Author(s): WARWICK Joe

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Where those in the know go to dine when they're off the clock. Back in 2005, Gourmet, America's leading food magazine, announced that London had beaten rivals New York, Tokyo and even Paris to the title of 'best food city in the world'. The editors of the magazine said they were 'blown away' by the city's cuisine and restaurants. Since then, London's dining scene has gone from strength to strength and proudly bears its title to this day. But how to know what's hot and what's not? Step forward Hg2 Eat London. Instead of relying on public opinion or professional reviewers like everyone else, we've canvassed the top restaurateurs, chefs, sommeliers, maitres'd, critics and suppliers in each city and asked them for their picks. The result is a true insider's guide to the best dining in town. A comprehensive review of the 150 best restaurant, listed alphabetically and searchable by cuisine and venue type. Featuring insdie track recommendations from Rowley Leigh, Fay Maschler, Prue Leith, Tom Aikens, Mark Hix, Tom Parker-Bowles, Mourad 'Momo' Mahzouz, Richard Corrigan, Oliver Peyton and many others.