Evening Standard, 12 September
Fay Maschler at The Chamberlayne Pub and Steak House

Young Robert Classen, who was at school with my son Ben, turns out not to be Scandinavian as I supposed - but has a German father and an Italian mother. This new gastropub in Kensal Rise is a joint venture with Nick Mash, a friend from his university days. Classen also started The Salusbury gastropub and came up with the concept of PizzaTeca - prime product sold by length - which he hopes to roll out all over the country until you can't step anywhere for tomato sauce and melted mozzarella on a crisp base.
Chamberlayne Pub and Steak House - Evening Standard magazine review in full >>

Bloomberg, 7 September

Cafe Spice Namaste was a pioneering restaurant in London more than a decade ago, helping lift curry out of the balti house and into the realms of fine dining. Mumbai-born chef Cyrus Todiwala was a conspicuous talent even before he attracted attention from television appearances, and his east London eatery holds a Michelin Bib Gourmand for good cooking at moderate prices.
Café Spice Namaste - Bloomberg review in full >>