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Eyes on the pies - The Pie Room by Calum Franklin
From humble hot savouries to intricate artistic inventions, our favourite comfort-food bake is having a moment in the sun thanks to a talented chef, writes Jimi Famurewa
From humble hot savouries to intricate artistic inventions, our favourite comfort-food bake is having a moment in the sun thanks to a talented chef, writes Jimi Famurewa
King’s Cross was once a culinary desert. Today it is becoming an oasis. London property developer Harry Handelsman has been at the forefront of the area’s revolution.
Warmth is one of the four elements of The Good Food Guide scoring. It reflects the feel of the room but more importantly, the strength of service. Is it personal as well as polished? Does it radiate warmth and generate a convivial atmosphere? Here are 15 restaurants that excel in this department, scoring an exceptional rating for warmth.
Tucked away at Acme Fire Cult is Dan’s Room. Sometimes it’s called The Lab, or The Fermentary; either way it’s the place where Daniel – Dan – Watkins, chef and co-owner of the vigorous, music-filled, live-fire BBQ restaurant in Dalston can be found.
All change at Hauser and Wirth in Somerset. Da Costa, which replaces Roth Bar and Grill, was the surname of Iwan Wirth’s Italian grandfather, hence the distinctly alpine Italian vibe of the L-shaped dining room.