In Kent, Zoë Perrett enjoys a gin-soaked Spanish lunch at Mark Sargeant’s Wife of BathWe step off the train into the sunshine, greeted by screeching seagulls. A short stroll up the road ensues, then we’re nibbling fat green olives, each of us cradling a big balloon glass filled with ice-cold gin and tonic. We’re definitely […]

Busy? Tired? Hungry? And, to make matters worse, it’s only Monday? Then, says Zoë Perrett, you need that (Sweet Chilli) Friday feeling, stet… A recipe book might seem less appealing than a large g&t when you finally get in from work to a famished family demanding instant sustenance, but it’ll stand you in far better stead […]

Authentic, elegant and accessible, this luxe London-based Turkish delights Zoë PerrettA top-notch Turkish in central London was always the dream. Aside from Oklava in Shoreditch, the only way to sate a craving for the likes of lamb ribs and Ali Nazik was with a trip ‘oop North’ (well, to Green Lanes, which is as far in […]

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Eye-poppingly good Modern British food served in an understated dining room? In local parlance, says Zoë Perrett, this Leeds venue is mint A meal that starts with the offer of a dish of warm liquid chicken fat with which to anoint chunks of crusty bread is never going to end badly. And indeed, with the […]

Potato, pah-tah-toe: however you say it, there’s no denying this humble tuber’s versatility and flavour. Spice up your spuds with Asma Khan’s Kaju Aloo – a dish you might have been lucky enough to taste if you’ve dined at Asma’s London restaurant, Darjeeling Express. KAJU ALOO – POTATOES WITH CASHEW NUTS Dosas are a South […]

Diverse, distinctive and delicious, this is London food. And, says Zoë Perrett, it’s beautifully executedPerched halfway along Upper Street, 100 Islington takes its cue from its big sister 100 Hoxton, both in terms of designer Yaojen Chuang’s eclectic aesthetic and chef Francis Puyat’s collection of small sharing plates. The menu is nicely concise and entirely […]

Heading to Gatwick airport or just looking to explore the West Sussex countryside? Zoë Perrett says that The Old House is the perfect pub-with-roomsI can’t imagine why anyone needing an overnight hostelry on their way to or from Gatwick would stay anywhere other than The Old House. In an area long on bland motels and […]

There’s no such thing as perfection, but at The White Hart, chef Mike Shaw’s tasting menu comes pretty close. And, says Zoë Perrett, the rooms are rather nice too… For anyone in a 9-5 job, the onset of September frequently induces a severe case of the back-to-school blues. But for those of us reckless/feckless enough […]

Zoe Perrett pays a visit to Galvin at Windows for dinner with a view Despite the presence of maitre d’ extraordinaire Fred Sirieix, this is not an episode of First Dates. But were our relationship still at that awkward fledgling stage, the bar’s intriguing passport-style cocktail menu would prove the perfect conversation starter. Taking cues […]

  Zoë Perrett discovers a French city that’s small enough to savour, yet large enough to feast on There’s a lot of water in Lyon – not referring, or course, to the drinking habits of the ‘gônes’ (locals). Both the Rhône and the Saône run through France’s second city, converging at The Confluence, making Lyon both […]

In Ibiza’s old town, Zoë Perrett discovers Anne Sijmonsbergen’s El Portalon – a restaurant gem that’s far too good to be hidden As we navigate Dalt Vila’s steep cobbled streets, a lone busker’s voice provides an almost-Gregorian soundtrack. The ancient sound offers a fitting welcome to Ibiza’s old hill town, where Ibiza Town’s tourist-alluring cafe […]

Zoë Perrett talks to the cheese club co-founder and North PR Managing Director about beginnings, birthdays, and Blur bassists Think ‘fine cheese’ and your mind’s internal map won’t lead you directly to Leeds. But, seven years ago, it was that vibrant city which spawned Homage2Fromage: a smash-hit cheese club that, seven years down the line, […]

It’s impossible for Zoë Perrett to write about Acme Fire Cult without a religious zeal which reveals that the clue’s very much in the name when it comes to this Dalston not-quite restaurant… It’s taken me a good long while to put pen to paper – or more accurately, finger to keyboard – to write […]