Sweets for my Sweets

Are you looking for traditional English cooking?

Look no further than Sweetings on Queen Victoria Street, envisage a saucer with your tea, white table clothes and proper china.

Traditional is the aim of the game here; you’ll find an excellent fish menu and Posh French wine is almost expected.

A debatably traditional interior, you'll either love it or want to run out screaming. Again the food is very old world, with spotted dick and jam roll for dessert... Yummy.

A serious fish menu is the high point of its menu, beautiful turbot and West mersea oysters will have you salivating all over the menu!

If you want real British culture try the 'Black velvet' served in a tankard, (that’s Guinness and champagne to you new Yorkers).

You can’t deny this place is original and definitely a dying breed of dining, while being moderately expensive the serving will make you think you’re the Prince of Wales, don’t try jeans and trainers here!

Find it at: 39 Queen Victoria Street, EC4N 4SA

You cant reserve at table, but call on: 020 7248 3062

Rule Britannia

Feeling home sick?

Well thank your lucky stars as Alchemy in Brooklyn has the answer.

This traditional British and Irish pub will make you feel right at home. Serving the obligatory stew and dumplings and fish ‘n’ chips.

Kitted out with rough brick walls, dark beams and vintage furnishings it is inspired by the old fashioned British pub.

But don’t be fooled by good décor, a reproduction is exactly what it is; even the head chef is American.

This 48-seater pub, will win you over with its Bistro style service and atmosphere. Unlike many restaurants in the big apple, all food is locally sourced, organic and free range.

You couldn’t ask for more. But don’t let its winning atmosphere make you feel too much at home, kick off your shoes and undo your tie. While still being moderately priced, it has a business style dress code.

For you New Yorkers quivering over the idea of rabbit stew and warm beer, give it a try, believe me its not that bad.

And to all Brits in NYC, come here, have a cup of earl grey…

Sit back, close your eyes and think of England!

Find it at: 56 Fifth Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11217

Reserve a table on: (718) 636-4385.

Pio Pio

Looking for something a little special?

Try the Pio Pio salon, The chain has opened another peruvian resteraunt on Amsterdam ave.

Cheap and cheerful, $27.00 will feed a ravesome table of 4.

this lively, fun and colourful place does good food, for cheap prices.

So if you feel like slumming it, dropping sauce all over your suit and drinking far too much wine Go to pio Pio.

While this new Pio Pio is a little more refined, all the great aspects from the chain are there.

This is a great south american delight, toasted bannanas and classic pervuvian sauces give a kick to the food, while the relaxed atmosphere lets you dig in wityhout worrying if you are using the right fork!

Try the rotissery chicken, tostones, or ceviche for some finger licken fun.

Find it at: 702 Amsterdam Ave., 10025 at 94th St.

Reserve a table on: 212-665-3000

a very posh take away

Be warned: this will ruin your idea of a good Cantonese FOREVER!

The Royal China Club, one of the most renowned establishments for oriental cuisine has opened yet another set of doors in Baker Street.

Known for its soul crushing prices and AMAZING Dim Sum, Royal China restaurants have a serious following.

The Cantonese equivalent to the Ivy in Covent Garden, you can expect queues round the block for this exceptional grub.

This is anything but your average take away, gleaming service, beautiful presentation and above all, an experience you will never forget.

To say the least, a very sexy dining experience, expect black satin and leather. Not for the faint hearted, a meal can average up to £200.

But hay, if you feel like a full blown meal is too much hassle... call them for a take away!

Expect a long wait, moths in your wallet till next payday, but a very big smile on your face.

Find it at: 40-42 Baker street
Reserve a table (weekdays only) on: 020 7486 3898

Spanish find

El Faro is a great find.
A little hole in the wall in Canary Wharf, tucked away behind Millwall inner dock, close to the London arena.

The northern Spanish cuisine is a breath of fresh air, no seafood paella or calamari here (thank god).

Very sensual, very exotic, HUGE steaks, what more could you ask for!
You'll need to take that belt buckle down a notch or two after a meal here; the portions are to say the least, a considerable size.

For such a little place, El Faro has a very huge wine list, quite scary really. You look to spend at least £70 for a good Rioja or Ribero, but without the wine the meal just isn’t complete.

Dig deep, a meal for two can cost around £180 without dessert, but this is definitely not a meal you should miss. YUM YUM.

Find it at: 3 Turnberry Way, Pepper street, London, E14 9RD
Reserve a table on: 020 7987 5511