New Kids On The Block In London - News For Bon Vivants!

London never has the paucity of innovative settings and dishes that's why some call it the food capital of the world. It's come a long way from having a dire reputation for English cuisine. It ain't the 1950's anymore!

BLANCHETTE

Blanchette a quaint French Bistro has just opened in Soho. The owners believe that cuisine is not only about eating but pleasure, freshness and hospitality. This comes forth through the gorgeous menu and vibe of the bistro.

The idea is to serve simple, traditional and ingenious small French family dishes based around 'tapas style' sharing dishes with charcuterie plates, homemade terrines, oysters, cheese, whole roasted chicken and apple tart fea­turing on the menu. This goes flawlessly with their French wine selection and organic cider.

The bar really gets your attention, gleaming chalice consecrated with many bottles of wines, elegant crockery, beautiful hand painted tiles and candlelit ambience makes it very welcoming and snug.

9 D'Arblay Street, Soho, W1F 8DR

BOOM BURGER

A self-confessed 'burger mad' started out in an old military tent experimenting with distinctive flavours from Jamaica. You won't be surprised to see a shredded jerk chicken covered in mango sauce & sided with plantain fries. There is veggie delight too for all the herbivorous folks out there with roasted sweet potatoes & chilli jam. Personally I would like to bear my fangs into the boom burger with beef cheese and bacon jam.

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From a pop-up kitchen in a pub in Westbourne Park, to their stint in The Earl of Portobello they have found a permanent dwelling in 272 Portobello Road now which opens on the 18th of February. Whoopie! Be sure to find this hidden treasure in London's burger scene

55-­59 Old Compton Street, London W1D 6HR

HOUSE OF HO

Vietnamese food for me, just as is the case with other South East Asian cuisine is about the yin and yang. Well balanced hot and refreshing, sweet and sour (or salty) and the dominant fish sauce! Love it! Bobby Chin gives his international twist to the traditional Vietnamese specialities. Snuggled in the heart of bustling Soho, seems an appropriate locale to give the vibe of a Ho Chi Minh! This is the third restaurant under Bobby Chin's belt with an amazing effort at the East meets West vibe. Can absolutely vouch for the seafood Ceviche, under their light & raw section, Apple smoked Pork Belly and braised cabbage and end the saga with the molten Marou chocolate cake. Last but not the least you have to try their wicked cocktails for that extra punch. Cocktail of the month was the 'Ho' rny Devil. Lots of vodka (love!) infused with lemon grass and chilli with coconut water and lemongrass syrup.

57-59 Old Compton St, Soho, London W1D 6HP

STEAM & RYE

1940's, America's Golden age of extravagance, glamour and romanticism, an era I would like to be re born in. The era churned out some of the best crooners like Frank Sinatra and Bing Crosby. Escapism gone so right! Steam and Rye sums up America's Golden age of extravagance, glamour and romanticism. It's actually been built what use to be the old bank of New York. This place is alluringly 'The Great Gatsby' meet the 'wild west' (cocktails served in cowboy boots). The Main Hall and Station Gardens are modelled on New York's Grand Central Station with choo choo (Steam train!) dining carriage, a stage for live performance, a stunningly carved bar and a living clock. This was enough to prompt a trial and so worth it! They serve classic like BBQ spare ribs and clam chowder, dig in! Oh and the best part its open Monday -Saturday from 4pm to 3am.