Somewhere you should go… Manhattan Grill

Matilda — Wed, 11 Jun 2014 10:00:47 +0000

You wouldn’t expect anything less than high-end when it comes to restaurants around Canary Wharf – and Manhattan Grill is the latest restaurant to live up to that philosophy. It’s a steakhouse but unlike those chains you get every block around the West End, MG offers a decadent experience that runs through the interiors right down to the prime cuts of meat which is their source of pride.

There’s a choice of Black Angus from Kansas if you want to keep things American or aged Scottish cuts that can also be matched with your pick of fabulous wines. As for sides, these are typical but tasty US fare such as delightful mac’n’cheese with lobster or the creamed spinach. For dessert, the apple crumble is as lovely as can be, although you might go for their take on a New York cheesecake. It’s a densely rich guilt trip that tastes better with each bite and serves as the worthy encore for a lovely night out. Expect to pay just over £100 for a 3-course meal for two with wine, so consider filing Manhattan Grill under “special occasions” – but it certainly won’t disappoint.

For more info, visit: www.manhattangrill.co.uk. Check out more pics from our recent visit below:

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Somewhere you should go… The London Ice Sculpting Festival

Jane Duru — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 11:00:24 +0000

All of my knowledge of ice sculpting comes from Edward Scissorhands. Who hasn’t been mesmerised by the scene where Edward whittles an ice angel out of a cold block, with his bare (scissor) hands, in an effort to win Winona’s heart? If you were as mesmerised as I was, well, you’re in for a treat because it’s time for this year’s London Ice Sculpting festival. If the website is anything to go by, carving an angel will seem like child’s play by the time you leave.

Pic: Steve Pattenden

Taking place around Canary Wharf (from Friday onwards) the festival will be hosting sculpting competitions to see who can create the biggest and best sculpture on the day. Come and watch the pros go at it, or better still, get started on the path to ice sculpting glory by signing up to a masterclass, where you’ll be taught how to chisel a mundane block into a work of abeautiful penguin. If it all goes wrong just say it’s a cloud. Classes are likely to be popular, but don’t despair if you miss out – there’ll also be a graffiti wall for those with more ‘street’ inclinations to sculpt on.

Those who want a more sedate day out can play ice chess or join in the arts and crafts workshops. Alternatively simply soak up the atmosphere, enjoy the fire dancers and Northern Lights laser show, and kick back, safe in the knowledge you’re definitely at the coolest thing happening in January.

The London Ice Sculpting Festival runs from 11-13 Jan, in Canary Wharf. Tickets are free. For more info, visit www.londonicesculptingfestival.co.uk

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Somewhere you should go… Manhattan Grill

Somewhere you should go… The London Ice Sculpting Festival