Gravy

Gravy is delighted to announce the arrival of a new chef, Todd Stuart from way south of the equator, who has been bringing a distinctly New World flavour to Gravy's already strong British fusion menu. Gravy should be the template for all ambitious local restaurants. The atmosphere is relaxed and buzzing, and full of romantic couples, business groups, and families, who relax on the aubergine banquettes. Original artwork dots the walls, and the whole place is enlivened by the passing scene beyond the shopfront windows. The menu changes frequently. We enjoyed seared venison on white bean and Mull of Kintyre cheese quesadilla with spicy fig chutney followed by roasted wood pigeon breast on bacon rosti with pigeon loin and foie gras raviolo with Madeira jus. Wow. The super-rich chocolate cake with macerated plums and Kent Cobb biscotti left us too full to move, so we just hung out for a while, sipping great coffee and watching the world go by.Average price - £26 (€ 39)George IV 185 High Road, Chiswick, London W4 2DR This Fullers pub in the high road has just been refurbished and has a nice friendly atmosphere and a great selection of beer and wine. They are now hosting comedy nights, so why not pop along for a laugh after a bite to eat at Gravy