So for my first real post, I've decided to take on the Wright Brothers.  A brave move as this restaurant is new, and therefore recently reviewed by many other food bloggers of the moment.  Right, well no point wasting anymore time.

It was a bitterly cold night in central London.  Three of us meet on Carneby Street - handy location for shopping, not so great when trying to find a pub that isn't full on Friday evening.  Now I know that fish may not be the most warming of meals, but as this place had rave reviews we just had to try it! Located conveniently on Kingly Street, the restaurant is impressive externally, with large windows and a heavy door.  Inside is also impressive, with wooden floors and a very clean and open feel.

The dishes are almost like tapas and lend themselves well to being shared. We begun with a first round which included some amazing Japanese oysters from the specials board. As they are quite small in size and delicately tasting, they were the perfect choice for the first time oyster taster in our group. We also sampled the Cornish crab - it was surprisingly served in a jar in order to spread on bread with a touch of mayonnaise.

For our second round of food, we opted for a selection of warm dishes.  Grilled sardines with a parsley sauce and sea bream with a light cumin and spice covering, were both served whole.  They were cooked to perfection, and the bream was especially plump and juicy. The squid while well seasoned, had batter that was a bit more soggy than it should have been.

The service was quite good - we only struggled a couple of times to get our waitress' attention.  It was also a bit quiet for a Friday night, with only three of the 5 tables in our section occupied.  The one thing we did notice was the amazing looking fruits de mer dishes on a couple of the other tables.  That is something I will definitely be back to try on a warmer day!

Food, I love food!

Right, so a bit later than I hoped due to this and that, welcome to my blog! So what is it all about you ask? Food! I love food. Everything about food. I love looking at it, eating it, smelling it, cooking it, talking about it and trying it. Food is no longer just about sustenance. It is a hobby, an art, a passion. It is a social event or a way to escape. It is emotional - where did it come from, how did it get there and what was used to get it that way. But most of all, it sure is tasty!

My aim is simple. To eat and discuss, share and eat some more. Restaurants, recipes, home cooking, other people's cooking, gourmet meals, comfort food, snacks, local produce, foreign specialities and everything in between. Let the foodie journey begin!