Bruno Loubet has recently returned to London after spending 8 years in Australia where he owned Bruno's Tables in Brisbane, worked at Berardo's in Noosa and Baguette in Brisbane and also had a regular food column in Brisbane News. Bruno was born in Bordeaux in South-West France. He has worked with Raymond Blanc and many famous contemporaries. Bruno has received many industry awards and accolades. Bruno has a gorgeous wife Catherine and three daughters.

The Zetter Hotel and Restaurant
www.thezetter.com
Hotel Ph: +44 20 7324 4444
Restaurant Ph: +44 20 7324 4455

Favourite Local Place:
The Depot
www.depotbrasserie.co.uk
We love it, it is right on the river. Always lovely, fresh ingredients, good service and super good value lunch menu - 12 1/2 pounds for 2 courses.

Petersham Nursery
www.petershamnurseries.com
Another local, great for lunch or afternoon tea, also a great Aussie chef. Fantastic nursery with a lovely home shop.

Favourite Place for French:
Galvin Bistrot in Baker Street
www.galvinrestaurants.com

Terroir
www.terroirswinebar.com
Great atmosphere, wonderful charcuterie.

Favourite Place for Italian:
L'Anima
www.lanima.co.uk
Close to Liverpool St Station. Great Italian with a fab bar and use of top products. Go for the fish...

Favourite Place for Fast Food:
Leon
www.leonrestaurants.co.uk
Super eco restaurant, amazing value and really good. Few over London. One in Regent Street, check website for all their venues.

Favourite Place for a Special Treat:
Le Manoir
www.manoir.com

Pubs Worth the Drive for Lunch:
About an hour away from London - in Hampshire
The Peat Spade Inn near Stockbridge
www.peatspadeinn.co.uk
Very beautiful village and great trout fishing. Chef is an Aussie and the food is brilliant.

in Oxfordshire
The Sweet Olive
www.sweet-olive.com
In a gorgeous village.

in Buckinghamshire
The Royal Standard of England
www.rsoe.co.uk
The oldest Freehouse in England dates back to the 12th Century. Amazing selection of ales.