Hugh's Joy Of Food

Roger Hickman's restaurant review, how to avoid getting ripped-off by rising restaurant prices, and garlic, garlic, garlic

Fri, 29 Oct 2021 12:00:00 GMT

This episode, Hugh Smithson-Wright reviews his family's favourite restaurant, Roger Hickman's in Norwich; advises a listener who's worried about getting ripped off by rising restaurant prices, in Ask Hughgle; and that awesome allium, gorgeous garlic is Hugh's Treat Of The Week.

Links

Restaurant review

- Roger Hickman's Restaurant rogerhickmansrestaurant.com
- Bray's Cottage Pork Pies perfectpie.co.uk
- Marsh Pig Charcuterie marshpig.co.uk

Ask Hughgle

- Hot Dinners hot-dinners.com

Treat Of The Week

- The Garlic Farm thegarlicfarm.co.uk
- Garlic, Garlic, Garlic by Linda & Fred Griffith abebooks.co.uk

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Chishuru restaurant review, when - and how - to complain in a restaurant, and Marmite is Treat Of The Week

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 23:00:00 GMT

In this episode Hugh Smithson-Wright reviews an exhilarating West African supper, taking in the entire menu at Chishuru in Brixton, south London; answers the thorny question of when and how to complain in a restaurant (including some advice for restaurants on how better to handle complaints); and the nation's favourite savoury spread - pungent, polarising Marmite - is Hugh's Treat Of The Week.

Links

Restaurant review
- Chishuru chishuru.com

Treat Of The Week
- Marmite marmite.co.uk

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Tendril restaurant review, what to pack for the perfect picnic, and why crumpets are the ultimate comfort food

Sun, 22 Aug 2021 10:00:00 GMT

This week Hugh Smithson-Wright reviews innovative 'mostly-vegan kitchen' Tendril, in Soho; advises a listener on what to pack for the perfect picnic; and sings the praises of crumpets, his ultimate comfort food.

LINKS

- Tendril http://www.tendrilkitchen.co.uk

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Lerpwl restaurant review, what makes the perfect cheeseboard, and enjoying ready-mixed cocktails - AKA, 'gins-in-tins'

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 08:00:00 GMT

In this episode, Hugh Smithson-Wright reviews Ellis & Liam Barrie's outstanding new Liverpool restaurant Lerpwl; helps two listeners to put together the perfect cheeseboard, in Ask Hughgle; and pre-mixed, ready-to-drink cocktails - AKA 'gins-in-tins' - are his Treat Of The Week.

Links

Restaurant review

- Lerpwl http://lerpwl.com

Ask Hughgle

- Hamish Johnston https://www.hamishjohnston.com/
- Peter's Yard https://www.petersyard.com/

Treat Of The Week

- Unknown Pleasures https://unknownpleasures.com/collections/cans
- 6 O'Clock Gin https://www.6oclockgin.com/product/mango-ginger-lime-gin-tonic-can/?v=79cba1185463
- Pocket Negroni https://www.sendanegroni.com/products/pocket-negronis
- Vacay https://www.haveavacay.com/

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Scott's restaurant review; the very existence of salad, defended; and Sarah Nelson's Grasmere Gingerbread is Treat of the Week

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This week, Hugh Smithson-Wright reviews perennially-popular seafood restaurant Scott's in Mayfair, London; answers a listener's short but profound question about why salad even exists, in Ask Hughgle; and Lake District delicacy Sarah Nelson's Grasmere Gingerbread is his Treat of the Week.

Links:

Restaurant Review

Scott's www.scotts-restaurant.com

Ask Hughgle

Hugh's Twitter followers' favourite salads: https://twitter.com/HRWright/status/1415265491480977411?s=20
Garden Cafe: https://gardenmuseum.org.uk/cafe/

Treat of the Week

Sarah Nelson's Grasmere Gingerbread: https://www.grasmeregingerbread.co.uk/

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Fordwich Arms restaurant review, how much spice is too much, and baked brilliance from Biscuiteers

Sun, 27 Jun 2021 21:00:00 GMT

This week, Hugh Smithson-Wright reviews a blissful birthday lunch at the Fordwich Arms in Kent, advises a listener who's hooked on jalapeños as to how much spice is too much, and the brilliant artisan bakers Biscuiteers are his Treat Of The Week.

LINKS

Restaurant review
Fordwich Arms: http://www.fordwicharms.co.uk

Ask Hughgle
BaoziInn: https://baoziinn.com/
Hongdae Pocha: https://hongdaepocha.com/
Sambal Shiok: https://www.sambalshiok.co.uk/

Treat Of The Week
Biscuiteers: https://biscuiteers.mention-me.com/m/ol/ja6fn-hugh-wright (15% off your first order via this link - I'll earn a referral reward)

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1863 restaurant review, where to go on a first date, and why breakfast is the best meal of the day

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 14:00:00 GMT

This week, Hugh Smithson-Wright reviews an outstanding dinner at 1863 in the Lake District, advises a listener on where to go on a first date - and where not to! - and makes the case for breakfast being the best, if not necessarily the most important, meal of the day.

LINKS:

Restaurant review:

- 1863 Restaurant & Rooms, Pooley Bridge

Ask Hughgle - first dates:

- Bleecker Burger
- Homeboy Bars
- The Alchemist
- Tate Galleries
- Picturehouse Cinemas

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The Nook restaurant review, when it's OK to use your fingers (and other matters of table-manners), and the pure pleasure of going to the the pub.

Wed, 26 May 2021 21:00:00 GMT

This week, Hugh Smithson-Wright reviews the adorable, and adorably-named, north London delicatessen and wine-bar The Nook; advises a listener on when it's OK to use his fingers and other issues of etiquette in Ask Hughgle, and basks in the pure pleasure of once again being able to go to the pub, in Treat Of The Week.

Links:

Restaurant review:
The Nook

Ask Hughgle:
Manners: A Modern Field Guide by Kay Plunkett-Hogge & Debora Robertson

Treat Of the Week:
Guinea Grill
The Lighthouse, Battersea
Duke of Wellington, Soho
The Drapers Arms

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Brunswick House restaurant review, eating out's new rules, and hampers: the gift that keeps on giving

Sat, 15 May 2021 23:00:00 GMT

This week, Hugh Smithson-Wright reviews Jackson Boxer's brilliant restaurant Brunswick House, helps a listener get to grips with the new rules for eating out post-lockdown in Ask Hughgle, and finds that receiving - or even better, sending - a hamper is worthy of Treat Of The Week.

Links:

Brunswick House: https://brunswickhouse.london/

Hot Dinners' regularly-updated guide to current legislation affecting eating out: https://hot-dinners.com/202009239898/Gastroblog/Latest-news/rules-restaurants-clubs-bars-london-uk-covid-coronavirus-restrictions-eating-out

New Rules: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k2qgadSvNyU

Hampers:
The River Cafe
Hampers.com
Fortnum & Mason
Harvey Nichols
Fruitpig Burger Alchemy Kit

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The Berkeley Beach Huts restaurant review, pasta and sauce pairing explained, and singing the people of hospitality's praises

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 23:00:00 GMT

This week Hugh Smithson-Wright reviews London's most luxurious outdoor dining experience, The Berkeley Beach Huts; risks never being allowed into Italy again by venturing an opinion on whether it matters which pastas go with which sauces; and sings the praises of the heroic hospitality workers making it possible for us to eat out again.

Links:

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Chapati Club restaurant review, easy ways to eat more vegetables, and restaurant critic Grace Dent's moving memoir Hungry

Sun, 11 Apr 2021 18:00:00 GMT

This week, Hugh Smithson-Wright reviews a fantastic Indian at-home banquet from Chapati Club; helps a listener who wants to eat more vegetables, but is lacking inspiration - and willpower; and works up an appetite reading restaurant critic Grace Dent's moving memoir, Hungry.

Links:

chapati club
Nigel Slater's 'Greenfeast' (as mentioned in Ask Hughgle)
'Hungry' by Grace Dent

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Lusitania restaurant review, planning the perfect post-pandemic dinner party, and eggs - not just for Easter!

Sun, 04 Apr 2021 12:00:00 GMT

This week, Hugh Smithson-Wright reviews Portuguese restaurant Lusitania, in London's Little Portugal; helps a listener to plan the menu for her first post-pandemic dinner party; and shares his love of eggs - not the Easter kind!

Links:

Lusitania Restaurant

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Brasserie Zedel restaurant review, how to always order the best thing on the menu, and what to do with wild garlic

Sat, 27 Mar 2021 19:00:00 GMT

This week, Hugh Smithson-Wright reviews a much-visited restaurant that always brings him joy, Brasserie Zedel; takes on two listeners' questions about how to get the best out of any restaurant's menu, in Ask Hughgle; and shares his favourite ways with wild garlic in Treat Of The Week.

Links:

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Darby's restaurant review, making cooking for one fun, and Belazu's unusual-yet-indispensable ingredients.

Sat, 13 Mar 2021 22:00:00 GMT

This week, Hugh Smithson-Wright celebrates St Patrick's Day with a review of Irish-owned Darby's in Vauxhall, advises a listener on how to make cooking for one interesting and fun in Ask Hughgle, and shops for unusual-yet-indispensable ingredients by Belazu in Treat Of The Week.

Links:

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Bouillon Chartier restaurant review, finding the perfect steak tartare, and retail therapy at Fortnum & Mason

Sat, 06 Mar 2021 17:00:00 GMT

This week, Hugh Smithson-Wright reviews historic Bouillon Chartier in Paris, helps a listener who's on a quest to find the perfect steak tartare, and enjoys a spot of retail therapy in the famous food halls of London's legendary Fortnum & Mason.

Links:

Bouillon Chartier, Paris (English website)
Fortnum & Mason

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JOY At Portobello restaurant review, what to say when trying the wine, and spreading the love of butter

Sun, 28 Feb 2021 00:00:00 GMT

This week Hugh Smithson-Wright reviews Stevie Parle's canal-side west London oasis, the aptly-named JOY; reveals exactly what's expected of you when tasting the wine in a restaurant; and melts as he talks about his one true love, butter.

Links:

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SOLA restaurant review; the best non-alcoholic drinks to enjoy with food; and exploring culinary Aladdin's cave, SousChef.

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 21:00:00 GMT

This week Hugh Smithson-Wright reviews a Michelin-starred meal kit from SOLA in Soho; recommends the best non-alcoholic drinks to enjoy with food; and finds every ingredient he could dream of in culinary Aladdin's cave, SousChef.

Links:

SOLA Soho
Wolfe's Shrubs, Twining's Cold Infuse and Vichy Catalan as recommended in Ask Hughgle
£10 off your first order at SousChef [affiliate link]

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Maison Patron restaurant review, beating the queue at no-reservations restaurants and delicious recipes from Syria

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 18:00:00 GMT

This week, Hugh Smithson-Wright reviews the delivery menu from Parisian-style bistro Maison Francois, tells an impatient listener how to beat the queues at no-reservations restaurants, and discovers some wonderful Syrian recipes raising money for good causes.

Links:

Maison Patron
Yalla Let's Eat Syrian charity cookbook

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BaoziInn Soho restaurant review; how to have fun with an aubergine; and the underrated pleasure of pimped packet noodles.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 21:00:00 GMT

This week, Hugh Smithson-Wright reviews the exhilarating Sichuanese cuisine at BaoziInn in Soho; advises a listener on how to extract maximum pleasure from an aubergine; and gets very excited about the pleasure afforded by pimping packet noodles.

Links:

BaoziInn in Soho
'Zaika' by Romy Gill, as recommended in Ask Hughgle
Packet noodles for pimping

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The Wolseley restaurant review, how to score the perfect table for one, and singing the praises of the Virgin Mary

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 23:00:00 GMT

This week, Hugh Smithson-Wright reviews one of London's few truly legendary restaurants - and one of his all-time favourites - The Wolseley; reveals how to always get the best seat in a restaurant when you're only a party of one; and sings the praises of his favourite alternative to alcohol, the blessed Virgin Mary.

Links:

The Wolseley
Peckham Smoker and Shedletsky's hot sauces, as recommended for the perfect Virgin Mary

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Akoko restaurant review, how to eat scones correctly, and the joy of cocktail sausages

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 13:00:00 GMT

This week, Hugh Smithson-Wright reviews smart new West African restaurant Akoko in Fitzrovia, London; definitively answers the question of "Scones: cream then jam or jam then cream?"; and muses on the joy of simple food - particularly his beloved cocktail sausages - and wonders why we don't treat ourselves to our simpler food pleasures more often.

Links:

Akoko
The Twitter conversation on favourite comfort foods which inspired Treat of the Week

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