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Consider the Campari Shakerato: link in bio for an

Consider the Campari Shakerato: link in bio for an in-depth article on this fascinating single-ingredient cocktail where the process of shaking over ice alone transmogrifies the bitter apéritif into something lighter, frothy and velvety. But is it even, strictly speaking, a “cocktail”, and more importantly, where can you get a good one? All this and more in the article…

Pictures above include Shakeratos (or “Shakerati”?) at Camparino in Milan, Amaro, Kwãnt, Nellie’s Bar at Simpson’s in the Strand, Bar Termini, Baudry Greene, The Prince, Brutto, Bar Nouveau in Paris and Gensyn in Copenhagen amongst others

Head to palatemag.co.uk or link in bio to read the full article along with our other new long-form content for this month

“Shake the shaker as hard as you can: don’t just rock it; you are trying to wake it up, not send it to sleep” - Harry Craddock (1930)
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#cocktails #campari #shakerato #camparishakerato #cocktailbar

It’s a new month and we have new reviews and art

It’s a new month and we have new reviews and articles on the main site published today, starting with a return visit to BiBi in Mayfair. What started at the tail-end of the pandemic as a casual-ish restaurant serving flavourful Indian small plates is now “all grown up… a true labour of love by Chet Sharma who combines his futuristic vision with a well-trained hand and a remarkable talent for spicing.”

Link in bio or head to palatemag.co.uk for the full review

✍️📷 Review and photos by Sabrina Goodlife
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#indianfood #indiancuisine #restaurantreview #foodgram #londonfood

Lincolnshire Poacher soufflé of dreams and a crè

Lincolnshire Poacher soufflé of dreams and a crème caramel, just a couple of lovely but unfussy bistro dishes at Romano’s, the restaurant upstairs at Simpson’s in the Strand (not to be confused with the Grand Divan on the ground floor). Oh and a martini in Simpson’s Bar and a Campari Shakerato at Nellie’s again.

Just FYI, the soufflé is £5 less than the twice-baked Stilton one at Wiltons (though they’re both heavenly).

Might as well make this building the new Palate HQ. With two bars and two restaurants it’s wonderful in every way

#simpsonsinthestrand #souffle #weekend #londondining #londonguide

Cold as Pluto, dry as Arrakis. The Egerton martini

Cold as Pluto, dry as Arrakis. The Egerton martini, still served tableside, a whisper of vermouth, gin (or vodka) from the freezer to the top of the glass and free Welsh rarebit. Cin cin

#martini #cocktailhour #cocktailbar #cocktail #delicious

Medlar is 15! Another great meal here. In fact,

Medlar is 15! Another great meal here. In fact, every meal has been great since that first visit in 2011 (where does the time go?). Some of the highlights on this visit: asparagus with lamb shoulder croquettes, Italian white onion, aioli and pecorino; roast guinea fowl with morels, celeriac purée, potato terrine and sauce charcutière; the cheese board (of course). Good to see some of their classic staples are always there such as the duck egg tart and crème brûlée, but above all the most notable thing is the consistently warm hospitality and great service

#medlar #londonrestaurants #instafood #foodgram #chelsea

A recent return to Paulette in Maida Vale (sister

A recent return to Paulette in Maida Vale (sister restaurant of Josette in Clerkenwell). Just so satisfying and unashamedly Gallic every time: saucisson and cornichons (apparently there’s a national shortage of cornichons so get them while you can), Comté gougères, filet au poivre (cooked perfectly) and, of course, there must and shall be cheese. Friendly service, cosy ambience and reasonably priced

#paulette #maidavale #frenchfood #londonrestaurants #bonappetit

Back to Baudry Greene for those heavenly cacio e p

Back to Baudry Greene for those heavenly cacio e pepe croquettes and a Rouge Clair Negroni (served straight up and very cold). Delicious as always. Bon week-end!

#coventgarden #bar #cocktailbar #negroni #weekend

A few legendary London restaurants celebrate miles

A few legendary London restaurants celebrate milestones with a “5” in them this year, including Pied à Terre (35 years) and Medlar (15 years). Sandwiched between these is La Trompette in Chiswick, at 25 years. The sister restaurant of Chez Bruce which similarly holds one Michelin star, a meal at La Trompette is always great and this one was no exception. Also very pleased to see it so busy on this visit - positively buzzing with energy.

Hand-rolled linguine with shrimps and bisque, aged beef rump cap with gratin dauphinois, tenderstem broccoli and pickled walnut purée, and an indulgent caramelised pain perdu with Calvados ice cream (the latter a death row meal contender). Really not bad at all at three courses for £65, bearing in mind bread and filtered water are also included. Long may it continue

#latrompette #chiswick #londondining #foodgram #wheretoeat

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