The Clove Club
Inside the London Wine Bar That Feels Like a Mate’s Kitchen
“People will constantly just walk into the ‘kitchen’ and chat to the chef,” says Phil Bracey of P. Franco, a casual wine bar and shop in Clapton. ”It feels like our house.”
What Happens When Three Japanese Chefs Are Let Loose in a Classic British Restaurant
When Atsushi Tanaka, Hideki Nishi, and Ryuji Teshima flew in from their respective Parisian eateries to cook at London’s The Clove Club, it led to an evening of globally inspired food. And meringue cigars.
Meet the Potter Making Perfectly Imperfect Plates for London’s Top Restaurants
Skye Corewijn of Lazy Eye Ceramics started throwing clay as a hobby. Now, she makes tableware for Michelin-starred chefs including James Lowe and Isaac McHale.
These Chefs Are Swapping Kitchens to Reimagine British Mexican Food
“We try new stuff but we don't give a shit about what people say about us. We just want to learn more,” says Mexico City chef Jorge Vallejo, as he works on a taco and langoustine studded menu with The Clove Club’s Isaac McHale.
The Sea Bass at This London Thai Restaurant Might Stare at You
“It looks a bit scary—a bit of fried fish head staring at you,” admits co-head chef Andy Oliver of the signature whole-fried sea bass at London Thai eatery Som Saa. “But it’s really fun to eat. It’s how they’d serve it in Thailand.”
Today’s Chefs Need to Step Away from the Garnish
The importance of dishes like Black Forest gateau, Beef Wellington, and quiche Lorraine is that their ingredient combinations are faultless—and yet modern chefs keep adding unnecessary flourishes.
You’ve Got No Excuse for Not Eating Well on a Budget, Cheapskate
Going out to eat in nice places can be an absolute shitter when it comes to the money factor. But that doesn't mean you can't eat well. Thankfully, I've got some suggestions on dining—even in fancy restaurants—when you're strapped for cash.
Chef's Night Out: Brunswick House
We met up with Jackson Boxer of Brunswick House in South London, where we ate everything from calf's brain to pig trotter buns. What you've heard about London's food scene is wrong.