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London's New Hotspot 'Canal': A Food Writer's Honest Take on the Hype
London, UK – Courtney, a specialist food writer for Metro, recently visited Canal, Westbourne Park's latest small plate restaurant, offering a candid review of her experience. The restaurant, boasting an industrial-chic interior and a modern European menu, has quickly become a topic of discussion among London's food enthusiasts. Courtney shared her "mixed feelings" regarding the dining experience. While some dishes, such as the Perlin Aubergine and stuffed Corno Pepper, were described as "nice," they were not "life-changing." The Mangalitsa sausage was likened to "just a fancy bratwurst." A notable point of critique was the service style, where dishes are delivered as they are prepared, which Courtney found "a bit chaotic," citing that some items, like the tomatoes, arrived at the very end of the meal. However, the review highlighted several "standout" dishes that impressed the food writer. Among these were the grilled peaches with stracciatella, the unique olive oil negroni, and the tiramisu, which she described as having "spot on" flavors. In her concluding remarks, Courtney acknowledged the restaurant's "great vibes" but advised against going "out of your way to nab a table," suggesting that while it's a decent option, it might not fully live up to the viral hype.
