Fera at Claridge’s: where you go wild over the farmed and foraged

Fera is such a beautiful word, non? It actually means “wild” and embodies the concept of Simon Rogan’s residency at the wonderfully classic Claridge’s Hotel. It’s a restaurant which celebrates our connection to nature, so one would expect a menu inspired by seasons, and ingredients harvested in their prime. I…

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Pachamama (Marylebone): where we had a Peruvian fiesta

London has welcomed Peruvian food with open arms and I’ve a feeling it’s a love to last forever. I’m smitten myself with favourites including Lima Floral, Chotto Matte, and Señor Ceviche. I’ve yet to visit Coya which I’ve heard nice things about. I’ve recently visited newly-opened Chicama, but of course…

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Chicama (Chelsea): where we practically ordered the whole menu

Chicama enters the London restaurant scene with much pressure. Its sister restaurant, Pachamama, has been one of London’s favourite Peruvian joints since inception. As such, one would wonder whether Chicama could equal Pachamama’s success, or even surpass it. Especially as the younger sister, located on King’s Road, does not serve meat. Named…

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