"The first time we went to Carousel, we took nine pictures of an unsuspecting spaniel. Whether this counts as an invasion of said pup’s privacy remains to be seen. But when you’re witnessing a cutie begging for a bite of elite habanero and honey fried chicken, it’s really hard not to become canine paparazzi. This bright and breezy wine bar in Fitzrovia serves a seasonal menu of things like monkfish with butter beans, and there’s orange wine too. It’s perfect for impressing someone while keeping things casual. Or just impressing your small, well-behaved dog friend. " - heidi lauth beasley, jake missing, rianne shlebak, sinead cranna