I had a reunion with some old friends and they rely on me to choose a venue for our once a year get together. I chose Alyn Williams at the Westbury in Bond St. as it was new to me and the son of The Sartorial Lieutenant , is one of their chefs –Ben Allen. So my…
Cat is a new contributor. She has a younger perspective on ‘style’ and disability. She is studying for a Masters in Information Management and Preservation (Archives). ASK in Springfield Quay is part of the Ask Italian franchise. I’ve been going here for years and I have to say the staff are really nice as they always…
It’s that time of year – I had a birthday! I didn’t know what to do as it was on a Sunday, lunch seemed best. I chose kensington Place as I used to go when I attended a Wine & Spirit Education Trust course around the corner, many years ago. I’ve started to go there again more recently and as…
I used to be a member of Home House but my membership lapsed and I haven’t been back for years. An invitation to return interested me as I hadn’t been since being in a wheelchair. So I and Lieutenant No. 1 went to a debating society event, The Persuaders, to discuss with Diane Abbott MP…
Last week, feeling frugal, I and Lieutenant No.4 (you know ‘The I Don’t Care Carer’), went to The Garrison in Bermondsey St. It’s part of the Riding House Cafe group, see my previous review. Bermondsey St. used to be a hang out in my younger days, when I went to go to the rougher side…
The Harwood Arms is a pub/restaurant that is a collaboration with Brett Graham from The Ledbury, one of my all time favourite restaurants. I and Lieutenant No.1 went after our exciting trip to the Vue Cinema between Xmas and New Year – see my post under ‘Events ‘ Menu for the full exciting story. We were…
I was a fan of Richard Corrigan ever since I went to the Lindsay House in Soho – over 3 floors so not easy to negotiate and I was walking with sticks then. However it closed in 2009 and was replaced by Bentley’s Oyster Bar & Grill which I used a lot when I worked for SAP…
Please see the updated post, in the ‘restaurants’ menu, on disabled parking at The River Cafe . They are doing their utmost to be helpful.
I have used the Bingham since it opened. This boutique hotel on Petersham Hill, Richmond has been refurbished to a high and modern standard. Unfortunately there are no disabled bedrooms but the Michelin Starred restaurant and the bar are both accessible. (The carpets are very plush in the bar and restaurant so stick users be…