Maxwell’s Covent Garden – gourmet burgers

Avoid the big brand American diner branches at Covent Garden and head to Maxwell’s for hearty American style burgers and grills, exceptionally friendly service (for a tourist trap area) and good value, quality food and drink. A large, spacious restaurant spread over two floors with a separate bar area, Maxwell’s doesn’t feel crammed even when [...]

Smith + Wollensky – steak perfection

“One of the most trafficked restaurants in New York and among the most celebrated steakhouses in the world” – so says Smith + Wollensky’s website. I was delighted to eat here on this visit to New York (my attempt failed last time – unsurprisingly – with a vegetarian friend!). And even more delighted that it [...]

The View

New York’s only revolving rooftop restaurant with – as the name implies – great views. On a clear day you can see for miles from The View cocktail lounge on the 48th floor of the Mariott Marquis hotel, Times Square. The lounge revolves 360° every hour so the scenery is constantly – albeit slowly – [...]

Smoke it slow, cook it low

Bodean’s bbq smokehouse gets the LardButty thumbs up…

Automat – Dover Street Mayfair

Automat – American brasserie Automat, an American diner in a posh Mayfair style, attracts a predominantly business clientelle at lunchtimes. It’s Mayfair prices too (around £15 a sandwich) and fills up quickly so do book ahead. The food’s good and service is swift so it’s somewhere to go if you’ve a limited lunch hour break. [...]

Roadhouse American diner

There are plenty of post-Christmas dining offers at the moment and Roadhouse is currently offering 50% off food, a free cocktail each and drinks thereafter at happy hour prices. I visited with a group of friends on a Tuesday night but – as it was busy and had a good atmosphere – it felt more [...]