All tagged Natural wines

Drapers Arms

Drapers Arms

Sneaky Diner
Gastropub, Islington

The croutons are too overdone and almost crunch resistant (with 50+ year old teeth), but there’s abundant pleasure in the generous puddle of a lightly citrussy, basil-loaded and peppery EVOO, that’s like a blast of sunshine on your face… READ MORE

Brawn

Brawn

Sneaky Diner
Seasonal, Bethnal Green

The BBQ’d squid could only be better if I could hear waves breaking on a beach; it’s easy on the bite, with delicate slices of full flavoured tomatoes, but it’s fruity Taggiasche olives and a citrussy salsa verde that take full charge of the palate… READ MORE

Poli

Poli

Sneaky Diner
Sunday Roast, Kings Heath

It’s the holy trinity of perfectly cooked, pink meat, a huge, billowing Yorkshire pudding and a glossy gravy that’s way, way more than just a pretty face. As gravies go this is like a grand cru; with a fine bouquet, then releasing its complexity in the mouth with a finish to savour… READ MORE

Cork and Cage

Cork and Cage

Sneaky Diner
Small Plates, Stirchley

The hot, meaty spread of ‘nduja on ‘grilled bread’, more like crunchy, oil soaked, fried stale bread is throwing new light on the tomato and mild cheese combo. It’s the dream stage for creamy slabs of mozzarella and allows fresh, sweet datterini tomatoes and pickled chillies to combine for tongue tingling pleasure... READ MORE