Spaghetti Bolognese — There is no such Thing

Spaghetti Bolognese” doesn’t exist. Some people would call it a ‘Britalian’ dish, a dish of Italian origin that has been adapted to the tastes of English people and thus renamed. However, it can be found in e.g. Germany and many other northern European countries like Sweden or Denmark as well. Calling it ‘Britalian’ could rightfully be considered unfair.

The only country where it curiously can’t be found is Italy. If you manage to spot it on a menu there, chances are you found a non-Italian restaurant (in defiance of any claims to the opposite this restaurant might make).

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OXO Tower Restaurant — Fast Food with a View

Last night we went to the OXO Tower Restaurant Bar & Brasserie, in — you guessed it already — the OXO Tower on London’s South Bank. Located on the 8th floor, this venue not suprisingly sports some rather pleasant views of London’s skyline.

Curiously this restaurant is operated by Harvey Nichols, a department store specializing in upper segment– & luxury brands. Our experience, at the end, seems to suggest that this business’s venture into the realm of cuisine should be taken with a grain of salt. Continue »