We have a shortage of good, great British restaurants. There has been so much press lately about how crap British food really is, but you know I wonder, is it really that bad? Everybody has heard about a certain Jamie ranting about how food in this country is the ‘new poverty’.

Conversely, there has been positive media on British food with shows such as Great British Menu , essentially a cook-off showcasing the best dishes from the region, and the winning dishes being served at a swanky venue to self-important members of ‘high society’ most probably somewhere in London. A phrase on the show that gets mentioned alot is local produce. I think its a great concept, not only is locally sourced food fresh, it keeps costs down and it helps out your local butcher. Successful chefs are also resourceful buggers.

Emergence of the great british restaurant

To average Joe Bloggs, possibly suffering from the recent credit fallout that is ravaging the city, all he really wants is a good meal. Media attention, good or bad, usually makes for interesting shifts in society, and in this case, Great British restaurants.

What kind of name is 32?

Well its not a name. Its the actual address of the place. I recall when this gastropub opened last year they only had so much as a black banner with no words, I walked back and forth a few times before I realised that 32 Green Queen Street was actually at 32 Great Queen Street. Thankfully, they’ve got a logo now, so it’s much easier to find.

Read the full review, the food is so….

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