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THE HARWOOD ARMS 27 Walham Grove SW6 (020 7386 1847) [pounds]40 The news that Brett Graham, head chef of The Ledbury, is involved at the Harwood Arms, with his protege Steve Williams working as chef, had me hurrying over to lunch. The emphasis is on seasonal food, much of it caught, hunted or foraged in the Berkshire countryside surrounding the Pot Kiln gastropub owned by Mike Robinson, another partner. Warm salad of wild wood pigeon followed by T-bone of Henley Fallow deer was gratifying vindication of the approach. Notable wines.
TEACHI 29-31 Parkway NW1 (020 7485 9933) [pounds]25 Runner-up in the Cheap Eats category of Time Out Awards 2008 and a recent endorsement on Matthew Lewin's website (www.matthews-table.com) had me booking at this Camden Town yearling. In terms of seductive surroundings, friendly staff and creativity on the Chinese/ Malaysian menu, you do get a big bang for your buck but too many items lacking finesse finally cast an oily pall. Definitely try Szechuan green beans, the char-grilled skewers, green tea noodle salad, crispy duck roll.See the full content of this document
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