venison carpaccio; finocchiona salumi croquettes (sensational); Paignton scallops with ‘nduja and Amalfi lemon; fettuccine with partridge, Scottish girolles and guanciale (also divine); beef sirloin (medium rare) with beetroot, cipollini onions and horseradish crème fraîche; Cornish Mids; Negronis and martinis; Tuscan splishy-splashy; low lighting and candles. Never had a bad meal here - it’s impossible to
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Well it’s all happening in Marylebone at the mom

Well it’s all happening in Marylebone at the moment: Kudu’s new site, a new Cafe Murano, Josephine’s second restaurant, and now the lovely Maset on Chiltern Street. An impressive first visit for the new sister restaurant of Lurra and Donostia, though unlike its Basque siblings, Maset looks to the southern coast of France (with influences from North Africa and Italy too). Still early days of course but loved the bouillabaisse croquettes evoking memories of Marseille, pâtes au pistou (the Provençal cousin of pesto but sans pine nuts), chicken breast with farcis Niçois and barley (a touch more seasoning perhaps needed), and excellent pastry work in the fig tart with thyme. Already there’s a very pleasing (if young) French/Spanish/Italian wine list. A welcome injection of the Mediterranean as we plunge further into autumn.

All sandwiched between Negronis at fellow new opening The Hart (which is just down the road) and, of course, St John Marylebone.
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A busy old couple of days in east and west London,

A busy old couple of days in east and west London, starting with new bar The Prince on Old Street (where The Gibson used to be). The Prince has only just opened but it immediately impressed: a classic cocktail bar run by people who clearly love cocktails themselves but also very down to earth and mellow. Excellent martinis made to order with glasses from the freezer refreshed half-way. It’s also near the filming location for Slough House so, who knows, you might see the cast of Slow Horses here for a sharpener. Also handy for Brutto, St John, Luca, Bouchon Racine etc, which are a 10 minute walk away.

Then, after a somewhat mixed experience at One Club Row, Waltz came to the rescue. Waltz in Shoreditch has to be one of the best openings of the year - classy, precise and just brilliant. Good to be back and see it is maintaining its excellent standards. (You can find the original review in the Palate Cleanser section on our main site.)

Heading west, another excellent martini and meal at The Park, then catching the tail end of London Cocktail Week at The Stables Bar (one of London’s most underrated cocktail bars), trying the Aurora and, of course, a Negroni with Twiglets. And then rounding it all off at Amaro with a Hanky Panky and Campari Shakerato. Need to lie down now
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Delightful Sunday lunch at Authentique Epicerie in

Delightful Sunday lunch at Authentique Epicerie in Tufnell Park trying their new “poulet rôti” served with a vin jaune sauce. Very good value too (the chicken is £57 and enough for 4 people, served with various sides) and an excellent tarte tatin. Could spend all day here
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