"No amount of artfully forked mashed potato can hide the fact that The Hero’s duck pie is adult kiddy food. And we love it for that. Sometimes, British cooking is best when it embraces all its beige and butteriness, and that’s when this grand room in Maida Vale is at its best. Once the lights dim and the candles flicker, you’ll find yourself reimagining your life as a distant member of the monarchy. Split a dozen oysters, order a second martini, and save room for brown bread ice cream." - jake missing