Hot London Recomendations Please

[Andrew Chalk]

I am going to be in London during July. The first time since last year. I would appreciate any recommendations for restaurants that have opened or dramatically improved in that time. Any type of cuisine, but I am particularly intrigued by molecular gastronomy (even if not openly declared as such).

Thanks!

[adt]

Hibiscus and Texture are two recent(ish) openings with some reasonably adventurous options, both very central... for a full-on mg-experience-even-if-not-openly-declared-as-such I believe Bacchus in Shoreditch is still one of the most unusual, though it doesn't count as new or dramatically changed.

Edited June 19, 2008 by adt (log)

[ermintrude]

I'd second Bacchus for and interesting meal in London.

Also if you really want to go for it then the fat duck is a quick train and taxi journey from London, easily be done if your staying in London.

Also as a contrast to MG you may want to try St John or St John Bread and Wine.

[Mrs Foodie]

There seem to be quite a few openings in the pipeline - I would check out Square Meal and visit some of the newest ones to open.

[Andrew Chalk]

I'd second Bacchus for and interesting meal in London.

Also if you really want to go for it then the fat duck is a quick train and taxi journey from London, easily be done if your staying in London.

Also as a contrast to MG you may want to try St John or St John Bread and Wine.

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Gratzi Humungous to all respondants. You all have great palettes. Did Bacchus last year and it is a cracked diamond. Recommended to seriously adventurous foodies. St. John is my long time favorite (despite sagging service in recent years) but I haven't done Ditto Bread & Wine Yet -- maybe that is the one.

I plan on scanning Square Meal before I make a final pick -- Thanks!