"We don’t tend to use the word ‘genius’ unless referencing the person that invented the electric corkscrew, but we’ll make an exception for the food at Mere. This totally accessible fine dining restaurant in Fitzrovia runs like clockwork, and although the menu changes regularly, they always serve classic French dishes with a touch of the South Pacific. Think duck with manuka smoked pickled cherries, and lobster with coconut and a peanut sauce. Although this isn’t somewhere you want to be for a casual catch-up, it’s perfect for a big-deal dinner where you have a full tasting menu experience and a swish bottle of wine recommended by their excellent sommeliers. And go on, have a nightcap at their upstairs bar, why the hell not." - heidi lauth beasley
